Ryan Heck is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Fullerton Financial Planning, Kingdom Financial Group, and Morgan Stanley. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, compliance testing, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving a range of clients from large institutions to sovereign wealth funds.

Alexandre Shappell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, having previously worked at Goldbook Financial and engaged in education-related roles at Barrett, The Honors College. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice primarily through the Schwab Wealth Advisory (SWA) program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s standard asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice without discretionary trading authority and primarily serves individual clients rather than institutional accounts.

Vicente Iniguez is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company and NYlife Securities LLC since 2015 and founded Albatross Financial Group in 2020. Iniguez is also a professional PGA member, participating in golf tournaments and charitable events. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets under management held on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Welborn is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC since 2021. Prior to this, he spent over two decades at Northwestern Mutual in various wealth management and investment management roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of two real estate entities that support his financial services practice. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing customized portfolios that combine mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Derek Mehlhorn is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked within the Charles Schwab organization since 2019 and previously spent six years with the Make-A-Wish Foundation International. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Charles Suarez is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2014. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its services.

David Kay Jr. is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. He has previously worked at Vanguard Group and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he manages short-term rental properties through his LLC, Dream Stays LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for advisory services.

Kurt Rohrs is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2011 and is the 100% owner and investment advisor representative of Southwestern Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc., providing financial planning, securities, advisory, and trust services. Rohrs serves as a governing board member for the Chandler Unified School District. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and retirement plan services, combining in-house and third-party investment models while operating both as a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Kyle Ingram is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and also worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023. Prior to his advisory career, he spent several years in full-time education and worked at Troon North Golf Club. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm utilizes Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to recommend investment allocations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Tanner Domschot is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and based in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has a diverse background including roles in education and hospitality prior to entering the financial advisory field. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified, risk-class based allocations that integrate passive and active management, with portfolio oversight by an internal Investment Committee.

Matthew Mundy is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2020, he worked at LPL Financial from 2016 to 2020. Outside of advising, he works with local estate planning law firms to prepare Living Trusts, sells fixed insurance products, and moderates focus groups on public perceptions of insurance and investment programs. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and financial planning services, combining in-house and third-party model portfolios through multiple custodial platforms, and operates as both a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Nicholas Karabas is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Creative Planning in Scottsdale, AZ, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary for a massage therapy business owned by his wife. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various tactical approaches and integrated retirement plan services.

Darcy Bergen is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Simplicity Wealth, LLC and Horter Investments. Bergen is also the owner of Clear Solutions LLC DBA Bergen Financial Group and serves as secretary/treasurer for Bergens Mission, a charitable organization. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach that combines various model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services.

Cynthia Tornetta is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Voya Investment Management, Bankers Life Securities, and FBL Financial Group. Integrity Alliance serves individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through a network of over 300 independent advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and employs diverse investment approaches supported by multiple third-party platforms.

Kelly Arakaki is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2014. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, with advisors recommending investments while clients retain final trading decisions.

Yvette Fernandez is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise and Edward Jones. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves manager selection and multi-manager solutions utilizing affiliated and third-party managers, with access to a range of investment vehicles and strategies.

Mathew Ofman is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Equitable Home Mortgage, and Comerica Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services through a network of investment adviser representatives under a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure, providing clients access to alternative investments, lending solutions, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Leonard Thompson is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has longstanding roles at Arizona Advisors and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp dating back to the early 2000s. In addition to his advisory work, Thompson is a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products such as life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies, with a notable emphasis on retirement plan sponsors and participants.

James Hatton is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2022 and previously operated Hatton Consulting, Inc. for 21 years. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental approaches such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Consuelo Lopez is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2021, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she owns VALSBAT LLC, a baseball coaching business. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutions, and individuals. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan-level investment advice, and access to various management platforms, serving clients including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.