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.

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.

Nicholas Cvetanovich is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and USAA in various financial planning and advisory roles. In addition to his advisory duties, Nicholas acts as an insurance agent selling fixed-indexed annuities. Trajan Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional investors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a tailored investment process based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Mary Rorvik is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at LPL Financial, U.S. Bancorp Investments, US Bank, and TIAA-CREF. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain non-profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Michael Hinterlong is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cardinal Point Wealth Management and has previously worked at KeatsConnelly. Cardinal Point Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified, asset-allocation approach that combines low-cost, index-oriented core exposures with quantitatively screened satellite positions and tactical adjustments.

Jeffrey Anderson is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Benefit Commerce Group 401(k) Advisors, Global Retirement Partners, and LPL Financial. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm combines internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers to construct portfolios with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, while also offering ERISA-focused plan services and participant education.

Bryson Blackwell is a financial advisor at Transce3nd LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Realta Equities Inc, Coastal Equities, and 1031 DST Group. Outside of advisory work, he is also active as a licensed real estate agent with eXp Realty. Transce3nd LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, foundations, trusts, and institutions, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, often implementing portfolios through third-party model managers on AE Wealth Management’s platform.

Noel Gerson is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Advisors since 2017. Outside of his work at Kovack, Gerson manages Gerson Wealth Management LLC, focusing on financial planning and wealth management, and provides insurance solutions including life insurance and deferred income annuities. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, using a combination of internally developed models and third-party managers to implement tailored portfolio strategies.

Allison Modrak is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Mission Wealth Management, LP and has previously worked at firms including Aw Securities, Allworth Financial, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving primarily affluent and high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term investment strategies and offers a range of services from financial planning to portfolio management using a variety of investment vehicles and third-party sub-advisors.

Daniel Twogood is a financial advisor with Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors, and has operated Twogood Financial Services, Inc. since 2000. Outside of advising, he is involved as an independent insurance agent and holds membership in several LLCs related to his professional and personal activities. Eversource Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable foundations, broker-dealers, retirement plans, and other RIAs. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services through a national network of representatives using multiple investment programs and also manages private pooled investments and offers sub-advisory and turnkey asset management solutions.

John Dombroski Jr. is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with CreativeOne Securities (formerly Client One Securities) since 2012 and is also affiliated with Grand Canyon Planning, where he has worked since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a gift and antique store and manages consulting firms related to professional services and a radio show. CreativeOne Securities is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan fiduciary services, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management and access to third-party managers through its proprietary platform.

Killian Gorman is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and the State of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and operates the Amplify Platform to provide back-office support and access to program managers and UMA/SMA solutions.

John Miller is a financial advisor at Transce3nd LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Vulcan Materials Company. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in fixed life and health insurance sales. Transce3nd LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation supported by quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, and utilizes third-party managers and specialized tools such as Nitrogen risk profiling.

Richard Garber is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and M.S. Howells & Co. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as board chairman of Cinema Napa Valley and treasurer on the board of Nimbus Arts. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model with diverse strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, sub-advisers, and specialist approaches such as options and selective cryptocurrency exposure.