Justus Novak is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Silverhawk Private Wealth, The Vanguard Group, and Northwestern Mutual, among other firms. CWM, LLC operates an enterprise platform overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of more than 650 advisors. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, supported by an Investment Committee that manages model portfolios and offers tailored investment solutions.

Dustin Brutton is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and previously worked at Canopy Wealth Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he writes a spiritual blog as the owner of the Surrender Project. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and business entities, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles, combining proprietary quantitative methods with third-party strategies and direct security selection.

James Cummins is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Wells Fargo. His background also includes self-employment in financial services prior to joining First Command. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs featuring model portfolios constructed from mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managed sleeves, with portfolio management centralized through an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

John Powers is a financial advisor at Mariner with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated for over 16 years combined. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and an internal management team, integrating tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Salvatore Ditusa is a financial advisor at Mariner with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including IHT Wealth Management, LPL Financial, Neuberger Berman, Inland Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and provides integrated tax, accounting, and family office services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Brendan Luther is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial and The Vanguard Group. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions with Sonesta International Hotels Corporation and Marriott International. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through several model-based investment programs, including an invitation-only, employee pilot digital offering that uses algorithm-driven risk assessment and approved model strategies executed via mutual funds and ETFs.

Gabriel Spano is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BBVA Securities, BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, and COMPASS Bank. Outside of finance, he is a silent partner in a sports grill business. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm employs algorithm-driven risk assessment and delegates portfolio implementation to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Pascal Kropf is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Carson Wealth. His prior work includes roles at Silverhawk Private Wealth, The Vanguard Group, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo. He also owns two businesses, Modern Marquee Society, LLC and Clear Notarization LLC, which provide non-investment-related services. CWM, LLC, part of the Carson Wealth network, manages approximately $50.6 billion through over 650 advisors and offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and technical analysis, with tailored portfolio solutions and integration of custodial and technology platforms.

Tom Nguyen is a financial advisor at Mariner with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, UnionBanc Investment Services, Morgan Stanley, and Charles Schwab. Outside of advising, he operates a sole proprietorship managing personal real estate transactions. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and nonprofits, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines in-house research and third-party managers to offer customized discretionary portfolios, with additional services such as coordinated tax compliance and family office solutions.

Joseph Laux III is a CFP® with 15 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Carson Wealth. His prior work includes roles at Silverhawk Private Wealth, CWM, LLC, SAE-PA, LLC, and Silverhawk Asset Management, LLC. Additionally, he is the owner of Kaizen Solutions, LLC, a nonprofit organization. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, annuity sub-account management, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan services, employing an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios with both fundamental and technical inputs.

James Davis is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Cetera Advisors LLC. He serves as a board member of the Children in Need Foundation, a charitable organization supporting children's charities in Phoenix, AZ. Mariner provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services.

Justin Smith is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Savant Wealth Management since 2020, following prior roles at Savant Capital Management, Slayton Lewis, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Goldman Sachs Wealth Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a minority owner of a resume writing and career coaching business. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of evidence-based asset allocation and actively managed strategies, supported by affiliated accounting, legal, and trust service entities.

Charan Khurana is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies, New York Life Insurance Company, and Nylife Securities LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance brokering with outside carriers for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored recommendations and managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Tyler Forrest is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. He previously worked at Rochford, Burns, Nasses, and Associates LLC and attended Grand Canyon University. Money Concepts Advisory Services provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in client assets and employs model-driven and asset-allocation investment approaches across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Jason Gerb is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Securities America Inc, Woodbury Financial Services, Triad Advisors, TD Bank, Foresters Financial Services, and Equinox Fund Management. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs and financial planning services, utilizing various strategies and platform relationships to serve both retail and institutional clients.

Chris Fusselman is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011. Fusselman is also the president and owner of C.W.F. Financial, LLC, a private securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, including model portfolios and personalized indexing, supported by a substantial clearing and custody relationship.

Vicki Bartimoccia is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Voya Financial Advisors since 2014, with a four-year tenure at LPL Financial from 2021 to 2025, and recently joined Water Tower Financial. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, combining in-house and third-party strategies with technology-enabled tools to support both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mary Riley is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held roles at several firms, including AE Wealth Management and Horter Investment Management. In addition to her advisory work, she is an author. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform and utilizes a variety of investment strategies, including proprietary models, ETFs, mutual funds, options-enhanced strategies, and sub-advisory relationships.

Dominique Murray is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience serving in the United States Air Force. Additionally, she was involved with Make It Happen Sis!, a venture outside the financial industry. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that primarily serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs that utilize centralized portfolio management and prescreened third-party managers.

Cody Deane is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and Cetera. He also owns an online store for 3D printed goods. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, alongside integrated tax and accounting capabilities.