Nolan Sand is a Planning Consultant at the Peoria Investor Center, where he supports Financial Consultants in building client relationships and assisting families in working toward their financial goals. He has been in this role since 2022. His professional experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments as a Planning Consultant, and multiple positions at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2022, including Client Relationship Specialist, High Net Worth Specialist, and Financial Services Professional. Prior to that, he worked at Harbor Investment Advisors, Desert Schools Credit Union, Desert Schools Financial Services, and Farm Bureau Financial Services in various capacities. Outside of his professional work, Nolan is interested in family activities, social events with friends, golf, and traveling.

Jason Edwards is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He previously worked for The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 10 years before joining Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2024. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the SWA program and select referrals, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Todd Ruble is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Beacon Pointe Advisors since 2021 and previously worked at Stonegate Capital Advisors, LLC for six years. Ruble holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, consulting, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Joanne Astle is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 47 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Commonwealth and Astle Investment Management since 2015. Astle Investment Management is a part-owned entity involved in securities business conducted at her branch. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

Brett Billenstein is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at USAA, Ally Invest, The Vanguard Group, and GC Education. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is guided by internal asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Thomas King is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2022. His work history also includes roles outside the financial sector. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations with client authorization for trades.

Corey Jones is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2016. He also holds a member position at Creative Inspiration, LLC, a non-investment-related freelance journalism and project management business founded by his wife. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, using Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations.

Christine Koenings Hull is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses, and has 36 years of industry experience. She has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2007, also operating CK Financial Services, Inc. since 2003. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Malia Sperling is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. She has worked with New York Life Insurance Co. and Nylife Securities LLC since 2020 and is also the owner of SPX Productions LLC, a video marketing and advertising company where she serves as a board member. Additionally, she is the author of a book titled "This is Joy: A Path to Finding Joy, Gratitude and the Present." Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions delivered through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Brandon Orr is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and The Vanguard Group. Orr served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and has experience in investment operations at Investors Preferred Life Insurance Company. TLG Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment supervisory and portfolio management services, comprehensive financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach.

Tatiana Brownell is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2008, joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2016. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referrals. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to guide investment selection, with client authorization required for all trades.

Ernest Giltner is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2018 and with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm relies on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to deliver tailored recommendations, with a focus on at-least-annual reviews and client-authorized transactions.

Lindsey Underwood is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 23 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and has been with Charles Schwab since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Vice President of Membership for Phoenix Delta Gamma, a social alumnae sorority organization. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investment selection based on Schwab’s internal research, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

John Hanson is a financial advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Lion Street Financial, The Leaders Group Inc, Rational Life, Investacorp Inc, and Highland Capital. Hanson is also involved in insurance product sales as an independent contractor. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent advisers. The firm provides continuous asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Gilberto Cuen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2019 and has worked with Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in buying, renovating, and selling homes. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm’s guidance is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations reviewed at least annually.

Joseph Estrella is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2022, he worked at Protein Lab and held positions at Chick Fil A and Burlington. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools. The firm emphasizes client-tailored recommendations and operates without discretionary trading authority, supporting a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

Ryan Schulte is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience currently with Guardian Life. He has been associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities for multiple years throughout his career. Outside of advisory services, he serves as an adjunct professor of finance and writes articles for various publications. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

Rick Wertheim is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Ameriprise, Cetera Wealth Services, Woodbury Financial Services, and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Cal Poly Alumni Association. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both firm- and third-party models across active and passive strategies.

Rodger Hanson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Vanguard Group, USAA Financial Planning Services, and Vanguard Advisers prior to joining Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s approach uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jaime Olivas is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Edward Jones, Tfcu, and First Convenience Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a property management company related to a rental property. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab–referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on standardized asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.