Joel Beyer is a financial advisor at 21:5 Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Heritage Wealth Management and RFG Advisory. Beyer has been self-employed since 1989 and founded 21:5 Advisors in 2024. 21:5 Advisors provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and facilitates estate-planning document preparation through third-party technology platforms. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses, employing a mix of passive and active investment strategies guided by modern portfolio theory and emphasizing integrated operational and cybersecurity planning.

James Kennon is the principal of Kennon Wealth Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Goodyear, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Kennon Wealth Management in 2012, he established the Jim Kennon Financial Network in 2011, through which he also operates as a licensed insurance agent. Kennon Wealth Management serves a select group of individual clients by coordinating investment services with third-party money managers rather than managing assets directly. The firm provides ongoing liaison, reporting support, and client reviews, operating on a referral and revenue-sharing model that includes licensed insurance activities and incentive arrangements with third-party managers.

Peter Martin is the sole advisor at Martin Financial Solutions, LLC, an independent firm based in Sun City West, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience, having led his firm since 2012. In addition to his advisory work, Martin is an independent insurance agent specializing in disability, life, accident, and health insurance. Martin Financial Solutions provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting to individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm focuses on asset allocation primarily using exchange-traded funds, incorporating fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis, and also offers a bi-monthly economics newsletter on a subscription basis.

Carlos Alvarado is a financial advisor with Alvarado & Associates, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has seven years of industry experience and also works full-time as a financial analyst at Jacobs Solutions. Alvarado is licensed to provide investment advisory services in Panama and holds a position with Caudal Capital, an investment advisory firm based there. Alvarado & Associates provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and families, including high-net-worth households, with portfolios tailored to clients’ financial goals and risk tolerance. The firm emphasizes diversified, income-generating investments and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.

Charles Herman Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently practicing at Authentic Financial Planning in Peoria, AZ. His background includes roles in financial planning, tax preparation, mortgage brokerage, insurance, and real estate sales. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his business, The Money Agency, and operates a mortgage lending firm. Authentic Financial Planning serves individuals, families, business owners, and corporations with ongoing financial planning and investment management through tiered packages and project-based services. The firm offers a multi-meeting initial planning process, regular reviews, and a mix of billing options, supported by affiliated businesses in insurance, tax, real estate, and mortgage services disclosed as separate lines of business.

Jonmark Richardson is a financial advisor with Valhalla Advisors LLC in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having five years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Financial Partners of America LLC, a licensed insurance agency. Richardson has been with Valhalla Advisors since 2020 and has maintained his role at Financial Partners of America since 2011. Valhalla Advisors serves individual and business clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management across a range of asset classes. The firm uses a combination of cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis and employs strategies including derivatives and structured products to manage risk and income.

Shawna Moore is the owner and principal advisor of Moore Wealth Partners, LLC in Glendale, AZ, with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She holds the Series 63, 65, and 66 registrations and has worked at several firms including Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC and McKinney Financial Group. Outside of advisory services, she operates an insurance business offering life, annuities, and long-term care products. Moore Wealth Partners provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a model-based investment approach through sub-advisors and third-party managers, retaining discretion over model selection and performance monitoring.

Patrick Church is the sole advisor at Church Capital, an independent investment advisory firm based in Buckeye, Arizona. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Church has operated Church Capital since 2013. Church Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and a limited number of pension and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $23 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides ongoing discretionary portfolio management, directs clients to third-party money managers when appropriate, and acts as an ERISA 3(38) fiduciary offering retirement plan model management and consulting.

John Welch is the principal advisor at Welch Private Wealth in Litchfield Park, AZ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 0 years of industry experience. Prior to founding the firm, he served 16 years in the United States Air Force and currently serves in the Air Force Reserves as an F-35 instructor pilot. Welch Private Wealth provides comprehensive financial planning, project-based planning, and discretionary investment management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines fundamental analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory to develop customized investment strategies and offers educational seminars and workshops to groups and the public.

Seth Mcbee is a financial advisor with McBee Advisors, Inc. in Glendale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to founding McBee Advisors in 2017, he worked at HBW Phoenix, Inc., HBW Advisory Services LLC, and HBW Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the managing partner of Stat Caddy, a fantasy golf simulator business. McBee Advisors, Inc. provides fee-for-service investment advice and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, businesses, and trusts, including retirement planning, college funding, and qualified plan subaccount analysis. The firm manages approximately $58 million across about 219 client relationships through strategic asset allocation and active management programs, serving both retail and institutional clients with negotiable planning arrangements.

Dale Meyer is the sole advisor at Dynamic Financial Solutions, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Glendale, AZ. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is the founder and volunteer manager of AZ Naturals, a nonprofit youth baseball and football organization. Dynamic Financial Solutions serves a very small client base, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses individualized investment policies with periodic rebalancing and quarterly reviews, and it also assists clients with third-party money manager selection and monitoring, including corporate and employee-benefit plan accounts.

