Tara Smith is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Charles Schwab and Fidelity, and has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2013. Outside of advising, she serves as an adjunct faculty member at Paradise Valley Community College, teaches fitness classes, works as a consultant for Young Living Essential Oils, and is an author writing about the adoption process. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s approach uses Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, delivering tailored recommendations with client authorization required for trades.

Stacey Bendfelt is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. from 2020 to 2026. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Tukwila Tiny Houses, managing rental leases and payments for a small portfolio of rental units. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a broad range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach supported by affiliated and third-party managers, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

John Monfreda is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006 and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as vice president of Monfreda Realty Group, LLC, a non-investment business managing a rental portfolio. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with client authorization required for all trades.

Eric Franz is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 13 years at UBS Financial Services and three years at Merrill. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating under a Private Advisor model with an integrated investment platform that offers a range of portfolio management and advisory services.

William Bibbs is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at YMCA Retirement Fund and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm utilizes standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on individual goals and risk tolerance.

Miguel Molina is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018, including his current role at Schwab Wealth Advisory beginning in 2024. Prior to joining Schwab, he spent time at Veyo Arizona and Total Transit. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s guidance focuses on asset allocation and investment selection based on Schwab’s proprietary models and research, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Renee Millick is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Surprise, Arizona, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm delivers tailored advice across various program types, emphasizing non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities to both individual and institutional clients.

Kenneth Oliverio Jr. is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners since 2010 and serves as co-trustee of The Kenneth & Emelinda Oliverio Family Trust since 2018. United Planners Financial Services supports a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions via an open-architecture platform that utilizes multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Tyler Cawthorne is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., and other companies. Outside of his advisory role, Tyler is involved in online content production related to sports affiliate marketing and participates in online entertainment streaming and food delivery services. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s investment guidance is based on Charles Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research, with client authorization required for all trades.

Tyler Mehlhorn is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Fidelity, and Wells Fargo Investments during his career. Outside of advising, he runs TC Squared, LLC, where he produces and shares project and agricultural videos on YouTube. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach relies on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Andrea Flores is a CFP® and ChFC® with 19 years of experience in financial services. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., where she has worked since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at USAA Investment Management Company, USAA Financial Advisors, Inc., Centaurus Financial, Inc., and Merrill. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to guide investment selection and wealth management.

William Jorden is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017, with prior experience at Oppenheimer, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co. referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Patrick Nugent is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Advisors Inc. and Merrill. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm uses standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to offer tailored investment recommendations, executing trades only with client authorization.

Christopher Cornwall is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1997 and has served at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Cornwall is the president and owner of Cornwall Enterprises LLC, a business that leases vehicles to drivers. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools. The firm offers personalized recommendations with at-least-annual reviews, focusing on client goals and risk tolerance without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Chad Wing is a financial advisor with Cerity Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual, Canopy Wealth Management, and Petrichor Asset Management. He maintains renewal commissions from previous insurance sales but no longer actively sells insurance products. Cerity Partners serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and families to institutional investors, managing over $166 billion in assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services combining proprietary quantitative methods with access to alternative and private market solutions.

David Marcus is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience in financial services. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has operated his own firm, David A. Marcus & Associates, Inc., since 1984. Marcus also engages in insurance brokerage and trust management activities outside his advisory role. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, compliance testing, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients such as large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Douglas Gasser is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Gasser performs general handyman duties, including remodeling and caulking, through his engagement with Madhouse Properties LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation and investment selection without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Leticia Blumenkron is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo and Merrill prior to joining Empower. Blumenkron also has ownership in a transport generator fueling business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated approach tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

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.

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.