Julia Cummings is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, LLC, and AdvicePeriod, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers, using both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Jesus Soto is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and over 27 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Silverstone Private Wealth LLC, and Retirement Consultants. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent through De Soto & Company. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base with advisory and brokerage services. The firm’s structure as a limited partnership includes approximately 364 advisors managing about $12.77 billion in assets, primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

John Nanni is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2010. He has also been involved in motivational speaking through Rippleinc.com since 2003 and works as a life and health insurance broker. Additionally, he serves as a substitute teacher in the public school system and owns a home remodeling company. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors providing fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to multiple investment platforms for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis as well as model and manager-based strategies.

Rune Nordhagen is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2007, with previous experience at Guardian Life. Outside of finance, he has business experience in operating laundromats. 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 approach includes guidance on asset allocation and investment selection based on proprietary models and research, with client authorization required for all trades.

Timothy Kee is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. He has a longstanding career with Charles Schwab, including roles at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and Schwab Wealth Advisory. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Kee holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referrals, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools. The firm focuses on tailored recommendations with at-least-annual reviews and emphasizes client authorization for all trades.

Hillary Bouthillier is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and Finemark Bank. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. serves individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a model that delegates investment management to its representatives while maintaining firm supervision.

Kevin Gotwalt is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding roles at both Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he provides insurance services including health, life, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance to clients. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, access to proprietary and third-party programs, and a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Michael Rautiola is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Carson Wealth and has previously worked at firms including RLW Financial Advisors, Cetera Wealth Services, and Sammons Securities. Outside of advisory roles, he co-founded a fixed insurance business providing life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance solutions. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and utilizes an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios, integrating multiple custodial and technology platforms to support execution and reporting.

Thomas O'Brien is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Investment Services, WealthPoint LLC, OneAmerica Securities, and Polaris Insurance Advisors LLC, where he is involved in business development and operations management. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning, employing a manager selection process grounded in fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Diana Stultz Bianchi is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ensign Wealth Management and Teton Wealth Group. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Director of Client Relations at Ensign Wealth Management, where she is involved in insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach combining model portfolios, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Cierra Cureton is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and The Vanguard Group. Outside of her advisory work, she is employed as a banquet server at Caesars Entertainment. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research to deliver tailored recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

Johnnie Harris is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and Advisor Group in Arizona. Outside of advising, he is a part owner of Robinson Airport Shuttle, a transportation business. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice 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 utilizes Schwab’s proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools, delivering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Jared Weiss is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, USAA, and Prudential, among others. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Desert Dogs Baseball and Pioneer Winter Wonderland. 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. The firm’s guidance focuses on asset allocation and investment selection using Charles Schwab’s internal research tools and standard models, with client authorization required for all trades.

Paul Nacario is a financial advisor with Creative Planning holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Innovest Portfolio Solutions, LLC and ICMA Retirement Corporation. Paul 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 combines low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Jeffrey Poitras is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and The Vanguard Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sales of fixed insurance products through Water Tower Financial. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed account programs, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by technology-enabled tools and a broad selection of investment products.

Janice Guinn is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2022. She previously worked at Oppenheimer for 12 years and spent two years as a self-employed paraplanner. Guinn also operates Guinn Financial Planning LLC, an independent financial services practice. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a fiduciary-based advisory model and incorporates technology platforms alongside various investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Joanna Peters is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. She has held roles at Vanguard, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Charles Schwab, among others. In addition to her advisory work, Joanna teaches virtual courses as an adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University. 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 Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm emphasizes client-authorized trades and uses Charles Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Thomas Deichert is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and operating Wealth Solutions By Design, PLLC. He has provided tax preparation services through his firm in addition to his advisory work. 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 $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services.

Wade Gebers is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of NTL LLC, a holding company for vehicles. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad range of clients, including retirement plans, individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers various services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and specialized wealth management for high-net-worth clients.

Karl Jacobsen is a ChFC® and Series 63 credentialed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at SPC and SIGMA Financial Corporation since 2019 and previously spent nine years at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Jacobsen serves as vice president of the Friends of Decorah Fish Hatchery, a nonprofit focused on fundraising for facility improvements, and is active in local community organizations including the Great Lights Masonic Lodge and the Decorah Lions Club. SPC serves individual clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of over 460 advisers managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering strategies based on client suitability and providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary management options.