Janette Schwendeman is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2025. She has previously worked with Graystone Partners Wealth Management, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of advisory services, she is involved as a non-variable insurance agent with Lion Street Private Client Group. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing various investment strategies and supporting held-away account management through multiple platforms and custodians.

Austin Schattenberg is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company, having previously worked at Edward Jones and Target. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in business operations with Bongiorno Bagels. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel stationed abroad. The firm's advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Miguel Duarte is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Custom Financial Design and has a background that includes ownership of a musical entertainment business, Mariachi Estrellas Musicales, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custodial services, supporting both individual and institutional clients.

John Herrero is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with two years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., having joined in 2026. Prior to this, he held roles at STORE Capital, The Vanguard Group, and other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm conducts annual account reviews and works within the Schwab ecosystem, differentiating itself through its operating structure and service approach.

Raguel Shaw is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including a prior role at The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, Shaw is involved in real estate sales and property management through his own business, Raguel Shaw Real Estate/TCT Real Estate. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Leslie Vipond is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2010 and with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012. Based in Phoenix, AZ, she provides investment advice primarily through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. offers non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in its program, providing annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standard asset allocation models and research tools, while final trading decisions remain with clients.

Stephen Meyer is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2019 and with Charles Schwab since 2009. 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 directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its model from many enterprise wealth managers.

Randy Tran is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2025, following eight years at Charles Schwab. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at DHL Express and has experience from roles dating back to his time at Arizona State University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to recommend investments, conducting annual reviews without discretionary trading authority.

Joseph Feichtel is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner and has been with United Planners since 2013. He is also the owner of JMF Financial Services, LLC, which provides tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping services. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Michael Eriquez is a financial advisor with Creative Planning in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SageView Advisory Group, Equitable Advisors, and Fullerton Financial Planning. Outside of finance, he has worked in education at Phoenix Christian Preparatory School and has experience in small business operations including Java Grounds and A2Z Cabinets and Floors. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and incorporates private market investments, serving a broad client base with over $295 billion in assets under management.

Alex Beck is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He previously spent 14 years with The Vanguard Group, Inc. before joining Charles Schwab in 2024. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its service model from many enterprise wealth managers.

Jacob Howard is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2022, he was employed at Grand Canyon University for one year. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models, with advisors recommending investments while clients retain final trading decisions.

Austin Johnson is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, and Fidelity. 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, supported by a broad suite of retirement plan services and affiliated legal, trust, and recordkeeping businesses.

Ammiel Banayat is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2019. He also serves as a Captain and Company Commander in the Arizona Army National Guard, where he is involved in explosive ordnance disposal operations. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a range of services including financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations through Schwab's proprietary research and allocation models.

David Finger is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Right Start Mortgage, Inc., and Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across a broad range of securities. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, using standard asset allocation models and research tools, and does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Larry Singleton is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and service in the U.S. Navy. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, serving clients ranging from individual investors to large institutional entities like sovereign wealth funds.

Scot Shyman is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2003. He is also associated with Camelback Retirement Planners. Shyman is involved in managing fixed insurance products and is a member of SHYCUS, LLC, an entity that processes expenses related to securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and comprehensive back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, and compliance services.

Thomas Lawless is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network and Ke Wealth Advisors since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years. He is also a part owner of Ke Wealth Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients with advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support, enabling advisors to construct portfolios from a wide range of securities and insurance products.

Richard Beckley is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities, having worked with Primerica since 1999 and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 1998. Beckley also engages in the sale of insurance products beyond Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Heather Adams is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, as well as prior experience at Target Corporation. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering advisory and brokerage services through its IARs and third-party portfolio managers. The firm employs a client-centered process combining financial need assessments with various analytical approaches to portfolio allocation across multiple asset classes.