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Aryn Sands serves as Chief Operating Officer and Financial Advisor at GK Wealth Management, where she brings nearly three decades of experience in financial services and a dual focus on both client strategy and operational excellence. Aryn began her career in 1996 with Smith Barney near Los Angeles, gaining early experience in the wealth management field while still completing her undergraduate studies. Over time, she found that the independent advisory model offered a more client-centric approach and transitioned away from the wirehouse environment. Since then, she has held leadership roles at several investment advisory firms — including founding and managing her own. On the operational side, Aryn has a strong background in the systems and structures that support thriving advisory firms. She has overseen trade desks, managed portfolio accounting systems, and contributed to the development and integration of key industry technologies. As a financial advisor, Aryn specializes in comprehensive financial and tax planning for families and small business owners. Her advisory work covers investment strategy, retirement plan design, insurance solutions, and 1031 exchanges. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Mathematics from Pitzer College and a Certificate in Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. Aryn currently holds a Series 65 license and previously held Series 7, 63, 53, and 24 licenses. Aryn's leadership helps drive GK Wealth Management's mission to deliver exceptional service, strategic insight, and lasting value. Outside the office, she enjoys hiking and traveling around the Reno area and proudly supports The McQueen Football Club.

Clayton Holthaus is a Wealth Advisor with GK Wealth Management in Reno, Nevada. He joined GK Wealth Management while completing his finance degree at the University of Nevada, Reno and has been focused on wealth management since 2019. Drawn to GK’s fiduciary, client-first approach, Clayton helps individuals, families, and business owners make clear, confident decisions about their financial future. Clayton brings a practical, relationship-driven approach to financial planning and investment strategy. He works with clients to understand their goals, organize their financial picture, and develop strategies aligned with their values, needs, and long-term objectives. Clayton earned his Bachelor of Business in Finance from the University of Nevada, Reno. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, snowboarding, playing sports, exploring Tahoe, and spending time with family.

Robert Moretti Jr. is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and previously worked at and accounting firm The CFO Group, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christian Hatch is the sole advisor at Hatchet Financial, LLC, an independent firm based in Reno, NV. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience, including roles at Nevada Retirement Planners and Pathfinder Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed full-time as a security officer at Switch, Inc. Hatchet Financial provides investment management and financial planning services primarily for individual clients, including some high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s approach incorporates asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, blending passive and active strategies tailored to client risk tolerance and objectives.

Michael Affinito is a financial advisor at Wolf Pack Wealth in Reno, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates and Northwestern Mutual, among others. Wolf Pack Wealth is an independent, single-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, estate planning coordination, and insurance solutions, using a tailored approach that emphasizes asset allocation, diversification, and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Brian Lowrance is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He founded Softwealth in 2015 and previously worked at Advisors Asset Management, Inc. and LPL Financial. Lowrance has a minority interest in an automobile repair business outside of his advisory work. Softwealth is an independent registered investment adviser that manages approximately $17 million in assets for a small client base including individuals, trusts, charities, and small businesses. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and other strategies to implement tailored portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management.