Clayton Netherlin is a financial advisor at Strategy Financial Group in Phoenix, AZ, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and Arcwood Financial. Netherlin has been with Strategy Financial Group since 2019. Strategy Financial Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations with discretionary investment management and financial consulting. The firm emphasizes conservative, income-focused investing and downside risk management, manages diversified multi-asset portfolios, and distinguishes itself through a strong marketing and client-education presence.

Brian Jackson is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ironwood Investment Counsel, LLC since 2016. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he holds the Series 63 designation as well. Ironwood Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach across various asset classes and also serves other registered investment advisers through sub-advisory and model-provider arrangements, managing approximately $1.75 billion in assets.

Bert Cooper is a financial advisor with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crown Capital Securities, Lp and WFG Investments Inc. Cooper serves on the board of Plaza Del Rio Management, a property management company. Clarus Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $305 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with tactical and blended model strategies, supported by third-party research and regular portfolio reviews.

Allen Atkins is a financial advisor at WT Wealth Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at WT Wealth Management and affiliated firms since 2012 and was also employed at Northern Arizona University for 13 years. WT Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $419 million for over 1,100 clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth-education services. The firm employs proprietary, model-based investment strategies and provides complementary tax, legal, and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Jeremy Kraut Ordover is a financial advisor at Strategy Financial Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Habitat for Humanity International. He is also a licensed Arizona residential real estate agent affiliated with HomeSmart, Inc., providing real estate referrals on a limited basis. Strategy Financial Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations with discretionary investment management and financial consulting. The firm focuses on conservative, income-oriented investing and downside risk management through diversified multi-asset portfolios and maintains a strong emphasis on client education and marketing.

Gary Ferguson is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with John Moore & Associates Inc, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he held roles at The Vanguard Group and several other firms. John Moore & Associates is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $970 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and retirement accounts, employing model-based portfolio management strategies across equity, fixed income, and blended allocations.

Kai Jacobs is a financial advisor with CSP Financial Group LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining CSP Financial Group, he operated as a sole proprietor and has experience working in various roles outside finance, including at T-Mobile and CVS Pharmacy. Jacobs also works as a licensed insurance agent, earning commissions from life insurance sales. CSP Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm emphasizes portfolio construction based on Modern Portfolio Theory and uses third-party managers while conducting ongoing monitoring and annual reviews.

Lawrence Van Quathem is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with ABLE Financial Group, LLC and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC. ABLE Financial Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, and business entities, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-focused approach using a variety of investment strategies and offers both discretionary and project-based services.

Chase Barrett is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Fullerton Financial, LLC and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo. Fullerton Financial, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs model portfolios and third-party managers accessed through a sub-advisory relationship with AE Wealth Management, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with regular reviews and rebalancing.

Judith Macias is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has been with L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP since 1992, working within a team of ten advisors based in Phoenix, AZ. L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP provides customized investment management and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, growth-oriented approach focusing on domestic equities, fixed income, ETFs, and mutual funds, and manages approximately $1.5 billion in client assets through a multi-advisor team structure.

Carter Bennett is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Dew Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and has additional involvement as the head film critic for the podcast Film Junkie Reviews and as a member of No Friends at Dusk, a business dealing in used watches. Dew Wealth Management serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, including business owners and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth services that combine financial planning, investment management, and coordination of outside professionals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a focus on customized solutions incorporating independent managers and direct indexing.

Stanley Reeg is a financial advisor at Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Robert W. Baird & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved as an owner and landlord of several rental properties. Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to build customized portfolios and offers access to alternative investments and conditional IPO orders.

Mario Di Venere is a financial advisor at Blackhawk Capital Partners, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, he has also been involved with Baseballism, a retail apparel brand. Blackhawk Capital Partners is an independent asset management and financial planning firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and businesses. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, using quantitative methods and offering access to third-party money managers and proprietary model portfolios.

Theresa Fanning is a financial advisor with Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and totaling 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. She serves on the FINRA Continuing Education Committee and is a member of the Quarter Condos HOA Board. Clarus Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $305 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with tactical and model-based strategies and operates with a multi-year investment horizon, supported by third-party research and regular portfolio reviews.

Evan Sweeney is a CFP® with four years of industry experience currently serving at Ironwood Investment Counsel, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Domain Money, Fisher Investments, and BlackRock. Ironwood Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes fundamental analysis, portfolio monitoring, and a range of strategies spanning equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, alongside its notable role serving other registered investment advisers through sub-advisory and model-provider arrangements.

Christopher Nei is a financial advisor with Blackhawk Capital Partners, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Blackhawk Capital Partners since 2013 and serves as Partner and Head of Portfolio Management. Outside of advisory work, he is a trustee and member of Tinaje, LLC, a non-investment related entity. Blackhawk Capital Partners is an independent asset management and financial planning firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and customized financial planning, employing quantitative methods and offering access to mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party money managers.

Stephen Brown is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC, holding a Series 65 license and having 10 years of industry experience. He is the owner of Three Past Nine, LLC, a business holding company, and operates Retirement Level Up, a financial education platform. His career includes roles at multiple firms, including Retirement Level Up and Sterling Revenue Group. Stronghold Capital Partners provides investment advice and financial planning to individual and business clients, with a focus on ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan services and a referral model that connects clients to third-party managers and service providers. The firm emphasizes documented client objectives and ongoing monitoring of selected investment strategies.

Trevor Moore is a financial advisor at Fortitude Family Office in Scottsdale, AZ, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Captrust, MRA Associates, and Keats Connelly. Fortitude Family Office primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities, offering investment management, comprehensive wealth and financial planning, and family office services. The firm combines traditional family office operations with a private fund sponsor and adviser role, managing both liquid and illiquid investments across multiple asset classes.

Lukas Odden is a financial advisor at Eaton-Cambridge Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Eaton-Cambridge serves individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning services, supported by in-house tax and accounting expertise. The firm’s advisory approach integrates multi-disciplinary credentials and affiliated accounting practices to tailor ongoing portfolio management and related services.

Kristen Hilty is a financial advisor at Strategic Portfolio Solutions, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Belpointe Asset Management and Crown Capital Securities, as well as in divorce financial consulting roles. Strategic Portfolio Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans with asset management, financial planning, and consulting, including a dedicated divorce-planning service. The firm uses a tailored investment approach that incorporates derivatives such as options and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management practices.