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 at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2015, previously working at Charles Schwab since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he works part time as an Amazon Flex delivery driver. 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 Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset allocation models and research tools, with investment decisions executed only with client authorization.

Laura Rider is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Merrill. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients and retirement plans. The firm provides a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage, organizing client relationships around a Private Advisor model with access to both in-house and third-party investment solutions.

Noah Putnam is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously been affiliated with Sonora Investment Management Group, LLC and Sonora Investment Management LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies, quantitative analysis, and specialized tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.

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.

Gary Johanson is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is engaged in insurance sales and service for multiple carriers, including Penn Mutual. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a wide network of advisers. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting while operating both advisory and broker-dealer services.

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.

Alan Mendoza Valencia is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Phoenix, AZ. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. Prior to his advisory career, his work history includes positions at Burlington Stores, Whataburger, and the YMCA. 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’s investment approach is guided by proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering personalized recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Cassandra Thornock is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2022. She previously worked at Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is an agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, where she is involved in the sale of life, health, and accident insurance products. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and offers both active and passive investment strategies across public and private asset classes.

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.

Anacapri Zuniga is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, Zuniga held roles at Care.com and several other companies. 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 based on Charles Schwab’s standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools. The firm’s services include guidance on asset allocation and investment selection, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Steve Smith is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Peoria, AZ, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in an estate planning team focused on providing investment vehicles for trustees participating in deferred sales trusts. Centaurus Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized services through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Theresa Labadie is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC since 2024 and previously spent eight years at Triad Advisors, Inc. in Scottsdale, Arizona. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs and financial planning services, utilizing multiple analytical approaches and platform integrations to deliver and monitor strategies.

Steven Stombaugh is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2025, he worked at Charles Schwab beginning in 2023 and spent three years in full-time education from 2019 to 2022. Schwab Wealth Advisory 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 utilizes standardized asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Amrish Patel is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities, Securities America Advisors, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in consulting and business coaching through GWS Advisors, LLC, and co-owns a tax consulting firm, GWS Tax Facts, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management services using both firm- and third-party models, combining active and passive investment strategies tailored to individual risk profiles.

Gavin Lyons is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience currently advising at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, TMD Wealth Management, One Charles Private Wealth, TMD & Associates, and McAlvany Wealth Management. He serves as a panel member on the Schwab Client Experience Panel, providing feedback on client service without compensation. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, incorporating fundamental and quantitative analysis as well as specialized strategies such as trend-following and options overlays.

Bruce Eisenhauer is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, Cetera Wealth Services, Meikle Financial Group, and CWM, LLC. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in income tax preparation through Meikle Financial Group. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser with an enterprise platform supporting over 650 advisors and managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, using an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios while integrating custodial and technology relationships with Fidelity, Schwab, and Goldman Sachs.

Albert Filosa is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 14 years before joining Integrated Wealth Concepts and LPL Financial in 2017. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan services, employing a primarily long-term investment approach with customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Shaun Samuels is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF based in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Charles Schwab. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services including model and customized portfolios, and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure.