Derek Taddei is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked previously at The Colony Group, LLC, HoyleCohen, and Stellar Capital Management, LLC. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Dave Hauer is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at United Planners since 2012 and was also involved in independent insurance from 2016 to 2023. United Planners serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, providing both fee-based and commission-based options.

Paul Ahern is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors and Hightower Securities since 2018 and previously held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Wealthtrust Arizona LLC. Ahern is also an insurance agent licensed since 2000. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a range of investment vehicles.

Edward Stark is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson in 2019, he worked for RBC Capital Markets LLC for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a vacation rental property when not in Arizona. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards with both qualitative and quantitative investment approaches.

Myer Rickless is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Alliance Global Partners prior to joining Empower in 2024. He also had a brief association with the University of Arizona in 2023. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within an integrated service model linked to Empower’s administrative platforms.

Erin Boch is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022 and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2025. Prior to her current roles, she was involved with Tucson Robin Hood Inc. for seven years. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations supported by Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools.

Tara Smith is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2013 and Charles Schwab since 2009, with prior roles including self-employment and work at Omni Hotels. Outside of finance, Smith teaches online business and workplace development courses as adjunct faculty at Paradise Valley Community College and also works as a fitness instructor and author. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and tailored investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and generally does not exercise discretionary trading authority, distinguishing its advisory approach from many other wealth managers.

Steven Molinario is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2022 and previously spent six years at Cetera ADVISORS LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab, focusing on client-directed investment decisions without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Ma Paula Louise Leido is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, Amazon.com, and Philippine Savings Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s standard asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees.

Stacey Bendfelt is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. for six years and has experience as a self-employed advisor. Outside of financial advising, she is a partner in Tukwila Tiny Houses, managing rental leases and payments for a partnership owning seven rental units. Stratos Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed programs, access to model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines individualized asset allocation and active monitoring with proprietary and third-party strategies delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

John Monfreda is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and has also been associated with Charles Schwab since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Monfreda Realty Group, LLC, managing a rental portfolio of single-family residences. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients annual financial reviews and investment recommendations guided by Schwab’s research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not exercise discretionary trading authority over client accounts.

Eric Franz is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services for 13 years. Franz is currently based in Scottsdale, AZ. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a registered broker-dealer, providing a consolidated investment platform and specialized alternative investment placement services.

David Robinson, Jr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. His prior work includes 21 years at Robinson, Tigue, Sponcil & Associates, LLC and 15 years with the Franciscan Renewal Center. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, with notable depth in tax and accounting integration.

William Bibbs is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as the YMCA Retirement Fund. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, focusing on annual financial reviews and tailored investment recommendations. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and uses standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to support client decisions.

Miguel Molina is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, Veyo Arizona, and Total Transit. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice based on standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools.

Renee Millick is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Surprise, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across multiple program types and manages the majority of its regulatory assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Grant Lindaman is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc., as well as extensive tenure at New Era Financial Advisor, Inc. and New Era Financial Group, Inc. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets through a large advisor network, employing a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active strategies with oversight by an internal Investment Committee.

Jonathan Floe is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisor-led consulting with model portfolio management and access to third-party managers, supported by an in-house Investment Management & Research team.

Christopher Roming is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Litchfield Park, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Independent Financial Group LLC, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Amerilife of Arizona. Roming also served in the United States Marine Corps for five years. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based investment programs, including an invitation-only digital portfolio solution that uses algorithmic risk assessment and managed model strategies implemented via mutual funds and ETFs.

Brendan Duggan is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Kestra Advisory Services LLC and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2021, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing and three years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Duggan is a managing partner and 50% owner of Prominent Peak Wealth Management and owns Prominent Peak Tax and Estate Services, which provides outsourced tax preparation and estate planning. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors, institutional, and individual clients. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving a varied client base that includes large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.