Cody Deane is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining Mariner, he held roles at Cetera, Enterprise Bank & Trust, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an online store specializing in 3D printed goods. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by an internal management team and combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations.

Hoyt Vanderpool IV is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Oppenheimer, he worked in various roles including positions at Arizona State University and in the fitness industry. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs such as portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs diverse investment approaches tailored to different programs and advisors, managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets as of December 2025.

Jeffrey Zorn is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2019. Prior to this, he was involved with Java Pura LLC for five years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation and is also a football official. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory services emphasize direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Christopher Roger is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Bayntree Wealth Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a broad network of advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation, passive and active management, and research-driven factor premiums, supported by an internal Investment Committee and various program offerings.

Matthew Reeves is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Alerus, Financial Life Planners LLC, Quantum, and New York Life. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Johnathon Campion is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2025. He previously worked at Canopy Wealth Management and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024, serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and private-market programs for qualified clients.

Connor Hutchinson is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has prior experience with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc and Farmers Insurance. 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 planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab's research tools and standard asset allocation models. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for its advisory services.

Tom Waite is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1996, including his current role at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2018. His prior work includes a year at BNC National Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm delivers advice using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

Elizabeth Mahoney is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2016. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a broad client base, including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions through its Strategic Wealth Management platform, emphasizing active monitoring and diversified asset allocation across multiple custodians.

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.