Cheryl Wilson is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with USAA Investment Services Company. Her career includes roles at multiple USAA entities dating back to 2009. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and the general public. The firm supports clients with retirement income planning and refers investment business to Charles Schwab, operating as a retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

Martin Lewis is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Private Bank and Mount Helena Private Wealth. Lewis serves on the University of Montana Tax Institute Advisory Board. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients such as high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, expanded family office services, and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and platforms including the Amplify Platform.

Wesley Rutkowski is a financial advisor at EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Equitable Advisors, HIFI, and service in the United States Marine Corps. EverSource Wealth Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, estates, charitable foundations, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisory firms. The firm offers multiple investment programs and distinct support services such as turnkey asset management platforms, sub-advisory arrangements, and private market access for eligible clients.

Jeffrey Adema is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various Cardinal Point entities since 2018 and previously operated a personal limited liability company. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Cardinal Point Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and tax preparation services. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified investment approach using a core-satellite framework and provides tailored advice based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Kevin Phillips is an advisor at Verus Capital Partners, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Verus Capital Partners since 2017. Prior to this, he was associated with Securities America, Inc. from 2017 to 2020 and J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Phillips also holds a life insurance agent role offering term and long-term care insurance at client request. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios with tactical adjustments and selective hedging, tailoring strategies to client goals and risk profiles.

John Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Savvy with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.M. Arbour, LLC, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, Fitzco Trading, and Gelber Group White Plains. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and provides referrals to a tax advisory firm. Savvy offers customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a proprietary technology platform and third-party sub-advisers.

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.

Kaitlyn Laney is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently an advisor at Sowell Management, joining the firm in 2023 after roles at CWM, LLC, Silverhawk Insurance Services, Silverhawk Asset Management, and Fidelity. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is also a licensed insurance producer in Arizona. Sowell Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, registered investment advisers, and institutions. The firm employs a multi-branch independent-contractor model with over 100 advisors and offers services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory.

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 with Sequent Planning, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. She holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is also licensed as an insurance agent with Futurity First Insurance Group. Sequent Planning, LLC serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, small and medium-sized businesses, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, third-party model manager access, and retirement-plan services through a network of approximately 97 independent advisers, employing 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.

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.

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 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 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Goldman Sachs / United Capital Financial Advisers and Bbva Compass Investment Solutions. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of 7:7 Holdings, LLC, a company involved in purchasing and renovating properties for resale. Meridian Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm emphasizes IPS-driven, tailored advice and manages client accounts primarily on a discretionary basis across a range of investment strategies.

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.