Witta Payackapan is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Focus Partners Wealth, he held roles at Sonora Investment Management Group, E*TRADE Capital Management, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley, among others. He serves on the board of a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the Asian community in Arizona and is a passive investor in management of chiropractic clinics. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and investment advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Noah Putnam is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously been affiliated with Sonora Investment Management Group, LLC and Sonora Investment Management LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a combination of active and passive strategies, quantitative analysis, and specialized tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Jed Brody is a CFP® and ChFC® with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously held roles at Apollo Global Management, Griffin Capital Securities, and National Life Group. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches Sunday school Hebrew and occasionally provides financial counseling education to military personnel. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that combines active and passive strategies with tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Ryan Gargol is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sonora Investment Management Group, LLC and The Vanguard Group, INC. Outside of advising, he maintains a real estate license. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a comprehensive range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm utilizes a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies with access to private funds and third-party managers.

Alex Nielsen is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously held roles at Sonora Investment Management Group, The Wolff Company, and served seven years in the U.S. Navy. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach, blending active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Ebersole Gaines is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sonora Investment Management Group, Bank of America, Merrill, and Pantheon Global Holdings. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, emphasizing long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction.

Michael Arko is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Sonora Investment Management Group, LLC and Sonora Investment Management. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm utilizes a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies through an enhanced open architecture framework.

Ludwell Gaines IV is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Sonora Investment Management Group, LLC and Sonora Investment Management LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients, offering wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.