Austin Witherill is a financial advisor with Parallel Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Scottsdale Unified School District, Autus Asset Management, Waste Management, and Arizona State University. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Michael Wong is a CFA® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth and Ashton Thomas Securities, having previously worked at M. S. Howells & Co and Wells Fargo Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of a deceased friend’s education trust for the benefit of the friend’s children. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting, employing a range of investment strategies and operating the Amplify Platform for back-office support and access to program managers.

Brett Kalbfleisch is a financial advisor at USAA Investment Services Company with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His career includes roles at USAA Life Insurance Company since 2018 and prior experience with USAA financial planning services from 2008 to 2020. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors through phone and digital channels. The firm offers a Retirement Income Strategy Report and facilitates referrals to third-party broker-dealer/advisers without managing client assets directly.

Marius Mada is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently with USAA Investment Services Company. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity Investments. Mada also served at Compass Bible Church for ten years. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members. The firm emphasizes retirement income planning and refers clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and account services.

Rafael Murguia Ramirez is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding six years of industry experience. He has been with Trilogy Capital since 2019 and previously worked in roles at Apple/Volt and PMI Services North America. Ramirez is also a licensed non-variable insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach using both in-house model series and third-party sub-advisors, and integrates personal and business real estate considerations into advanced financial planning.

Corbett Laduke is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. since 2016. He previously worked at Laduke And Wahrendorf LLC for ten years and has been a partner at Laduke Enterprises LLP since 2002, coordinating subcontractors on home developments. Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities, managing approximately $2.6 billion in assets. The firm follows a long-term, disciplined investment approach focused on stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to clients’ specific risk tolerances and financial situations.

Shawn Porter is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Cetera Investment Services, and First Interstate Bank. He is also involved in fiduciary activities through the Porter Family Irrevocable Trust. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, trusts, and charitable entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm utilizes a diverse investment approach incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and options strategies, supported by its Amplify Platform for program management and model design.

Jason Richards is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Parallel Advisors, LLC since 2023 and previously held roles at Autus Asset Management, LLC and TrustBank. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes and integrates technology platforms to provide tax-efficient portfolio management.

Phillip Asuelo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. and previously held roles at The Vanguard Group, Northwestern Mutual, and other companies. In addition to his advisory work, Phillip is also licensed as an insurance agent and dedicates part of his time to soliciting insurance business. Trajan Wealth serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional investors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, with an investment approach tailored to client objectives and supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Kevin Bower is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, and the Pima County Assessor's Office. He is also the owner of Bower Insurance Group and KKBower LLC, operating as an independent insurance agent and business owner. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates through a network of advisory affiliates and utilizes multiple program platforms to deliver customized investment strategies.

Scott Christie is a financial advisor with Sowell Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including TCG Advisors, LP, North Star Wealth Management, LLC, and Concert Wealth Management, Inc. He is also owner and an investment advisor representative of North Star Wealth Management, LLC. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services through over 100 independent contractor advisors, offering a range of investment approaches including strategic and tactical allocation, individual equity selection, and model portfolios.

Bilal Lulu is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ashton Thomas, he held roles at KPMG, Deloitte, and RSM US LLP among other firms. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model using its Amplify Platform and allocates client assets across a variety of strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and sub-advisers.

Colin Horning is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with UMB Financial Services since 2016 and also serves at UMB Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the Scottsdale Aquatic Club, a youth swim organization. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through various program options. The firm employs a combination of model-based and manager-driven strategies and offers access to a range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments.

Stacey Price is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as a notary involved in estate trust delivery and discussion. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating an open-architecture platform that incorporates both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Kelli Erickson is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Trek Financial since 2014 and also operates Erickson Accounting Services, LLC, an accounting and tax services business she has run since 1993. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm combines strategic and tactical portfolio management using a variety of evidence-based models and artificial-intelligence tools, along with access to alternative investments and advanced hedging strategies.

David Newby is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Summit Wealth Group in Scottsdale, AZ, having worked there and with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2024. Prior to that, he spent six years at Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. Summit Wealth Group LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm customizes investment strategies based on clients’ financial profiles and goals, employing various analytical methods and frequently utilizing third-party money managers and sub-advised models.

David Maxey is a financial advisor at Trek Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Heritage Family Offices, LLP and Heritage Wealth Management, LLC. Maxey is also a licensed insurance agent and receives commissions on insurance products sold. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction, incorporates advanced models and artificial-intelligence tools, and provides a broad range of model and alternative investment options.

Cynthia Medina is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Trek Financial since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she has long-term involvement with A&E Service and Sterilite. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction methods, integrating AI tools under governance and human review, and provides access to a broad range of model strategies, alternative investments, and specialized hedging approaches.

Jennifer Beals is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 12 years and Intrepid Financial Services, LLC for over 20 years. She also serves as Director of Operations at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that manages approximately $1.86 billion for around 2,281 clients through a team of 18 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations.

Wills Marcello is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with six years of industry experience. He has been with Ashton Thomas since 2019 and previously worked at VThree Solutions and Bspoke Investment Group. Marcello holds a Series 65 designation. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model that uses third-party managers and sub-advisers and allocates client assets across mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies including options and selective cryptocurrency exposure.