Jeremy Mellberg is a financial advisor at Ocotillo Wealth Management LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he was involved with J.D. Mellberg Financial, LLC and Secure Investment Management, LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an engineer for the City of Phoenix. Ocotillo Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth investors by providing discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and targeted consulting. The firm employs a small advisory team and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in managing client portfolios.

Jeremyi Sanchez is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Westmark Wealth Management since 2013. He also contributed to NEXT Financial Group for 12 years. Outside of his advisory work, he manages and contributes to The People's Finance Channel, a YouTube channel that posts educational videos. Westmark Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm focuses on recommending and overseeing third-party managers with an emphasis on long-term security holdings, providing fee-based advisory services and non-discretionary investment consulting tailored to client objectives.

Rachael Hodyno is a financial advisor at Scottsdale Wealth Planning, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Scottsdale Wealth Planning since 2016. Scottsdale Wealth Planning primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-account advice. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach, building diversified portfolios using individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and specialized instruments as appropriate.

Brent Carman is a financial advisor at Capital Wealth Alliance, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Kingswood Capital Partners and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a referral business for estate planning software and is a partner and agent at Capital Wealth Insurance LLC. Capital Wealth Alliance manages approximately $220 million for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and uses a third-party platform to manage held-away participant accounts.

Timothy Minert is a financial advisor with Capital Asset Advisors LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Minert is involved in consulting for financial technology firms through his company Advisor Virtual Pro and supports a diabetes coaching business connected to his family. Capital Asset Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals and business entities, managing approximately $42.3 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach including fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and offers services such as personalized investment policy and regular portfolio monitoring.

Jessica Mellberg is a financial advisor at Ocotillo Wealth Management LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Ocotillo Wealth Management since 2017 and is also involved with Ocotillo Financial, LLC, where she operates as an insurance agent. Ocotillo Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a small advisory team and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process, offering educational seminars and workshops without charge.

Joshua Gifford is a financial advisor at Premier Southwest Planning Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at T&T Capital Management and MassMutual Financial Group. He serves as a board member for the nonprofit Prefund the Police. Premier Southwest Planning Group, LLC provides fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, asset allocation, and regular account reviews, often utilizing third-party money managers and offering specialized financial analyses.

Matthew Miller is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience at Elevate Investment Management, LLC. Prior to joining Elevate, he has worked at Northern Trust since 2003. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $36.8 million across a small client base. Elevate combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory to build diversified portfolios, including the use of options strategies and private placements, while offering financial planning at no additional charge.

Jonel Tomines is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CMG Financial Consulting in Scottsdale, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at Origin Financial, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Ep Wealth Advisors. CMG Financial Consulting serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, investment consultation, and annuity planning. The firm combines passive investment management with fundamental analysis and integrates accounting and tax-preparation services alongside its advisory platform.

David Feiler is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with over 22 years of experience, currently serving at Westmark Wealth Management since 2013. His prior experience includes roles at Next Financial Group Inc, Securian Financial Services, and Marathon Advisors. He also serves as chairman of the board for Executive Council Charities, a nonprofit organization. Westmark Wealth Management provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily through recommending and overseeing third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term security holdings and maintains a majority of its assets as non-discretionary, focusing on customized client strategies and monitoring third-party manager performance.

Omar Bassal is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with 2201 Capital, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. He began his career in the financial industry in 2020 at Shukr Investments and has been with 2201 Capital since 2026. Bassal has a total of over a decade of experience including a prior role at Masic from 2011 to 2020. 2201 Capital, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services to a small client base consisting of individuals, high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs multiple analytical methods and trading strategies tailored to client objectives, maintains fiduciary standards, and conducts regular portfolio reviews and reporting.

Grant Hadden is a financial advisor at Dynamic Wealth Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Dynamic Wealth Advisors and affiliated firms since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Hadden is involved in seasonal tax return preparation and holds a fixed insurance license. Dynamic Wealth Advisors is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a risk-focused investment process incorporating fundamental and technical analysis across multiple strategies, including income, trend-following growth, and opportunistic growth, and is notable for its active use of derivatives, shorting, and borrowing within managed accounts.

Mark Bonnett is a financial advisor with CorePath Wealth Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Inc., C.R.I. Securities, Inc., and Black Gould. Outside of advisory work, he serves as adjunct faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine and holds nonprofit board and committee positions with Make-A-Wish Arizona and GAMA International. CorePath Wealth Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolios utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and selectively uses options, private funds, and independent managers, combining ongoing client communication with technology platforms for portfolio monitoring.

Louis Di Muro is a financial advisor at Iron River Capital LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and also operates a single-member CPA firm providing tax preparation services alongside a separate LLC offering life insurance and annuity sales. Louis has been with Iron River Capital since 2022. Iron River Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and account monitoring. The firm acts as a fiduciary, typically providing discretionary, long-term portfolio management with an emphasis on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and annuities.

Gary Stringer is a financial advisor at BridgeLight Capital LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has served as founder and CEO of BridgeLight Capital since 2010. Stringer is also involved in entrepreneurial activities including cofounding Dealty, Inc., a real estate transaction software company. BridgeLight Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach with a focus on long-term portfolios, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options, while also offering oversight of independent managers and managing a wrap fee program.

Shaun Bracken is a financial advisor with Bridgelight Capital LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Bridgelight Capital and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2015. Bridgelight Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on customized portfolio construction and ongoing supervision. The firm’s investment approach centers on fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and option strategies to meet client objectives.

Bruce Weinstein is a financial advisor with Premier Southwest Planning Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. Weinstein has held various roles including co-owner of The Cortez Inn LLC and managing member of Bull Canyon Ranch. Premier Southwest Planning Group serves individuals, business entities, and retirement plans by providing discretionary asset management, modular financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan advisory services. The firm also offers sub-advisory relationships with third-party money managers and ongoing portfolio monitoring tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher Toward is a financial advisor at Tactical Tax Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group and various self-employed ventures. Outside of advising, he is the owner and CEO of Goodpoints, LLC, a volunteer development organization, and also works as a dog sitting contractor. Tactical Tax Wealth Management is a small, state-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and select retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of long-term and shorter-term investment strategies, integrating financial planning, ERISA plan services, and third-party managers into its process.

Patricia Lloyd is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with Ardent Wealth Management and has previously worked at Lifeworks Advisors, LPL Financial, and other firms. Outside of her advisory roles, Patricia serves as president of External Executive Team, LLC, a non-investment business. Ardent Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a planning-based and risk-based investment approach using model strategies and various securities, offering services including ERISA retirement plan oversight.

Quang Pham is a financial advisor at Endeavor Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Endeavor Advisors, he worked in the hair and nail salon industry for over 30 years and currently provides nail technician services at Tribe Hair Company. He is also a licensed insurance agent involved in property casualty and life insurance sales. Endeavor Advisors LLC provides investment management, financial planning, estate planning facilitation, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory-informed investment approach and offers additional services including educational seminars and advisor-supervised estate planning.