Thomas Marki is a financial advisor with Axiom Founders Family Office in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Axiom Founders Family Office since 2021 and at Axiom Risk Management, LLC since 2022. Marki’s activities include insurance production through Axiom Risk Management. Axiom Founders Family Office provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, plan sponsors, and trusts. The firm uses a tactical allocation strategy incorporating fundamental and cyclical analysis and offers portfolio management alongside financial planning and personalized support.

Samuel Olson is a financial advisor with Bonsai Financial in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Secured Retirement Advisors, LLC and Strategy Financial Services. Olson is also involved with Bonsai Insurance Services, LLC, where he consults 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 manages portfolios through an asset-allocation approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and variable annuity sub-accounts, typically operating 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.

Joseph Arsenault is a financial advisor at Arbor Wealth Management, LLC in Tempe, AZ, holding the PFS™ designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Arbor Wealth Management since 2012 and is also involved with Arbor Insurance, LLC. Arbor Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, managing approximately $107 million across about 105 client households. The firm employs model-driven, ETF-focused strategies tailored to client risk profiles and conducts portfolio management and financial planning reviews regularly.

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.

Joseph Police is a financial advisor at Red Night Capital LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Spiegelman Wealth, Frey Financial, and Tek Systems. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a landscape architecture and water management business. 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 range of investment techniques, including an Advanced Derivatives Overlay strategy, and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Sara Amparan is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Prospera Capital Management, LLC. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 11 years and has been self-employed since 2020. Outside of her advisory work, she contracts with the Mothers Milk Bank of North Texas, supporting breast milk donations for premature and at-risk babies. Prospera Capital Management primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, using a variety of analytical approaches and investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

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.

Janaye Carracedo is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Envision Retirement LLC since 2022 and previously spent eight years at BMO Private Bank. Envision Retirement, LLC manages discretionary portfolios for individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with an emphasis on tax-efficient portfolio management and offers financial planning and pension consulting services.

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 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Optima Capital Management. He has worked at Amphibian Capital since 2021 as a General Partner involved in portfolio management and previously spent six years with Merrill Lynch. Outside of his financial advisory role, he teaches yoga, breathwork, and sound at a Phoenix-based studio. Optima Capital Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, families, and businesses, including retirement plan advisory and fiduciary support. The firm employs a goals-based approach using written investment policies and manages portfolios with a range of strategies, including traditional equities, fixed income, and ETFs.

Jennifer Burke is a financial advisor at Radix Wealth with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Radix Wealth since 2023, following prior experience at TBG Financial, LLC and Sea Mar Community Health Centers. In addition to her advisory role, she owns Kierland Insurance Services, LLC, a licensed insurance agency. Radix Wealth serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, pension plans, nonprofits, and corporations. The firm employs a mixed analytical investment approach and provides discretionary portfolio management alongside integrated financial planning and access to direct indexing strategies.

Michael Bosen is a financial advisor at GBG Wealth Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Gallacher Capital Management LLC and Gallacher, Bosen & Goodman PLLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation, accounting, and consulting through Gallacher, Bosen & Goodman PLLC. GBG Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for corporations, plan sponsors, and select individual clients. The firm employs a consultative, objectives-driven approach and may allocate assets to third-party managers, including its affiliated adviser Gallacher Capital Management, LLC.

Armando Roman is a financial advisor with Axiom Founders Family Office in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 license and 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC, and Axiom Financial Resources, Inc. Roman is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through his own firm, Armando G Roman, CPA, and serves as treasurer of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as well as chairman of the investment management committee for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. Axiom Founders Family Office provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, plan sponsors, and trusts, emphasizing tactical asset allocation that incorporates fundamental and cyclical analysis. The firm integrates portfolio management with personalized services, including a proprietary Founder’s Stress Test, and operates alongside affiliated entities specializing in insurance and business valuation.

Nicholas Chavez is a financial advisor at Confluent Asset Management LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Edelman Financial Engines and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Chavez is a member of the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce. Confluent Asset Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser that provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, 401(k) consulting, and ERISA plan support to individuals and small businesses. The firm employs a variety of analysis methods and strategies, including the use of derivatives and options, and operates with a small advisory team.

Andreas Hoefer is a financial advisor at West Coast Capital Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at West Coast Capital Management since 2021 and TrueNorth Retirement Planning since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed life and health insurance producer and owns TrueNorth Retirement Planning, LLC, which handles commission payments from insurance product sales. West Coast Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with retirement-focused financial planning, fee-based asset management, and consulting. The firm employs a combination of strategic, dynamic, and tactical investment methods based on Modern Portfolio Theory and quantitative analysis, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.