Tanner Grech is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, based in Phoenix, AZ. He has eight years of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab since 2018 and prior work at Metro Inspections, LLC and Northwest Trustee Services. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with tailored recommendations aligned to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Darin Hood is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company in 2018, he worked at Dignity Health and the City of Phoenix. Outside of his advisory role, he is an instructor for Arizona Defensive Firearms Training, a business focused on firearm education run by current and former law enforcement. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Nathan Hesman is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He has worked within the Charles Schwab organization since 2011, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain CS&Co.-referred clients, utilizing Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Kluve is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2023. He has previously worked at Prudential Annuities Distributors, Rogers & Kirby, and FireSky Financial Inc. He also owns JKFP LLC, an entity supporting his securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Nicole Meehan is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously held roles at Legend Advisory Corporation, Legend Equities Corporation, Politisocks, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory work, she provides business consulting focused on operations and recruiting for non-investment related companies. Lincoln Investment is an enterprise investment advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm combines in-house investment management and research with advisor-led consulting, offering model portfolios, third-party managers, and both wrap and non-wrap platform options.

Tovin Mcgovern is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Planning since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Hatton Consulting, Inc., and various positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2009 to 2020. 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 buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and integrated non-investment services such as estate law and trust companies.

Brody Carroll is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Acute Wealth Advisors, among other roles. He took a two-year period of extended travel before beginning his career in financial services. 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 based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools.

Ninos Mirza is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors from 2015 to 2026 before joining Creative Planning. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, complemented by a range of portfolio management and advisory services.

Randal Golden is a financial advisor at Corient in Phoenix, AZ, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Vivaldi Capital Management, LLC for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he performs occasional accounting work for a family-involved real estate joint venture. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates individual security and fixed-income strategies with third-party manager solutions and customized asset allocation.

Steven Fox is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2000. 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 proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, with an emphasis on client-specific goals and risk tolerance.

John Odell III is a financial advisor at Janney Montgomery Scott with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Merrill. Janney Montgomery Scott is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $110 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers a range of services including brokerage, financial planning, and advisory programs supported by in-house and third-party portfolio management.

Robert Schweitzer is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Transamerica Life Insurance Company. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners by providing managed advice and investment education services. The firm uses Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary software for portfolio construction and offers both managed portfolios and non-discretionary, view-only recommendations.

Jonathan Derra is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BancWest Investment Services Inc. for nine years before joining his current firm in 2023. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he serves a range of clients through First Citizens Investor Services. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes IAR-led financial assessments and applies fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various investment vehicles, including equities, fixed income, and mutual funds.

David York is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab since 2009 and USAA financial services from 2006 to 2009. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a real estate business in Phoenix, Arizona. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm uses asset-allocation models and internal research tools to offer tailored recommendations, primarily utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, while executing trades only with client authorization.

Joshua Slagill is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2021 and has prior experience in risk management and small business operations. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using proprietary asset allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Christel Covert is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2009. She also owns Arizona Tax and Financial Advisors, PLLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm, and acts as trustee for several family trusts. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and employs a model-driven approach combining strategic asset allocation with active and passive investment exposures.

Torrey Pine is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Carson Wealth with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Carson Wealth since 2023 and has prior experience with Integrated Wealth Management. Torrey holds educational experience from Chapman University and the University of Sydney. CWM, LLC operates as an SEC-registered investment adviser with a network of over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, using an Investment Committee to construct and monitor portfolios and offering tailored solutions such as custom indexing and access to alternative investments.

Christopher Cassutt is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Guardian Life and its related entities since 2014 and is currently also affiliated with Park Avenue Securities. Outside of advisory work, he partners with the Eagleston Financial Group and sells life and disability insurance through Guardian and other carriers. Park Avenue Securities, a 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 combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.

Matthew Wilson is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been involved with several firms, including Capital Analyst and Gold & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of New Market Wealth Management, a non-investment-related business. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, 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 financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services.

David Ricci is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Fidelity Investments. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions.