Kathy Thornton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2022, following six years at Equitable Advisors. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based investment options.

Andrew Galler is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and previously worked at John Hancock Advisers, LLC and Bank of America. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by quantitative and fundamental research.

Andre Lafleur is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, Lafleur is the owner of Mass Appeal Technologies LLC, an affiliate marketing business based in Scottsdale, AZ. 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 clients. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary financial planning tools with its recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and savings rates.

Casey Wyatt is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated firms since 2008. Wyatt is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using asset allocation models and research tools developed by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm offers tailored investment recommendations with at-least-annual reviews, and does not exercise discretionary authority over client accounts.

Fabrice Choute is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account that uses algorithmic questionnaires to recommend investments managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Matthew Scanlon is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Arque Capital, Ltd. for 15 years before joining his current firm. Scanlon is also an officer and director involved in marketing activities for Champion Financial Advisors. 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 offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, using a combination of passive and active investment strategies and a model-driven approach to client risk management.

Joshua Cooksey is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, based in Phoenix, AZ, and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations since 2018 and previously spent three years with Trajan Wealth, LLC. He is also involved with Walstad and Cooksey Holdings, LLC, a business he has been connected to for over a decade. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and offers services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Jeffrey Zorn is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2019. Prior to this, he was involved with Java Pura LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation and is also a football official. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory services emphasize direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Christopher Roger is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Bayntree Wealth Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a broad network of advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation, passive and active management, and research-driven factor premiums, supported by an internal Investment Committee and various program offerings.

Connor Hutchinson is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Farmers Insurance. 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, utilizing Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations according to client goals and risk tolerance. The firm operates on a large scale and incorporates structured compliance measures, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Tom Waite is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and has been with various Charles Schwab entities since 1996, including Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and BNC National Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Tracy Mc Macken is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. She previously worked for The Vanguard Group for eight years and has been with Schwab since 2024. 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’s advice is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research, with personalized recommendations reviewed at least annually.

Chad Fletcher is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Keystone Wealth Partners and operated his own firms, Fletcher Financial and Fletcher Financial And Insurance. Creative Planning offers 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 with an emphasis on low-cost indexing, supplemented by advanced strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Nicholas Scarcelli is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors, LLC, and Creative Financial Group. Outside of advisory services, he has administrative responsibilities supporting Independent Advisor Alliance. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a network model of independent advisory representatives and leverages a range of portfolio management strategies and technology platforms to deliver its services.

Robert Johnson is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021 and previously spent 10 years with THE Vanguard Group, Inc. He is based in Phoenix, AZ. He is affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., which provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s approach emphasizes asset allocation and investment selection using Charles Schwab & Co.’s internal research and standard models, with recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Philipp Ballmaier is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, he is a freelance writer, a habilitation specialist with Arizona Autism, and a YouTube content creator for Timeless Devotionals. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account for employees that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and invests primarily in mutual funds and ETFs.

Cory Bass is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Bass has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2000. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referrals. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, offering personalized recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Daxs Stadjuhar is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial, Mariner Independent Advisor Network, and Strategic Wealth Advisors Group. He is also involved with 8 Bar Enterprises, an entrepreneurial venture. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes manager selection and ongoing monitoring, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, with many accounts managed through sub-advisors and program platforms.

Jonathan Braaksma is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved with Black, Gould, & Assoc. as an independent health insurance broker. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience in sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach, supported by multiple advisory programs and a large advisor network.

Sean O Neill is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, he worked at SP+ and Mohegan Sun. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, focusing on client goals and risk tolerance without exercising discretionary trading authority.