Nicholas Ahumada is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Charles Schwab, Northwestern Mutual, Wells Fargo Bank, and Food City. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools.

Michael Taylor is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, U.S. Bank, and Charles Schwab & Co. He is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. 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 uses proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations with at-least-annual reviews, while trades require client authorization.

Daniel Friedlander is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Wealth Solutions, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Merrill Edge, and Grand Canyon University. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and producer of Aurora Records, a non-investment related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only, algorithm-driven digital offering that uses approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs.

Bruce Frank is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 63 designation and with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1985 and operates Bruce Frank Financial Group, LLC, brokering non-registered insurance products. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with Safe Management, which provides security services for the Arizona Cardinals and NFL events, and volunteers with Billy’s Place providing grief services for children and families, as well as the Fiesta Bowl committee. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides customized advice across multiple program types and manages the majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis, with a focus on relationships with institutional sponsors and integration within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Patrick Funke is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including prior roles at OSAIC, Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. He is co-owner of Patrick Funke & Associates, Inc., a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance 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 personalized investment options, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Brian Nelson is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple related firms, including Osaic Wealth and Tribe Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with DeepBlue Pool Pro's LLC. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional entities. The firm provides a variety of services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple program models and access to alternative investment platforms.

Charles Buchanan is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and related entities since 1995, including over a decade with Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using asset-allocation models and research tools developed by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm offers guidance on mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative investments, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Andrew Padgett is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. since 2011 and J W Cole Financial Inc since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he operates a web design business and provides mobile notary public services. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Brooks Lau is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of H.P. Lau Company, a family personal holding company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Michelle Bergmann is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors, Wipfli LLP, Bradle Tax Services, Woodbury Financial Services, Brickheimer Planners, and SII Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for the Marathon County Literacy Council and is the inventor and creator of Common Cents, a teaching and coaching initiative. 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 utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based options through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Rico Knight is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Robinhood Financial, LLC, Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of America, MML Investors Services LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a driver for Uber Eats and creates and sells t-shirt designs on Etsy. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s approach centers on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to individual client goals and risk tolerance.

Joshua Dorrance is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2020 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017. His prior work experience includes roles at the University of New Mexico and its School of Medicine. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations for clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with client authorization required for trades and recommendations tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Jack Stephens is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked previously at Wilde Wealth Management Group and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the food service industry, including positions at Ike's Love and Sandwiches and Amiel's Original Submarine. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm uses standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to offer personalized recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jason Tamani is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2015 and has a total of 18 years at Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he works part time as an Amazon Flex delivery driver. 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 uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to provide tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jared Spraggins is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, where he has worked since 2025, and previously spent over a decade at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Waylon Records LLC, a record label involved in music creation, marketing, and distribution. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s investment guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with a focus on customized recommendations aligned to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Lucas Richard is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Bank of America, and other firms in various roles. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referrals, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools.

Delfinaa Solanki is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, bringing six years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for ten years prior to joining Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection using Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Todd Garrett is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, and prior experience with Fidelity and Vanguard Advisers. 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 proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Chad Ensign is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2017. He is also president of Ensign Wealth Management, Inc., and serves as chapter president and instructor for the American Financial Education Alliance, a nonprofit focused on public finance education. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered investment approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Patrick O'Leary is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co. from 2000 to 2024 before joining Mercer in 2024. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and related planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, using a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.