Timothy Minert is a financial advisor with Capital Asset Advisors LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over a decade at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Minert is involved in consulting for financial technology firms through his company Advisor Virtual Pro and supports a diabetes coaching business connected to his family. Capital Asset Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals and business entities, managing approximately $42.3 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach including fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and offers services such as personalized investment policy and regular portfolio monitoring.

Jessica Mellberg is a financial advisor at Ocotillo Wealth Management LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Ocotillo Wealth Management since 2017 and is also involved with Ocotillo Financial, LLC, where she operates as an insurance agent. Ocotillo Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a small advisory team and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process, offering educational seminars and workshops without charge.

Joshua Gifford is a financial advisor at Premier Southwest Planning Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at T&T Capital Management and MassMutual Financial Group. He serves as a board member for the nonprofit Prefund the Police. Premier Southwest Planning Group, LLC provides fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, asset allocation, and regular account reviews, often utilizing third-party money managers and offering specialized financial analyses.

Jonel Tomines is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CMG Financial Consulting in Scottsdale, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at Origin Financial, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Ep Wealth Advisors. CMG Financial Consulting serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, investment consultation, and annuity planning. The firm combines passive investment management with fundamental analysis and integrates accounting and tax-preparation services alongside its advisory platform.

David Feiler is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with over 22 years of experience, currently serving at Westmark Wealth Management since 2013. His prior experience includes roles at Next Financial Group Inc, Securian Financial Services, and Marathon Advisors. He also serves as chairman of the board for Executive Council Charities, a nonprofit organization. Westmark Wealth Management provides fee-based investment advisory services primarily through recommending and overseeing third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional clients. The firm emphasizes long-term security holdings and maintains a majority of its assets as non-discretionary, focusing on customized client strategies and monitoring third-party manager performance.

Leah Nelson is a CFP® practitioner with four years of industry experience, currently serving clients at The Table Financial Planning LLC. Her background includes roles at Del-Sette Capital Management and South Valley Services, among others. The Table Financial Planning LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting to individual clients and small-business plan sponsors. The firm integrates investment management within an ongoing planning process, using a passive, asset-class-based approach focused on low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and offers educational seminars and workshops for retirement plan participants.

Tyler Fernstrom is a financial advisor at BrightGuide Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at AE Wealth Management and Maximum Senior Benefits. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales. BrightGuide Financial primarily serves pooled and institutional accounts by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and referrals to third-party investment advisers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with a long-term trading approach tailored to clients’ risk profiles and time horizons.

Omar Bassal is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with 2201 Capital, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. He began his career in the financial industry in 2020 at Shukr Investments and has been with 2201 Capital since 2026. Bassal has a total of over a decade of experience including a prior role at Masic from 2011 to 2020. 2201 Capital, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services to a small client base consisting of individuals, high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs multiple analytical methods and trading strategies tailored to client objectives, maintains fiduciary standards, and conducts regular portfolio reviews and reporting.

Marcus Johnson is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as Vice President of Investments and advisor at Johnson Financial Advisors in Tempe, AZ. He previously worked at Securities America, Inc and has been with Johnson Financial Advisors in various roles since 2012. Outside of his advisory duties, he is also involved as a licensed insurance broker, focusing on life insurance sales. 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 generally favors a long-term, tactical asset allocation approach using mutual funds, ETFs, and cash equivalents while managing roughly $301 million across nearly 300 clients.

Mark Bonnett is a financial advisor with CorePath Wealth Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Securian Financial Services, Inc., C.R.I. Securities, Inc., and Black Gould. Outside of advisory work, he serves as adjunct faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine and holds nonprofit board and committee positions with Make-A-Wish Arizona and GAMA International. CorePath Wealth Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolios utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and selectively uses options, private funds, and independent managers, combining ongoing client communication with technology platforms for portfolio monitoring.

Karmi Gutman is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lifestyle Planning, LLC in Chandler, AZ. Prior to joining Lifestyle Planning, Gutman worked at Buttonwood Capital Management and has been affiliated with The Vanguard Group in various capacities since 2016. Lifestyle Planning, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and boutique family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and business owners. The firm specializes in non-discretionary portfolio management and utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to inform investment decisions.

Louis Di Muro is a financial advisor at Iron River Capital LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and also operates a single-member CPA firm providing tax preparation services alongside a separate LLC offering life insurance and annuity sales. Louis has been with Iron River Capital since 2022. Iron River Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and account monitoring. The firm acts as a fiduciary, typically providing discretionary, long-term portfolio management with an emphasis on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and annuities.

Bruce Read is a financial advisor at Comprehensive Physicians Retirement Investing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Nationstar Mortgage and South University. Comprehensive Physicians Retirement Investing provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, foundations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a concentrated, non-diversified investment approach with a retiree-oriented cash strategy and manages nearly 200 client accounts through a small, two-advisor team.

Zachary Lytle is a financial advisor with Wiser Advisor Group in Phoenix, AZ. He holds the Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wiser Advisor Group, he worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC and Great Point Capital, LLC. He is also an active owner of Wiser Venture, LLC, a business engaged in investment banking activities. Wiser Advisor Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as corporations, non-profits, foundations, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing an investment process that integrates multiple analytical approaches and employs both long- and short-term strategies.

Brian Delfs is a financial advisor at Public Safety Financial/Galloway with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has worked with Galloway Asset Management since 2014 and Modern Wealth Management since 2025. Outside of his financial advisory role, Delfs serves as Fire Chief and CEO for both the Avra Valley and Three Points Fire Districts, positions he has held since 2010 and 2021 respectively, managing budgets and operations for these rural fire districts. Public Safety Financial/Galloway is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves public-sector entities, municipal defined contribution plans, and individual clients. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management with strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, and it notably specializes in financial education and advisory services for public safety personnel and municipal plans.

Nicholas Harris is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Clear Skies Financial in Gilbert, AZ. He has 19 years of experience with Northrop Grumman and has been with Clear Skies Financial and RejuvGen since 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of Unique Ink Printing LLC, a printing company offering screen printing, embroidery, decals, and vinyl services. Clear Skies Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm manages approximately $24 million across a small client base, providing portfolio management through a sponsored wrap fee program that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

Bruce Weinstein is a financial advisor with Premier Southwest Planning Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. Weinstein has held various roles including co-owner of The Cortez Inn LLC and managing member of Bull Canyon Ranch. Premier Southwest Planning Group serves individuals, business entities, and retirement plans by providing discretionary asset management, modular financial planning, and ERISA 3(21) retirement plan advisory services. The firm also offers sub-advisory relationships with third-party money managers and ongoing portfolio monitoring tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher Toward is a financial advisor at Tactical Tax Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work includes roles at The Vanguard Group and various self-employed ventures. Outside of advising, he is the owner and CEO of Goodpoints, LLC, a volunteer development organization, and also works as a dog sitting contractor. Tactical Tax Wealth Management is a small, state-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and select retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of long-term and shorter-term investment strategies, integrating financial planning, ERISA plan services, and third-party managers into its process.

Brian Wruk is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Transition Financial Advisors Group, Inc. since 2001. Transition Financial Advisors Group serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates through discretionary investment management and standalone financial planning. The firm is notable for its cross-border services focused on U.S.–Canada transitions, outsourced tax-preparation offerings, and the documented use of derivatives in client accounts.

Darius Godfrey is a financial advisor at Sunstone Financial in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Next Financial Group, Inc., Charles Schwab, Calisi Financial, and Full Time Education. Sunstone Financial provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy focused on long-term holdings and customizes portfolios primarily using mutual funds, notably American Funds.