Katherine Schwartz is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Colomb Investment Management Company, LLC, LPL Financial LLC, Morgan Stanley, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of finance, she has experience in yoga and wellness businesses. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through various discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

John Teetsel is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 43 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Oppenheimer & Co since 2009. Outside of finance, he serves as secretary for New Vistas Academy Inc, a private school, and is proprietor of Starling Laneboatworks. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other clients. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with a notable proportion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Scott Bird III is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with Advantex Group, LLC since 2001, where he is involved in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuities through Estate Preservation Advisors. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser providing fee-based asset management and financial planning via a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions.

Kelly Richards is a financial advisor with Allworth Financial, L.P. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services, BHF RG Capital Inc., and Raymond James & Associates. Outside of advising, he is a managing member of Dynamite Office Holdings, LLC and a partner in It's Happening, LLC, both non-investment business activities. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management, employing both quantitative and qualitative investment analysis and a variety of model and specialist portfolios.

Ebersole Gaines is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sonora Investment Management Group, Bank of America, Merrill, and Pantheon Global Holdings. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, emphasizing long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction.

Brendan Moore is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, and Northwestern Mutual. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of more than 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to manage model portfolios and providing tailored solutions such as custom indexing and alternative investments.

Jacqueline Flindall is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner. Her career includes roles at several firms such as PFG Advisors, LLC, Securities America, Inc., and Cue Financial Group, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she serves as president of R&R Ranch, a community and civic organization in Rio Verde, AZ. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s advisory services are delivered through independent Investment Adviser Representatives using a variety of custodians and third-party managers, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Kerina Graham is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Arizona Casino Party, a nonprofit organization that raises money through non-cash casino events. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, using an IAR-driven model with open-architecture portfolio management that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Miguel Duarte is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Custom Financial Design and has a background that includes ownership of a musical entertainment business, Mariachi Estrellas Musicales, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custodial services, supporting both individual and institutional clients.

Dianne Fay is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She has held roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services from 2007 to 2022. In addition to her advisory work, she oversees operations as president of Fay & Associates, a tax and accounting practice. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. supports a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management and digital advice solutions.

Michael Emerson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously operated Emerson Wealth, LLC for 15 years. Emerson is also independently licensed to sell insurance through various agencies, spending minimal time on this activity. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm combines in-house research with external managers across multiple asset classes and provides integrated tax and accounting services along with family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

Calvin Wilkinson is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Envision Solar Inc. and 360 Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, performing insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing a range of investment strategies and analytical methods.

Joseph Feichtel is a CFP® professional affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America, with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners since 2013 and owns JMF Financial Services, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a non-variable insurance business. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs independent Investment Adviser Representatives and uses a combination of custodians, third-party managers, and platform programs to deliver predominantly non-discretionary advisory services.

Alison Grefsheim is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Equitable and Equitable Advisors for a combined eight years and spent two years at Zenreach. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the treasurer on the Osborn Village Condominium Association board and is a notary. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, employing various analytical approaches and allowing both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Larry Singleton is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and service in the U.S. Navy. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, serving clients ranging from individual investors to large institutional entities like sovereign wealth funds.

Richard Beckley is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has been associated with Guardian Life and its related entities since 1998. Beckley also offers insurance products beyond those provided by Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides both brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions.

Hunter Shaw is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Securities America, Inc., Iron Point Financial Advisors, and Gallagher Insurance Co. Outside of investment advising, he is also an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, where he sells life, health, and accident insurance products. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a manager-driven investment approach with asset allocation modeling and offers services such as discretionary wealth management, fiduciary consulting, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Jennifer Foster is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at BLACKROCK since 2013 and is currently associated with both Commonwealth Financial Network and Five Point Wealth Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a wide range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services, supporting advisors with both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management options.

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.