Dylan Owens is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at EP Wealth Advisors and five years at Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors. He has also held roles at DOE Commerce, LLC and other positions dating back to 2016. Owens is based in Phoenix, AZ. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a customized investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and it offers additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

April Beltran is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., where she has worked since 2018. Her previous experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations based on asset allocation models and internal research tools. The firm is notable for its scale, structured compliance measures, and its affiliation with Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC.

Robert Gentry is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., USAA, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. 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 operates an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates.

Daniel Braun is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2021, following roles at Dubuque Bank & Trust/HTLF and Wells Fargo Clearing. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm’s approach uses Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, while trades require client authorization.

Talmage De Meester is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Investment Advisors, Cornerstone Financial Advisors, Glen D Smith & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services, and USAA financial planning services. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, focusing on client goals and risk tolerance, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Judd Wagner is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1997. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties inherited recently. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm uses standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Brandy Friend is a ChFC® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Kestra Advisory. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. She is the owner of Bfriend Development LLC, an entity intended for book sales and career coaching services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services from plan design to fiduciary consulting and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and employs a range of management platforms and third-party solutions.

Steven Jung is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated firms since 2011, including a prior role at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s approach is based on proprietary asset allocation models and internal research, offering guidance on a range of investment options while requiring client authorization for trades.

Cooper Wetch is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Cooper owns and operates a welding business in Cedar Hill, Utah. 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 select retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Trevor Hardee is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, Schwab Wealth Advisory, and several other firms before joining TIAA-CREF. In addition to his financial services career, he has been involved with Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows since 2025. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, using both model and customized portfolios.

Jennifer Stauffer is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill from 2015 to 2023 and Rockefeller Capital Management in 2023 prior to joining Rockefeller Financial LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a Private Advisor model and consolidated investment platform, and it operates as a registered broker-dealer providing placement and investment banking services.

Christopher D'espinosa is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent contractor for DoorDash and works as a sports data scout, attending sporting events and providing statistical data. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Brian Ford is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2013, with prior roles at Fidelity and Merrill. Ford previously owned an LLC, which is no longer active. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA employer retirement relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management through model and customized portfolios under a fiduciary standard.

David Sourk is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2025. Prior to joining Schwab, he spent 10 years with The Vanguard Group. Outside of financial services, he previously owned and managed a small courier business that also offered mobile notary and process services. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach involves customized, point-in-time wealth management consultations guided by internal research and asset-allocation models, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Bridget Orr is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She is currently with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with MIS1ON LLC, a separate business venture. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

Isaac Boll is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a wealth advisor at Carson Wealth in Gilbert, AZ. He has worked with several firms, including Cetera Wealth Services, The Vanguard Group, and Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his advisory roles, Boll tutors finance and exam preparation for the CFP, life insurance, and securities licensing. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a committee-driven investment approach and providing tailored solutions such as custom indexing and alternative investments.

Janice Adams is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and OneAmerica Securities, among others. Outside of advising, she manages administrative operations for a radiology consulting business through her ownership of JS ADAMS LLC. 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 financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

John Nanni is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2010. He has also been involved in motivational speaking through Rippleinc.com since 2003 and works as a life and health insurance broker. Additionally, he serves as a substitute teacher in the public school system and owns a home remodeling company. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis as well as model and manager-based strategies.

Kevin Gotwalt is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles at both Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he provides insurance services including health, life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance to clients. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, access to proprietary and third-party programs, and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Michael Rautiola is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Carson Wealth and has previously worked at firms including RLW Financial Advisors, Cetera Wealth Services, and Sammons Securities. Outside of advisory roles, he co-founded a fixed insurance business providing life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance solutions. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and utilizes an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios, integrating multiple custodial and technology platforms to support execution and reporting.