Jeffrey Thiede is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and NPB Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a property management business in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, including very large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Isiah Brown is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at firms including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Advisors Group. His career background also includes roles outside financial services at LifeTime Fitness and various other organizations. VALIC Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts utilizing Envestnet’s platform and third-party model managers, operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors.

Holly Grippe is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial, One AZ Wealth Management, and several credit unions. Outside of finance, she has experience as a business owner of Integrated Electronic Services. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides access to multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers, with investment strategies supported by firms such as Fidelity, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs.

Rodney Smith II is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He previously worked at Seacat Financial Services before joining RS Wealth Management, where he also acts as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Stanton Shields is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc., Alerus, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He is also involved in banking activities through Alerus. 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 and operates a hybrid adviser/broker‑dealer model, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Victoria De Oliveira is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Frost Investment Services. Victoria has worked at Schwab since 2020. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm offers annual financial reviews and wealth management education, with final trading decisions resting with clients.

Jeffrey Carter is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he held positions in mortgage lending and real estate, including roles at Caliber Home Loans and West USA Realty. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a consulting company focused on advising senior management on operational efficiencies and strategies. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering a range of account options and third-party asset manager relationships under a due diligence and supervisory framework.

Joseph Tichenor IV is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked for 13 years at ARGI Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Courtside LLC, a group involved in efforts to bring an NBA team to Louisville, and a silent partner in Brewavul LLC (River City Drafthouse). Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, with a focus on customized portfolios and diversified asset allocation across various asset classes.

Nicholas Glueckler is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, State Street Global Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse clientele including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines model allocations and custom solutions using a variety of investment vehicles, with research and monitoring supported by an Investment Policy Committee.

Ryan Everett is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal Financial Services, he worked at LPL Enterprise and Principal Life Insurance Company, and has experience in healthcare supply through DME-Direct.com. 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 offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

David Moratti is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Camelback Retirement Planners. He is a co-owner of RUN DMCC, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and support services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources to affiliated advisors who deliver advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Thomas Rankin is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021. Rankin is also the owner and managing member of Arizona Advisors and Time2Buy, LLC, the latter of which involves the purchase and sale of horological and other resale items. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, 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 regular client reviews.

Haris Aziz is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior work history includes roles at Science Care and O'Reilly's Auto Parts. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to recommend investment allocations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Christian De Veer is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and service in the United States Air Force. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs, emphasizing asset allocation and retirement guidance supported by proprietary technology and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management.

Anthony Ruggieri is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including Ruggieri Wealth Advisors and Encompass More Asset Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Ruggieri Financial and Marketing Group LLC, an independent insurance agency. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services including model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services through a platform that integrates multiple model strategies and advisor-managed portfolios.

William Day is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Nicholas Ahumada is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory based in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab, Northwestern Mutual, and Wells Fargo Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees.

Daniel Friedlander is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Wealth Solutions, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Merrill Edge, and Grand Canyon University. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and producer of Aurora Records, a non-investment related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, algorithm-driven digital offering that uses approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs.

Andrew Padgett is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. since 2011 and J W Cole Financial Inc since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he operates a web design business and provides mobile notary public services. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Brooks Lau is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of H.P. Lau Company, a family personal holding company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.