Jerry Gray is a CFP® with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Graystone Partners Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2020, and has prior experience with LPL Financial, LLC dating back to 2003. Gray also has involvement with several business activities related to investment advisory and real estate. Graystone Partners Wealth Management provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, foundations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and tailored to client-specific factors, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and strategies including options and borrowing within client accounts.

Nancy Fleming is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is a principal at Fleming Financial Services. She has been with the firm since 1997 and currently works as part of a six-advisor team. Outside of her advisory role, she hosts a weekly radio show called My Smart Retirement, which airs on Money Radio and is available on various digital platforms. Fleming Financial Services manages approximately $58 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance. The firm distinguishes itself by producing educational content and utilizing advanced security pricing and analytics in its investment process.

Timothy Carpenter is a financial advisor at Biltmore Wealth Management, LLC in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Biltmore Wealth Management since 2010. Biltmore Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $440 million across about 300 client accounts, employing proprietary investment models with ongoing monitoring and proactive rebalancing to deliver individualized portfolios aligned with client objectives.

Robert Stock is a financial advisor at Invest Smart USA, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Invest Smart USA, Inc. since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he is the managing partner of Creative Performance, LLC, a consulting and contracting holding company, though he currently devotes no time to this business. Invest Smart USA, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, including artificial intelligence tools, to construct portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives, and offers services such as ongoing portfolio supervision, retirement-plan advisory, and participant education.

Thomas Marki is a financial advisor at Axiom Founders Family Office, Inc. based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC for several years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Axiom Risk Management, LLC, where he performs insurance production activities. Axiom Founders Family Office provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach aimed at managing risk and optimizing performance, utilizing a variety of investment instruments and third-party managed-account programs tailored to client objectives.

Samuel Olson is a financial advisor at Bonsai Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bonsai Financial, he worked at Secured Retirement Advisors and Strategy Financial Services. Olson is also involved with Bonsai Insurance Services, where he consults clients on life and fixed insurance strategies. Bonsai Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, focusing on conservative investing with an emphasis on income planning and risk management. The firm uses an asset-allocation approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and variable annuity sub-accounts, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Thomas Dale is a financial advisor at Relevé Financial Group in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Grove Point Advisors, Grove Point Investments, and Schumann Financial, and has a background that includes four years at the University of Illinois. Relevé Financial Group manages approximately $255.6 million and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm offers discretionary investment management using a blend of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and operates a proprietary subscription-based advisory platform alongside traditional managed accounts.

Sean Holland is a financial advisor at ATLAS Lifestyle Planning Group LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, Access Capital Group, and Emerson Equity LLC. Outside of finance, he has been involved with JMH Farm Consulting LLC since 2018. ATLAS Lifestyle Planning Group LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management with non-discretionary advice and commonly acts as a limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary for retirement plans, emphasizing regular account reviews and the use of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory.

Christopher De Chant is a financial advisor at Public Safety Financial/Galloway with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background that includes positions with Arizona Game and Fish, the Arizona Fire and Medical Authority, and multiple fire departments. In addition to his advisory role, he manages the Ben Avery Shooting Facility as part of his work with Arizona Game and Fish. Public Safety Financial/Galloway serves public-sector entities, municipal defined contribution plans, and individual clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through model portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance. The firm focuses on public safety personnel and municipal plans, providing financial education and advisory services to these specialized groups.

Andrew Gerhartz is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bridge the Gap Retirement Planners in Phoenix, AZ. He previously worked for six years at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Inc. Gerhartz is co-owner of The Money School LLC, through which he provides general financial education to a broad audience. Bridge the Gap Retirement Planners serves individual and high-net-worth clients with investment management and financial planning across multiple areas, including retirement, estate, and tax planning. The firm manages approximately $49 million in wrap fee programs for about 32 clients and offers collaborative, software-supported financial planning services.

