Jakob Miller is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025. Prior to his advisory roles, Miller's background includes positions at Zayo Group and involvement in education. 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 advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Carlee Hughes is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. She has five years of industry experience and has worked with United Planners and related entities since 2019. Outside of advising, she serves as an adult education instructor at Pima Community College. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management firm with about $12.77 billion in assets under management and approximately 359 advisors. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts, and offers advisory and brokerage services through independent Investment Adviser Representatives.

Joseph Bergen is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Bank of the West, Charles Schwab, and Merrill. Bergen is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management, offering both model and customized portfolios within a vertically integrated group that includes advisory services for a donor-advised fund.

Evan Cole is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Peachtree Life Finance. Outside of advising, he owns oil and gas rights leases in Ohio. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing a range of advisory programs, investment management, and practice-management support. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and various program structures while acting as a platform provider for affiliated advisors.

Emily Anderson is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Banner Health, Starbucks Coffee Company, the University of Arizona, and the U.S. Department of State. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm utilizes Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to guide investment selection and conducts annual reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Brooks Gould is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with AE Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Money Management Resource Center. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment approaches.

Matthew Refner is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for six years before joining Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab in 2021. 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 reviewed at least annually.

Morgan Roberts is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. based in Tempe, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working with several firms, including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Alerus Financial. Prior to his advisory roles, Roberts held positions outside the financial industry, including in education and gig economy services. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a large network of representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a notable emphasis on non-discretionary assets and third-party manager arrangements.

Joshua Price is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Mercer since 2026 and has prior experience at Squeeze and Additional Option LLC. He also has been affiliated with Brigham Young University since 2022. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits, providing a range of investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through various investment vehicles and offers specialized services including retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

Ealing Jahn is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental home in Gilbert, Arizona, handling tenant relations and property maintenance. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and offers additional strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by a large advisory team and integrated investment infrastructure.

Brady Schneider is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a range of investment approaches and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, alongside specialized services such as retirement-plan consulting and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.

Sarah Connolly is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012. Prior to that, she was involved with Sweet Dreams by Sarah, a venture she managed from 2012 to 2020. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co. referrals. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jason Nelson is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones and The Vanguard Group. Prior to entering the financial sector, he worked at CVS Pharmacy. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments to recommend investment models implemented via mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s programs feature annual rebalancing, third-party portfolio execution, and a structure that limits direct client interaction with strategists.

Jennifer Statler is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in Phoenix, AZ. Her work history includes roles at Gale Investment Management, Five Point Wealth Advisors, and Blakeman & Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she has been involved with Chaparral Christian Church since 2012. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients by providing advisory programs, technology, investment management, and compliance services. The firm offers a variety of program structures and discretionary model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Jose Monterrosa is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, where he has worked since 2025, and has been affiliated with Charles Schwab since 2018. His prior roles include positions at PRO Unlimited, EXTENDED TRAVEL, and Beneco. 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 recommendations are based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering guidance on a range of investment options while requiring client authorization for trades.

Joel Pietila is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower Advisors, he worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. He has also held roles in education at Hillsdale College, Heritage Academy Gateway, and Benjamin Franklin Charter School. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with access to proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Joseph Abbott 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 Charles Schwab & Co., Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and The Vanguard Group. Abbott holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and point-in-time wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset allocation models and proprietary research, with investment decisions requiring client authorization and tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Gregory Collins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with United Planners Financial Services of America, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Horner, Townsend & Kent, Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Waddell & Reed. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and various institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform using multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based options through a network of 477 independent investment advisor representatives.

Matthew Kory is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Carson Wealth, Carson Group, Cetera Advisor Networks, Pangea Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent specializing in life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutions. The firm manages discretionary accounts using model portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and offers services such as portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory solutions, and retirement plan services including delegated 3(38) and consulting options.

Kathy Thornton is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2022, following six years at Equitable Advisors. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, including customized and model-based investment options.