Jill Facarazzo is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Sequent Planning since 2020 and has also been affiliated with Alphalight Capital and Futurity First Insurance Group since 2020. Outside of advisory roles, she provides customer service for insurance products. Sequent Planning, LLC serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, small and medium-sized businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services through a network of advisers who utilize a mix of firm-developed models, third-party managers, and customized allocations.

Erik Pedersen is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns EPIC Holistic Partners, a separate business based in Scottsdale. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements to deliver tailored strategies and serves clients through a network of advisory affiliates.

William Gerlach is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Trajan Wealth in 2026, he held positions at Foundations Investment Advisors, Northern Trust, and Northwestern Mutual. His background includes diverse roles outside finance, including work at Grand Canyon University and the Alaska Rock Gym. Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach focused on stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to clients’ risk tolerances and tax situations while integrating private-market investments and coordinated planning with affiliated tax and estate professionals.

Tobin Short is a financial advisor at Transce3nd LLC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Heroes Financial Group LLC, and served in the United States Navy. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life insurance and health insurance sales and services. Transce3nd LLC (marketed as e3 Wealth) serves a diverse clientele including individuals, foundations, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach utilizing fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and commonly implements portfolios through third-party models and money managers.

Ryan Schlappi is a financial advisor at Crewe Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and JPMorgan Chase Bank for 14 years. Crewe Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis and offers discretionary management with documented risk tolerance through an Investment Policy Statement.

Mark Rogers is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles within the USAA organization since 2016, including positions at USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Financial Advisors Inc. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors, using phone and digital channels. The firm offers a Retirement Income Strategy Report and refers clients to third-party broker-dealers or advisers rather than managing assets directly.

Robert Berry is a financial advisor with Momentum Independent Network Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience, including prior roles at NTB Financial Corporation and Port Securities, Inc. Momentum Independent Network serves a diverse client base through advisory and brokerage services, offering investment advisory programs, managed accounts, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a platform model with third-party managers and integrates with Hilltop affiliates for municipal bond strategies and cash management solutions.

Lauri Smith is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual and Wells Fargo. Trajan Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals and retail investors, including high-net-worth clients and institutional entities. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach focused on stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to client-specific factors and integrating tax, estate, and insurance planning.

Kristin Rathjen is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience and has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2001. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a handmade cards and invitations business and contributed to the overhaul of the PFP certification test for the AICPA. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services across multiple asset classes. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with custody, clearing, and prime services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts.

Ryan Lovett is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth and has previously worked at M.S. Howells & Co., PeachCap, Accelerated Capital Group, and Gentry Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he has a minority ownership interest in a local convection business, Kelli's Kupcakes, LLC. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model incorporating multiple investment strategies and sub-advisers, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and fiduciary consulting.

John Flecke is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cardinal Point Wealth Management and has held roles at several firms including KeatsConnelly LLC and Shepherd Consulting. Cardinal Point Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and tax preparation services. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified investment approach using a core-satellite framework and provides tailored advice based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Sharon Cohen is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at BOK Financial for 11 years before joining Parallel Advisors in 2023. 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 integrates multiple investment strategies and technology platforms to manage diversified portfolios and offers fiduciary services through an affiliated trust company.

John Durham is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles within the USAA organization since 2007, including positions at USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. 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 delivers a Retirement Income Strategy Report and refers clients to third-party broker-dealers or advisers rather than managing assets directly.

Christopher Stokes is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Life Insurance Company since 2018 and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2008 to 2020. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and the general public, offering a Retirement Income Strategy Report and referring clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and account services. The firm operates as a referral and retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

Phillip Scavo is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Parallel Advisors, LLC and previously held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Morgan Stanley, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he manages and performs in a music band. 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 multi-strategy investment approach that includes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, while integrating technology for tax-efficient portfolio management and offering affiliated fiduciary services.

Jonathan Brackmann is a financial advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Axxcess Wealth Management and Arete Wealth Advisors in various roles since 2013. Axxcess Wealth Management offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm is known for its Third-Party Asset Management Platform (TAMP) and sleeve-manager capabilities, providing customized multi-asset portfolios and operational support for multiple third-party managers within single accounts.

Tyson Murphy is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, family offices, and institutional accounts. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies and a platform model that incorporates third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Mark Tang is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Verus Capital Partners since 2014 and previously at Securities America Inc. and LPL Financial. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios, incorporating tactical adjustments and selective hedging to suit clients’ time horizons, risk tolerances, and tax considerations.

Jay Gehrke is a financial advisor at Waterloo Capital with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Avellie Wealth Management LLC and Cole Wealth Management, LLC. Gehrke is also licensed to sell insurance products such as life, health, and annuity contracts when appropriate. Waterloo Capital is a multi-team advisor serving entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities, typically with a $1 million minimum. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach using fundamental analysis and offers a range of services including direct investment management, financial planning, access to third-party sub-advisers, and educational seminars.

Donald Cuppy is a financial advisor with Parallel Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Autus Asset Management, LLC for 16 years before joining Parallel Advisors in 2022. 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, including fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and integrates technology platforms to support tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.