Brian Nelson is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple related firms, including Osaic Wealth and Tribe Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with DeepBlue Pool Pro's LLC. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional entities. The firm provides a variety of services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple program models and access to alternative investment platforms.

Charles Buchanan is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and related entities since 1995, including over a decade with Schwab Wealth Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using asset-allocation models and research tools developed by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm offers guidance on mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and alternative investments, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Andrew Padgett is a financial advisor at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Jonathan Roberts Advisory Group, Inc. since 2011 and J W Cole Financial Inc since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he operates a web design business and provides mobile notary public services. J. W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions, including access to third-party managers and digital advice platforms.

Brooks Lau is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director of H.P. Lau Company, a family personal holding company. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel abroad. 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.

Michelle Bergmann is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors, Wipfli LLP, Bradle Tax Services, Woodbury Financial Services, Brickheimer Planners, and SII Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for the Marathon County Literacy Council and is the inventor and creator of Common Cents, a teaching and coaching initiative. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering both fee-based and commission-based options through a network of 477 independent advisors.

Rico Knight is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Robinhood Financial, LLC, Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of America, MML Investors Services LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a driver for Uber Eats and creates and sells t-shirt designs on Etsy. 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 referred clients. The firm’s approach centers on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to individual client goals and risk tolerance.

Joshua Dorrance is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2020 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017. His prior work experience includes roles at the University of New Mexico and its School of Medicine. 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 certain Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with client authorization required for trades and recommendations tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance.

Jack Stephens is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has worked previously at Wilde Wealth Management Group and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the food service industry, including positions at Ike's Love and Sandwiches and Amiel's Original Submarine. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm uses standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to offer personalized recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jason Tamani is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2015 and has a total of 18 years at Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he works part time as an Amazon Flex delivery driver. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm uses Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to provide tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Laura Rider is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Rockefeller Financial LLC since 2020 and spent nine years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney prior to that. Outside of her advisory role, she is a member of a family LLC that manages a residential property. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm uses a Private Advisor model supported by a consolidated investment platform to deliver a range of portfolio management and consulting services, and it is distinctive in operating as a registered broker-dealer with a broad set of affiliated capabilities.

Noah Putnam is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously been affiliated with Sonora Investment Management Group, LLC and Sonora Investment Management LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies, quantitative analysis, and specialized tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Jared Spraggins is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, where he has worked since 2025, and previously spent over a decade at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. Outside of finance, he owns and operates Waylon Records LLC, a record label involved in music creation, marketing, and distribution. 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 investment guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with a focus on customized recommendations aligned to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Lucas Richard is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Bank of America, and other firms in various roles. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referrals, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools.

Jeffrey Wilhelms is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Lincoln Investment since 2010, following previous roles at MM Ascend Life Investor Services and Voya Financial Partners. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales, including life insurance and fixed annuities. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm combines advisor-led consulting with strategic model portfolios developed by its in-house Investment Management & Research team and utilizes a layered delivery model involving third-party managers and fiduciary oversight for retirement advice.

Delfinaa Solanki is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for ten years before joining Schwab in 2025. 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 referrals. The firm utilizes Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance, with services delivered on a large scale and supported by formal compliance and supervisory measures.

Todd Garrett is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, and prior experience with Fidelity and Vanguard Advisers. 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 guidance is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Alan Mendoza Valencia is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Phoenix, AZ. He has one year of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. Prior to his advisory career, his work history includes positions at Burlington Stores, Whataburger, and the YMCA. 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 investment approach is guided by proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering personalized recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Chad Ensign is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2017. He is also president of Ensign Wealth Management, Inc., and serves as chapter president and instructor for the American Financial Education Alliance, a nonprofit focused on public finance education. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered investment approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Cassandra Thornock is a CFP® professional at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Beacon Pointe since 2022 and previously held roles at Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, EF Legacy Securities, and Edelman Financial Services. In addition to her advisory duties, she is an insurance agent for Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors offers wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Patrick O'Leary is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co. from 2000 to 2024 before joining Mercer in 2024. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and related planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, using a range of implementation options including ETFs, mutual funds, and separate accounts.