Rick Willoughby is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Independent Financial Group and its related entities since 2004 and also owns Symphony Financial Services, a marketing DBA for securities, advisory, and insurance services. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, managing approximately $12.9 billion in regulatory assets through various platforms and a combination of in-house and third-party model portfolios.

Michael Kornegay is a CFP® certificant with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Robinhood Financial, and Charles Schwab in various capacities. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across multiple asset classes while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Amy Hipple is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and has held roles within Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TIAA. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, focusing on annual financial reviews and tailored investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees for its advisory services.

Benjamin Kieckhafer is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab in various roles since 2007 and with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2014. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. As an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, the firm delivers advice without discretionary trading authority and does not directly charge clients fees.

Oscar Uribe Cervantes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Thornburg Investment Management. 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 delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning approach.

Kent Thomson is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Fountain, and Mogel. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and employs a variety of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.

Douglas Famous is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Famous Financial and Insurance Solutions, LLC, through which he sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides advice and solutions through multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria.

John Garrison is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2014, including his current role at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset types. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, using standard asset allocation models and research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Geoffrey Goldberg is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2025 and has prior work experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc, Kelly Education, and ScribeAmerica. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across a range of securities. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem using standardized asset allocation models and research tools, with advisory services focused on client-directed investment decisions rather than discretionary management.

Jorge Cardenas is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan Securities, and Bank of America. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering services like annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, serving individual clients without charging fees directly.

Chitra Madanmohan is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. She previously worked at Vanguard Advisers and The Vanguard Group, Inc. in various roles spanning eight years. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to guide investment recommendations while leaving final decisions to clients.

Akihiro Kato is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 10 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2018 and affiliated with Charles Schwab since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of an e-commerce business focused on Fulfillment by Amazon, partnering with his wife. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab and does not directly charge clients fees for its advisory services.

Ryan Alexandre is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Before joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2026, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and held various roles across multiple companies. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, focusing on annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients but is compensated through Charles Schwab & Co.

Michael Kinsey is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2012 and has worked at Charles Schwab since 1997. Kinsey holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, focusing on annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its approach from many other enterprise wealth managers.

Derek Taddei is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC, HoyleCohen, and Stellar Capital Management, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Giovanni Vermont Colosio is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, Farmers Insurance, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as a delivery driver for DoorDash and as a sales associate for T-Mobile, where he markets credit cards in addition to customer phone plans. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers an integrated service model aligned with its recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates.

Leah Johnson is a CFP® professional at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent in 2025, she worked with New York Life and affiliated firms from 2018 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she provides horseback riding lessons through Apex Riding Academy. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services, including custody and execution, and manages approximately $8.37 billion in discretionary assets under management.

Miguelito Reyes is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with both Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2014 and World Financial Group since 2012. He was also involved with B & L Learning Center LLC from 2011 to 2019. Reyes is engaged in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party managers, operating as both a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser.

Edward Stark is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson in 2019, he worked for RBC Capital Markets LLC for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a vacation rental property when not in Arizona. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards with both qualitative and quantitative investment approaches.

Eric Pyles is a CFP® and ChFC® with 25 years of industry experience. 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, Pyles is involved in multiple insurance brokerage ventures and serves as president of a local football booster club supporting a community educational program. 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, operating both advisory and broker-dealer services with a reported $8.37 billion in discretionary assets under management as of December 2025.