Stanton Shields is a financial advisor with Osaic Institutions, Inc. based in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Infinex Investments, Inc., Alerus, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Shields is also engaged in wealth management advising through Alerus. Osaic Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, ERISA plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by offering customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm operates a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, leveraging third-party managers and promoters in its service approach.

Navreet Bath is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2020. Prior to this, Navreet worked at Charles Schwab starting in 2017 and was employed at Harkins Theatres from 2014 to 2017. 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 approach is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Baz Nissan is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and is also associated with Agia, where he serves as an agent for non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Victoria De Oliveira is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Frost Investment Services. 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’s approach utilizes proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

David Latshaw is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Securities, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, and Compass Bank. Latshaw has been with PNC Investments since 2021. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital, discretionary model account available via an invitation-only employee pilot. The firm employs algorithmic risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation and proxy voting to third parties.

Dennis Rogers is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America as a limited partner. His prior experience includes roles at Agape Insurance Partners, Inc. and Rogers & Kirby, Inc., and he has been involved with multiple business activities including volunteering to facilitate Financial Peace University classes and authoring written work. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm delivers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and employs a mix of custodians and third-party managers, with a notable majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Carlin is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including The Colony Group, InterOcean Capital Group, and M. S. Howells & Co. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of a chiropractic practice and is a director at a renewable energy company. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Heather Tomka is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has been in the industry since 2026. Prior to her current role, she held positions at several financial and mortgage firms, including Equitable Advisors, LLC, Nations Lending, and Homeowners Financial Group. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management to client goals and risk tolerances.

Kayla Begue is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2015. 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 advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with recommendations tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Davis Pearce 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 & Co., Inc. and Carvana LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with client-approved trade execution and regular portfolio reviews.

Joseph Tichenor IV is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023. He previously worked at ARGI Investment Services, LLC for 13 years and National Planning Corporation for 9 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Courtside LLC, a group involved in efforts to bring an NBA team to Louisville, and a silent partner in Brewavul LLC (River City Drafthouse). Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and private funds, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles, integrating proprietary quantitative methods with third-party strategies and direct security selection.

Shanna Templeton is an investment advisor at CWM, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has spent much of her career at Silverhawk Private Wealth and Silverhawk Asset Management. She also serves as operations manager and investment advisor representative at Silverhawk Financial. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a model portfolio approach supported by an Investment Committee and integrating advanced technology and custodial partnerships.

Jonathan Michaels is a financial advisor at United Planners Financial Services of America with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Ultra Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CEO of 200+ Racing, LLC, a luxury lounge featuring Formula 1 racing simulators in Scottsdale, AZ. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers.

Christopher Palermo is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of experience in financial advisory. He has been with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2014, working in Scottsdale, AZ. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a manager-driven investment approach featuring proprietary due diligence and utilizes third-party platforms to implement client strategies.

Nicholas Glueckler is a financial advisor with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at John Hancock Investment Management, State Street Global Advisors, Morgan Stanley, Financial Engines Advisors, Turin Capital, and Merrill. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a mix of model and custom portfolio management strategies with a broad range of investment vehicles, supported by ongoing research, due diligence, and regular portfolio reviews.

Jon Zoet is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has over 40 years of experience in the industry, including roles at Zoet Financial and Zoet & Associates LLC. He is also an independent insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and banks. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based financial planning and portfolio management solutions.

Witta Payackapan is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Focus Partners Wealth, he held roles at Sonora Investment Management Group, E*TRADE Capital Management, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley, among others. He serves on the board of a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the Asian community in Arizona and is a passive investor in management of chiropractic clinics. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and investment advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Ryan Everett is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Principal, he worked at LPL Enterprise and has diverse experience outside finance, including time with DME-Direct.com and In N Out Burger. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Michael Juilfs is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently advising at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2002. His background includes tax preparation and serving as an expert witness in divorce-related matters. He is also involved in private business ventures such as automobile title purchases and resale. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, supporting advisors with operations, technology, compliance, and investment management services.

Meryl Feys is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. She currently works at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Bradley Wealth. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC offers wealth advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party Independent Managers and employs both active and passive investment strategies across public and private asset classes.