Christian Begody is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has prior experience with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Prosperity Home Mortgage, and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a bartender. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across various asset classes while clients retain final trading decisions.

Andrew Evans is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 65 designation and nearly 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group for nine years and Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint for ten years. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm delivers advice using Schwab's asset allocation models and research tools, while clients retain final trading decisions.

Timothy Selvey is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 10 years of industry experience, having previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Sage Point Financial, and Kestra Financial. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers advisory and brokerage services primarily through independent representatives and manages approximately $12.77 billion in assets.

Danielle Hayes is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously operated her own business, Danielle Hayes West USA, and has experience in hospitality and outdoor retail through roles at Old Pueblo Cafe and Gearhead Backcountry.com. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s proprietary research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, with advice delivered by associates who do not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Ashley Parriott is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab, having joined in 2021, and previously worked for THE Vanguard Group, Inc. for 18 years. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations using Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees, distinguishing it from many enterprise wealth managers.

Anna Duarte is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 20 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Lockton Companies LLC and WealthPlan Advisors. Duarte is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Brandy Friend is a ChFC® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Kestra Advisory. Her prior work includes roles at Edward Jones and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. She is the owner of Bfriend Development LLC, an entity intended for book sales and career coaching services. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services from plan design to fiduciary consulting and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and employs a range of management platforms and third-party solutions.

Julianne Mate is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, as well as the Arizona State University Foundation and Arizona State University. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental guesthouse at her primary residence. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools.

Brian Meythaler is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USAA Financial Planning Services, USAA Financial Advisors Inc, and USAA Investment Management Company. He is also involved with Clear Solutions, LLC DBA Bergen Financial Group. AE Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Matthew Jackson is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Wells Fargo, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of Brinkman Farms Inc., participating in the company's annual meetings and business decisions. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset types. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, advising clients using standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools without discretionary trading authority.

Steven Jung is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. and Charles Schwab. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab's standard asset allocation models and research tools. The firm conducts annual account reviews and offers investment recommendations while clients retain final trading decisions.

Cooper Wetch is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empower, he worked at Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Cooper owns and operates a welding business in Cedar Hill, Utah. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Trevor Hardee is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, Schwab Wealth Advisory, and several other firms before joining TIAA-CREF. In addition to his financial services career, he has been involved with Andaz Scottsdale Resort and Bungalows since 2025. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and managed account programs primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm distinguishes between one-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, using both model and customized portfolios.

Jennifer Stauffer is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill for eight years and was with Rockefeller Capital Management before joining Rockefeller Financial LLC, where she has been since 2023. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer, providing access to securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform.

Christopher D'espinosa is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent contractor for DoorDash and works as a sports data scout, attending sporting events and providing statistical data. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Teresa Haire is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2016. Haire is also a commissioned notary public in Arizona. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers an open-architecture Strategic Wealth Management platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios, emphasizing active monitoring and asset allocation across multiple custodians.

Robert Cherry is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and has experience teaching finance as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to offer investment recommendations and annual financial reviews.

Marcia Ramos is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ramos is also a commissioned notary in the state of Arizona. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions. The firm’s Strategic Wealth Management platform offers an open-architecture approach that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios across multiple custodians.

Mitchell Everitt is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Oppenheimer since 2008. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he provides advisory services through a well-established firm. Oppenheimer serves a broad client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, employing strategic and tactical asset allocation alongside manager selection and various investment products to meet client objectives.

Nicholas Harper is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Merrill, and Cetera. He is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not charge clients directly for advisory services.