Winston Stevenson is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of experience with the firm. Prior to joining Brookstone in 2017, he operated his own practice, Winston P. Stevenson, from 1998 to 2016. He is also president of WPS, Inc., where he sells life insurance, annuities, long-term care, and disability products in multiple states. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via various model portfolios and managed accounts.

Jared Sweitzer is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience based in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Camelback Retirement Planners since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 33% owner of Shycus LLC, a private entity involved in processing expenses related to his securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational and compliance support to affiliated advisors.

Babette Molina is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has been with United Planners Financial Services since 2014. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and various institutional clients. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Tania Volk is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in Life Recovery Wellness, a business focused on selling protein drinks and nutritional supplements to fitness-oriented customers. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with client authorization required for trades and an emphasis on tailored recommendations aligned with individual goals and risk tolerance.

Andrew Levy is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2005. Levy serves as a general partner in De Korte Enterprises LLLP, a family-owned limited liability partnership, and manages several family trusts for his children and grandchildren. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of investment and consulting services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement planning, and financial advisory programs.

Tracy Tennant is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with six years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2020 and has a longer tenure at Fifth Third Bank beginning in 2014. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs on the Passageway platform, providing access to various portfolio management options and strategies.

Seth Bergquist is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with tailored recommendations delivered through annual reviews.

Brandon Rose is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan Chase, Merrill, and BancWest Investment Services. His current role began in 2022 at Rockefeller Financial LLC, where he has been employed since. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities that include securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

David Kerber is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ. He has been with Mercer for his entire professional career, which spans multiple roles within the firm over the past 12 years. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning and family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using various investment vehicles and offers specialized services including retirement plan consulting and charitable advisory.

Alison Stine is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial advising, currently with GWN Securities Inc. She previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an associate board member for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts and offers a range of investment programs including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Brent Mekosh is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He is also the owner of Mekosh Financial Services, where he manages internal operations and compliance functions. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term wealth and investment management solutions supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.

John Pettee is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and has held various roles within Charles Schwab since 2013. Prior to that, he worked at USAA Financial Planning Services for eight years. Outside of finance, he performs as a guitarist and singer providing musical entertainment at local venues. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory (SWA) program, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice relies on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research and involves client-authorized trades with at-least-annual reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Bruce Lindvig is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in Scottsdale, AZ since 2017. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. He also serves as a FINRA arbitrator, a role he has held since 1987. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions through an IAR-driven model that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions, utilizing an open-architecture approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Yulia Schneider is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Vanguard Advisers and The Vanguard Group, Inc., as well as managing Schneider Wealth Management and working at Schneider & Associate, CPAs, PC. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and point-in-time wealth management consultations. The firm’s recommendations are based on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Ariyeh Waite is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, he worked at Pacific Advisors and has a diverse employment background including roles at Grimms Fuel Service, Autozone, Target, and KingPins. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned 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 investment solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory options.

Albert Nisanov is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he spent 20 years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside the financial industry, Nisanov has experience owning and operating barber shops. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm employs proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, offering recommendations tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerance without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Steven Rustik is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2009. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards with both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Alec Wick is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Puccio Investment Services. Outside of financial services, he has experience working at Pleasant Valley Golf Course. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a mix of custodians and third-party managers, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary account management.

Christopher Mortvedt is a financial advisor with Cresset Asset Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ironwood Wealth Management and Charles Schwab. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles using a disciplined, risk-aware approach that combines strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive investment strategies across public equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Donald Goldstein is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2006. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.