Sally Putnam is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with The AmeriFlex Group and has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, NOW Financial, Principal Securities INC, and Principal Life Insurance Co. She is also involved with NOW Financial, where she provides divorce planning services and holds a board member position. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Weylin Mc Adams is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill Edge, and Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC is a registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through a network of affiliated offices, using model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

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.

Ashman Murti is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Facet and previously held roles at The Vanguard Group, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity Investments. Facet Wealth provides subscription-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households primarily through phone, video, and a proprietary web platform. The firm employs model-based asset allocations focused on ETFs and leverages technology-driven processes, including machine-learning algorithms, to deliver tax-optimized portfolio management and regular account reviews.

Simon Rogers is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at AE Wealth Management, LLC and Alphastar Capital Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Rogers is president of Basildon Financial, where he provides insurance services, and Basildon Tax Services, offering tax preparation. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC delivers financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and incorporates sub-advisory relationships and multiple service affiliates in its operations.

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.

Kyle Trueba is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with PFG Advisors and has held previous roles at United Planners, SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc., Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, Merrill, and Bank of America. He is also involved with his own business, Sliced Limes. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and financial institutions. The firm utilizes a network of investment advisor representatives who deploy firm-developed model portfolios or third-party managers, often combining top-down macro allocation with index-based ETFs and multi-platform investment solutions.

Jakob Wagner is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently with The AmeriFlex Group in Tempe, AZ. His work history includes roles at Ameriflex Financial Services, Cambridge Investment Research, and Dentist Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Zweifel Investments LLC. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning solutions, utilizing model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Pierre Brachet is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience at Modern Wealth Management, LLC. He has worked in the financial industry since 2015, including an 11-year tenure with Public Safety Financial Galloway. Outside of finance, he is a 50% owner and bookkeeper for Giggle and Grow Preschool and Child Care in Gilbert, AZ. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside tax, estate, and insurance-related services through affiliated entities.

Ariel Gonzalez Jr. is a ChFC® credentialed advisor at Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC with over a decade of experience in the financial industry. He previously operated Ariel Gonzalez Financial Services LLC and Wealth For You Financial LLC. Based in Tempe, AZ, he has been with Signal Advisors Wealth since 2026. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm employs a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach supported by fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, while maintaining advisor responsibility for client relationships and suitability.

James Taylor is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. He has held prior roles at Mercer Global Advisors, Cable Hill Partners, Versant Capital Management, Brighton Jones, Taylor Financial, and Merrill. Compound Planning, Inc. serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries by providing discretionary portfolio management, turnkey asset management, financial planning, and institutional retirement-plan services. The firm follows a fiduciary, goals-based investment process that incorporates a range of strategies and technology-driven portfolio oversight.

Elizabeth Connor is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at The Vanguard Group and several Cetera entities. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans and participants, as well as select institutional clients such as investment companies and government entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, leveraging model strategies, third-party platforms, and serving as a sub-adviser to multiple ETFs.

Johanny De Jesus is a financial advisor with Modern Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Modern Wealth Management in 2026, Johanny worked at Edward Jones from 2011 to 2025. Modern Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized investment committee and various management strategies.

Javier Traver is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in various roles including positions at Homeslice and UCLA. Modern Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across 94 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a range of specialized offerings.

Joe Redmond III is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group in Mesa, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2014 and has operated K-Care LLC since 2000. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual clients, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including active and passive management, model portfolios, and algorithmic guided portfolios, while providing legal and implementation support through licensed attorneys and third-party specialists.

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.

Aspen West is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. Aspen has worked at several firms including The Vanguard Group, Edward Jones, and currently at Forefront as part of a team. Outside of financial advising, Aspen serves as CFO and Director of Operations for Leak Science, LLC, where responsibilities include overseeing the company’s financials and operations. Forefront Wealth Partners is a team-based, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual clients, business owners, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive planning services, employing customized portfolios and integrating related businesses such as tax and insurance partners.

Stephanie Bawolek is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at Maridea Wealth Management in Phoenix, AZ. She previously worked at LPL Financial LLC dba Chichester Financial Group LLC, Element Financial Group, TrustBank Wealth Management, and Chichester Financial Group LLC, totaling over a decade in the financial services industry. Maridea Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $1.97 billion in client assets through a team of 33 advisors. The firm constructs diversified, tax-aware portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, employs a primarily long-term investment horizon, and integrates AI productivity tools under human oversight in its advisory process.

Darrell Kulow is a financial advisor at PFG Advisors with 12 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Securities America, and United Planners. He is also involved with Hebberd-Kulow Ent, Inc., an independent business he has maintained since 2001. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, primarily using index-based ETFs and offers access to third-party money managers and platforms.