Alexandre Shappell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, having previously worked at Goldbook Financial and engaged in education-related roles at Barrett, The Honors College. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice primarily through the Schwab Wealth Advisory (SWA) program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s standard asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice without discretionary trading authority and primarily serves individual clients rather than institutional accounts.

Michael Eitzen is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 1990 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee alongside his mother for her personal trust. Oppenheimer provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement plan fiduciaries. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and various investment strategies, serving both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Vicente Iniguez is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company and NYlife Securities LLC since 2015 and founded Albatross Financial Group in 2020. Iniguez is also a professional PGA member, participating in golf tournaments and charitable events. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets under management held on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Welborn is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC since 2021. Prior to this, he spent over two decades at Northwestern Mutual in various wealth management and investment management roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of two real estate entities that support his financial services practice. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing customized portfolios that combine mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Derek Mehlhorn is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked within the Charles Schwab organization since 2019 and previously spent six years with the Make-A-Wish Foundation International. 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 using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Charles Suarez is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2014. 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 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 services.

Andrea Nelson is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Eide Bailly Securities and Investor Securities Group. Outside of finance, she has been a Jazzercise franchisee and fitness instructor since 2003. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and offers both fee-based and commission-based financial solutions through its network of independent advisors.

David Kay Jr. is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. He has previously worked at Vanguard Group and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he manages short-term rental properties through his LLC, Dream Stays LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for advisory services.

Daniel Parks is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Parks Wealth Management Inc., Independent Financial Group, LLC, and Entrust Financial Partners, LLC. He is also a referral partner for EstateDocs Pro, an estate planning service. 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 with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based options through its network of 477 independent advisors.

Charles Lefkowitz is a CFP® with 55 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner. His career includes roles in independent insurance and estate planning document preparation, as well as entrepreneurial activity as a greeting cards distributor. He is based in Chandler, AZ. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, emphasizing largely non-discretionary asset management.

Kyle Ingram is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and also worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023. Prior to his advisory career, he spent several years in full-time education and worked at Troon North Golf Club. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm utilizes Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to recommend investment allocations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Tanner Domschot is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and based in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with the firm since 2025 and has a diverse background including roles in education and hospitality prior to entering the financial advisory field. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and access to managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified, risk-class based allocations that integrate passive and active management, with portfolio oversight by an internal Investment Committee.

Chase Perchal is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor based in Scottsdale, AZ, with two years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a hunting guide for Big Chino Outfitters in Prescott, AZ. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individual, pension, charitable, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and a hybrid digital advisory solution.

Lauren Ireland is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she was affiliated with Bankers Life Securities, Inc. and Bankers Life & Casualty, Inc., and she also served two years with the Inver Grove Heights Police Department. Outside of advising, she owns Lauren Ireland Insurance LLC and recruits and trains insurance agents for Bankers Life. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Nicholas Karabas is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Creative Planning in Scottsdale, AZ, where he has worked since 2011. He has 14 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary for a massage therapy business owned by his wife. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by various tactical approaches and integrated retirement plan services.

John Powers is a financial advisor at Mariner with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated for over 16 years combined. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and an internal management team, integrating tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Steven Cook is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 45 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Cue Financial Group, Securities America, PFG Advisors, and other firms. He is also a managing partner of Sparrow Financial, a marketing entity based in Glendale, AZ. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs independent investment adviser representatives and uses a combination of custodians and third-party money managers to implement client strategies, with a large portion of its assets under management held on a non-discretionary basis.

Pamela Prine is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.W. Cole Advisors since 2012. Besides her advisory role, she is involved in business consulting with a focus on estate preparation, Social Security fundamentals, and tax planning, and serves as Communication Director on a local interfaith and civic council. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisers, providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and utilizes both fundamental and technical analysis as well as digital advice platforms.

Christina Carey is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Mesa, Arizona, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, BancWest Investment Services, and J.P. Morgan Securities. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, which uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and invests in approved models managed by PNC or third parties. The firm’s approach involves delegated portfolio implementation with limited direct client interaction and features an employee-only pilot structure.

David Rich is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Brightside Benefit and Vanguard. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder of Proudly We Wave, a holiday flag service based in Mesa, AZ. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management.