Alex Nielsen is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously held roles at Sonora Investment Management Group, The Wolff Company, and served seven years in the U.S. Navy. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, blending active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

William Beran is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner and has held roles at several firms, including Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, he is a partner in an equestrian hunter and jumper training facility in Scottsdale, AZ. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base through approximately 359 advisors. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services and is noted for its non-discretionary management approach and limited-partnership ownership structure.

Dennis Eckmeyer is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Sun City, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2019 and has worked with New York Life Insurance Company and its affiliated entities since 2004. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory programs tailored to client and plan sponsor objectives, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jordan Raymond is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Northwestern Mutual, and various wealth management firms. Outside of financial services, he was involved with OHSO Brewery and Distillery for several years. 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 focuses on annual reviews and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

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.

Walter Usinowicz Jr. is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2005 and worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2003 to 2005. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a variety of investment and retirement services through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, managing a broad range of portfolios with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation and client-specific reporting.

Jason Edwards is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He previously worked at 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 to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using 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.

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.

Craig Chapman is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets for 13 years. He serves as co-trustee of a personal family trust. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and combines discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, maintaining custody of client assets while operating both broker-dealer and advisory businesses.

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.

Gavin Tolan is a financial advisor with SPC based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches high school athletics at Arcadia High School. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm delivers tailored investment advice through a large network of advisors and offers multiple account programs supported by Fidelity/NFS custody and execution services.

Marshall Lohrenz is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Independent Financial Group, Entrust Financial Partners, and his own firm, Marshall Reed Lohrenz. He is also a minister at Central Church of Christ and involved with estate planning through EstateDocs Pro, as well as serving as a non-paid representative for the Society for Financial Awareness. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party managers.

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 roles include positions at USAA, Ally Invest, and The Vanguard Group. Brett holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm utilizes Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, with advisors recommending strategies while clients make final trading decisions.

Alan Schmidt is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of advising, he is involved in remodeling sales with Dreamstyle Remodeling and owns a life insurance business focused on client needs and policy setup. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base ranging from individuals and high-net-worth clients to pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of investment and financial planning services delivered through multiple program models, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms to manage and monitor client portfolios.

Thomas King is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022, including his current role at Schwab Wealth Advisory beginning in 2025. His prior experience includes positions outside the financial industry, such as roles in student accessibility services and the hospitality sector. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its advisory services.

Corey Jones is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2016. He is also a member of Creative Inspiration, LLC, a freelance journalism and project management business started by his wife, in which he holds a non-paid membership role. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across a range of securities. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and uses standard asset allocation models and research tools, leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Teresa Brock is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, AXA Advisors, and Flexible Plan Investments. She serves as the recording secretary for the Rancho Buena Vista Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting, primarily delivering advice through non-discretionary, recommendation-based relationships.

John Teetsel is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2009. Outside of finance, he serves as secretary of New Vistas Academy Inc., a private school, and is the proprietor of Starling Laneboatworks. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, emphasizing strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and tailored consulting and retirement services.

Marvin Rosales is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with PNC Wealth Management and has held prior roles at Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, U.S. Bank, Amazon, Bank of America, and Merrill. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a discretionary digital portfolio solution available by invitation to PNC Bank employees. The firm employs algorithm-driven model selection and relies on third-party managers for portfolio implementation and proxy voting.

Ken Ihori is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. based in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2011. Outside of advising, Ihori is involved in selling fixed life insurance, modeling for print ads, television, and video, and provides business consulting services focused on marketing, sales training, and systems analysis. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, employing various investment strategies and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.