Steven Lichtblau is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Arkadios in 2023, he worked at Triad Advisors, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an insurance and business succession planning firm and serves on the board managing the office condominium complex where his firm is located. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a combination of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and maintains an integrated operating model with affiliated entities that support advisors and their clients.

Jason Richards is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Parallel Advisors, LLC since 2023 and previously held roles at Autus Asset Management, LLC and TrustBank. 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 uses a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes and integrates technology platforms to provide tax-efficient portfolio management.

Phillip Asuelo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. and previously held roles at The Vanguard Group, Northwestern Mutual, and other companies. In addition to his advisory work, Phillip is also licensed as an insurance agent and dedicates part of his time to soliciting insurance business. Trajan Wealth serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional investors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, with an investment approach tailored to client objectives and supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Kevin Bower is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, and the Pima County Assessor's Office. He is also the owner of Bower Insurance Group and KKBower LLC, operating as an independent insurance agent and business owner. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates through a network of advisory affiliates and utilizes multiple program platforms to deliver customized investment strategies.

Corey Oberholtzer is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners. He has worked at Euro Pacific Capital since 2007. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement-plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets services. The firm emphasizes international investing through its EPC Advisors Group division and combines top-down macro themes with bottom-up security selection in its strategies.

Jeffrey Juniper is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at multiple firms, including Juniper Wealth Management, LLC, which he owns, and Protect R World, Inc., where he served as president. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in a business that manufactures micro security dots and operates a communication website for law enforcement. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, alongside independent managers, model portfolios, and offers technology and operational solutions such as a private-label asset management platform and back-office services.

Scott Christie is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Sowell Management in 2017, he was affiliated with TCG Advisors, LP and Concert Wealth Management, Inc., and he also operates North Star Wealth Management, LLC, an investment advisory firm. Sowell Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, registered investment advisers, and institutions. The firm employs a multi-branch independent-contractor model and offers a range of investment management and consulting services, utilizing multiple investment styles and third-party sub-advisors.

Bilal Lulu is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ashton Thomas, he held roles at KPMG, Deloitte, and RSM US LLP among other firms. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model using its Amplify Platform and allocates client assets across a variety of strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and sub-advisers.

Colin Horning is a financial advisor with UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with UMB Financial Services since 2016 and also serves at UMB Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the Scottsdale Aquatic Club, a youth swim organization. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to institutional clients, pooled vehicles, and municipal entities through various program options. The firm employs a combination of model-based and manager-driven strategies and offers access to a range of investment products including mutual funds, ETFs, and fixed income instruments.

Stacey Price is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and has a background that includes self-employment and roles outside the advisory field. Outside of her advisory work, Price is a notary involved in estate trust delivery and discussions. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with ERISA plan advisory and consulting services.

Lauri Grovich is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Concorde in 2024, Grovich worked at LPL Financial and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, Grovich is active in local politics as a state and precinct committeeman for the Maricopa County Republican Committee, engaging in committee leadership and community outreach. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm builds individualized portfolios using model-based strategies across proprietary and third-party platforms and provides ERISA retirement-plan advisory and participant services.

Kelli Erickson is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Trek Financial since 2014 and also operates Erickson Accounting Services, LLC, an accounting and tax services business she has run since 1993. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm combines strategic and tactical portfolio management using a variety of evidence-based models and artificial-intelligence tools, along with access to alternative investments and advanced hedging strategies.

Grant Therrien is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios managed through ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, as well as technology and operational solutions for advisers.

David Newby is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Summit Wealth Group in Scottsdale, AZ, having worked there and with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2024. Prior to that, he spent six years at Jackson National Life Distributors LLC. Summit Wealth Group LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm customizes investment strategies based on clients’ financial profiles and goals, employing various analytical methods and frequently utilizing third-party money managers and sub-advised models.

David Maxey is a financial advisor at Trek Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Heritage Family Offices, LLP and Heritage Wealth Management, LLC. Maxey is also a licensed insurance agent and receives commissions on insurance products sold. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction, incorporates advanced models and artificial-intelligence tools, and provides a broad range of model and alternative investment options.

Cynthia Medina is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Trek Financial since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she has long-term involvement with A&E Service and Sterilite. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction methods, integrating AI tools under governance and human review, and provides access to a broad range of model strategies, alternative investments, and specialized hedging approaches.

Jennifer Beals is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 12 years and Intrepid Financial Services, LLC for over 20 years. She also serves as Director of Operations at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that manages approximately $1.86 billion for around 2,281 clients through a team of 18 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations.

Wills Marcello is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with six years of industry experience. He has been with Ashton Thomas since 2019 and previously worked at VThree Solutions and Bspoke Investment Group. Marcello holds a Series 65 designation. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model that uses third-party managers and sub-advisers and allocates client assets across mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies including options and selective cryptocurrency exposure.

Norbert Mindel is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Forum Financial Management, LP since 2002. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Mindel is president and sole shareholder of Mindel Corp., a holding entity related to Forum Financial Management. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, qualified plan services, and educational workshops to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, implementing portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs following a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Michael Wilson is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Peoria, AZ, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at MHCB Retirement Solutions, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed to sell various insurance products. Trajan Wealth serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional investors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, with an investment process tailored to client objectives and documented in an investment policy statement.