Michael Eliason is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and holds a Series 66 designation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by due diligence on alternative investments.

Douglas Beguin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2006 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Nicholas Hanson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2011, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by a centralized operational structure.

John Snyder is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-assisted advice through a centralized consulting team.

Tony Widowski Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Widowski has worked with firms including Quadrant Asset Management L.L.C. and TLT Partners LLC. He serves as President of a local BNI chapter, where he organizes and runs weekly meetings that are not investment-related. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and partnerships focused on municipal finance and retirement solutions.

Todd Muncy is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity Investments. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Scottrade, and TD Ameritrade. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct and oversee model portfolios across various asset classes.

Frank J C Gennaro is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously held roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. Outside of advising, he manages rental property investments. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining a multi-asset model portfolio approach with centralized custody and order-routing.

Alexandra Parrish is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2020. Prior to that, she was affiliated with USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Planning Services from 2014 to 2020. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client advisory models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Clinton Stanley is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2012. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Thomas West is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2024 and has prior experience in varied roles including fitness and construction sectors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a financial advisor with Renaissance Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Nathaniel Birkholz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked previously at Dew Wealth Management and Btc Trust Company of South Dakota/Bankers Trust Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's approach combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Sarah Desmond is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Platinum Dermatology, and the City of Phoenix. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of Abbey Boiler Room LLC, a dormant bar business based in Phoenix. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and capital market insights to tailor strategies to clients’ goals.

Brandon Valentine is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Edward Jones and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Valentine Financial Solutions Incorporated, a business entity focused on tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Eric Bailey is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Phoenix, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at the National Bank of Arizona and Arizona State University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating a broad range of strategies and certain ESG considerations.

Conner Kemmerer is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and has held roles in both corporate and educational settings. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Knimble, LLC, a technology firm focused on software development. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk profiles.

Mario Pardo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2015 and concurrently has been affiliated with Lyft and Uber since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CEO of Mar Productions LLC, a company focused on producing creative visual, audio, and written content. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, integrating multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and centralized custody services.

Michael Dwyer is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he joined RBC Capital Markets in 2025. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, employing a mix of in-house and third-party managers tailored to each client's risk profile.

Matthew Forcucci is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior work includes roles at Vanguard and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment platform.

Gilbert Valadez Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Phoenix, AZ, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and with 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, serving the insurance and financial sectors since 1986. Outside of advising, he owns Grip in a Jiff, LLC, a golf club regripping service. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach utilizing third-party portfolio managers and offers financial planning, third-party asset manager access, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Derek Newman is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Peoria, Arizona. He provides guidance to affluent families and business owners in the West Valley, focusing on personalized strategies to preserve, grow, and transfer wealth for clients with $1 million or more in investable assets. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy and philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Mr. Newman holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix and holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He integrates disciplined planning with access to advanced solutions provided through Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to address all facets of his clients' financial lives. Originally from Arizona, Derek currently lives in Buckeye, AZ with his wife, five children, and one grandchild. Outside of his professional role, he participates in community organizations including All Faith Community Services, Heart for the City, Homeless Youth Connection, One Way Only Sports, and the Southwest Valley YMCA. He enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with family.