Azita Jalali is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at BMO Private Bank and JP Morgan Private Bank. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm integrates asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Thomas Hunt is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life, he spent nine years with Tango Commercial Real Estate, LLC, where he remains involved on a limited basis. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary programs, third-party solutions, and integrated lending options.

Ryan Reming is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Elite Wealth Advisors, LLC, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., and Roosevelt Group, LLC. He is also the owner and president of Elite Wealth Advisors, LLC. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

Michael Wallace is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for Capital Analysts, LLC and spent 20 years with the City of Tempe. Outside of advising, he serves as a firearms instructor, providing training for police and civilians. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and access to third-party managers, with investment strategies developed by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Jonathan Yaeger is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2014 and 2017, respectively. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm’s approach includes guidance on asset allocation and investment selection based on proprietary models and research, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Lynette Kontkanen is a financial advisor with SPC based in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and VIP Mortgage, Inc. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network and delivers tailored, discretionary investment advice through various account programs, with custody services provided by Fidelity/NFS.

Patrick Hauge is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with the Government Financial Education Group, which provides financial education to the public. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses. The firm provides personalized financial planning and investment management through advisor-led discretionary and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary programs and third-party platforms.

Asha Jain is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2000 to 2016. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse clientele including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, delivering services through independent and affiliated advisors with a focus on customized portfolio management and an open-architecture investment approach.

Jeffrey Seeman is a financial advisor with Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Benjamin F. Edwards in 2024, he spent 12 years at Colliers Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he serves as an NFL line judge. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an integrated broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through more than 500 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, investment management, brokerage, insurance products, and M&A advisory, with proprietary and third-party model strategies supported by an internal trading desk and custody solutions.

Rushil Patel is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. He has held prior roles at Charles Schwab, Cornerstone Capital Planning Group, Northwestern Mutual, and other firms. Patel is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s advice follows Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations with at-least-annual reviews.

Matthew Miller is a financial advisor with Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and Versant Capital Management. He also serves as a Regional Director for a wealth management business supporting advisors. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back‑office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering diversified, systematically invested mutual fund and ETF model portfolios, discretionary fixed‑income management, and retirement plan fiduciary services. The firm supports approximately 42 advisors and manages around $41 billion in assets under management and administration.

Brent Mcquiston is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with Hightower Advisors and has previously worked at Wealth Trust Arizona, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and various affiliated entities. In addition to his advisory role, he holds a fixed insurance agent license with a limited practice. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles and strategies.

Michael Bowen is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and WealthTrust Arizona LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across a range of asset types.

Erica Gargol is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2016 and LPL Financial since 2003. She operates out of Scottsdale, AZ. Outside of her advisory roles, she is a certified notary public. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an IAR-driven model, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a range of programs and an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Kayla Mayoral is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and has previously worked with MP Advisors and Raymond James Financial Services. Kayla is also involved with Baldini Investment Strategies in a non-investment role focused on administrative and client service functions. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

Barbara Marquis is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners since 2020 and previously held positions at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, providing customized portfolio management through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers and offers specialized services such as tax management and niche planning.

William Stevens is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Guardian Life and currently associated with Park Avenue Securities. Stevens is also the owner and Chief Strategist of Real Performance, LTD, a leadership and management consulting firm. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored financial planning and investment solutions utilizing advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and digital advisory platforms.

Keyan Seyfnarimani is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., HR Block, and the Arizona Cardinals among others. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on standardized asset allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations reviewed at least annually.

Jennifer Berberich is a financial advisor at United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience and also serves as a CPA shareholder at O'Malley & Berberich CPAs PC, where she has been involved since 2003. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise with approximately $12.77 billion in assets under management and about 359 advisors. The firm serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients, providing advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives.

Glenn Suppanz is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He previously worked for The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 17 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools. The firm does not exercise discretionary trading authority and typically recommends separately managed accounts handled by third-party or affiliated money managers.