Nicholas Chavez is a financial advisor at Confluent Asset Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Edelman Financial Engines and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Chavez is a member of the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce. Confluent Asset Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser that provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, 401(k) consulting, and ERISA plan support to individuals and small businesses. The firm employs a variety of analysis methods and strategies, including the use of derivatives and options, and operates with a small advisory team.

Odell Berry Jr. is a financial advisor with Invest Smart USA, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Invest Smart USA since 2013. Invest Smart USA, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, including the use of artificial intelligence tools, to construct portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

Drew Peterson is a financial advisor at Witnauer Sloan & Associates LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Witnauer Sloan & Associates since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Peterson is involved in accounting work for Shamrock Foods in Phoenix. Witnauer Sloan & Associates serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $56.6 million across about 102 client relationships. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, written financial planning, and occasional public seminars, employing both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach.

Blake Bottle is a ChFC® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wisdom Wealth Investment Advisors LLC since 2014. He previously worked at Concourse Financial Group Securities and Proequities, Inc. for over two decades. Bottle is involved in multiple financial advisory roles, including assisting clients with basic estate planning documents through Helios Integrated Planning. Wisdom Wealth Investment Advisors serves individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning, tailoring strategies to each client's objectives and risk tolerance.

Brendan Turelli is a financial advisor with 9 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with 345 Investment Advisory, LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in an outside insurance business. 345 Investment Advisory is an SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to institutional clients such as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement-plan participants. The firm uses proprietary and third-party model portfolios, incorporates a range of investment strategies, and employs platform and sub-adviser arrangements to support its operations.

Robert Wong is a financial advisor at Capital Wealth Alliance, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial. Wong is also a partner and managing member of related business entities, including Capital Wealth Holdings LLC. Capital Wealth Alliance serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and participant account management. The firm employs firm-developed model portfolios and may use sub-advisers, managing portfolios with a range of investment strategies and tools.

Jason Polit is a financial advisor with Vigilare Wealth Management LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Vigilare Wealth Management since 2011. Polit is also a managing member of Athlete Society LLC, a professional services company that provides financial coaching and related services specifically for professional athletes. Vigilare Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and retirement plans, managing over $315 million in client assets. The firm offers integrated wealth management with a dynamic investment approach that combines global macro and fundamental analysis, using proprietary risk assessment tools and ongoing portfolio oversight.

Brandon Klippel is a financial advisor with Vista Cima Wealth Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Cima Capital Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in coaching professionals and co-authoring books through his work with Mindset Leadership Group LLC and Mindset Positioning. Vista Cima Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals and pension/profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $142 million in client assets. The firm combines multiple investment methodologies to serve about 266 clients and operates with three advisors.

Les Nesmith is a financial advisor at CPA Advisory Services, P.C. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with CPA Advisory Services since 2002 and has provided accounting and CPA services through his own practice since 1983, allocating approximately 10% of his time to these activities. CPA Advisory Services, P.C. serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm integrates discretionary asset management with written plans and employs a multi-faceted investment process including the use of margin borrowing and derivatives, supported by CPA principals who also provide tax and accounting services.

William Hill is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Aim Capital in Scottsdale, AZ. He has been with Aim Capital since 2012 and is also associated with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, Hill is a business owner in the agriculture sector, managing land that produces hay for livestock. Aim Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $309 million across 236 client relationships. The firm offers tailored portfolio management with discretionary and non-discretionary options, using a variety of securities and strategies, and sponsors a wrap fee program through LPL Financial’s Strategic Wealth Management platform.

Sean Neel is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a financial advisor at Buttonwood Capital Management, where he has worked since 2019. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities and Edward Jones. Buttonwood Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build tailored investment portfolios and integrates tax, estate, and insurance considerations into client plans.

