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.

Marshal Morgan is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., and The Vanguard Group. He was also self-employed and affiliated with Amazon Associates in recent years. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients by providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s guidance is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations with client authorization required for trades.

Ryan Everett is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, LPL Enterprise, and DME-Direct.com. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. The firm’s services include financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

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.

Nimish Shah is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been affiliated with Columbia University for ten years. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both firm- and third-party models to develop client strategies, offering a range of portfolio management and retirement plan services.

Steven Mindak is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mahoney Financial Organization and direct involvement with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities LLC since 1987. He also operates Mindak Financial Group, through which he sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a broad client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through various programs, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis, and operates within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

David Moratti is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Phoenix, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Camelback Retirement Planners. He is a co-owner of RUN DMCC, LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and support services. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources to affiliated advisors who deliver advice under Commonwealth’s supervision.

Thomas Rankin is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has longstanding roles with Arizona Advisors, Ameritas Life Insurance Company, and Ameritas Investment Corp. He is also the owner and managing member of Time2Buy, LLC, a holding company involved in the purchase and sale of horological and other resale items. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory across discretionary and non-discretionary programs, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Haris Aziz is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Science Care, O'Reilly's Auto Parts, and Sanders Exchange LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s recommendations are based on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research, focusing on tailored advice without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Corinne York is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. York has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2012 and has worked with Charles Schwab since 1999. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is guided by Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Samuel Sells is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Charles Schwab Bank, and Equitable Advisors. Prior to his financial services career, Mr. Sells held positions at In-N-Out Burger and Amazon. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations for clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach relies on proprietary asset allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations based on each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Tyler Kunzler is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 Co.-referred clients, focusing on asset allocation and investment selection based on proprietary research and tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Christian De Veer is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and service in the United States Air Force. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs, emphasizing asset allocation and retirement guidance supported by proprietary technology and model portfolios from Morningstar Investment Management.

Carson Brechner is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2026, he worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. beginning in 2024. His background includes several roles outside finance, including positions in the education sector and the food service industry. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection using proprietary models and tools, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Anthony Ruggieri is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including his own entities such as Ruggieri Wealth Advisors LLC and Ruggieri Financial and Marketing Group LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is an independent insurance agent through his ownership of Ruggieri Financial and Marketing Group LLC. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes a platform-focused approach with discretionary model portfolios and supports third-party RIAs through sub-advisory and model-licensing arrangements.

William Day is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 14 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Phoenix, AZ. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both model-based and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Max Bjurlin is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Equitable Advisors, LLC and Oxford Retirement & Estate Planning. Before entering the financial industry, he worked at Aspen Valley Golf Course and other roles outside finance. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through discretionary model portfolios and supports third-party RIAs with sub-advisory and model-licensing services.

Mathew Tracy is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Buckingham Strategic Wealth, among other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, offering non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset allocation models and research tools, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Jacob Heisler is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Versant Capital Management and Barnes Investment Advisory. He also holds a role as an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individual investors, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm integrates asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and offers both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.