John Thomas is a financial advisor at Fortis Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked with firms including Foxstone Financial and CG Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, he owns and manages an outdoor equipment rental business and has ownership interests in companies involved in wind turbine manufacturing and renewable energy. Fortis Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as corporate and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on ETF-based portfolio management with an emphasis on asset allocation, fundamental analysis, and multi-year holding periods, offering specialized ERISA advisory and discretionary management services uncommon for a firm of its size.

Pavel Naruta is the sole advisor at NarStar, holding a Series 65 designation and currently based in Sandy, Utah. He has prior experience as an independent contractor developing technical analysis tools for futures markets and has worked at Mid America River & Rail. Pavel has been a full-time student for several years. NarStar provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual retail investors, SIMPLE IRA participants, trusts, and business entities through four internally managed Model Portfolios. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and AI-assisted research, with a rules-based, momentum-driven approach for its Trend strategy.

Spencer Kenley is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is the principal of 114th Financial LC, an independent firm he founded in 2024. Prior to this, he worked at Practice Financial Group, LLC from 2019 to 2023 and was employed at Brigham Young University from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he provides compliance consulting for investment advisors. 114th Financial offers financial planning, investment management, bookkeeping, and tax preparation services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and families, with specialized planning for mental-health therapists and business owners. The firm employs a passive, allocation-driven investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs, operates on a non-discretionary basis, and integrates behavioral education into its planning. It is notable for combining tax preparation and bookkeeping with advisory services under a CPA principal.

Brian Clegg is a CFA charterholder and Series 63 licensee with two years of experience as a financial advisor at Optimal Investment Performance, LLC. He also serves as a Biopharma Relationship Manager at Avantor, a role unrelated to investment advising. Optimal Investment Performance provides project-based investment consulting primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as groups, institutions, non-profits, and trusts. The firm focuses on written investment plans, implementation support, portfolio reviews, and ad-hoc consultations, emphasizing low-cost, tax-efficient, passive strategies tailored to each client's situation without discretionary management or custody of assets.

Marcus Blanchard is a CFP® and ChFC® with nine years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Focal Point Financial Planning, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to founding his firm, he held positions at DFPG Investments, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Veritude, Sidewinder Industries, and Deliberate Dynamics. He also advises on Deferred Sales Trust marketing as part of an estate planning team. Focal Point Financial Planning, LLC is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement and pension plans, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized financial planning and discretionary investment management that combines passive and active strategies, including holdings in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and cryptocurrency exposure. It provides fiduciary services for employer-sponsored plans and business-exit planning for owners and real estate investors.

Joseph Larsen is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has previously operated Joseph M. Larsen CPA PC, a certified public accounting practice, for 13 years, providing accounting and tax services alongside advisory work. His firm offers portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, emphasizing long-term trading and modern portfolio theory through mutual funds. The practice is notable for its integrated tax and accounting services, primarily non-discretionary asset management, and a small, closely managed client base.

Sterling Crockett is the principal of Crockett Wealth Management, Inc. in Sandy, Utah. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his independent firm in 2022, he worked at Ameriprise and Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. Crockett has also been involved with nonprofit organizations, including the Elizabeth Smart Foundation and Fight the New Drug, Inc. He is a licensed insurance agent, with a portion of his compensation derived from insurance product sales. Crockett Wealth Management, Inc. serves high-net-worth individuals, business owners, retirement plans, and nonprofit clients by providing discretionary asset management and comprehensive wealth-planning services. The firm emphasizes client-specific strategies and offers pension and ERISA plan services as well as nonprofit consulting.

John Coles is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Lone Peak Capital Management, LLC since 2016 and previously worked at Legacy Planning Group from 2014 to 2018. Lone Peak Capital Management, LLC provides investment management primarily to individual retail clients as well as other advisers through sub-advisory and third-party asset management arrangements. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental analysis to guide allocation and trading decisions, serving a variety of clients including small businesses, trusts, and retirement plans.

Michael Roan is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Bonneville Multi-Family Office in Provo, UT, where he has worked since 2011. Roan has prior experience at Stonehurst Securities and Strategis Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as adjunct faculty at Utah Valley University, teaching personal financial management, and is involved in charitable service with his church as well as managing estate and elder care matters for family members. Bonneville Multi-Family Office provides family-office style services to affluent individuals, multi-generational families, entrepreneurs, and other professionals, typically with household incomes above $250,000 and net worths over $1 million. The firm emphasizes diversified, asset-allocation strategies using low-cost investment vehicles and acts as a coordinator among custodians, CPAs, attorneys, and other specialists, often operating in a non-discretionary or limited-discretion capacity.

Bryce Sutton is a financial advisor at Colab Capital with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Summit Global Investments for 13 years before joining Colab Capital and Your IA, LLC. Colab Capital is an independent SEC-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a diverse investment approach across multiple asset classes and offers financial planning and consulting tailored to each client’s risk tolerance and time horizon.

Treston Donovan is a financial advisor at Donovan Legacy Advisors, LLC in Draper, Utah. He holds a Series 65 designation and has five years of industry experience, including three years at Fisher Investments. Donovan’s firm provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-income and high-net-worth individual investors with long time horizons and an aggressive risk tolerance. Donovan Legacy Advisors uses a blend of modern portfolio theory, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, including active timing strategies tied to the Bitcoin halving cycle, to allocate across equities, bonds, REITs, cash equivalents, and digital assets. The firm maintains a small, concentrated client base and a single-advisor model managing approximately $6.52 million in discretionary assets.