Kristina Dahl is a financial advisor at Sunburst Financial Management LLC in Glendale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Independent Wealth Network, Securities America, Verus Capital Partners, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advising, she volunteers as a precinct captain for the Foundation of the Republican Party. Sunburst Financial Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, small business owners, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm offers customized portfolios using a range of securities and emphasizes a long-term investment orientation with fundamental and technical analysis.

Denver Nowicz is a financial advisor at Wealth For Life, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including LifePro Asset Management, Regal Investment Advisors, and Ashton Thomas Private Wealth. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent with over 25 years in the insurance business. Wealth For Life, LLC provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of analytical methods and focuses on long-term trading strategies across various asset classes, with discretionary portfolio management guided by written Investment Policy Statements.

Richard Groff II is a financial advisor with TheMoneyMD.com, LLC in Peoria, AZ, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at AdvisorNet Wealth Management and Wealth Management International, Ltd. Groff is also a managing member of Health and Big Wealth, LLC, a bookkeeping entity, and is involved with Family Legacy Planning, LLC, which provides life insurance and annuities. TheMoneyMD.com, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and third-party manager selection primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a risk-first, managed-volatility approach using asset allocation and diversification, and maintains non-discretionary assets under management with ongoing portfolio reviews.

Yuerg Eichmann is a financial advisor with Swiss American Asset Management, holding a Series 65 designation and over 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Swiss American Advisors, LLC and Horter Investment Management, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed real estate agent with Homesmart and operates an independent insurance advisory business where he creates financial retirement plans and sells annuities, life insurance, and long-term care products. Swiss American Asset Management is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser that provides portfolio oversight and manager selection services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on aligning assets with risk-based model portfolios through third-party sub-advisers.

I specialize in helping software developers and data engineers at tech companies navigate the complexity of equity compensation (RSUs, ESPPs, ISOs) and maximize their wealth through strategic tax planning. If you're vesting six figures in company stock annually and wondering how to optimize the tax hit, when to sell, and how to diversify without leaving money on the table—I can help. TYPICAL CLIENT: - $200K-500K household income - $100K-300K+ vesting in RSUs annually - Works at companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Meta, Apple, Salesforce, Adobe, Intel, etc. - Dealing with: Tax complexity, concentration risk, when-to-sell decisions, Mega Backdoor Roth eligibility, AMT on ISOs MY EXPERTISE: - Equity compensation optimization (RSUs, ESPPs, ISOs) - Strategic tax planning for high earners - Diversification strategies & concentration risk management - Tech industry benefits analysis & optimization I translate complex financial strategies into clear action plans—because you'd rather spend your time coding than Googling "what happens if I exercise my ISOs." While my expertise is rooted in the tech community, I'm always happy to have a conversation with high-earning individuals and families ($200K+ household income) who value comprehensive financial planning and strategic tax optimization. If you're dealing with complex financial situations—regardless of industry—let's talk. CREDENTIALS: - CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional - NAPFA Board Member (Genesis Board) - B.S. Finance, Magna Cum Laude | Arizona State University - Fee-Only Fiduciary Based in Arizona, serving clients nationwide via virtual meetings.

Russell Schilt is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Sage Saguaro Financial Planning, an independent firm he founded after working at The Vanguard Group for over a decade. Sage Saguaro Financial Planning provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management along with comprehensive financial planning services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on long-term strategies, regular portfolio monitoring, and periodic client reviews.

Johnny Burris is the sole advisor at Burris Wealth Management, Inc. in Surprise, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has led Burris Wealth Management since 2014. Outside of advisory services, he is a licensed real estate broker involved in real estate activities through his firm. Burris Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tax planning/preparation services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios based on client-specific factors and employs a range of trading strategies, with a notable affiliation to real estate brokerage services.

Todd Downing is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Financial Counsel, LLC since 2001. In addition to his advisory role, he has been a licensed insurance agent since 1987, appointed with various life, health, and disability insurance companies. Financial Counsel, LLC provides personalized investment advisory services, financial planning, and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plan clients. The firm employs SEI’s asset management platforms and applies Modern Portfolio Theory to asset allocation, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Timothy Fleming is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Fleming Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2013. He also maintains a long-term affiliation with LPL Financial dating back to 2010. Outside of his advisory work, Fleming is involved in a family business that manages a cycling team and organizes group rides, and he owns a soccer coaching and tournament business; he additionally coaches soccer for the Deer Valley School District. Fleming Wealth Strategies is an independent registered investment adviser managing approximately $41.3 million for about 70 clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting, utilizing a combination of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.