Steven Gundersen is a financial advisor at Mette Associates, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at both Mette Associates since 2006 and Tallsalt Advisors LLC since 2012. Gundersen is also involved in developing renewable energy projects and providing business development services for Native American tribes through his roles in NPower Link LLC and Tosidoh LLC. Mette Associates offers independent investment advice and portfolio management to individuals, corporations, non-profits, endowments, private funds, and Native American tribal organizations. The firm emphasizes diversified, liquid, and transparent portfolios tailored to client goals and operates without discretionary trading authority or soft-dollar benefits.

Cynthia Fick is a financial advisor at Financial Life Planners with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Financial Life Planners since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and trainer for The Sisterhood of Money, a financial education program. Financial Life Planners serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, and qualified retirement plans with ongoing investment management and financial planning. The firm uses a tactical, actively monitored approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, focusing on tax efficiency and asset location.

Richard Everhart is a financial advisor at Clarity Wealth Management, L.L.C. in Gilbert, AZ, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Clarity Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2016. Clarity Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm uses a variety of analysis techniques and implements strategies ranging from long-term investing to short-term trading, often relying on model portfolios to serve a large client base efficiently.

Stephen Paluga is a financial advisor with Watch Guard Capital LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience and serves as a Major in the Arizona Air National Guard, where he has been commissioned since 2012. Paluga joined Watch Guard Capital in 2016 and also worked at Scottsdale Community College in 2018. Watch Guard Capital LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $80.7 million across 147 accounts and employs strategies including option income, hedging, and both long- and short-term trades, with a focus on discretionary management guided by client Investment Policy Statements.

Donald Spini is a financial advisor at Sun Valley Advisory with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Sun Valley Wealth Management and Encompass More Asset Management. In addition to his advisory role, he co-hosts a financial radio show called "Cover Your Assets with Logan and Don." Sun Valley Advisory provides investment and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business clients. The firm employs a largely non-discretionary advisory model, recommending ETFs and individual equities while monitoring third-party managers and offering access to annuity products and an online estate-planning platform.

Jennifer Lamb is a financial advisor at Cox Advisors, LLC in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Cox Advisors since 2015. Cox Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and qualified-plan consulting. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its portfolio management and also advises on privately offered securities and pooled investment vehicles, combining ongoing due diligence and client education in its approach.

Patrick Kearns Jr. is a financial advisor at 345 Investment Advisory, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in 345 Wealth Management, LLC and owns an insurance brokerage firm specializing in term life insurance. 345 Investment Advisory is an SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement-plan participants. The firm focuses on plan-linked and institutional-style accounts, managing portfolios through proprietary and third-party models with a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across diverse investment strategies.

Jacob Chaparro is a financial advisor at Zenith Investment Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes a year at Advisory Services Network, LLC before joining Zenith Investment Management. Zenith Investment Management offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and consultation services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm manages client accounts through goal-based plans combining fundamental and technical analysis with strategic and tactical asset allocation, and also manages a private pooled fund employing a quantitative, proprietary algorithmic strategy.

Joseph Weber is a financial advisor at Integrated Financial Solutions, PLLC in Mesa, AZ, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Integrated Financial Solutions and Voya Financial Advisors during his career. Outside of advising, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of individual and group fixed insurance products. Integrated Financial Solutions, PLLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with fee-only financial planning and portfolio management. The firm focuses on retirement-plan fiduciary services and employs a documented investment process that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jonathan Elliott is a financial advisor with Optima Capital Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Optima in 2019, he worked at Merrill Lynch for 16 years. He also holds an insurance license from the State of Arizona but is not affiliated with any insurance company or agency. Optima Capital Management provides wealth and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans and trusts. The firm uses a goals-based process and multiple analytical methods to construct client portfolios and offers discretionary investment management, estate-planning coordination, sub-advisor services, and client education through seminars and market updates.

