Terry Heimes is a Certified Financial Planner® with 31 years of experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and co-owner of CalmWater Financial Group. He has been with both Commonwealth and CalmWater Financial Group since 2011. He also owns On Time, LLC, a private entity unrelated to investments. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office services.

Tracy Mc Macken is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and previously spent eight years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Tracy holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its advisory services.

James Lesniewski is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Bankers Life. He also acts as an agent selling non-securities insurance products through Agia. VALIC Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and a technology-driven approach to investment management.

Nicholas Scarcelli is a financial advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Equitable Advisors, and Creative Financial Group. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines a network of advisory representatives with brokerage services through LPL Financial and uses various portfolio management strategies alongside technology platforms to support client needs.

Robert Johnson is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2021. He previously worked for The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2021. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standard asset allocation models and research tools, while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Philipp Ballmaier is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at The Vanguard Group and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he is a freelance writer, a habilitation specialist with Arizona Autism, and a content creator for the YouTube channel Timeless Devotionals. PNC Wealth Management provides retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account offered as an invitation-only pilot for PNC Bank employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Cory Bass is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and its affiliated advisory unit since 2000. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s standard asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and typically does not engage in discretionary portfolio management.

Jonathan Braaksma is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved with Black, Gould, & Assoc. as an independent health insurance broker. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience in sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach, supported by multiple advisory programs and a large advisor network.

Sean O Neill is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has two years of industry experience, including prior roles at Charles Schwab and five years at SP+. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations that utilize Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly, distinguishing its advisory services from many enterprise wealth managers.

William Read is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2000 and 2012, respectively. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm offers financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, with clients making final trading decisions.

Paul Ruliffson is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, Paul worked at Morgan Stanley, The Vanguard Group, and PennyMac among other firms. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities by providing advisory and brokerage services. The firm uses a client-focused process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Jason Kennedy is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Colony Group, LLC, InterOcean Capital, Commonwealth Financial Network, and several other firms. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies alongside various specialized offerings.

Dakota Endres is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mercer in 2024, Dakota worked at Morgan Stanley in various roles from 2019 to 2024 and held positions at Bank of America and Merrill in 2024. Outside of finance, Dakota has experience working in the hospitality industry, including at Thirsty Lion Gastropub and Lazy Dog Cafe. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits by providing comprehensive advisory services encompassing investment management, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm follows an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, and specialized strategies.

Alisha Kotranza is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., The Vanguard Group, and Wells Fargo. Before entering the financial industry, she worked in hospitality and the food service sector. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, delivering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations based on standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its advisory approach from many other enterprise wealth managers.

Rudy Ariate is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has served in various roles, including as a CPA and owner of a tax and accounting service, and is involved with the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts and the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. His other activities include providing financial literacy education and offering online wills and trust referrals. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver its advisory services through a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms.

Alex Wilson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab since 2017, following a one-year tenure at USAA Financial Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm functions as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing its operating model from many other enterprise wealth managers.

Marc Delphine is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Prudential Investment Management Services, and Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he serves as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University, teaching basic economics, and is involved in entrepreneurial activities related to botanical and CBD products. 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. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Jacob Walker is an advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and has entrepreneurial experience as the founder of Pivot Baseball LLC, where he coaches baseball players online. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients financial reviews and investment recommendations based on proprietary Schwab research and asset allocation models.

Brandon French is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Strategic Advisers, Inc., and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing retirement plan relationships. The firm operates a fiduciary advisory model combining point-in-time planning services with ongoing portfolio management through various managed account programs.

Christopher Lord is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has held roles at Charles Schwab since 2021 and has extensive prior experience with USAA in various financial planning and investment management capacities from 2007 to 2020. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice within the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit of Charles Schwab, delivering advice without discretionary trading authority and typically serves individual clients rather than institutional accounts.