Andrew Padgett is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. since 2011 and J W Cole Financial Inc since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he operates a web design business and provides mobile notary public services. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

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.

Rico Knight is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is involved with Uber Eats as a delivery driver and creates and sells t-shirt designs on Etsy. Schwab Wealth Advisory 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 research tools and standard asset allocation models.

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.

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.

Delfinaa Solanki is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and previously spent ten years at Merrill. 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 utilizing Charles 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 service model from many peers.

Todd Garrett is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2016. 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 across various asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and utilizes standardized asset allocation models and research tools to guide client decisions, while not exercising discretionary trading authority.

Chad Ensign is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2017. He is also president of Ensign Wealth Management, Inc., and serves as chapter president and instructor for the American Financial Education Alliance, a nonprofit focused on public finance education. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered investment approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Patrick O'Leary is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co. from 2000 to 2024 before joining Mercer in 2024. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and related planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, using a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.

Anacapri Zuniga is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. Zuniga has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2026. Prior to this, Zuniga held roles at Care.com, Hassayampa Academic Village, Nekter Juice Bar, and Salad and Go. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Stephen Hazel is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Farther since 2025. He previously led Hazel Financial, PLC dba Magnificent Life Financial Planning for 12 years. Outside of advising, he owns Foundation Tax Advisors LLC, a tax preparation business, and BoyerHazel & Co LLC, which provides administrative services. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Amrish Patel is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Patel Wealth Management, LLC, which offers insurance, brokerage, and advisory services, and he provides private consulting and business coaching through GWS Advisors, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, managing approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Gavin Lyons is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2026. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC, TMD Wealth Management LLC, One Charles Private Wealth, and TMD & Associates, Inc. He is a member of the Schwab Client Experience Panel, providing feedback on custodian client experience on a voluntary basis. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management, financial counseling, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis with a range of investment options and a network of affiliated service companies.

Albert Filosa is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 14 years before joining Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial in 2017. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a primarily long-term investment approach using customized portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Shaun Samuels is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Charles Schwab. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure.

Thomas Noel is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC based in Fountain Hills, AZ, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Cetera Advisor Networks, and has been a partner at Noel-Schopen, LLC since 2011. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, families, foundations, and institutions, through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management guided by an in-house Investment Committee and offers a variety of services including financial planning, sub-advisory, and retirement-plan solutions.

Robert Bodenlos is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously held roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors. 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 asset allocation models. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its approach from many enterprise wealth managers.

Ethan Torres is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2023. Prior to his financial advisory career, Ethan worked in various roles including at Sprouts Farmers Market and Chick-fil-A, as well as spending several years in full-time education. 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. The firm delivers advice through Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, with final trading decisions made by clients and accounts reviewed at least annually.

Lauri Van Stone is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2025 and previously held roles at Charles Schwab, Silverhawk Private Wealth, and Country Financial. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. 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 recommend investments while leaving final trading decisions to clients. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for advisory services.