Rick Wertheim is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Independent Financial Group since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Cal Poly Alumni Association. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.

Rodger Hanson is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., having joined in 2026. Prior to that, he worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for nine years and was self-employed for four years. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools.

Harrison Smith is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, he worked at Charles Schwab and US Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm serves individual investors through annual financial reviews and investment recommendations, without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Daniel Martell is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Merrill and UPS. Martell is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset allocation models and research tools to deliver investment recommendations, with clients maintaining final trading decisions.

Scott Ellsworth is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PlanMember since 2016 and also works with One2One Wealth Strategies and Williams & Co dba Williams and Company Financial Services. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through its asset allocation portfolios. The firm’s investment process centers on a strategic asset allocation framework and the management of risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Jackson Hansen is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Hinman Financial Planning, and RH Advisors, LLC. Hansen’s background also includes work in real estate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and missionary experience. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through both proprietary and third-party solutions.

John Pyles is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, CAPTrust, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of advisory roles, he is the owner and executive director of JFP Ventures, Inc., operating the Huntington Learning Center of Arizona, and serves as a board member for the Marilyn Smith and Founders' Legacy Foundation. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual investors and households. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, supported by online planning tools and annual financial reviews.

Leona Cahill is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at BMO Harris Bank and North Central University. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to support client investment decisions through annual reviews and planning discussions.

Janette Schwendeman is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2025. She has previously worked with Graystone Partners Wealth Management, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of advisory services, she is involved as a non-variable insurance agent with Lion Street Private Client Group. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing various investment strategies and supporting held-away account management through multiple platforms and custodians.

Austin Schattenberg is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company, having previously worked at Edward Jones and Target. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in business operations with Bongiorno Bagels. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel stationed abroad. The firm's advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

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.

John Herrero is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with two years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., having joined in 2026. Prior to this, he held roles at STORE Capital, The Vanguard Group, and other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm conducts annual account reviews and works within the Schwab ecosystem, differentiating itself through its operating structure and service approach.

Stephen Meyer is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2019 and with Charles Schwab since 2009. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering 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 the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its model from many enterprise wealth managers.

Randy Tran is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2025, following eight years at Charles Schwab. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at DHL Express and has experience from roles dating back to his time at Arizona State University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to recommend investments, conducting annual reviews without discretionary trading authority.

Michael Eriquez is a financial advisor with Creative Planning in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SageView Advisory Group, Equitable Advisors, and Fullerton Financial Planning. Outside of finance, he has worked in education at Phoenix Christian Preparatory School and has experience in small business operations including Java Grounds and A2Z Cabinets and Floors. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and incorporates private market investments, serving a broad client base with over $295 billion in assets under management.

Alex Beck is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He previously spent 14 years with The Vanguard Group, Inc. before joining Charles Schwab in 2024. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its service model from many enterprise wealth managers.

Austin Johnson is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, and Fidelity. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad suite of retirement plan services and affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.

David Finger is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Right Start Mortgage, Inc., and Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across a broad range of securities. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, using standard asset allocation models and research tools, and does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

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.

Scot Shyman is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2003. He is also associated with Camelback Retirement Planners. Shyman is involved in managing fixed insurance products and is a member of SHYCUS, LLC, an entity that processes expenses related to securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and comprehensive back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, and compliance services.