Joseph Mcinerney is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Wisdom Wealth Investment Advisors LLC in Phoenix, AZ, bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wisdom Wealth since 2014 and previously held positions at Proequities, Inc. for nearly two decades. Outside of advising, Mcinerney is an enrolled agent providing tax preparation and planning services through his separate business and serves as treasurer for a local charitable organization. Wisdom Wealth serves individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with integrated financial planning, tailoring strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Alisha Stocker is a financial advisor at Wall Capital Group, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wall Capital Group in 2018, she worked in education at Grand Canyon University from 2016 to 2018. Wall Capital Group primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals and their retirement accounts, offering discretionary investment supervisory management, personal financial planning, and non-discretionary institutional consulting. The firm uses a strategic asset-mix approach with tactical adjustments based on economic conditions and manages accounts with continuous monitoring and regular reviews.

Dillan Micus is a financial advisor at 345 Investment Advisory, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of The Thunderbirds and owns a personal development company, Fresh 2.0 LLC. 345 Investment Advisory is an SEC-registered firm that manages discretionary portfolios primarily for trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement-plan participants. The firm emphasizes plan-linked and institutional-style accounts, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party model portfolios with a diverse set of investment strategies.

Gary Luna is a CFP® with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Dynamic Wealth Advisors since 2014 and also owns and operates Luna Wealth Management and a fixed insurance and annuity business. In addition, he is a partial owner of a CPA firm providing tax advisory services during tax season. Dynamic Wealth Advisors is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a risk-focused, model-based approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, and it actively employs derivatives and shorting strategies within managed accounts.

Kent Forsey is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience currently serving at Hillspring Financial, Inc. since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is independently licensed to sell insurance. Hillspring Financial provides fee-based financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm manages discretionary accounts through its Private Asset Management program and a wrap-fee program on the AssetMark platform, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Matthew Dodd is a financial advisor at Lucas Retirement Group LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including New York Life Insurance Company, Mutual of Omaha, and Merrill. Outside his advisory role, he maintains an insurance practice affiliated with American Senior Benefits. Lucas Retirement Group offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to tailor investment strategies and also acts as a referral liaison to third-party money managers.

I'm a Phoenix native and spent years working for large wealth management firms. I have a strong commitment to lifetime learning, the heart of a teacher, and I'm obsessed with finances. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Graziadio Business School at Pepperdine University, and my Master of Business Administration with Finance Emphasis from Grand Canyon University. I'm a CFA® charterholder, a CFP® professional, and an Enrolled Agent with the IRS. I have over 10 years of experience helping clients do the following: • Build a Smarter Retirement • Tax Plan • Invest Wisely • See to Their Family's Future Near retirement and recently retired investors have a lot to deal with when it comes to things like ACA credits, IRMAA cliffs, tax efficient asset location and unwinding of future tax bombs. Together we'll focus on an income strategy that makes the most sense, and works to align your current and future needs in the most tax efficient way we can. And while I love helping everyone, I'm the best fit for the following folks: • Retired • Near Retirement • Transitioning Jobs or Career • Busy Professionals with Families When I'm not helping clients create their ideal plan, I'm out on an adventure with my wife and our 3 boys, chasing down the perfect craft barbecue, enjoying a weekend of football, or reading a good old fashioned book. Schedule a call, I would love to get to know you and learn how I can help you on your financial journey!

Michele McCabe is a financial advisor at Vestpointe Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Joseph I. McCabe III CPA, P.C. since 2004, providing administrative and bookkeeping services. In addition, she owns and operates MIII Consulting, offering bookkeeping services to clients outside the investment field. Vestpointe Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, trust administration, and bill-paying services, employing a combination of top-down macro, fundamental, and technical analysis alongside tactical strategies and model portfolios.

John Mersek is a financial advisor at Essential Investing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Essential Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an investment committee member for both the DEK Foundation, a charitable organization, and the Knauss Family LLC, a closely held family entity. Essential Investing provides integrated financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as not-for-profit and family entities. The firm employs a predominantly passive, focused-indexing investment approach supplemented by tactical opportunities and fundamental analysis, emphasizing diversification, tax efficiency, and low-cost investments.