Troy Coon is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. He manages Watson Coon Ryan LLC, a partnership that offers strategic tax consulting and IRS representation for businesses and individuals. Additionally, he provides tax consulting and planning through a sole proprietorship serving family and friends. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, with a focus on pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment approach centers on diversified allocations constructed from mutual funds and ETFs tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Jessica Norwood is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Janus Henderson, TIAA-CREF, and Catalyst Coaching and Consulting LLC. 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 account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Joshua Shafer is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory and has previous experience with Charles Schwab and Gwfs Equities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning discussions, and investment recommendations supported by Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm acts as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees for its services.

Brandon Hoff is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017 and joined Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset types. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Jordan Reynolds is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2023 and is also associated with Reynolds Financial Group, where he provides life insurance and annuities. Additionally, he facilitates estate planning document services for clients. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-based approach combining model portfolios, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services, supporting a high client load per advisor and a range of internal and external investment solutions.

Robert Campbell is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has held roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Transform Wealth (formerly Carnick & Kubik Group), Valued Investment Partners, and Campbell Financial Group. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of wealth management and advisory services with an investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies, fundamental and quantitative analysis, and access to private and registered pooled vehicles.

Vincent Fraraccio is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Carolina Financial Services Group and has experience in various industries including hospitality and delivery services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated approach leverages Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms to deliver both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Michael Graziano is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2017. Prior to Commonwealth, he worked at UBS Financial Services for four years. He is co-owner and Chief Investment Officer of Graziano Budny Wealth Management Group, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment options. The firm provides operations, compliance, technology, and practice-management support while allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction.

Jason Clouse is a financial advisor at Benjamin F. Edwards & Company, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Benjamin F. Edwards since 2014 and holds the Series 66 designation. Benjamin F. Edwards & Company is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers fee-based wrap programs, financial planning, and investment management services, utilizing a variety of managed strategies and an internal trading desk.

May Nguyen is a CFP® professional with one year of experience currently affiliated with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. She previously worked at Resolute Wealth Partners and Northwestern Mutual for three years and has held roles in both educational and corporate settings. Sequoia Financial Group provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios and custom solutions across various investment vehicles, supported by research and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Eric Arthurs is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for four years. His background also includes roles at Edward Jones, AXA Advisors, and Brian F Arthurs CPA, PC. 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 account holders. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Carlos Alas is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. He has previously worked at Summit Wealth Group and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Aside from his advisory career, Carlos has been involved with B-Elite Soccer Academy/CASA Soccer Academy for six years. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services, constructing customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Mauricio Vaca is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Empower Advisory Group. He previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Ronin Capital. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their 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.

Robert Dilaura is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2014. Outside of finance, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at Case Western Reserve University and was the owner and instructor of First Step Firearms, LLC, providing firearm safety instruction. Schwab Wealth Advisory offers non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, focusing on annual financial reviews and investment recommendations utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, distinguishing itself by not acting as a discretionary portfolio manager and serving primarily individual clients.

Zachary Gregory is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America/Merrill, Bankers Life, USAA, and Medtronic. 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 account holders. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and rebalancing, with services delivered through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Jared Polster is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. since 2014. 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 delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Yusuf Bondae is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2020, following a decade at TIAA and TIAA-CREF. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using proprietary research tools, with final trading decisions made by clients.

John Michael Claro is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group in Greenwood Village, CO, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Empower Financial Services, Foundever Inc, Infosys Ltd, and other companies. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, offering services integrated with Empower’s administrative platforms and emphasizing long-term portfolio outcomes.

Chevie Walerowicz is a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors based in Englewood, CO, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, Chevie worked in hospitality and retail roles, including positions at St. Julien Hotel & Spa and Lucky's Bakehouse & Cafe. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and CFO services uncommon at this scale.

Gene Almy Jr is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2016. 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 various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.