Alexander Marek is a financial advisor at Ironwood Wealth Management, LLC, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ironwood since 2015. Marek serves on the Board of Advisors for New Way Academy, a nonprofit school, where he contributes to strategies for improving visibility and fundraising. Ironwood Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charities with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes client-specific asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and share-class selection while offering tiered service programs and coordinating with clients’ other advisors on non-investment matters.

Thomas Randt is a financial advisor at Sparta Wealth Partners with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, Mutual of America Life Insurance Co., Bank of America, and Merrill. Randt joined Sparta Wealth Partners in 2024 and is based in Mesa, AZ. Sparta Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan advisory services, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with independent managers and model-based strategies.

Daryl Eckman is a financial advisor with Eckman Wealth Management, LLC, based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at his current firm since 2012, with prior experience at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and First Choice Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products and manages a small farmland rental. Eckman Wealth Management is a small team adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and estates. The firm employs a top-down, macro-driven investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, primarily using ETFs along with select mutual funds and individual securities, and provides discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning and estate-related services.

Eric Harding is a financial advisor with EmpiriKal Partners LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with EmpiriKal in various capacities since 2011 and also has a role at empiriKal Insurance Solutions LLC. EmpiriKal Partners LLC provides discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $87.5 million across 199 client relationships and employs a team of ten advisors operating from multiple offices.

Michael Ball is a financial advisor with Cross State Financial Group LLC in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including United Planners Financial Services and his own Ball Financial Group, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of stamps through A To Z Stamps, LLC. Cross State Financial Group serves individuals, charities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $166.8 million in discretionary assets through a team of nine advisors. The firm employs fundamental analysis with tactical asset allocation and offers both model and customized portfolios with discretionary management and client-imposed restrictions.

Whitney Hendricks is a financial advisor at Seros Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Sevensuede Investments for two years. Prior to entering the financial industry, she was a homemaker for eight years. Seros Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $301 million for over 500 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and ERISA-focused plan services.

Charles Booth is a financial advisor with Clarity Wealth Management, L.L.C. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and ownership of Charles Booth CPA PFS. He also assists clients with income tax preparation and planning through Clarity Tax and Financial Planning. Clarity Wealth Management offers portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm utilizes a broad range of investment strategies and emphasizes discretionary management with regular reviews and daily monitoring.

John Pfaffmann is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is the principal of Rubicon Financial Network and has held advisory roles at Petra Financial Advisors Inc and First Allied Advisory Services, among others. He divides his time primarily between Petra Financial Advisors and Rubicon Financial Network, which he has operated since 1996. Rubicon Financial Network offers financial planning, consulting, estate settlement assistance, and limited investment management primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on tactical management of variable annuity and life insurance sub-accounts, emphasizing sector strength and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Klaine Doucette is a financial advisor with Oasis Advisors in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, as well as positions with Desert Peaks Financial Group, Terra Wealth Management, and CAPE Securities. Oasis Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $278 million for nearly 5,000 clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process combining fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, offering a range of investment options including traditional funds, private placements, and cryptocurrency.

Joshua Scott is a financial advisor at Clarity Wealth Management, L.L.C. in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Clarity Wealth Management and associated with LPL Financial since 2025, with no prior industry experience before that. He has also been a full-time student since 2011. Clarity Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis and employs a broad range of investment strategies while using model portfolios and aggregated trading practices to serve a high client load per advisor.

Jessica Kmetty is a financial advisor at Searcy Financial Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple tenures at both Searcy Financial Services and Allos Investment Advisors. Searcy Financial Services, Inc. offers integrated wealth management services to individual investors, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, foundations, and other financial firms. The firm employs a risk-based investment approach with diversified portfolios and provides tiered service levels combining planning, portfolio implementation, and ongoing consultation.

Katelyn Kalomiris is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She currently works at JGP Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at Baird and Artisan Partners. Before entering the financial industry, she was involved with HiFi Kitchen & Cocktails. JGP Wealth Management oversees approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets and offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and third-party manager referrals. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, employing a fiduciary-oriented process that integrates fundamental and technical analysis across multiple investment strategies and asset allocations.

Dominic Russo is a financial advisor with Chicago Investment Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Founderpath, where he provided capital analysis for software companies. Dominic is also the founder of Relaxation Haven LLC, a health and wellness business focused on massage chair services. Chicago Investment Advisory Group offers discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting to a diverse client base, utilizing an asset-allocation approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analyses. The firm employs both long-term and shorter-term trading strategies tailored to client objectives and provides specialized services including pension consulting and coordination with tax and legal advisors.

Taylor Thompson is a Vice President and Investment Adviser Representative at OASIS Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Terra Wealth Management and PFS Investments Inc. Thompson serves as CEO of AlphaBit Investments, LLC, which sponsors and manages an ETF, and is an insurance agent with Oasis Advisors Risk Management. He has also been a member of the United States Air Force reserves since 2016. OASIS Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $278 million for nearly 5,000 clients using a discretionary approach that incorporates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, quantitative methods, and a long-term trading strategy.

Glenn Rossman is a financial advisor at TrueWealth Financial Partners with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at TrueWealth since 2021, following an eight-year tenure at LPL Financial. He also operates Glenn M Rossman LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. TrueWealth Financial Partners is a team-based firm that provides fee-only financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, with an emphasis on retirement planning and risk management. The firm offers tailored asset allocation strategies and manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Brandon Guy is an advisor with Fortem Financial Group, LLC in Mesa, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked in various golf course roles over several years. Fortem Financial Group provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting for high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm constructs portfolios based on financial plans and investment policy statements, emphasizing diversification and alignment with client objectives.

Steven Mitchell is a financial advisor with ELE Advisory Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 registrations and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Innovation Partners Inc., Securities America Advisors, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in marketing and insurance sales through Financial Wealth Solutions Inc. and 1st Consumer Insurance Agency Inc. ELE Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-planning seminars to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment process centers on fundamental analysis and customized Investment Policy Statements, offering primarily non-discretionary account management and a range of investment options across multiple asset classes.

William Kosic is a ChFC® with 49 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Empirikal Partners LLC. He has held positions at various financial firms, including Bankers Life and SmartLife Financial Group, and operates a sole proprietorship. Kosic is also president of Belvedere Island POA, Inc., a nonprofit property owners association in Townsend, GA. Empirikal Partners LLC provides discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $87.5 million across 199 client relationships and offers personalized investment programs guided by fundamental analysis and documented policy statements.

Jadon Dailey is a financial advisor with Kera Capital Partners in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for six years before joining Kera Capital Partners in 2022. Kera Capital Partners is a registered investment adviser managing over $1.3 billion and serving individual clients, foundations, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with a data-driven, tax-aware asset allocation framework, and is notable for its active management of private pooled vehicles alongside client accounts.

Matthew Willett is a financial advisor with Watts Gwilliam & Company, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Global Retirement Partners, WealthPlan Advisors, Charles Schwab, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Watts Gwilliam & Company manages over $1 billion across approximately 500 client relationships, offering discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation through model portfolios and uses various structured, tax-aware solutions alongside technology-driven programs.