Gregory Crawford is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as the principal advisor at Sierra Nevada Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Alliance Trust Company, LLC for ten years. Crawford is also the founder and CEO of Crawford Trust Company, LLC, a retail trust company licensed in Nevada that provides trustee services internationally. Sierra Nevada Wealth Management offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses, managing over $22 million in assets. The firm uses a fundamental, diversified asset-allocation approach with portfolios tailored to clients’ risk preferences and generally manages accounts on a discretionary basis.

Blair Smith is the sole advisor at Smith, Blair, an independent firm based in Carson City, NV. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Smith offers tax return preparation services. Smith, Blair provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual clients, managing approximately $6.0 million across around ten accounts. The firm’s investment approach combines technical analysis with a value-focused fundamental strategy, emphasizing securities trading at significant discounts to intrinsic value and currently targeting sectors such as precious metals and alternative media.

John Maierhofer is the principal of Maierhofer Wealth in Stagecoach, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He previously operated Maierhofer Wealth Management, LLC from 2009 to 2023 and has been with Maierhofer Wealth since 2024. Maierhofer Wealth provides wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and owners of closely held businesses. The firm constructs customized portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual debt securities, offering non-discretionary management with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews, and maintains a focus on business exit planning and hourly billing arrangements.

David Kissner is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at MK Strategic Equities, an independent firm based in Dayton, NV. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches algebra and calculus through an online math tutoring business called Engaging Math Circles. MK Strategic Equities provides investment advisory services primarily to individual clients and manages approximately $2.9 million in assets for six families. The firm emphasizes long-term, non-discretionary portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, and occasional individual securities, offering flexible fee arrangements including AUM, flat fees, and hourly consulting.

Michael Kissner is the sole advisor at Mk Strategic Equities, an independent firm based in Dayton, NV. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience, having founded Mk Strategic Equities in 2010. Mk Strategic Equities provides investment advisory services primarily to individual clients and manages approximately $2.9 million in assets for six client families. The firm offers ongoing portfolio management on a non-discretionary basis, as well as flat-fee and hourly consulting, focusing on long-term buy-and-hold strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, and occasional individual securities.

Marilyn Kissner is a financial advisor at MK Strategic Equities with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as a legal secretary at Laughlin, Falbo, Levy and Moresi since 2002. MK Strategic Equities provides investment advisory services primarily to individual clients and manages investable assets for whole families. The firm offers non-discretionary portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, and occasional individual securities, with flexible fee arrangements including AUM, flat fees, and hourly consulting.

James Aljian is a financial advisor at Aljian Capital Management in Carson City, NV, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Aljian Capital Management since 2013. Aljian Capital Management provides portfolio management and pension consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $576 million in assets and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios, including the use of derivatives and borrowing in separately managed accounts.

Mansoor Kisat is a financial advisor with Aljian Capital Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, where he worked for 35 years, and M.S. Howells & Co. He is based in Carson City, NV. Aljian Capital Management provides portfolio management and pension consulting services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and corporate plan sponsors. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and implements a variety of investment strategies, including option writing and short sales, which are less common among similar advisory teams.

Jessica Markarian is a financial advisor at Aljian Capital Management in Carson City, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Aljian Capital Management since 2013, working as part of a three-advisor team. Aljian Capital Management provides portfolio management and pension consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $576 million in assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizing a variety of investment instruments including ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and derivatives.

Bret Glover is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at NorthRock Partners, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2025. Bret is also involved in consulting for small business owners through SCB Business Solutions LLC. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach with broad asset allocation, diversification, and integration of private market investments, supported by AI tools alongside human oversight.

Stephen Westlake is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with NorthRock Partners, LLC and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Westlake is involved in several business ventures including ownership of SCB Ventures, which provides management and employee services for a financial planning business, and he serves on the executive board of Keaton's Childhood Cancer Alliance. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored investment approach emphasizing broad asset allocation, diversification, and the use of Independent Managers, integrating private market allocations and utilizing AI tools alongside human oversight.

Adam Newton is a financial advisor with Lanark Financial, Inc. in Carson City, NV, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at NBC Securities, Inc. since 2008. Lanark Financial provides investment management, financial planning, and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, municipalities, and other institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through multiple advisor teams and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Sharon Kaplan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles within Wells Fargo and Chase Bank since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Dooley III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carson City, Nevada, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in livestock sales and manages several real estate and rental property interests. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michelle Portney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 43 years of experience in the financial services industry, including prior roles at OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Sunamerica Securities, and an earlier tenure at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Walter Shepperd is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Linsco/Private Ledger, among others. Outside of his advisory duties, he assists small business owners with human resources, payroll, benefits, and retirement plans through a consulting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options and a multi-manager platform.

Alexander Tancreto is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carson City, NV, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Sherwin Williams, Krch Realty, Amiseq Inc, Hughes Private Capital, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, and the Boys and Girls Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Rance Kimberlin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Barrett Financial Group LLC and Northpointe Bank. He also has experience outside of finance, having been involved in window tinting through Premier Window Tinting for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Michelle Ketten is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, and previously at Merrill and Bank of America from 2012 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as trustee and vice-chair of the Western Nevada College Foundation board. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James Foster is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Foster serves as president of the Toiyabe Men's Golf Club in Reno, NV. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.