Sarah Connolly is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and has also operated a business called Sweet Dreams by Sarah from 2012 to 2020. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab and uses Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models in its approach.

Jason Nelson is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones and The Vanguard Group. Prior to entering the financial sector, he worked at CVS Pharmacy. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend investment models implemented via mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s programs feature annual rebalancing, third-party portfolio execution, and a structure that limits direct client interaction with strategists.

Jose Monterrosa is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2025. He has been associated with Charles Schwab since 2018 and has prior experience at PRO Unlimited and Beneco. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm’s approach includes annual financial reviews and personalized investment recommendations, with a structure that differentiates it from many enterprise wealth managers through its internal advisory unit model within the Schwab ecosystem.

Joel Pietila is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower Advisors, he worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. He has also held roles in education at Hillsdale College, Heritage Academy Gateway, and Benjamin Franklin Charter School. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Joseph Abbott is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Schwab Wealth Advisory, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Abbott is based in Phoenix, AZ. 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 planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab's proprietary asset allocation models and research tools.

Gregory Collins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with United Planners Financial Services of America, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Horner, Townsend & Kent, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Waddell & Reed. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and various institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform using multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based options through a network of 477 independent investment advisor representatives.

Matthew Kory is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Carson Wealth, Carson Group, Cetera Advisor Networks, Pangea Wealth Management, Pangea Retirement Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is licensed to sell fixed insurance products including life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of partner offices and over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and a range of retirement plan solutions, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis using model portfolios overseen by an in-house Investment Committee.

Kathy Thornton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2022, following six years at Equitable Advisors. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based investment options.

Rebecca Verr is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Interocean Capital Group, M. S. Howells & Co., Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, Charles Schwab, Discover Financial Services, Keller Williams, and Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporations, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a comprehensive range of wealth management and advisory services with a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that incorporates fundamental and quantitative analysis, third-party managers, and various alternative strategies.

Julie Barker is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, USAA Financial Advisors, and Integrated Wealth Management. She also assists as a financial advisor assistant at Khan Financial. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting primarily to mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on customized asset allocation, tax efficiency, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Andrew Galler is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and previously worked at John Hancock Advisers, LLC and Bank of America. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by quantitative and fundamental research.

Casey Wyatt is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2008. 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, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Fabrice Choute is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that employs algorithm-driven risk assessment and third-party managed investment strategies using mutual funds and ETFs.

Matthew Scanlon is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Arque Capital, Ltd. for 15 years before joining his current firm. Scanlon is also an officer and director for Champion Financial Advisors, a marketing services DBA. 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 manages approximately $11.3 billion in assets and offers advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, serving a wide range of client types including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.

Hoyt Vanderpool IV is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked in various roles including positions at Arizona State University and in the fitness industry. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs such as portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs diverse investment approaches tailored to different programs and advisors, managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets as of December 2025.

Jeffrey Zorn is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2019. Prior to this, he was involved with Java Pura LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation and is also a football official. 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’s advisory services emphasize direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Christopher Roger is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Bayntree Wealth Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a broad network of advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation, passive and active management, and research-driven factor premiums, supported by an internal Investment Committee and various program offerings.

Jill Skelton is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles in education and military service, having worked for several school districts and the Air National Guard. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Connor Hutchinson is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has prior experience with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc and Farmers Insurance. 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 planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab's research tools and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its advisory services.

Tom Waite is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1996, including his current role at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2018. His prior work includes a year at BNC National Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm delivers advice using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations without discretionary trading authority.