Gary Milkwick is a financial advisor at Embark Wealth Management, LLC in Tempe, AZ, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 designations with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Accounting Fulfillment Services, LLC for five years. Outside of financial advising, he has experience as the CEO and owner of an import company specializing in marble and granite slabs, although the business is currently inactive. Embark Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $51.8 million in assets and emphasizes written Investment Policy Statements and fundamental analysis, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Kenneth Council is a financial advisor at CPA Advisory Services, P.C. in Scottsdale, AZ, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a CPA firm through which he spends a portion of his time preparing tax returns. CPA Advisory Services, P.C. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm combines discretionary asset management with written financial plans and employs a range of investment approaches, including the use of margin borrowing and derivatives, while maintaining a close affiliation with accounting practices.

Peter Henry is a financial advisor at Evolve Wealth Advisors LP in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Raintree Capital Partners LLC and Versant Capital Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Peter is a managing member of Pacific Energy Holdings and a partner at Evolve Cross Border Partners, where he is involved in business development and client coordination. Evolve Wealth Advisors, LP provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, with a focus on cross-border planning and consultant services for other advisory firms. The firm uses a disciplined investment approach incorporating fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods.

Scott Traasdahl is a financial advisor at Smartt Wealth Solutions, LLC in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations with 10 years of industry experience. He is also a partner and owner of Elevate CPA Advisory PLC, a CPA practice he has been involved with since 2002, focusing on firm management and tax/accounting services. Smartt Wealth Solutions provides personalized financial planning and co-advisory investment services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a CFP-aligned planning process and coordinates with third-party platforms and other professionals to implement investment strategies and deliver educational seminars.

Jonathan Miller is a financial advisor with Premier Southwest Planning Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding the PFS™ designation and two years of industry experience. He previously operated his own CPA practice, Jonathan Miller CPA PC, for 16 years and is a partner in two CPA firms, Miller Wolman CPAs PLLC and StarCross Management LLC. Premier Southwest Planning Group serves individuals, business entities, and retirement plans by offering discretionary asset management, comprehensive and modular financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a client-focused approach, incorporating public education seminars and collaborative third-party money manager relationships.

Johnny Hernandez is a financial advisor at Public Safety Financial/Galloway with Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Martinsen Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley, and First Command, as well as work outside the financial sector at Lyft. Public Safety Financial/Galloway is an SEC-registered investment adviser focused on serving public-sector entities, municipal defined contribution plans, and individual clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through distinct model portfolios and provides financial education and advisory services specifically tailored for public safety personnel and municipal plans.

Jorgen Goodman is a financial advisor at GBG Wealth Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining GBG Wealth Management, his background includes roles at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and BYU Pathway Worldwide. GBG Wealth Management provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and corporate retirement plans. The firm uses a consultative process to develop client objectives and implements portfolios through direct management or third-party allocations, offering a variety of model-based strategies and educational workshops.

Brian Jutting II is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Public Safety Financial/Galloway and has previously worked at Modern Wealth Management, LLC and THE Vanguard Group, Inc. Public Safety Financial/Galloway serves public-sector entities, municipal defined contribution plans, and individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management based on model portfolios and third-party research, with a focus on public safety personnel and municipal plans, offering education and advisory services tailored to these groups.

Nicholas Winters is a CFP® with eight years of experience in financial advising, currently with Winters Financial Group, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and Foresters Financial. He also works as an independent insurance agent, assisting clients with life, disability, and long-term care insurance needs. Winters Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily employs a non-discretionary management approach, offering portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a range of instruments including mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities.

Brian Ream is a CFP® with three years of experience at Stewardship Financial in Gilbert, AZ. He has worked with Stewardship Mortgage LLC in two separate periods totaling over a decade. His credentials include the Series 65 license. Stewardship Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and small businesses by providing comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a blended fundamental and quantitative investment approach within a diversified, long-term asset allocation framework and is known for its affiliated businesses offering insurance and real estate services alongside advisory work.

Patricia Stark is a financial advisor with Zenith Wealth Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 license and four years of industry experience. She joined Zenith Wealth Advisors in 2022 after spending 14 years at First Western Trust. Zenith Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and Family Office services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and maintaining bank and trust company affiliations to support trustee roles and specialized client services.

Andrea Alley is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Public Safety Financial/Galloway in Mesa, AZ. She has worked extensively with Galloway Asset Management since 2007, including her current role at Modern Wealth Management, LLC. Andrea is the owner of Public Safety Financial, which owns Galloway Asset Management. Public Safety Financial/Galloway is an SEC-registered investment adviser specializing in serving public-sector entities, municipal defined contribution plans, and individual clients. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using model strategies and third-party research, with a focus on public safety personnel and municipal plans, offering financial education and advisory services tailored to these groups.

Brian Robinson is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Sharpepoint, LLC since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial LLC, both from 2012 to 2018. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner of PV SPORTS, a retail and internet-based sporting equipment business. Sharpepoint, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and small businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and held-away asset management. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles and offers unique services such as direct management of held-away retirement accounts and private fund management.

Rajkumar Khandelwal is a financial advisor at SmartAlpha Wealth Advisors LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Intel Corp since 1998. SmartAlpha Wealth Advisors primarily manages pooled vehicles and institutional assets while offering a range of financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach combines passive and active strategies with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, and it provides flexible planning arrangements including hourly planning services.

Larry Lytle is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Wiser Advisor Group and has previously worked at firms including Quincy Wells Capital, Great Point Capital, RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Folds of Honor and is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures focused on technology businesses and nonprofit consulting. Wiser Advisor Group is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, high-net-worth households, and various entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, economic, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, and is noted for its wrap-fee program and broad investment capabilities.

Angela Valentine is a financial advisor at Unique Investment Advisors, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple firms, including LifeTyme Financial Group and Allstar Financial Group, and maintains roles in Unique Business Planning, LLC and Sonoran Sky 1103 LLC. Unique Investment Advisors acts as a co-advisor on a third-party platform, providing ERISA 3(21) advisory services and hosting public seminars. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach focused on asset allocation and periodic rebalancing, supporting clients through onboarding and ongoing reviews rather than discretionary trading.

Travis Zsiga is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience working in advisory and related services since 2022. He also operates Zsiga CPA PLLC and previously worked in the furniture rental industry. Modern Wealth LLC serves individuals, high-performing W-2 employees, entrepreneurs, and small businesses with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis with a technology-enabled approach, offering both traditional and alternative investment products.

Davis Westfield is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at August Wealth Group, Inc. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has held roles in various other industries including food delivery. Outside of his advisory work, he also engages in food delivery through DoorDash. August Wealth Group, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, and foundations. The firm customizes portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, applies a mid-to-long-term investment outlook, and offers ongoing portfolio monitoring along with periodic reporting.

Adam Harding is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advising and has been with Harding Wealth, Inc. since 2016. He serves as the Finance Chair for the Arizona Literacy and Learning Center, a nonprofit organization, and also teaches investment-related courses part-time at UCLA Extension. Harding Wealth, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a mix of long- and short-term trading strategies, fundamental and quantitative analysis, and options and derivatives within managed accounts. The firm manages all client assets in-house and focuses on individualized investment policy statements and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Howard Luekenga is a financial advisor at AZ Legacy Wealth LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in various positions including marketing and pest control, as well as community service roles with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the City of Phoenix. AZ Legacy Wealth LLC provides discretionary asset management services to a diverse client base, using quantitative and fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios to individual goals and risk tolerance. The firm emphasizes long-term holdings, periodic rebalancing, and incorporates Envestnet UMA overlay services when appropriate.