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.

Dianne Fay is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She has held roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services from 2007 to 2022. In addition to her advisory work, she oversees operations as president of Fay & Associates, a tax and accounting practice. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. supports a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management and digital advice solutions.

Cameron Sharpe IV is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving with Hightower Advisors in Phoenix, AZ. His background includes tenure at Vanguard Advisers, Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc., as well as previous self-employment. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients such as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm uses a multi-manager approach with access to affiliated and third-party managers and emphasizes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

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.

Brad Baker is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory Services LLC and Kestra Investment Services LLC since 2021, following prior roles at PNC Investments and BBVA-affiliated firms. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax and accounting practice handling fewer than 30 tax returns annually. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional investors and plan sponsors. The firm offers fiduciary services, plan design, and benchmarking, supporting investments through due diligence and multiple management platforms.

Leslie Vipond is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012, also working at Charles Schwab since 2010. 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 offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection based on Schwab’s proprietary models and conducts at-least-annual portfolio reviews tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Emerson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously operated Emerson Wealth, LLC for 15 years. Emerson is also independently licensed to sell insurance through various agencies, spending minimal time on this activity. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm combines in-house research with external managers across multiple asset classes and provides integrated tax and accounting services along with family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

Calvin Wilkinson is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Envision Solar Inc. and 360 Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, performing insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing a range of investment strategies and analytical methods.

Joseph Feichtel is a CFP® professional affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America, with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners since 2013 and owns JMF Financial Services, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a non-variable insurance business. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs independent Investment Adviser Representatives and uses a combination of custodians, third-party managers, and platform programs to deliver predominantly non-discretionary advisory services.

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.

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 his current role, he spent a year at Grand Canyon University. 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-referred clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation guidance based on Schwab’s internal research and uses a model-driven approach with personalized recommendations and at-least-annual reviews.

Ammiel Banayat is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2019 and concurrently serves as a Captain and Company Commander in the Arizona Army National Guard, focusing on explosive ordnance disposal operations. Schwab Wealth Advisory 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, utilizing asset allocation models and internal research tools to deliver personalized recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

David Finger is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has prior experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Right Start Mortgage, Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain clients referred by Charles Schwab & Co., focusing on asset allocation and investment selection tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools while trades require client authorization.

Alison Grefsheim is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Equitable and Equitable Advisors for a combined eight years and spent two years at Zenreach. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the treasurer on the Osborn Village Condominium Association board and is a notary. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, employing various analytical approaches and allowing both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

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.

Richard Beckley is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has been associated with Guardian Life and its related entities since 1998. Beckley also offers insurance products beyond those provided by Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides both brokerage and 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 programs and third-party solutions.

Hunter Shaw is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Securities America, Inc., Iron Point Financial Advisors, and Gallagher Insurance Co. Outside of investment advising, he is also an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, where he sells life, health, and accident insurance products. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a manager-driven investment approach with asset allocation modeling and offers services such as discretionary wealth management, fiduciary consulting, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Jennifer Foster is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at BLACKROCK since 2013 and is currently associated with both Commonwealth Financial Network and Five Point Wealth Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a wide range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services, supporting advisors with both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management options.

Brent Thurber is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He has 27 years of experience in the financial industry and specializes in developing tailored financial plans by partnering with clients to understand their individual goals and needs. Prior to his current role, Brent served as a Wealth Advisor at USAA from 2014 to 2022 and as a Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 1999 to 2014. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Brent has personal interests that include the beach, fitness, and military service.