Anthony Villari is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Surprise, Arizona. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at Republic Finance and held various roles in education and finance since 2017. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers integrated services through Empower’s administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Jeremy Cheatham is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Silverhawk Private Wealth, Transcend, and the National Bank of Arizona. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a silent partner in Cheatham Connection Group, LLC. CWM, LLC operates an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and customized investment solutions supported by an Investment Committee and integrated technology relationships.

Zachary Green is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Silverhawk Private Wealth, Silverhawk Asset Management, LPL Financial, and OneAZ Credit Union. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent with Silverhawk Insurance Services. CWM, LLC 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 provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, relying on an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios while offering tailored solutions such as custom indexing and alternative investments.

Brett Blau is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners Wealth, he worked at Prairie Capital Management Group, LLC and DeMarche. He also has experience outside the advisory industry, including roles at Rockhurst University and Indian Hills Country Club. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction using an enhanced open architecture framework that blends active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Peter Hirsch is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2009 and previously at Sunamerica Securities, Inc. from 1998 to 2005. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments through platform relationships and affiliated managers.

Anne Sailer is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., where she has been since 2019. Prior to that, she held various roles at USAA financial entities from 2007 through 2019. Outside of financial advising, she is an author publishing non-financial books, including journals and how-to guides, on platforms such as Amazon and Audible. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with recommendations tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Tyson Sterling is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners since 2010 and also operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance. Sterling served with the Arizona Interscholastic Association for 14 years and is involved with Jaimee Rose Style LLC, a defined benefit pension plan employer. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Heidi Joslin is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in business development and client services with Cogent Wealth Management. Independent Financial Partners offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent representatives. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, with notable capabilities in retirement-plan advisory and pension consulting.

Frank Gesuale is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC, LDIntelligence, LLC, and Hightower Advisors. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

Dana Payne is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales as an agent under the name C.W.F. Financial. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and various customized investment solutions, while enabling affiliated advisors to operate under their own branding within Commonwealth’s supervisory framework.

Jacob Nordquist is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2025 and has previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the restaurant industry, including time at Gen Korean BBQ and PK Shabu. 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 guided by Schwab's internal research and standard asset-allocation models, with a focus on tailored recommendations and client authorization for trades.

Logan Varela is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner since 2025 and previously held roles at Claraphi Advisory Network, Ultra Financial Partners, Ultra Financial Plus, and Shurwest LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax, accounting, and family office services.

Abigail King is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2023. Prior to her advisory role, she was involved in education and operated the Learn 2 Rip Surfing and Ocean Academy. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and point-in-time wealth management consultations. The firm’s guidance relies on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with client authorization required for all trades.

Cheryl Bodwin is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1999, including 14 years specifically at Schwab Wealth Advisory. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a rental property in Peoria, Arizona. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program as well as select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s standard asset-allocation models and internal research, with recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Soren Van Houten is a CFP® credentialed advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and has a background that includes roles in financial services and education. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an e-commerce business selling clothing through Mercari and eBay. Schwab Wealth Advisory 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 trades executed only upon client authorization.

William Steward is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Ameriprise Financial Services. He is also an insurance agent operating outside of Independent Financial Group under Patel Wealth Management, LLC, which offers insurance, brokerage, and advisory services. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and both active and passive investment strategies through various platforms and third-party programs.

Martin Guzman is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with AE Wealth Management since 2016 and has additional involvement with Arizona Estate Planners Inc., where he has worked since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in leadership and strategic planning activities related to estate and retirement planning through his roles in other financial services businesses. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a platform-centered approach combining multiple model portfolios and advisory services, supporting a high client load per advisor and offering various investment and consulting solutions.

Shannon Knight is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006, as well as prior roles at KeyBanc Capital Markets and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in the management of Nickel Plate Clothing Company LLC, overseeing marketing, pricing, and distribution. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with recommendations tailored to individual client goals and risk tolerance.

Hannah Krumreich is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. Her career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, JP Morgan Securities, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and investment selection guided by proprietary research and standard models, with client authorization required for trades.

Logan Robertson is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Versant Capital Management. His background also includes a role outside finance with Tempe Boat Rentals and study at Arizona State University. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and institutional investors. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and offers both active and passive strategies across public and private markets.