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.

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.

Thomas Lawless is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and Ke Wealth Advisors. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years before joining his current firms in 2019. Lawless is a part owner of Ke Wealth Advisors, a private entity serving securities, advisory, and insurance needs. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and managing approximately $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform with managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and various investment options.

Richard Beckley is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He has been associated with Guardian Life and its related entities since 1998. Beckley also offers insurance products beyond those provided by Guardian. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides both brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary programs and third-party solutions.

Heather Adams is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through investment adviser representatives and third-party portfolio managers, with a client process based on assessing financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon to inform diversified portfolio allocations.

Hunter Shaw is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Securities America, Inc., Iron Point Financial Advisors, and Gallagher Insurance Co. Outside of investment advising, he is also an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, where he sells life, health, and accident insurance products. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a manager-driven investment approach with asset allocation modeling and offers services such as discretionary wealth management, fiduciary consulting, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Jennifer Foster is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at BLACKROCK since 2013 and is currently associated with both Commonwealth Financial Network and Five Point Wealth Advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing approximately $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a wide range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services, supporting advisors with both discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management options.

Martin Czerwonka is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at USAA Financial Advisors and USAA Investment Services Company. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a cabin rental through Airbnb on a limited basis. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools. The firm typically recommends separately managed accounts and does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Sarah Stevenson is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Brookstone, she worked at Capital Insight Partners and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of finance, she is a Pilates instructor with Reformed Pilates and has worked as a clothing model under contract with Arizona Model Management. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform involving strategic asset allocation models, a mix of investment vehicles, and a combination of internal and external sub-advisors.

Harley Eisner is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ING Funds Distributor and John R. Flynn CPA, P.C. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, delivering services through integrated recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Jeremy Cheatham is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Silverhawk Private Wealth, Transcend, and the National Bank of Arizona. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a silent partner in Cheatham Connection Group, LLC. CWM, LLC operates an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and customized investment solutions supported by an Investment Committee and integrated technology relationships.