Scott Pilchard is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Manning & Napier Advisors, Midfirst Trust Company, and LPL Financial. He serves as Co-Chairman of the Arizona Agricultural Education FFA Foundation's fund development committee. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party models for portfolio management and offers financial planning, separately managed accounts, and retirement plan services.

Kelly Correll is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019 and previously spent seven years at Fs2 Capital Partners, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse clientele including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by an internal investment team and employs a broad range of strategies across equity, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets.

Winston Stevenson is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of experience with the firm. Prior to joining Brookstone in 2017, he operated his own practice, Winston P. Stevenson, from 1998 to 2016. He is also president of WPS, Inc., where he sells life insurance, annuities, long-term care, and disability products in multiple states. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other RIAs, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via various model portfolios and managed accounts.

Ryan Toso is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group for 11 years before joining Empower Advisory Group in 2026. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s approach combines proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio returns and integrates closely with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Brian Jones is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Brokers International Financial Services, Packerland Brokerage Services, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, Jones is involved with Black Mountain Business Consultants, where he assists physicians transitioning to concierge medicine, and he is a certified scuba, CPR, and first aid instructor. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser offering fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, other registered investment advisers, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and separately managed accounts.

Marvin Rosales is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Edward Jones, U.S. Bank, Amazon, Bank of America, and Merrill. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a digital discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed or delegated to third parties, focusing on mutual funds and ETFs with annual rebalancing.

Erin Doherty is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes significant tenure at Charles Schwab in various capacities from 2007 to 2023 before joining First Command. She is based in Cave Creek, Arizona. First Command Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs, delivering investment management through a centralized team that selects and monitors model portfolios and third-party managers within defined program constraints.

Dennis Caufield is affiliated with Centaurus Financial, Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2025 and also operates the Law Office of Dennis Caufield, LLC, an estate planning and administration law firm he established in 2009. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Brendan Moore is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, and Northwestern Mutual. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of more than 650 advisors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing an Investment Committee to manage model portfolios and providing tailored solutions such as custom indexing and alternative investments.

Michael Emerson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously operated Emerson Wealth, LLC for 15 years. Emerson is also independently licensed to sell insurance through various agencies, spending minimal time on this activity. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm combines in-house research with external managers across multiple asset classes and provides integrated tax and accounting services along with family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

Calvin Wilkinson is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Envision Solar Inc. and 360 Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, performing insurance sales and services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs, utilizing a range of investment strategies and analytical methods.

Sarah Stevenson is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Brookstone, she worked at Capital Insight Partners and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of finance, she is a Pilates instructor with Reformed Pilates and has worked as a clothing model under contract with Arizona Model Management. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform involving strategic asset allocation models, a mix of investment vehicles, and a combination of internal and external sub-advisors.

Jeremy Cheatham is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Silverhawk Private Wealth, Transcend, and the National Bank of Arizona. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a silent partner in Cheatham Connection Group, LLC. CWM, LLC operates an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and customized investment solutions supported by an Investment Committee and integrated technology relationships.

Zachary Green is a financial advisor at Carson Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has held roles at Silverhawk Private Wealth, Silverhawk Asset Management, LPL Financial, and OneAZ Credit Union. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent with Silverhawk Insurance Services. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, relying on an Investment Committee to construct and monitor model portfolios while offering tailored solutions such as custom indexing and alternative investments.

Peter Hirsch is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2009 and previously at Sunamerica Securities, Inc. from 1998 to 2005. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments through platform relationships and affiliated managers.

Dana Payne is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2011. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales as an agent under the name C.W.F. Financial. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including discretionary model portfolios and various customized investment solutions, while enabling affiliated advisors to operate under their own branding within Commonwealth’s supervisory framework.

Logan Varela is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner since 2025 and previously held roles at Claraphi Advisory Network, Ultra Financial Partners, Ultra Financial Plus, and Shurwest LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, along with integrated tax, accounting, and family office services.

Martin Guzman is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with AE Wealth Management since 2016 and has additional involvement with Arizona Estate Planners Inc., where he has worked since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in leadership and strategic planning activities related to estate and retirement planning through his roles in other financial services businesses. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a platform-centered approach combining multiple model portfolios and advisory services, supporting a high client load per advisor and offering various investment and consulting solutions.

Jesus Zepeda Castro is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience. He currently works at Savant Wealth Management and previously held roles at Lido Advisors, Creative Planning, and Sonmore Financial. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and maintains integrated accounting, legal, and trust affiliates.

Edward Dulin Jr. is a financial advisor at Mariner with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Msec, LLC, Bank of America, NA, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he owns a business focused on buying, fixing, and selling homes. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with additional capabilities in tax integration and family office services.