Joshua Robbins is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors since 2022. He previously worked at Robert W Baird from 2015 to 2022. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds, using a formal Investment Committee and a documented analytical framework to guide investment decisions.

Jacob Parish is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Everbank for 16 years while also being associated with Geneos Wealth Management and Schooner Financial Associates since 2008. Parish is a co-owner of Schooner Financial Associates. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates continuous account monitoring, discretionary trading, and a variety of analytic methods and strategies, with options for customized portfolios and third-party model allocations.

Norman Anderson is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC and has prior experience with Chalice Wealth Advisors, Chalice Capital Partners, and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of investment advisory, he engages in fixed life insurance and tax strategy marketing activities. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside affiliated financial entities.

Kevin Christ is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Management LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Compass and Family Tree Estate Planning since 2026. Prior to his current roles, he worked in various positions across several companies, including Stealth Monitoring/ECAM and Parcel Pending. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary investment management, retirement-plan consulting, non-investment consulting, and participant education. The firm manages approximately $894 million across a multi-advisor team and utilizes a range of investment strategies including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and both fundamental and technical analysis.

Zachary Mason is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Securities America, Inc and LPL Financial, LLC prior to his current role. Outside of his advisory work, he has a non-investment-related involvement with Wildwood Home Company LLC. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates with services including discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, tactical adjustments, and selective hedging to tailor portfolios to clients’ specific time horizons, risk tolerances, and tax considerations.

Christina Artem is a financial advisor at Cardinal Point Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation. She has seven years of industry experience, including roles at TD Wealth and RBC Phillips, Hager & North. 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 offers cross-border U.S./Canada services.

Matthew Anderson is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Financial Advisors, INC. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services to USAA members and the general public, emphasizing retirement income planning and referring clients to Charles Schwab for investment product services. The firm operates primarily as a retirement-advice intermediary and does not manage client assets directly.

Justin Paniagua is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities from 2018 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches high school football at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, AZ. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and proprietary platforms.

Jared Williams is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Trek Financial, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Heritage Wealth Management, Levin Funding Group, Paradigm Stratagem, and Bauer Captain & Johnson. Williams is also a licensed insurance agent, involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction techniques, incorporating AI tools under governance and human review, and provides a wide range of model and alternative investment strategies.

Matthew Figueroa is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, BCG Securities, Inc., and Pinnacle Peak Private Client Group. He serves as a board member of the Vista Monterey Homeowners Association. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, family offices, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model and utilizes a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and specialized products.

Christopher Stovall is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Horter Investment Management, LLC and Secured Financial Solutions, LLC, where he has also served as an independent insurance agent. Outside of financial services, he is the owner and operator of Christopher Creek General Store, LLC. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and retirement education, employing quantitative models and an active, model-driven investment approach.

Tyler Clark is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Morgan Stanley, and Edward Jones, among others. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and corporate accounts. The firm’s platform emphasizes customized portfolio solutions, offering access to third-party managers, ESG and faith-based options, and a broad affiliate network that includes legal and trust services.

Brandon Kaplan is a CFP® and Series 66–licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has held positions at Cambridge Investment Research, LIQD Investments, Paradise Valley Wealth Management, and AssetMark, among others. 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 monitoring, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Brianna Miller is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CI Global Asset Management and BMO Investment Counsel, along with experience in e-commerce. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth-management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, family offices, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a multi-manager approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and specialized strategies through its Amplify Platform.

Kristina Stetson is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequent Planning in 2024, she worked at TD SYNNEX and Insight. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a small business selling gemstones and costume jewelry. Sequent Planning, LLC (doing business as Futurity First Wealth Management) serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits by offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a structured risk framework and provides ongoing investment communications uncommon among firms its size.

Alexander Mc Bain is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining Ashton Thomas, he worked at Coldstream Wealth Management from 2021 to 2024 and has held various roles outside the financial industry. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting, utilizing a range of investment approaches and proprietary platforms.

Mark Shoultz is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company who holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with USAA-affiliated firms since 2012, including roles at USAA Financial Advisors Inc., USAA Financial Planning Services, and USAA Life Insurance Company. 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 strategy reports and refers investment services to Charles Schwab, operating as a retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

Alexander Koury is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mutual Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Hosler Wealth Management, WealthForeSight, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advisory work, he creates financial education content for business owners through his website, My Retirement. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.75 billion for over 8,000 clients through a network of 123 advisors. The firm offers asset management, financial consulting, ERISA plan advisory, and other services to individuals, institutions, trusts, and retirement plans, employing a combination of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Alek Sokoloski is a CFP® professional at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ironwood Investment Counsel, Rockwood Wealth Management, Zenith Wealth Partners, and Junto Wealth. Avior Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and financial institutions, providing investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis investment approach, utilizing both direct portfolio management and separately managed account models.

Edward Mckelvey is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Heritage Wealth Management, LLC and 215 Advisors, LLC. Additionally, he owns and operates an independent insurance agency, Mckelvey Financial. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 179 advisors managing around $8 billion for over 17,000 clients, including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a blend of actively managed and passive strategies, direct indexing, and tax-aware approaches, and serves a diverse client base through discretionary portfolio management.