Robert Sollis is a financial advisor at Taurum Retirement Partners, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Since 2016, he has been with Taurum Retirement Partners and is also a licensed independent insurance agent in Arizona, selling life, accident, and health insurance products. Taurum Retirement Partners is a boutique investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party managed programs. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis to create personalized asset allocations and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, and alternative investments.

Sean Fleming is a financial advisor at Fleming Financial Services in Mesa, AZ, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fleming Financial Services since 2013. Outside of advising, he hosts a weekly radio show called My Smart Retirement on Money Radio. Fleming Financial Services is a team advisory firm managing approximately $58 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

James Oconnor II is a financial advisor with O'Connor Capital Advisory, LLC in Scottsdale, Arizona, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has served as owner and managing member of O'Connor Capital Advisory since 2010 and previously was involved with the Coronado Schools Foundation from 2013 to 2017. O'Connor Capital Advisory provides discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build customized investment programs and maintains a small, supported advisory team focused on concentrated decision-making.

Keith Gregor is a CFA® charterholder based in Phoenix, AZ, with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Fjell Capital and Drewett Works, and he founded Gregor Wealth Management LLC in 2019. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Gregor owns a manufacturing company specializing in residential lighting fixtures. Fjell Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering integrated wealth management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a target-date, model-of-models investment approach and offers a mix of subscription-style fees and traditional billing models.

Christine Carlton is a financial advisor at EPS Wealth Management with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Estate Planning Solutions since 2015 and Carlton Financial, Inc. since 2004. Outside of advising, she owns and operates Carlton Financial Inc., an independent insurance agency, and is involved as a business consultant specializing in tax incentives and corporate finance as well as an associate with a network marketing organization. EPS Wealth Management is a small, supported registered investment advisor managing approximately $30.1 million for about 299 clients. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, employing a long-term investment approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

Brandon Catrett is a financial advisor at Ridgeline Private Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Stewardship Legacy Coaching, Stewardship Advisory Group, Cadwell Wealth, and Southeastern University Athletics. Ridgeline Private Wealth manages approximately $162 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and private placement advisory services. The firm combines quantitative, fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis to guide portfolio decisions and incorporates both long-term and short-term investment strategies.

Daniel Vickers is a financial advisor at SabriEnt Systems, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been with SabriEnt Systems since 2013. SabriEnt Systems provides consultancy and data licensing services based on proprietary quantitative models, serving institutional investors, hedge funds, and individual advisers through subscription platforms and research products. The firm focuses on fundamentals-driven, multi-factor quantitative models combined with qualitative input to develop unit investment trust portfolios and other investment solutions, operating without managing client assets or providing individualized advice.

Anne Ertel Sawasky is a financial advisor with Unique Investment Advisors, LLC and holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. She has 10 years of industry experience and has worked at Unique Investment Advisors since 2025. She is also the owner and attorney of Sawasky Law LLC, a law practice established in 1997, and is involved with Quo Vadis Solutions LLC, a business consulting and insurance services firm. Unique Investment Advisors provides co-advisory investment advice and retirement-plan services to individuals, corporations, business entities, and plan sponsors. The firm collaborates with a third-party platform to implement investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio and Efficient Market principles, while supporting clients through education, policy development, and account reviews.

Timothy Milkwick is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Embark Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services. In addition to his advisory role, he provides accounting services related to business retirement plans through Accounting Fulfillment Services, LLC and is a licensed insurance agent. Embark Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans by offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes written Investment Policy Statements and applies fundamental analysis with a mix of trading strategies, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Kevin Haggerty is a financial advisor with Evolution Vision Wealth Management in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TNL Asset Management, Alpine Bank Wealth Management, and New York Life. Outside of advisory work, he has minor ownership interests in a pizza delivery business and a bill pay service, dedicating some time monthly to client communications and business management. Evolution Vision Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary asset management, integrating financial planning within its services. The firm employs a personalized approach combining various analytical methods and asset-allocation strategies, managing roughly $65 million across 98 client relationships since its registered operations began in 2026.