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.

Kerina Graham is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Arizona Casino Party, a nonprofit organization that raises money through non-cash casino events. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, using an IAR-driven model with open-architecture portfolio management that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

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.

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.

Dianne Fay is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She has held roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company and Ohio National Financial Services from 2007 to 2022. In addition to her advisory work, she oversees operations as president of Fay & Associates, a tax and accounting practice. J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. supports a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management and digital advice solutions.

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.

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.

Michael Emerson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously operated Emerson Wealth, LLC for 15 years. Emerson is also independently licensed to sell insurance through various agencies, spending minimal time on this activity. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm combines in-house research with external managers across multiple asset classes and provides integrated tax and accounting services along with family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

Calvin Wilkinson is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Envision Solar Inc. and 360 Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, performing insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing a range of investment strategies and analytical methods.

Joseph Feichtel is a CFP® professional affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America, with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with United Planners since 2013 and owns JMF Financial Services, LLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a non-variable insurance business. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs independent Investment Adviser Representatives and uses a combination of custodians, third-party managers, and platform programs to deliver predominantly non-discretionary advisory services.

Michael Eriquez is a financial advisor with Creative Planning in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SageView Advisory Group, Equitable Advisors, and Fullerton Financial Planning. Outside of finance, he has worked in education at Phoenix Christian Preparatory School and has experience in small business operations including Java Grounds and A2Z Cabinets and Floors. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and incorporates private market investments, serving a broad client base with over $295 billion in assets under management.

Jacob Howard is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to his current role, he spent a year at Grand Canyon 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-referred clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation guidance based on Schwab’s internal research and uses a model-driven approach with personalized recommendations and at-least-annual reviews.

Austin Johnson is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, and Fidelity. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Ammiel Banayat is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2019 and concurrently serves as a Captain and Company Commander in the Arizona Army National Guard, focusing on explosive ordnance disposal operations. 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, utilizing asset allocation models and internal research tools to deliver personalized recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

David Finger is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and has prior experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Right Start Mortgage, Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services primarily to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain clients referred by Charles Schwab & Co., focusing on asset allocation and investment selection tailored to individual goals and risk tolerance. The firm uses proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools while trades require client authorization.

Alison Grefsheim is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Equitable and Equitable Advisors for a combined eight years and spent two years at Zenreach. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the treasurer on the Osborn Village Condominium Association board and is a notary. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, employing various analytical approaches and allowing both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Larry Singleton is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and service in the U.S. Navy. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and advisor-managed accounts, serving clients ranging from individual investors to large institutional entities like sovereign wealth funds.

Scot Shyman is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience, currently serving at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2003. He is also associated with Camelback Retirement Planners. Shyman is involved in managing fixed insurance products and is a member of SHYCUS, LLC, an entity that processes expenses related to securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and comprehensive back-office support, including operations, trading, technology, investment management, and compliance services.