Gina Wight is a financial advisor with Financial Life Planners in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Waddell & Reed. She is also licensed as an insurance producer. Financial Life Planners is an independent investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a tactically monitored, customized portfolio approach using primarily low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, while emphasizing tax efficiency.

Erik Anderson is a financial advisor at J.H. Darbie & Co., Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.H. Darbie & Co. and Saro Partners since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he provides compliance consulting services, including both investment-related and non-investment-related consulting. J.H. Darbie & Co., Inc. offers non-discretionary investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, employing a combination of cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis within value-oriented, tactical, and strategic asset allocation frameworks. The firm also participates in third-party adviser programs and sponsors a wrap fee program.

Tyler Fernstrom is a financial advisor at BrightGuide Financial with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He has worked at BrightGuide Investment Advisors, AE Wealth Management, and Maximum Senior Benefits, among other positions. BrightGuide Investment Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to guide investment decisions. The firm offers tailored model allocations across various asset classes and maintains an affiliation with an insurance agency.

Marcus Johnson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as Vice President of Investments and advisor at Johnson Financial Advisors in Tempe, AZ. He previously worked at Securities America, Inc and has been with Johnson Financial Advisors in various roles since 2012. Outside of his advisory duties, he is also involved as a licensed insurance broker, focusing on life insurance sales. Johnson Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm generally favors a long-term, tactical asset allocation approach using mutual funds, ETFs, and cash equivalents while managing roughly $301 million across nearly 300 clients.

Karmi Gutman is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lifestyle Planning, LLC in Chandler, AZ. Prior to joining Lifestyle Planning, Gutman held roles at Buttonwood Capital Management and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Lifestyle Planning, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and boutique family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and business owners. The firm specializes in non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial plans, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide asset allocation and security selection.

Bruce Read is a financial advisor at Comprehensive Physicians Retirement Investing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Nationstar Mortgage and South University. Comprehensive Physicians Retirement Investing provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, foundations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a concentrated, non-diversified investment approach with a retiree-oriented cash strategy and manages nearly 200 client accounts through a small, two-advisor team.

Zachary Lytle is a financial advisor with Wiser Advisor Group in Phoenix, AZ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wiser Advisor Group, he worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Great Point Capital, LLC. He is also an active owner of Wiser Venture, LLC, a business engaged in investment banking activities. Wiser Advisor Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as corporations, non-profits, foundations, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing an investment process that integrates multiple analytical approaches and employs both long- and short-term strategies.

Brian Delfs is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Public Safety Financial/Galloway and Modern Wealth Management, LLC. In addition to his financial advising career, Delfs serves as Fire Chief and CEO of the Avra Valley and Three Points Fire Districts, managing the budgets and operations of these rural fire districts. Public Safety Financial/Galloway is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves public-sector entities, municipal defined contribution plans, and individual clients, focusing on discretionary portfolio management and participant-level services. The firm specializes in public safety personnel and municipal plans, providing financial education and advisory services tailored to these clients.

Nicholas Harris is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Clear Skies Financial in Gilbert, AZ. He has 19 years of experience with Northrop Grumman and has been with Clear Skies Financial and RejuvGen since 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of Unique Ink Printing LLC, a printing company offering screen printing, embroidery, decals, and vinyl services. Clear Skies Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm manages approximately $24 million across a small client base, providing portfolio management through a sponsored wrap fee program that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

Leonard Templeton is a financial advisor at Templeton Financial Services Inc. in Sun Lakes, AZ, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Templeton Financial Services since 2003. Templeton Financial Services primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, focusing on discretionary portfolio management with an emphasis on income-producing investments. The firm employs a conservative, income-oriented investment approach centered on municipal securities, closed-end funds, and higher-yield bonds, with detailed allocation policies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Brian Wruk is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Transition Financial Advisors Group, Inc. since 2001. Transition Financial Advisors Group serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates through discretionary investment management and standalone financial planning. The firm is notable for its cross-border services focused on U.S.–Canada transitions, outsourced tax-preparation offerings, and the documented use of derivatives in client accounts.

Darius Godfrey is a financial advisor at Sunstone Financial in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Next Financial Group, Charles Schwab, and Calisi Financial. Sunstone Financial provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily for individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, using a tactical allocation strategy focused on mutual funds and customized client portfolios.

Gregory Brown is a financial advisor at West Coast Capital Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with West Coast Financial Services and West Coast Capital Management since 2006. Outside of advising, he has sold insurance products since 1987. West Coast Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with retirement-focused financial planning, fee-based asset management, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of strategic, dynamic, and tactical investment approaches grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and quantitative analysis, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Stacy Culotta is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at Freedom Family Office, LLC and has previously been employed at Baird, Goldman Sachs PFM (United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC), and Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors. Freedom Family Office provides family office services and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and other private entities, focusing on multi-generational wealth coordination. The firm uses written Investment Policy Statements and a range of securities to tailor portfolios, offering consolidated reporting, estate and tax planning coordination, philanthropic planning, and trustee guidance.

Mark Lewis is a ChFC® with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Sunlight Peaks Financial Partners since 2021 and previously spent two years at Mile Marker Club and 20 years at State Farm Insurance. Sunlight Peaks Financial Partners serves a small, family-oriented client base, primarily accredited or qualified investors with at least $1 million in investable assets. The firm provides investment consulting, private investment sourcing, and financial planning through a non-discretionary, consultative model that emphasizes buy-and-hold strategic asset allocation and documented due diligence for private funds.

Steven Castro is a financial advisor with Exos Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Centric Advisors, LLC, Capital Markets IQ, and Concert Wealth Management, Inc. In addition to advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent involved in annuity and insurance sales. Exos Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm constructs individualized asset allocations primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, conducts due diligence on private placements, and can operate in ERISA Section 3(21) or 3(38) capacities.

Michael Saban is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Fleming Financial Services, where he has worked since 2020. He has four years of industry experience and also serves as an Education Director at Online Trading Academy. Fleming Financial Services is a team advisory firm managing approximately $58 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services tailored to each client's objectives and risk tolerance.

Jose Rodriguez Osuna is a financial advisor with Cooper Financial Investments, LLC in Mesa, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual, and General Southwest Insurance Agency. He is also involved in estate planning through Copper Canyon Law, assisting with trusts and wills. Cooper Financial Investments provides advisory services primarily by referring clients to third-party money managers and conducting financial planning and asset-under-advisement reviews. The firm focuses on client onboarding, educational workshops, and non-discretionary recommendations while account management and trading are handled by third-party managers.

Heather McClain is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience currently with Prospera Capital Management, LLC. She previously worked for 12 years with The Vanguard Group, including Vanguard Advisers and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. She serves as president of the Hacienda Royale HOA board in Phoenix, AZ. Prospera Capital Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities with discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm builds individualized portfolios across multiple asset classes and provides ongoing monitoring and business-oriented planning services.

Philip Johnson is a CFP® with 48 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the president of Johnson Financial Advisors in Tempe, AZ, where he has worked since 1981 following a long tenure at Securities America, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages commercial and residential real estate through separate entities. Johnson Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily uses mutual funds, ETFs, and cash equivalents in portfolios and offers ongoing oversight and written financial plans.