Nimish Shah is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with Series 66 credentials and no prior industry experience. He has been affiliated with Independent Financial Group since 2025 and has held a role at Columbia University since 2016. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party manager models and operating as both a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Steven Mindak is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mahoney Financial Organization and direct involvement with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities LLC since 1987. He also operates Mindak Financial Group, through which he sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a broad client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through various programs, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis, and operates within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

David Moratti is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Camelback Retirement Planners. He is a co-owner of RUN DMCC, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and support services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources to affiliated advisors who deliver advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Thomas Rankin is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021. Rankin is also the owner and managing member of Arizona Advisors and Time2Buy, LLC, the latter of which involves the purchase and sale of horological and other resale items. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies with regular client reviews.

Corinne York 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 firms since 1999. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab's research tools and asset allocation models. 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 other enterprise wealth managers.

Tyler Kunzler is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo in various roles. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice President of Tate and Daniel LLC, where he manages financial tracking for tax purposes. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm conducts annual account reviews and does not exercise discretionary trading authority, operating as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem.

Anthony Ruggieri is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including Ruggieri Wealth Advisors and Encompass More Asset Management. In addition to his advisory work, he is the owner of Ruggieri Financial and Marketing Group LLC, an independent insurance agency. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services including model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services through a platform that integrates multiple model strategies and advisor-managed portfolios.

William Day is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Mathew Tracy is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Buckingham Strategic Wealth, as well as earlier work outside finance at Obria Medical Clinics and Oregon State University. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering investment recommendations through standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools while clients retain final trading decisions.

Jacob Heisler is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at Versant Capital Management and Barnes Investment Advisory. He also serves as an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a proprietary manager “Focus List” and a combination of active and passive asset allocation strategies. The firm sponsors proprietary investment vehicles and acts as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Michael Taylor is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Fidelity Investments, U.S. Bank, and other firms prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm serves individual clients with annual financial reviews and investment recommendations, operating as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem.

Bruce Frank is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1985 and operates Bruce Frank Financial Group, LLC, brokering non-registered insurance products. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Safe Management, which provides security services for the Arizona Cardinals and NFL events, and volunteers with Billy’s Place providing grief services for children and families, as well as the Fiesta Bowl committee. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides customized advice across multiple program types and manages the majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis, with a focus on relationships with institutional sponsors and integration within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Patrick Funke is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at OSAIC, Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. He is co-owner of Patrick Funke & Associates, Inc., a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment options, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Charles Buchanan is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated firms since 1995. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as 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 the Schwab ecosystem, focusing on client-directed investment decisions without discretionary trading authority.

Michelle Bergmann is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors, Wipfli LLP, Bradle Tax Services, Woodbury Financial Services, Brickheimer Planners, and SII Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for the Marathon County Literacy Council and is the inventor and creator of Common Cents, a teaching and coaching initiative. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based options through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Jack Stephens is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Wilde Wealth Management Group, and Tilton & Co. CPA's, P.C. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the food service industry with Ike's Love and Sandwiches and Amiel's Original Submarine. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, with final trading decisions made by clients.

Jason Tamani is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2008 and with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2015. Outside of financial services, he works part-time as an Amazon Flex delivery driver. 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. The firm offers annual financial reviews and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Laura Rider is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Rockefeller Financial LLC since 2020 and spent nine years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney prior to that. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of a family LLC that manages a residential property. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm uses a Private Advisor model supported by a consolidated investment platform to deliver a range of portfolio management and consulting services, and it is distinctive in operating as a registered broker-dealer with a broad set of affiliated capabilities.

Noah Putnam is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has prior experience at Sonora Investment Management Group, LLC and Sonora Investment 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 within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies, and it offers a range of specialized investment programs and consulting services.

Jared Spraggins is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory and has prior experience at The Vanguard Group and various Charles Schwab entities. Outside of finance, he is the owner of Waylon Records LLC, a record label involved in the creation, marketing, and distribution of music. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, focusing on annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab's research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit of Charles Schwab and does not directly charge clients fees or manage accounts on a discretionary basis.