David Mowad is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked for First Financial Equity Corporation for 22 years before joining Balboa Wealth Partners in 2021. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities, and it offers both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates with a team structure.

Barrett Geist is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience at Ironwood Investment Counsel, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he has focused his career within this multi-advisor firm. Ironwood Investment Counsel manages approximately $1.5 billion for around 527 clients through a team of 14 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial, estate, insurance, and retirement plan consulting, employing a fundamental analysis-based investment approach across various asset classes and strategies.

Blair Tushaus is a financial advisor at Tushaus Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Williams Palmer and Optimist Retirement Group. Outside of advisory work, Tushaus is a partner in FIT College Planning, LLC, and manages an insurance agency through Tushaus Group LLC. Tushaus Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, primarily recommending ETFs alongside other investment vehicles.

Carly Denial is a financial advisor at ARQ Wealth Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for five years. Outside of finance, she has experience with the Forest Highlands Recreation Department and Northern Arizona University. ARQ Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers fee-only asset management and financial planning, employing a comprehensive investment process that incorporates derivatives and options strategies alongside traditional asset allocation.

Michael Goyarts is a financial advisor at CS Planning Corp with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including GuidePoint Private Wealth Management and Life Events Wealth Management LLC. He also owns a consulting business specializing in estate planning services. CS Planning Corp, operating as Vertical Ascent Wealth Management, provides investment supervisory, portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning services to a diverse client base. The firm uses a multi-advisor model to build diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and goals, employing systematic strategies with ongoing monitoring and discretionary management.

Donald Peppler is a financial advisor with Windsor Capital Management, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Windsor Capital Management and Peppler Capital Advisors, Inc. since 2008. Windsor Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to implement customized portfolios and offers model portfolios that include fixed income, ETFs, closed-end funds, and proprietary stock models, along with sub-advisory and co-advisory services for other registered investment advisers.

Shelley Echeverria is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory work, she holds a real estate license in Arizona. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services, offering financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party portfolios and supports discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Dale Boettcher is a financial advisor with Harmony Asset Management LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has held roles at American Wealth Management, Great Lakes & Atlantic Wealth Management, and Paver Solutions. Outside of financial advising, he operates an auto parts delivery business and holds life and health insurance licenses. Harmony Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, small corporations, trusts, and mission-based nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a long-term, risk-aware investment process using fundamental and proprietary technical analysis to build multi-asset portfolios, and it also offers an educational program alongside nonprofit-specific services.

Austin Castillo is a financial advisor with Strategy Financial Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategy Financial Group in 2025, he worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank for a combined eight years and also spent time at Fraternity Management Group and the University of Arizona. Strategy Financial Group manages approximately $367 million for over 1,000 clients, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, and organizations with discretionary investment management and financial consulting. The firm focuses on conservative, income-oriented strategies and risk management through diversified, multi-asset portfolios, and offers educational seminars and other client resources.

Julianne Call is a financial advisor with TCP Asset Management, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at United Planners and Charles Schwab, among others. TCP Asset Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning referrals via a digital platform. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis, tailoring allocations to client goals and utilizing multiple sub-advisers and model providers.

Jonathon Staats is a financial advisor at Clarus Wealth Advisors, LLC in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Clarus Wealth Advisors since 2016 and has previous experience at Crown Capital Securities and WFG Advisors. Clarus Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser managing over $305 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, estates, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm utilizes a strategic asset allocation approach combined with tactical and model strategies, supported by third-party research and quarterly portfolio reviews.

Daniel Reisbacher is a financial advisor at MSH Capital Advisors LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the YMCA Advisory Board in Scottsdale, is a member of the Cave Creek Unified School District Community Council, and owns a woodworking business called The Side Yard. MSH Capital Advisors LLC manages approximately $1.09 billion and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, small businesses, and government entities. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, securities-based lending, and access to third-party managers, employing a range of investment strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Eric Bird is a CFP® professional at Triton Wealth Management, PLLC in Sun City, AZ, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Triton Wealth Management since 2019 and previously was employed at MCB Financial and the University of Oklahoma. Triton Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $405 million for about 853 clients, including individuals and pension plans. The firm combines asset-allocation and security-selection techniques to construct and monitor diversified portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles, offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning on a discretionary basis.

Joseph Strecker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently associated with PFG Advisors in Peoria, AZ. His career includes roles at United Planners and Securities America, Inc., among others. He also operates under the marketing name Cue Financial Group. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and financial institutions. The firm employs a network of investment advisor representatives who utilize model portfolios and third-party managers, focusing on macro allocation strategies with index-based ETFs and multi-platform solutions.

Samuel Schlesinger is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with United Capital Financial Advisors since 2017. Prior to joining United Capital, he was affiliated with the University of Arizona for three years. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customized investment strategies through a broad affiliate network and offers technology and sub-advisory services to independent advisors via its FinLife Partners platform.

Alec Majtenyi is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with RMR Wealth Builders, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. RMR Wealth Builders, Inc. is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.9 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and specialist advisory options including annuity management and digital asset programs.

Todd Mccool is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Life Insurance Company and various USAA financial planning and advisory firms since 2007. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services to USAA members and the general public, emphasizing retirement income planning and directing clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and account services. The firm operates primarily as a referral and retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

Shane Price is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He also provides financial and insurance services through The Cunningham Group, where he serves as an investment advisor representative and insurance agent. In addition to his advisory work, Price has experience in furniture sales and marketing with Xybix Systems. Regal Investment Advisors, operating as LionShare, offers model portfolio implementation and discretionary investment management to unaffiliated registered advisers and their clients. The firm manages approximately $2.88 billion across proprietary and third-party strategies through a network of investment advisor representatives and primary advisors.

Ruben Angulo is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 registration and has worked at Trajan Wealth since 2018, following roles at Secure Investment Management and JD Mellberg Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Angulo is a licensed insurance agent involved in annuity and insurance sales. Trajan Wealth serves 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, tailoring its investment process to client objectives through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Justin Lowy is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at DFPG Investments, LLC and Crown Capital Securities LP. Outside of his advisory role, Lowy is involved in commercial real estate lending as a broker or co-broker for Network Lending Services. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving a variety of clients including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach and offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services tailored to individual client goals and risk tolerance.