Matthew Kester is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Ardent Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He has held roles at several companies, including Southwest Spark Syndicate, National DCP, and Fisher Industries. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Southwest Spark Syndicate, LLC. Ardent Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and individuals. The firm employs a planning-based framework alongside a risk-based allocation strategy, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternatives informed by quantitative and fundamental research.

Philip Johnson is a CFP® with 48 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the president of Johnson Financial Advisors in Tempe, AZ, where he has worked since 1981 following a long tenure at Securities America, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages commercial and residential real estate through separate entities. Johnson Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily uses mutual funds, ETFs, and cash equivalents in portfolios and offers ongoing oversight and written financial plans.

Elizabeth Ottersberg is a financial advisor at Process Design Capital Management LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Process Design Capital Management since 2014. Process Design Capital Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and offers ERISA retirement plan services, including both advisory and full investment management roles.

Michael Druckman is the sole advisor at Envision Capital Management Ltd, an independent firm based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds over 16 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with Envision Capital Management Ltd. since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-founder and passive investor in World Music Stage, a web-based platform aimed at promoting undiscovered musicians. Envision Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and 401(k) plan consulting, general financial and business consulting, and insurance product sales. The firm also manages a private pooled investment vehicle and utilizes a buy-and-hold investment approach with dividend reinvestment, focusing on fundamental analysis and continual portfolio monitoring.

Alexander Cohen is a financial advisor at 3Roots Wealth Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining 3Roots Wealth Partners in 2025, Cohen worked at Bradley Wealth Management, LLC for five years. 3Roots Wealth Partners offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services for individuals and businesses, including management of held-away retirement accounts using the fintech platform Pontera. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach incorporating modern portfolio theory, direct indexing strategies, tax-loss harvesting, quantitative portfolio optimization, and ongoing supervisory rebalancing.

Kyle Kiser is a financial advisor at Sikorski Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones, Merrill, and Bank of America prior to joining Sikorski Wealth Management in 2025. Sikorski Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and macroeconomic analysis to construct diversified portfolios and employs margin borrowing and options/derivatives within separately managed accounts.

David Rosenthal is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Wealth Management Solutions since 2003. He previously worked at Choreo, LLC from 2001 to 2003. Rosenthal is also a 50% owner and manager of WMS Fund Management, LLC, which manages a fixed income private placement investment. Wealth Management Solutions is a fee-only registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and investment advice to individuals, families, and select corporate and retirement-plan clients. The firm constructs diversified portfolios primarily using index funds and ETFs, tailoring strategies to client goals and cash-flow needs.

Joseph McCabe III is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Vestpointe Wealth Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. He has operated his own CPA practice since 2006, focusing on tax preparation and consulting. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. McCabe is a licensed insurance agent, offering life, health, and fixed annuities. Vestpointe Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing wealth management, financial planning, and trust administration services. The firm uses a combination of macro, fundamental, and technical analysis to manage discretionary portfolios guided by written investment policy statements.

Kevin Churchill is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Forefront and has held roles at firms including WaterRock Global Asset Management, First Western Trust, and US Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the advisory board of Orion First Financial and is a co-owner of a drip bar franchise through HI Revitalize Inc. Forefront provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and select businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive planning services across retirement, estate, tax, and special-needs topics. The firm develops individualized investment policies and utilizes third-party managers while maintaining multiple affiliated businesses and a formal Special Needs Planning service.

Michael Galloway is a financial advisor with Public Safety Financial/Galloway, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cetera Advisors, and Voya Financial Partners. Galloway also serves as president of MCTLR Inc., a family LLC, and is CEO of Galloway Asset Management, LLC. Public Safety Financial/Galloway is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving public-sector entities, municipal defined contribution plans, and individual clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through model portfolios and third-party research, with a focus on public safety personnel and municipal plans, providing financial education, advisory services, and participant-level support.

James Schwartz is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Strategic Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2007. The firm serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management along with standalone financial planning and consulting. Strategic Wealth Advisors employs a mix of analytical methods and offers a WealthBuilder program for younger clients connected to existing clients or meeting certain savings criteria.

Ehren Haymore is the sole advisor at R.H. Investment Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials with 24 years of industry experience. He has served as a director of Viersen Oil & Gas Co. since 2019, contributing to organizational governance. R.H. Investment Group provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals and business entities, managing approximately $213.6 million in assets for about 35 households. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and strategies, including the use of options for hedging, while maintaining a concentrated client roster and relying on Charles Schwab for custody and operational support.

Jonathan Bird is a CFP® certificant with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Farnam Financial since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and Charles Schwab. Farnam Financial primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and offers a range of services such as discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a passively oriented, asset-allocation approach combined with fundamental analysis and is known for sponsoring a wrap-fee program and incorporating client testimonials in its marketing.

Vincent Rossi is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Intelligent Capitalworks since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Rossi is a board member of the Help in Healing Home Foundation, where he participates in board meetings and supports the foundation's activities. Intelligent Capitalworks provides discretionary investment management and integrated wealth planning to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, including retirement plans. The firm constructs tailored portfolios focused on dividend growth, capital conservation, and tax control, combining in-house and third-party research with a long-term investment approach.

Brent Emch is a financial advisor with Heritage Family Offices, LLP in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Heritage Family Offices since 2022 and previously held roles at Heritage Wealth Management, Advisors' Pride, Strategence Capital, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with a real estate entity, BJE Properties LLC. Heritage Family Offices, LLP provides wealth management and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, trusts, estates, pooled investment vehicles, and charities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, investment manager selection, and administrative support, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis while incorporating alternative and private investments when appropriate.

Grant Kamin is a financial advisor at Dynic Wealth Management LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, and Continuum Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of TC Ticket Experience, Inc., where he focuses on vision, delegation, and strategy. Dynic Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive wealth services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis with a generally long-term investment approach, incorporating a range of securities and tailored asset allocation based on client objectives.

Delmar Blackhorse is a financial advisor at Mette Associates, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Tallsalt Advisors since 2015. Mette Associates provides independent investment advice and portfolio management to individuals, corporations, non-profit institutions, endowments, private investment funds, and Native American tribal organizations. The firm focuses on diversified, liquid, and transparent portfolios designed to manage downside risk, and it operates with a modest number of client relationships relative to its assets under management.

Trevor Cross is a financial advisor with GPS Investments in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual Securities, Mutual Advisors, and MML Investors Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. GPS Investments provides discretionary wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $128 million in discretionary assets and employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach with periodic portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Nicholas Winters is a financial advisor at Beacon Freedom Advisory, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bull Harbor Capital and Pacific Advisors. Beacon Freedom Advisory provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm co-advises with Matson Money to deliver investment management primarily through asset-allocation models and mutual fund series, supplementing these with planning services and client education.

Andrew Ficarra is a financial advisor with Cadence Wealth Management, LLC in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signature Resources Capital Management, LPL Financial, THE Vanguard Group, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Merrill. Cadence Wealth Management advises individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment supervisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines modern portfolio theory, fundamental analysis, and tactical asset allocation, primarily managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis.