Kurt Petricek is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a quantitative and qualitative investment process driven by proprietary models and serves both direct clients and third-party advisers through its extensive wholesaling and model business.

Samantha Licko is a financial advisor at UMB Financial Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of her advisory work, she operates an online jewelry sales business called Beachin' Brujas. UMB Financial Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm utilizes multiple managed account programs and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options, with a focus on integrating its affiliation with UMB Bank into its fixed-income and municipal advisory practices.

Ben Bates is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ICMA-RC Services, Leafhouse Financial Advisors, Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 25 percent owner of Boshi Boys, LLC, a distributor of Shaklee nutritional and cleaning products. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers and their employees, as well as certain nonprofit entities, by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services supported by investment advice and portfolio management from Morningstar Investment Management.

Jeremy Erisman is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including AE Wealth Management LLC and Morgan Stanley. He is also involved in insurance sales, consulting, and education through Clear Solutions LLC DBA Bergen Financial Group. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers advisory services alongside technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Corey Goldstein is a CFP® professional at SEIA with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2017 to 2024 and has experience with Dinan & Company and Severin Investments LLC. He is based in Phoenix, AZ. SEIA is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and offers a range of non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services.

Andrew Hansen is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at several firms, including Foundations Investment Advisors, AE Wealth Management, and Summit Wealth Partners. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Hansen Logistic, Inc., a contracted service provider for FedEx Ground. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, corporations, and other advisory firms. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using proprietary models and third-party managers, integrating strategies such as modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis.

Tanner Welch is a financial advisor with Moors & Cabot, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, BCG Securities, Pinnacle Peak Private Client Group, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Welch was previously involved in an LLC related to fixed index annuity commissions, which has since been closed. Moors & Cabot serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances. The firm combines active portfolio management with broker-dealer and insurance activities and provides access to third-party sub-advisors and a range of financial products.

James Burgett is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining AmeriFlex, he held roles at multiple firms including Harris Mathias Wealth Management and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory work, Burgett is involved with Scott Harris Financial Group PLLC, providing consulting and coaching services. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various wrap programs and model asset allocations.

Brian Trimble is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures, including ownership of support companies and serving as a trustee for his family’s living trust. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on long-term investment strategies with flexibility for shorter-term trading, using diversified portfolios and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management, often implementing strategies through independent managers and third-party platforms.

Jay Klavene is a financial advisor at USAA Investment Services Company with 3 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining USAA, he worked at firms including Vanguard Advisers Inc., JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Bank of America. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors through phone and digital channels, delivering Retirement Income Strategy Reports and facilitating referrals rather than managing client assets directly.

James Cannon is a financial advisor with Dynamic in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 registrations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC since 2008 and is a manager of RIA Partners Group, LLC. Additionally, Mr. Cannon owns 4% of Aculis Inc., a company developing AI applications for the wealth management industry, in which he has minimal involvement. Dynamic serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, and other registered investment advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and sub-advisory support, employing a long-term, client-specific investment approach while providing technology, operational, and compliance support to other advisers.

Scott Schwartz is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and has previously worked at Bleakley Financial Group LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Private Advisor Group, LLC. Schwartz is also involved in providing non-variable insurance products, including term, life, disability, LTC, and fixed annuities. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners offers customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a combination of proprietary models, third-party managers, and custodian-sponsored programs, with most assets managed on a discretionary basis.

Dennis Song is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2021 and previously worked at Heritage Wealth Advisors and Altria. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as managing director of Song Capital Management, providing tax preparation, compliance, and business development services. Advisory Services Network delivers investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing diverse investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Dudley Balzer is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked previously with LPL Financial and V Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Balzer is involved as a member and manager of JPB Farms, LLC, a real estate rental business. The Wealth Consulting Group provides fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporate sponsors, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a tailored investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis, and supports clients through multiple custodial platforms and sponsored programs, with additional integration of legal-service pathways and sub-advisory resources.

Steven Kulesza is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Dynamic Wealth Advisors and previously worked at MSH Capital Advisors LLC, M.S. Howells & CO, and Charles Schwab. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he holds the Series 66 designation. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, businesses, and other registered investment advisers. The firm emphasizes a long-term, client-specific portfolio approach and provides a range of services such as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and sub-advisory support, with a notable focus on supporting other advisers through technology and operational resources.

Jerry Hurt is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Cerner Corporation and Ozark Charters. He serves on the board of Fore the Kids KC, a charity organization, and volunteers as a mentor for children with autoimmune disorders through the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting through a platform relationship with Envestnet. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer and insurance distribution businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Dylan Raddatz is a CFP® professional at Range Advisory, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments, FLX Distribution, ALPS Distributors, State Street Global Advisors, and The Vanguard Group. Range Advisory serves U.S. individual clients, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth households, providing financial planning, investment advice, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm uses a subscription-based compensation model and incorporates AI tools for portfolio management while maintaining fiduciary responsibility.

Cody Elbert is a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merative, IBM, US Bank, and Erpelding Voigt & Co., as well as work at the University of Northern Iowa and a family-owned well drilling business. Abacus Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and various institutional entities by providing financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm employs an asset-class investing approach based on academic research, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and passive institutional funds, along with ESG screening and impact investing integrated into client portfolios.

Joshua Mathias is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Principal Financial Group and Princor Financial Services, as well as recent positions at Cambridge Investment Research and OSAIC. Mathias is also involved in several wealth management businesses in Phoenix, including ownership of Harris Mathias Wealth Management. 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.

Jeffrey Stone Jr. is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mutual of Omaha, he worked at American Express and Grand Canyon Education. Outside of financial services, he owns Stone Pickleball Academy, where he provides private pickleball lessons. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. offers advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, providing financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a platform relationship with Envestnet and Pershing to deliver managed solutions and often integrates broker-dealer and insurance distribution services within the Mutual of Omaha group.