Samuel Hawkins is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C., holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Renaissance Financial, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of finance, he has experience in the restaurant industry with Fox Restaurant Concepts. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, using a mix of model and custom portfolios with various investment vehicles overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Jerod Ensz is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Whitesell Financial Group, LLP and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory career, he is involved in managing single-family rental properties. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, providing managed advice and investment education through various programs that emphasize asset allocation and retirement guidance. The firm leverages Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software and portfolio models and operates with a large client base and advisor team.

Taylor Sevenants is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, where he has worked for three years. Prior to that, he was involved with Ambli Global Cuisine and spent several years in education roles, including two years at Grand Canyon University Campus. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations guided by Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not act as a discretionary portfolio manager.

Anna Sinatra is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2000. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Advanced Developmental Disabilities Services, providing in-home care support through a state program. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. delivers non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to recommend investments while clients retain final trading decisions.

Jeffrey Thiede is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and NPB Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a property management business in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, including very large institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Isiah Brown is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at firms including Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Advisors Group. His career background also includes roles outside financial services at LifeTime Fitness and various other organizations. VALIC Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts utilizing Envestnet’s platform and third-party model managers, operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors.

Holly Grippe is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial, One AZ Wealth Management, and several credit unions. Outside of finance, she has experience as a business owner of Integrated Electronic Services. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides access to multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers, with investment strategies supported by firms such as Fidelity, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs.

Rodney Smith II is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He previously worked at Seacat Financial Services before joining RS Wealth Management, where he also acts as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Stanton Shields is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc., Alerus, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He is also involved in banking activities through Alerus. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services and operates a hybrid adviser/broker‑dealer model, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Navreet Bath is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. She has worked with Charles Schwab since 2017 and was previously employed at Harkins Theatres. Bath is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing proprietary asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm serves clients primarily through annual reviews and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Victoria De Oliveira is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and Frost Investment Services. Victoria has worked at Schwab since 2020. Schwab Wealth Advisory 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 offers annual financial reviews and wealth management education, with final trading decisions resting with clients.

David Latshaw is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Securities, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, and Compass Bank. Latshaw has been with PNC Investments since 2021. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital, discretionary model account available via an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm employs algorithmic risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation and proxy voting to third parties.

Dennis Rogers is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America in Phoenix, AZ. His work history includes roles at Agape Insurance Partners, Inc. and Rogers & Kirby, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers to facilitate Financial Peace University classes for church and community groups and is also an author. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering a range of advisory models and both fee-based and commission-based options.

Kayla Begue is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 10 years of industry experience, including over a decade with Charles Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, using standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools while maintaining a non-discretionary advisory approach.

Jeffrey Carter is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent, he held positions in mortgage lending and real estate, including roles at Caliber Home Loans and West USA Realty. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a consulting company focused on advising senior management on operational efficiencies and strategies. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering a range of account options and third-party asset manager relationships under a due diligence and supervisory framework.

Davis Pearce is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Carvana LLC and held various other roles outside the financial sector. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its services.

Joseph Tichenor IV is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked for 13 years at ARGI Investment Services, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Courtside LLC, a group involved in efforts to bring an NBA team to Louisville, and a silent partner in Brewavul LLC (River City Drafthouse). Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, with a focus on customized portfolios and diversified asset allocation across various asset classes.

Chico Huang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, he worked at GPFIS, Prudential Advisors, New York Life, and Megaplus Consulting. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jonathan Michaels is a financial advisor at United Planners Financial Services of America with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Ultra Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CEO of 200+ Racing, LLC, a luxury lounge featuring Formula 1 racing simulators in Scottsdale, AZ. 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 with multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Nicholas Glueckler is a financial advisor at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, State Street Global Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse clientele including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines model allocations and custom solutions using a variety of investment vehicles, with research and monitoring supported by an Investment Policy Committee.