Randy Morse is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Creative Planning since 2018 and previously spent 22 years at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Inc. and Fidelity Personal Trust. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord of rental properties in Mesa, AZ, and Aliso Viejo, CA. Creative Planning provides comprehensive 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 approach with an emphasis on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a range of supplemental investment options and integrated retirement plan services.

Dustin Giannangelo is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services in 2017, he worked at LPL Financial for three years. He is also the owner and CEO of NeutrinoIQ, a financial software company focused on product vision and leadership. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and employee education, serving large investors with approximately $79.8 billion in assets under management and maintaining extensive third-party and affiliate relationships.

Daniel Skellan is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Mesa, AZ, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Eagle Strategies LLC since 2024, NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2017, and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Four Peaks Little League, where he is involved in coaching and organizing youth baseball activities. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored advice across multiple program types and distinguishes itself by managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Alexander Csekme is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He has been with Schwab-affiliated firms since 2023. Outside of advisory roles, his background includes various positions in hospitality and technology sectors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.–referred clients. The firm’s approach relies on proprietary asset-allocation models and Schwab’s internal research tools to offer tailored recommendations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Charles Tucker is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Carrie Hall and Associates Financial & Insurance Services since 2012 and has affiliations with New York Life and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Tucker is also involved in brokering non-registered insurance products through outside insurance carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and focuses on tailored recommendations, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis, serving both retail and institutional clients within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Brent Breshears is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. for 20 years. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates under fiduciary standards, offering a range of services from retirement plan advisory to comprehensive financial planning and wealth management, including specialized programs for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Grant Osborne is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC and AXA Advisors, LLC. Osborne is also involved with Treloar & Heisel, LLC, a firm engaged in fixed and accident and health insurance sales. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management across multiple strategies and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Kevin James is a CFA® charterholder with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at TIAA and its affiliate TIAA-CREF since 2018 and was previously with BlackRock Investment Management for 11 years. James is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker‑dealer services primarily to individuals connected with TIAA‑administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both one-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-driven investment options.

Troy Klunk is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., and Edward Jones. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to deliver tailored recommendations while requiring client authorization for trades.

Dane Breslo is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He previously worked at Prospera Financial Services and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he sells personal and collectible items on eBay as a side activity. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, with a focus on tailored recommendations and client authorization for trades.

Samuel Rodriguez is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Citizens, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved with Too Sweet Bakery. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, automated investing platforms, and tax-aware services, focusing on assessments of financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon to guide investment allocations.

Curtis Westrich is a CFP® professional at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab, Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Providers Wealth LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients with non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s guidance is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, providing tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Delores Nance is a CFP® with 18 years of experience at Money Concepts Capital Corp. She also holds a Series 63 designation and has worked in accounting and education roles since 1997, including operating her own CPA firm since 2002. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a volunteer board member for the Music Enrichment Foundation and as treasurer for the Science Center of Inquiry. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of managed programs using model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory.

Richard Forscutt is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Sun Lakes, AZ, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 14 years of experience at Money Concepts Capital Corp and over 30 years as a CPA providing tax preparation and accounting services. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains a tax preparation business and is a partner in a family real estate venture. Money Concepts Advisory Service offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying both fundamental and technical analysis within a framework of modern portfolio theory.

Eric Nielsen is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2007 and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2012. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to guide asset allocation and investment selection with annual reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Schroeder is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and part owner of Ke Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to this, he spent 14 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm provides a range of managed-account programs and custody services, allowing advisors to implement portfolios using internal model options or third-party platforms.

Michael Garmone is a financial professional with Carson Wealth in Gilbert, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LPL Financial, and Pangea Wealth Management. He is involved in fixed insurance sales, including life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment advisory enterprise managing approximately $50.6 billion through over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to oversee model portfolios and providing tailored solutions with a variety of custodial and technology partners.

Matthew Clay is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Raymond James Financial Services. He is also the sole owner and CEO of MJC Investment Properties, LLC, which manages commercial office space leased to Steward Partners. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment advisor managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory and portfolio management services through Steward Partners-branded solutions and third-party money managers.

Jacob Schuerman is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Empower Financial Services, The Vanguard Group, and the University of Arizona. He is also a member of the Financial Stewardship Ministry Team at Tempe Church of Christ, where he assists with church financial management. 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 delivers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates.

James Weil is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2020. His previous roles include positions at Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. and Private Vista, LLC, where he worked from 1992 to 2020. Weil is also a board director at Ruth Lake Country Club, a nonprofit organization. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, combining proprietary research with a wide range of investment vehicles and operational support.