Rodney Smith II is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He previously worked at Seacat Financial Services before joining RS Wealth Management, where he also acts as an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

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, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has held roles at several firms, including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Frost Investment Services, before joining Schwab Wealth Advisory in 2020. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s investment approach relies on Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations with annual reviews.

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.

Chico Huang is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, he worked at GPFIS, Prudential Advisors, New York Life, and Megaplus Consulting. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

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 at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at John Hancock, 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 range of clients, including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of model allocations and custom portfolios overseen by an Investment Policy Committee and employs a variety of investment vehicles supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical research.

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.

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.