Sterling Jack is the sole advisor at Colwyn Investments LC, an independent registered investment adviser. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including previous roles at CL Wealth Management LLC and Workman Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a tour guide for Historic LDS Tours and teaches business classes. Colwyn Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm uses a fundamental analysis approach supplemented with technical tools and manages a diverse range of assets, serving over 200 clients with both institutional and alternative investment services.

Jacob Becker is the sole advisor at Growth Financial in Provo, Utah. He holds a Series 65 designation and has industry experience beginning in 2022, with prior roles at firms including Goldman Sachs and Becker Capital Group, LLC. Becker's background also includes academic and community involvement through positions at Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University. Growth Financial is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using both passive and proprietary active strategies, including value and AI adoption approaches, with a focus on longer-term fundamental analysis and client-specific investment profiles.

Bruce Chugg is the principal advisor at Chugg Wealth Strategies, LLC, based in Provo, Utah. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his current firm, he operated as a sole proprietor and worked at Tessera Capital Partners, LLC. Chugg Wealth Strategies provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts. The firm manages portfolios on a client-directed basis using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, maintaining mostly non-discretionary accounts to keep transaction authority with clients.

Marcus Tsukuda is a financial advisor at Strategia Investments, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. He is co-founder and CEO of Expandable Navigation Technology, a company developing patented data navigation technology, which includes a genealogy platform called RootsView. Tsukuda is also the owner of UrBrakes, LLC, a vehicle maintenance company currently planned for dissolution. Strategia Investments provides a single, stock-only portfolio management service to individual and institutional clients, employing a fundamental, valuation-driven investment process with a long-term buy-and-hold approach. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis, relying on client approval for trades, and manages all assets through a single designated custodian.

Braxton Bean is a financial advisor at Slope Advisors LLC in Lehi, UT. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience, with prior roles including positions at ARS Investment Advisors, Inc. and CWM, LLC. Before entering financial advising, he worked in education for several years. Slope Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on professionals in technology and sales who receive equity compensation. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management combined with financial planning, emphasizing tax-aware investment strategies and primarily using low-cost, diversified ETFs and index funds.

Hylan Harper is a financial advisor with Loyal Wealth Management LLC in American Fork, Utah, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, LPL Financial, Cutter And Company, and Chase Investment Services Corp. He has led Loyal Wealth Management since 2017. Loyal Wealth Management LLC serves individual clients with discretionary asset management, managing approximately $38 million in assets. The firm offers financial planning and consulting as add-ons to asset management relationships and tailors portfolios to client objectives using strategies such as asset allocation and dollar-cost averaging. It operates as a solo-advisor firm and uses third-party providers integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning in its processes.

My name is Ben Gajardo, CFP®, and I am a dedicated Certified Financial Planner™ professional. With a profound commitment to helping individuals realize their financial dreams, I established Gajardo Wealth Management to address the unique financial planning needs of small business owners, medical professionals, and professors. Gajardo Wealth Management is located in Lehi, Utah, but we serve clients nationwide. We pride ourselves on offering personalized and comprehensive financial planning services. Our mission is to provide strategic financial guidance that is tailored to the distinct needs and aspirations of our clients. As a fee-only fiduciary firm, we are committed to prioritizing your best interests above all else, ensuring that our recommendations are always aligned with your goals. At Gajardo Wealth Management, we understand that financial planning is not just about managing money; it's about empowering you to live the life you envision. We offer a wide range of services including investment management, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, and more. Whether you're a small business owner looking to grow and protect your enterprise, a medical professional navigating the complexities of your financial landscape, or a professor planning for a secure retirement, we are here to help. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that our clients face. We take the time to get to know you, your values, and your long-term objectives. This personalized approach allows us to create tailored financial plans that not only address your current needs but also position you for future success. As a CFP® professional, I bring a high level of expertise and ethical standards to every client relationship. My role is not just to provide financial advice, but to act as a trusted partner in your financial journey. I believe in transparent communication, ongoing education, and a collaborative approach to financial planning. This ensures that you are always informed and confident in the decisions we make together. If you’re ready to take the next step towards financial security and achieving your life’s goals, I invite you to schedule an introductory meeting with us. Let’s work together to build a brighter financial future for you and your family.

Gary Gygi is the principal of Gygi Capital Management, an independent advisory firm, with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Union Capital Company since 2018, alongside managing his own firm since 2009. Gygi is also a licensed insurance agent in Utah and Florida. Gygi Capital Management offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, favors long-term growth and value strategies with international diversification, and provides institutional consulting and retirement plan services.

Since 2013 I’ve worked for wealth management firms providing financial planning for retirees and those who are close to retirement. Frustrated with the restrictions that come from working within a corporation, I decided to launch Retirement Advice. At Retirement Advice, I am able to provide clients with more flexibility and personability while still being their one-stop shop for all their retirement planning needs. Using modern technology and a network of partners, I am able to give my clients cost savings and expert advice backed by research. My clients can depend on me to be their investment fiduciary, 100% committed to putting their interests first. I seek to empower all of my clients with the confidence to retire early, and to retire well.