Ryan Schulte is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience currently with Guardian Life. He has been associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities for multiple years throughout his career. Outside of advisory services, he serves as an adjunct professor of finance and writes articles for various publications. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and digital advisory solutions.

Rick Wertheim is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Ameriprise, Cetera Wealth Services, Woodbury Financial Services, and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for the Cal Poly Alumni Association. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both firm- and third-party models across active and passive strategies.

Rodger Hanson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Vanguard Group, USAA Financial Planning Services, and Vanguard Advisers prior to joining Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s approach uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jaime Olivas is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Edward Jones, Tfcu, and First Convenience Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a property management company related to a rental property. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab–referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on standardized asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Harrison Smith is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at US Bank and Charles Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with investment decisions executed only upon client authorization.

Daniel Martell is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2022, following prior roles at Merrill and UPS. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Martell’s experience spans wealth management and financial planning. 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 approach uses Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Scott Ellsworth is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms during his career, including Legend Advisory, LLC and New England Securities. Ellsworth is also involved with Williams & Co dba Williams and Company Financial Services and One2One Wealth Strategies in financial sales and services. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and delivers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Jackson Hansen is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC and has prior experience at Ameriprise, Hinman Financial Planning, and RH Advisors, LLC. Before entering the financial advisory field, he spent four years as a student and missionary. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment advisor managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

John Pyles is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. He previously worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, CAPTrust, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of advisory roles, he is the owner and executive director of JFP Ventures, Inc., operating the Huntington Learning Center of Arizona, and serves as a board member for the Marilyn Smith and Founders' Legacy Foundation. T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc. provides retirement-focused financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily to individual investors and households. The firm uses model portfolios invested exclusively in T. Rowe Price mutual funds and ETFs, supported by online planning tools and annual financial reviews.

Daniel Martin is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2017. He has been affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2014. 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 Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with client authorization required for trades and a focus on personalized recommendations aligned with each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Jacqueline Flindall is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner. Her career includes roles at several firms such as PFG Advisors, LLC, Securities America, Inc., and Cue Financial Group, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she serves as president of R&R Ranch, a community and civic organization in Rio Verde, AZ. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s advisory services are delivered through independent Investment Adviser Representatives using a variety of custodians and third-party managers, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Leona Cahill is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, she worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., BMO Harris Bank, and North Central University. 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, utilizing asset allocation models and internal research tools to guide investment decisions.

Treva Ziemba is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. Her career includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., Kohl's, and Vanguard Advisers. She holds leadership positions outside of her advisory work, including president of the Scottsdale Vista North Homeowner Association and secretary of the Desert Mountain Boosters, a nonprofit charitable organization. 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 select referrals. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with client-directed execution and periodic reviews tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Janette Schwendeman is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory services. She is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked with firms including Graystone Partners Wealth Management, LPL Financial, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, and Wells Fargo. Schwendeman holds a Series 66 license and is based in Chandler, AZ. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates both discretionary and non-discretionary services, utilizing a range of strategies and technology platforms while providing access to third-party managers and proprietary solutions.

Austin Schattenberg is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company, having previously worked at Edward Jones and Target. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in business operations with Bongiorno Bagels. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel stationed abroad. The firm's advisory services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Miguel Duarte is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Custom Financial Design and has a background that includes ownership of a musical entertainment business, Mariachi Estrellas Musicales, LLC. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custodial services, supporting both individual and institutional clients.

Cameron Sharpe IV is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving with Hightower Advisors in Phoenix, AZ. His background includes tenure at Vanguard Advisers, Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc., as well as previous self-employment. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients such as pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm uses a multi-manager approach with access to affiliated and third-party managers and emphasizes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

John Herrero is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee based in Phoenix, AZ, with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., having joined the firm and its related Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at STORE Capital, The Vanguard Group, and Mattress Center, as well as periods devoted to full-time education. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance emphasizes asset allocation and investment selection tailored to individual client goals, leveraging Charles Schwab’s proprietary research and models without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Raguel Shaw is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience, including a prior role at The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory work, Shaw is involved in real estate sales and property management through his own business, Raguel Shaw Real Estate/TCT Real Estate. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Leslie Vipond is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012, also working at Charles Schwab since 2010. 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 offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection based on Schwab’s proprietary models and conducts at-least-annual portfolio reviews tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.