Robert Bowen is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Charles Schwab and USAA-affiliated firms throughout his career. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily 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, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Scott Piper is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Fisher Investments, Google (Powered by Mosaic North America), and in educational roles at Arizona Virtual Academy, Legacy Traditional Schools, and Coolidge Unified School District. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Benjamin Milder is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Indemnity Company from 2015 to 2018. 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 advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with reviews tailored annually to client goals and risk tolerance.

Timothy Lambson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2015 and with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2018. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, focusing on asset allocation and investment selection using Charles Schwab’s proprietary models and research tools. The firm emphasizes customized recommendations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance, without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jacob Schuerman is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Empower Financial Services, The Vanguard Group, and the University of Arizona. He is also a member of the Financial Stewardship Ministry Team at Tempe Church of Christ, where he assists with church financial management. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates.

James Weil is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2020. His previous roles include positions at Comprehensive Asset Management & Servicing, Inc. and Private Vista, LLC, where he worked from 1992 to 2020. Weil is also a board director at Ruth Lake Country Club, a nonprofit organization. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, combining proprietary research with a wide range of investment vehicles and operational support.

Brian Stauss is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., USAA Investment Management Company, and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. Brian is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients 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 internal research tools and standard asset-allocation models, with customized recommendations and annual reviews tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Dylan Owens is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at EP Wealth Advisors and five years at Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors. He has also held roles at DOE Commerce, LLC and other positions dating back to 2016. Owens is based in Phoenix, AZ. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a customized investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and it offers additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

April Beltran is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., where she has worked since 2018. Her previous experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Banc One Securities Corporation. 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, financial planning, and wealth management consultations based on asset allocation models and internal research tools. The firm is notable for its scale, structured compliance measures, and its affiliation with Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC.

Ellery Segebart is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Charles Schwab & Co., Facet Wealth, and Vanguard. Outside of his financial advisory work, Ellery is developing a personal training and strength and conditioning business focused on health and fitness. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Leslie Gutman is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Gutman has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2000. Outside of advisory work, Gutman volunteers with the IRS VITA program, providing free tax assistance to low-income individuals. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referrals, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm’s investment guidance is based on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Gentry is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., USAA, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm operates an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates.

Daniel Braun is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2021, following roles at Dubuque Bank & Trust/HTLF and Wells Fargo Clearing. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm’s approach uses Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, while trades require client authorization.

Talmage De Meester is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Investment Advisors, Cornerstone Financial Advisors, Glen D Smith & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services, and USAA financial planning services. 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, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, focusing on client goals and risk tolerance, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Judd Wagner is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1997. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties inherited recently. 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 uses standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Christian Begody is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and has a background that includes roles in mortgage lending and various other industries. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the restaurant industry as a bartender. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s guidance focuses on asset allocation and investment selection, utilizing Charles Schwab’s proprietary research and asset-allocation models, with client-authorized trade execution and customized recommendations based on individual goals and risk tolerance.

Andrew Evans is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory holding a Series 65 credential. He has over 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Vanguard Group and Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint. 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 uses Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with at-least-annual reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Danielle Hayes is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2023 and previously operated her own business, Danielle Hayes West USA, from 2019 to 2021. Outside of finance, she was involved in the hospitality industry through ownership of Old Pueblo Cafe. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research, without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Ashley Parriott is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., where she has been since 2021, and previously spent 18 years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Ashley holds a Series 63 license and is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach utilizes Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with investment recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Brandy Friend is a ChFC® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Kestra Advisory. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. She is the owner of Bfriend Development LLC, an entity intended for book sales and career coaching services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services from plan design to fiduciary consulting and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and employs a range of management platforms and third-party solutions.