Eric Barnes is a financial advisor at Portside Wealth Group, LLC in Provo, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and World Financial Group, INC. since 2023. Barnes is also an attorney and owner of The Law Offices of Eric B Barnes, Inc., which he has operated since 1995, focusing on eldercare law and related legal services. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and integrates affiliated legal and accounting services for comprehensive client support.

Kyle Moore is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Precision Capital Management and Horter Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Action Solar, LLC, a renewable energy business. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches across various asset types and supports ERISA-related plan services.

Taylor Acevedo is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at TownSquare Capital and FJ Management Center. His background also includes time at Utah State University and service with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Soltis Investment Advisors serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension/401(k) plans. The firm employs a manager selection and portfolio construction process that combines Modern Portfolio Theory, quantitative screening, and qualitative due diligence, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

David Bushman is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Investment Services, Craig Hancey & Company, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he owns a CPA firm specializing in tax and accounting services and is involved in real estate investment through his ownership in a development company. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment products and platforms, overseeing advisor recommendations while allowing advisors to select within approved menus.

Benjamin Hamblin is a financial advisor at Capita Financial Network, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Capita Financial Network, he held positions at Mountain America Credit Union and several other organizations across various industries. Capita Financial Network provides financial planning and discretionary investment advisory services primarily for retirees and individuals planning for retirement. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, 401(k) plans, and small businesses, typically implementing risk-based model portfolios sub-advised by third-party managers and offering access to private funds.

Jeffrey Hartung is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and has experience outside finance at Staples Inc. and Garage Doors Inc. Hartung also teaches as an adjunct professor at Salt Lake Community College. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain non-profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans, offering plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through a multi-team structure supporting over 40,000 participants. The firm’s investment advice and model portfolios are developed by Morningstar Investment Management using asset allocation models and a total wealth approach tailored to individual clients.

Keith Johnston is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliate since 2014 and has been with Kestra since 2017. Johnston serves as an adjunct professor at Utah Valley University and is an advisory board member at Brigham Young University, assisting students with career preparation. He also coaches a high school girls tennis team. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages over $13 billion in client assets and offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services.

Andrew Williams is a financial advisor at B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC in Lehi, Utah, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Fidelity Investments, as well as seven years at the University of Utah. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory and supplemental financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.38 billion on a discretionary basis and utilizes a client-focused process that employs model portfolios and outside managers to construct diversified allocations and deliver ongoing oversight.

Andrew Toolson is a financial advisor with Kinetic Investment Management, Inc., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Verity Asset Management, Teachers Pension, and Eventide Management Partners. Outside of finance, he is involved in rideshare driving and sports officiating. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a primarily long-term trading approach using various analytical methods and may include higher-risk investments such as non-traded REITs when suitable.

Drake Puzey is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC, based in Lehi, Utah. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Equitable Advisors and EnterbankUSA. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is also a self-employed independent contractor delivery driver in Boise, Idaho. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory and supplemental financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.38 billion on a discretionary basis, primarily through co-managed arrangements with AE Wealth Management and referrals to third-party money managers.

Jay Riggs is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Merit in 2025, he was president and founder of Riggs Capital Management LLC for 23 years and has worked with firms including Emerson Equity LLC, DFPG Investments, Inc., and Orchard Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Riggs manages several personal business entities, including Bocephus Enterprises LLC. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth management services with an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios using centrally managed sleeves and customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Shay Nelson is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC since 2021. Prior to joining B.O.S.S., Nelson held roles in various sectors including fitness and hospitality. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory and supplemental financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.38 billion on a discretionary basis and emphasizes co-managed arrangements with AE Wealth Management and referrals to third-party money managers.

Markell Staffieri is a financial advisor with CW Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Rovin Capital for 18 years and at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities for a combined eight years. Outside of CW Advisors, he serves on the investment committees of Six Peak Capital Management, LLC and Rovin Capital. CW Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, and family office services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach that integrates active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and offers sub-advisory and operational outsourcing services to other independent advisers.

Jason Seymour is a financial advisor at Portside Wealth Group, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Townsquare Capital LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. In addition to advising, he is involved in a non-variable insurance business covering life, health, disability, and VA services. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor firm offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and other services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses tailored discretionary mandates and a blend of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and integrates related legal and accounting services through affiliated professionals.

Joshua Carlson is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, E*Trade Securities, and Goldman Sachs, and he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant manager at The Story Cupboard, where he assists with shipping, inventory management, and managing sales events at local elementary schools. He also works as a freelance web designer for local businesses. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using centrally managed portfolios that advisors can customize.

Blake Rawlings is a financial advisor at Capita Financial Network, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Capita in 2026, he worked in healthcare and academia, including roles at Spine and Sport Physical Therapy and universities such as the University of Utah and Utah Valley University. Capita Financial Network provides financial planning and discretionary investment advisory services primarily for retirees and individuals planning for retirement, serving both individual and high-net-worth clients as well as 401(k) plans and small businesses. The firm uses risk-based model portfolios sub-advised by third-party managers and conducts due diligence on private fund opportunities while monitoring and rebalancing client accounts.

Kent Binning is a financial advisor at Portside Wealth Group, LLC with 24 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has worked at firms including TownSquare Capital, Allegis Investment Advisors, and New York Life. Additionally, he owns Insurance Trails, where he works as an insurance broker. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, retirement and pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses tailored discretionary mandates and combines fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment analysis, offering advisory services alongside affiliated legal and accounting expertise.

Rinar Erickson is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capita Financial Network, LLC since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Creative Planning from 2015 to 2021. Capita Financial Network serves individuals, retirees, high net worth clients, 401(k) plans, and small businesses by providing financial planning and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm uses client-specific financial plans and risk-based model portfolios, primarily recommending third-party subadvisors, with ongoing account management across various investment types.

John Clement is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Triad Wealth Partners, LLC in Orem, UT, and previously worked at Utah Community Credit Union for 15 years. Triad Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and a Turnkey Asset Management Platform that provides portfolio management, model portfolios, and consulting services to other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by an investment committee and offers diversified strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and fixed income.

Shawn Lucas is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been involved with Apiary Fund since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Trader on the Street, an educational portal focused on investment portfolio management, and is developing Trading Leagues, a platform to evaluate traders' performance. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model-based strategies combining proprietary models and third-party sub-advisers and offers a range of investment options including equities, fixed income, private placements, and digital-asset related exposures.