Robert Gentry is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., USAA, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. 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 certain retail brokerage clients. The firm operates an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates.

Daniel Braun is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2021, following roles at Dubuque Bank & Trust/HTLF and Wells Fargo Clearing. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning. The firm’s approach uses Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, while trades require client authorization.

Talmage De Meester is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Investment Advisors, Cornerstone Financial Advisors, Glen D Smith & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services, and USAA financial planning services. 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, financial planning, and wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, focusing on client goals and risk tolerance, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Makenna Sharkey is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth based in Phoenix, AZ. She holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity, JP Morgan Chase, and Lincoln Financial Group, among others. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, with investment strategies guided by an Investment Committee that employs both fundamental and technical analysis.

Judd Wagner is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1997. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties inherited recently. 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 uses standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Christian Begody is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and has a background that includes roles in mortgage lending and various other industries. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the restaurant industry as a bartender. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s guidance focuses on asset allocation and investment selection, utilizing Charles Schwab’s proprietary research and asset-allocation models, with client-authorized trade execution and customized recommendations based on individual goals and risk tolerance.

Andrew Evans is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory holding a Series 65 credential. He has over 20 years of industry experience, including prior roles at The Vanguard Group and Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint. 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 uses Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, with at-least-annual reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

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, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2023 and previously operated her own business, Danielle Hayes West USA, from 2019 to 2021. Outside of finance, she was involved in the hospitality industry through ownership of Old Pueblo Cafe. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm offers guidance on asset allocation and investment selection based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research, without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Ashley Parriott is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., where she has been since 2021, and previously spent 18 years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Ashley holds a Series 63 license and is based in Phoenix, AZ. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach utilizes Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with investment recommendations tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

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 with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, she worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a small guesthouse at her primary residence. 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 advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with investment decisions executed only with client authorization.

Matthew Jackson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., having worked previously at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Wells Fargo. Outside of finance, he serves as Vice President of Brinkman Farms Inc., an agriculture business. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning for 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 research tools, focusing on mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Steven Jung is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated firms since 2011, including a prior role at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab-referred clients. The firm’s approach is based on proprietary asset allocation models and internal research, offering guidance on a range of investment options while requiring client authorization for trades.

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 financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill from 2015 to 2023 and Rockefeller Capital Management in 2023 prior to joining Rockefeller Financial LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a Private Advisor model and consolidated investment platform, and it operates as a registered broker-dealer providing placement and investment banking services.

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.

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. Before joining Schwab in 2025, he worked at The Vanguard Group for three years and also teaches finance as an adjunct professor at Grand Canyon University. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Nicholas Harper is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of experience in the industry. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Cetera. Schwab Wealth Advisory 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 proprietary asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor investment recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

James Blaine is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools while requiring client authorization for trades.