Melanie White is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, UnionBanc Investment Services, and other firms. Outside of advising, she is the founder and CEO of Sunshine Love INC, a nonprofit that provides free and discounted hair services to individuals in domestic abuse shelters. Empower Advisory Group offers financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, delivering services through an integrated platform that emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Jacob Ries is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for four years. Ries is also the founder and CEO of JR Ecommerce LLC, an online store he has operated since 2020. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds.

Raymond Round is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at D.A. Davidson & Co. since 1995. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of The Loyola Sideliners, a nonprofit organization in Missoula, MT. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services from retirement plan advisory to comprehensive financial planning and operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Richardson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group in Phoenix, AZ, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated service model emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and incorporates proprietary and third-party methodologies within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Jamie Moultane is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for 15 years before joining Empower in 2025. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s integrated model ties financial planning and managed account solutions to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Samuel Udall is an investment advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network and owns Udall Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing insurance business activities alongside a family member. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and due diligence-supported investment advice, serving clients such as large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Susan Bishara is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at HSBC Bank USA, N.A., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Equitable Advisors. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co. and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2020. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Nathan Hesman is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He has worked within the Charles Schwab organization since 2011, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain CS&Co.-referred clients, utilizing Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Nicole Meehan is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously held roles at Legend Advisory Corporation, Legend Equities Corporation, Politisocks, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory work, she provides business consulting focused on operations and recruiting for non-investment related companies. Lincoln Investment is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm combines in-house investment management and research with advisor-led consulting, offering model portfolios, third-party managers, and both wrap and non-wrap platform options.

Ninos Mirza is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors from 2015 to 2026 before joining Creative Planning. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, complemented by a range of portfolio management and advisory services.

Steven Fox is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2000. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, with an emphasis on client-specific goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Schweitzer is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice and investment education services. The firm uses Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software for portfolio construction and offers both managed portfolios and non-discretionary, view-only recommendations.

Jonathan Derra is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BancWest Investment Services Inc. for nine years before joining his current firm in 2023. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he serves a range of clients through First Citizens Investor Services. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial assessments and applies fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various investment vehicles, including equities, fixed income, and mutual funds.

Christel Covert is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2009. She also owns Arizona Tax and Financial Advisors, PLLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm, and acts as trustee for several family trusts. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and employs a model-driven approach combining strategic asset allocation with active and passive investment exposures.

David Ricci is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Fidelity Investments. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Brice Willoughby is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. Willoughby has been with Independent Financial Group since 2007 and has been self-employed since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an Arizona insurance agent offering various insurance products. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs strategic asset allocation and a combination of active and passive management across various investment platforms and risk profiles.

Kenneth Gatliff is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Keystone Wealth Partners and Matson Money, Inc. He is based in Gilbert, AZ. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

James Garner is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, The Vanguard Group, and Charles Schwab. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated model focuses on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Douglas Rosendahl is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a bank/trust officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various arrangements.

Gary Alt is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2025. Prior to this, he worked for 14 years at Monterey Private Wealth, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management for both residential and commercial real estate through ownership interests. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and a range of affiliated non-investment businesses such as a law firm, trust company, and retirement plan recordkeeping services.