Michael Porter is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 75% owner of Rivers Edge RV and Cabins Resort in Wyoming and serves on the charitable board of Wyo Sports Ranch. 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 utilizing sub-advisers and third-party managers, offering a range of strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, options, and selective cryptocurrency exposure.

George Nshanyan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Verus Capital Partners, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at firms including Pfs Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, Green Road Capital, and Securities America. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved as a caregiver and operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach with strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments, offering customized portfolios aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Brandon Slotness is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 14 years of industry experience, including a decade at Edward Jones before joining USAA in 2023. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services to USAA members and the general public, emphasizing retirement income planning and asset allocation. The firm refers clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and does not manage client assets directly.

Kaitlyn Laney is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sowell Management since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at CWM, LLC, Silverhawk Insurance Services, Silverhawk Asset Management, and Fidelity. Laney is also a licensed insurance producer in Arizona with life, accident, health, and sickness lines of authority. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs multiple management styles and offers services including model portfolios, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

Rick Cluck is a CFP® professional with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has held positions at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, and Securities America. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Frederic Amberg is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Benefits Commerce Group, Triad Advisors, One Digital Investment Advisors, Resources Investment Advisors, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in educational activities related to insurance products. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of 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.

Ashley Robles Robles is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. Prior to joining Trilogy, Robles served four years in the U.S. Army and has work experience in both education and retail sectors. Outside of advising, Robles is also a licensed insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework incorporating both in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, and it integrates personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning and private markets strategies.

Bernadette Broek is a financial advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an insurance agent affiliated with Futurity First Insurance Group. Sequent Planning, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, access to third-party model managers, and retirement plan services through a network of independent advisers using a structured risk framework and diversified investment strategies.

Thomas Kelleher is a financial advisor with Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at CliftonLarsenAllen, LLP. He is also licensed to sell various insurance products. Trajan Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional investors, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm’s investment process is tailored to client objectives and supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Brian Elsey is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Kovack Advisors since 2015 and Kovack Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Horses Help LLC, a nonprofit riding center in Phoenix. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments tailored to client goals.

Tanya Holmesley is a CFP® professional affiliated with USAA Investment Services Company, with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked within the USAA organization since 2010, including roles 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 other individual investors through phone and digital channels. The firm specializes in retirement income planning and asset allocation but does not manage client assets directly.

Mark Troyer is a financial advisor with Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and Aegis Wealth Management, Inc., and he is also president of Troyer Retirement, a firm offering fixed annuities and fixed life insurance since 2009. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an author of educational books and founder of Troyer Tax, a firm focused on deferred tax solutions. Impact Partnership Wealth provides investment management, model-portfolio implementation, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm utilizes a combination of third-party strategists, adviser-managed models, and direct indexing, offering discretionary trading authority with client-imposed restrictions through a wrap-fee platform.

Stephen Captain is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Trek Financial, where he has worked since 1996, including a brief interval at World Equity Group, Inc. He manages an expense management business serving Bauer, Captain and Johnson. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, providing 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 investment approaches, incorporating AI tools, direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, and a range of systematic and alternative investment strategies.

Courtney Lewis Williams is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a Notary Signing Agent and works part-time with the United States Postal Service. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members, offering a Retirement Income Strategy Report and facilitating referrals rather than managing client assets directly.

Michele Farfan is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance, Mutual of America, and Edward Jones. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and ERISA-focused plan services, utilizing a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Michael Gross is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Madison Partners. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., and Charles Schwab in various capacities. Madison Partners provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is primarily long-term and customized, often utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, fixed income, and alternatives, with ongoing monitoring and annual reviews to align with client objectives.

Michael Mchugh is a financial advisor at Diversify Wealth Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Robert W. Baird for nine years. Diversify Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs a tactically diversified investment approach across multiple platforms, including advisor-managed and curated models, with a focus on due diligence and alignment with clients’ objectives and ERISA fiduciary requirements.

David Lundgren is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs / United Capital Financial Advisers for six years and Bbva Compass Investment Solutions for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he owns 7:7 Holdings, LLC, a real estate company focused on purchasing properties to fix and sell. Meridian Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides IPS-driven, discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a range of investment strategies and managing most client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Jared Tolzman is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He has been with Geneos Wealth Management and Schooner Financial Associates since 2020. Tolzman also operates as an independent representative for fixed insurance business with various insurance carriers. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and referrals to third-party money managers through traditional and wrap-fee programs, managing over $5.5 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024.

Thomas Shanley is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at DFPG Investments since 2014 and has operated his own firm, T. Haneman Shanley, LLC, since 2000. Outside of his advisory work, Shanley serves as an adjunct instructor at Colorado State University's College of Business and practices law as an attorney. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification approach, utilizing a variety of investment instruments and platforms to tailor strategies according to client objectives.