Eric Christus is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Financial Equity Corporation and Mass Mutual Financial Group. Christus is also involved with BrightPhoenix Management LLC and holds an insurance agent license. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm operates with a limited-partnership ownership structure and delivers advisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis through independent Investment Adviser Representatives.

Timothy Anthony is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab & Co. He has experience working in both wealth management and financial services firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and related referrals. The firm utilizes asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor investment recommendations to client goals and risk tolerance, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Jason Rucker is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, where he has worked since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a bishop for a local congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, overseeing various spiritual, physical, and financial needs. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a network of advisers. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with a dual registration as both an SEC-registered adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer, supporting a broad range of investment and brokerage services.

Robert Cain is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Arque Capital Ltd for 15 years before joining his current firm in 2023. Cain serves as the president of his local homeowners association. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses both firm- and third-party models to develop client strategies, combining strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios with ongoing monitoring across various risk profiles.

Thomas Knoell is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and has a diverse background including positions in home improvements and the food service industry. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a wide range of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and investment management services, serving clients ranging from individual investors to large institutional entities such as sovereign wealth funds.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Torrey Pine is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Carson Wealth with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Carson Wealth since 2023 and has prior experience with Integrated Wealth Management. Torrey holds educational experience from Chapman University and the University of Sydney. CWM, LLC operates as an SEC-registered investment adviser with a network of over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, using an Investment Committee to construct and monitor portfolios and offering tailored solutions such as custom indexing and access to alternative investments.

Matthew Wilson is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been involved with several firms, including Capital Analyst and Gold & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of New Market Wealth Management, a non-investment-related business. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Conway is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving with Empower Advisory Group. His work history includes roles at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He has also held positions related to real estate and education at Sotheby's International Realty and Fort Lewis College. 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 offers integrated services aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.