Monique Pressley is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor at Intelligent Capitalworks in Scottsdale, AZ, with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Intelligent Capitalworks since 2016. Intelligent Capitalworks provides discretionary investment and wealth management services primarily for high-net-worth and very-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and qualified retirement plans, typically serving households with at least $5 million in investable assets. The firm focuses on tailored portfolios with long-term, dividend-oriented equity ownership and multi-sector income strategies, combining in-house fundamental research with third-party analysis.

Alexander Pehar is a financial advisor at Optima Capital Management in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Optima Capital Management in 2022, he worked in various roles including positions at Arizona State University and Oldschool Engineering. Optima Capital Management provides wealth and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and employer-sponsored programs. The firm employs a goals-based process with an Investment Policy Statement for each client and uses multiple analysis methods in portfolio construction, while offering client education and periodic seminars.

Joseph Police is a financial advisor at Red Night Capital LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Spiegelman Wealth, Frey Financial, and Tek Systems prior to joining Red Night Capital. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a Scottsdale landscaping company specializing in landscape architecture and water management. Red Night Capital provides portfolio management and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and other advisers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio techniques, and offers an Advanced Derivatives Overlay strategy that includes complex option and futures strategies to create synthetic lending or borrowing solutions.

Steven Wheeler is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently associated with Public Safety Financial/Galloway and has previously worked at Modern Wealth Management, LLC and Galloway Asset Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Victory Worship Center for two years. Public Safety Financial/Galloway is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving public-sector entities, municipal defined contribution plans, and individual high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using model portfolios and third-party research, with a particular focus on providing financial education and advisory services to public safety personnel and municipal plans.

Craig Halver is a financial advisor with Public Safety Financial/Galloway in Mesa, Arizona, holding a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. He previously served for 23 years with the Superstition Fire & Medical District and has been with Galloway Asset Management since 2023. Halver is a board member and director of the Arizona Girls Lacrosse Association, contributing to health and wellness as well as growth and development initiatives. Public Safety Financial/Galloway is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving public-sector entities, municipal defined contribution plans, and individual clients, with a focus on public safety personnel. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using model portfolios and third-party research, alongside participant-level services such as enrollment assistance and investment advice.

Max Rossiter is a financial advisor at Biltmore Wealth Management, LLC in Tempe, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Biltmore Wealth Management since 2015. Biltmore Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $440 million in discretionary assets across about 300 client accounts, employing proprietary investment models with ongoing monitoring and proactive rebalancing to deliver individualized portfolios aligned with client objectives.

Jessi Johnson is a financial advisor at Sun Valley Advisory in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sun Valley Advisory, Jessi worked at DNA Wealth Partners, Sun Valley Wealth Management, and Encompass More Asset Management, and currently also serves as a Senior Group Representative at Aflac Group Insurance. Sun Valley Advisory is a state-registered RIA serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and other entities through a four-advisor team. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary portfolio management and investment advice focused on ETFs and individual equities, utilizing a model-selection and third-party manager framework.

Lee Garcia is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Five Mile River Investment Management, LLC since 2003. Five Mile River Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management for families, high-net-worth individuals, and individual accounts, managing approximately $82 million across about 95 accounts. The firm employs a bottom-up, fundamentally driven value approach with concentrated portfolios and emphasizes conflict-avoidance practices and multi-generational family relationships.

Nathan Craft is a financial advisor at SL Capital with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience that includes roles at Texas Christian University, BAY Tax Services, Lee & Associates, and Brophy College Prep. SL Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and wealth advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses proprietary and third-party model portfolios and offers access to alternative investments through third-party platforms and a firm-managed private alternatives fund.

Todd Bendell is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Optima Capital Management. He has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and is a general partner at Amphibian Capital, a private fund for alternative assets. Outside of finance, he teaches yoga, breathwork, and sound at Ecstatic Vinyasa in Phoenix. Optima Capital Management provides wealth and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm employs a goals-based process with discretionary portfolio management, combining multiple analysis methods, and offers client education through seminars and webinars.