Michael Klarfeld is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has been with Guardian Life since 1992. Klarfeld is also involved with Kirshner & Klarfeld Financial Group, an insurance and financial services firm focusing on life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Guardian Life, through its Park Avenue® Wealth Management subsidiary, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofits. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, access to proprietary and third-party programs, and integrated solutions that include insurance and alternative investments.

Bruce Meyer is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Beacon Pointe Advisors since 2020 and has concurrently served as a licensed insurance agent at Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC since 2011. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach using a proprietary Focus List and combines active and passive strategies, supported by formal due diligence and ongoing performance monitoring.

Brent Sayler is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. in Phoenix, AZ, holding CFP® and Series 63 designations with six years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2016 to 2021, followed by independent advisory work from 2021 until joining Allworth Financial in 2024. Allworth Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis to create customized investment allocations and provides educational resources such as newsletters, podcasts, and seminars.

Glen Mc Dowell is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2026 and previously held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Merrill. His background also includes a three-year tenure at Yelp. 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 standardized asset-allocation models and internal research, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Jaron Carmichael is a financial advisor with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mercer, he operated Rowland Carmichael Advisors, Inc. for 13 years. Outside of advisory roles, Carmichael is a CPA who owns and operates a tax preparation business. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a range of implementation options and affiliated service lines.

Hugo Meraz is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience and currently works at Mariner. His prior roles include positions at Ultra Financial Partners, Claraphi Advisory Network, and Annexus Group. He serves as chairperson of the City of Scottsdale Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. Mariner provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Mary Wilcox is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. since 2003. She has held roles at Wilcox Tax and Financial Advisors LLC and Jonathan Roberts Financial Group, Inc., among others. Outside of financial advising, she is involved with High Country Alpacas, LLC, where she acts as treasurer and marketing consultant for a business focused on breeding alpacas and selling alpaca fiber products. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions including digital advice platforms.

James Marsh is a financial advisor at United Planners' Financial Services of America with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with firms including Sunnyhill Financial and Rocket Mortgage. Outside of advisory roles, Marsh has experience as a mortgage loan officer and has a background with Amazon.com and Amway. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and other institutional clients. The firm supports independent investment adviser representatives with a range of custodians, money managers, and platform programs, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Chris Anoya is a CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Phoenix, AZ, having joined in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Fisher Investments. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset allocation models and research tools to guide investment selection and reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Zackary Meier is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., The Boeing Company, Glendale Union High School District, and the Arizona Army National Guard. 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 select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on internal research and asset-allocation models, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Joseph Reyes is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc., where he has worked since 2026, and has been affiliated with Charles Schwab and related entities since 2013. Prior to that, he held roles at USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Investment Services Company. 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 advice is based on proprietary asset allocation models and internal research, offering tailored recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

Samriti Dhingra is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC since 2015. Based in Phoenix, AZ, she works within a large enterprise firm known for its partner-led teams and centralized investment resources. Moneta Group Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and a variety of institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm emphasizes diversified, multi-asset allocations and supports unique institutional relationships, including sovereign wealth funds and chartered trust services.

Barry Cook is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Phoenix, AZ. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has 42 years of industry experience, including long-standing roles at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs tailored to individual and institutional clients, with an emphasis on non-discretionary asset management and integrated solutions involving insurance and annuity products.

Renee Wilkinson is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at 360 Wealth Management, Inc. for 15 years and is also associated with Arizona Realty One Group. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, using a combination of discretionary model portfolios and multiple investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $49.8 billion across more than 127,000 clients, emphasizing standardized model and platform services.

Jasmine Lee is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch, and Navy Federal Credit Union. 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 select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with investment decisions executed only upon client authorization.

Robert Bowen is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively with Charles Schwab and USAA-affiliated firms throughout his career. 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 guidance is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Landen Lunsway is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and currently serves as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. He has been with Beacon Pointe Advisors and its predecessor entities since 2014. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing a mix of discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a manager due-diligence process and allocates primarily through third-party independent managers, also sponsoring proprietary investment vehicles and acting as an operating general partner for multiple private funds.

Amy Graves is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus in 2026, she worked at Equitable Advisors and the predecessor firm EQUITABLE from 2018 to 2026. She is also the successor co-trustee of her parents' family trust. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services across discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Baha Chanel is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Elliot Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Chanel Holdings LLC, a non-investment-related business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, an online discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation and proxy voting to third parties.

Davis Levy is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and The Vanguard Group. He is Regional Vice President of Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $50.6 billion through a network of more than 650 advisors. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a range of tailored portfolio solutions.