James Spainhower is a financial advisor at Diversify Wealth Management, LLC in Orem, UT, holding the ChFC® designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with DFPG Investments, Inc. since 2011 and FirstPurpose Wealth since 2008. Outside of advising, he manages Rising Sun Cattle Co., where he oversees finances, marketing, and breeding operations for wagyu and kobe-style beef. Diversify Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions with a tactically diversified investment approach. The firm offers financial planning, family office and corporate consulting, and portfolio management across multiple account types using a variety of investment vehicles and management platforms.

Earl Good is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanderbilt in 2021, he worked at Reutemann Financial Solutions, Research Financial Strategies, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of financial advising, he is chairman and co-owner of Bill Good Marketing, a marketing firm he has managed since 1977, and earns royalties from published books. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing strategic asset allocation and combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, with a notable integration of retirement-plan and benefits consulting.

David Gardner is a financial advisor at Diversify Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and is also the managing partner of Caliber Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory roles, Gardner serves as president of 112 Ventures, a bookkeeping and tax planning business. 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, and incorporates both liquid and illiquid investments aligned with clients’ objectives.

Ryan Williams is a financial advisor at B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC in Lehi, Utah, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining B.O.S.S., he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC for five years and was involved with Digital Intelligence Systems LLC for three years. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory and supplemental financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.38 billion on a discretionary basis and primarily utilizes co-managed arrangements with AE Wealth Management and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Erik Ne Ville is an advisor at Verity Asset Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Verity Financial and Verity Asset Management since 2018. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing an insurance staffing business. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.15 billion across 55 advisors. The firm serves individual, retirement plan, institutional, and advisory clients using a largely model-based investment process that emphasizes tactical asset allocation and combines internally managed and third-party strategies.

Cole Einerson is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and having six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, LLC, FirstPurpose Wealth, and TD Ameritrade. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm emphasizes tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation, offering a variety of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Landry Leach is a financial advisor with B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Thrivent Financial and New York Life. Outside of advising, he serves as president of Rock Top Insurance Agency, a property and casualty insurance business in Utah. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory services and supplemental financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm primarily delivers services through co-managed arrangements and referrals to third-party money managers, focusing on diversified allocations governed by outside managers.

Eric Barnes is a financial advisor at Portside Wealth Group, LLC in Provo, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and World Financial Group, INC. since 2023. Barnes is also an attorney and owner of The Law Offices of Eric B Barnes, Inc., which he has operated since 1995, focusing on eldercare law and related legal services. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and integrates affiliated legal and accounting services for comprehensive client support.

Kyle Moore is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Precision Capital Management and Horter Investment Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Action Solar, LLC, a renewable energy business. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches across various asset types and supports ERISA-related plan services.

Taylor Acevedo is a financial advisor at Soltis Investment Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at TownSquare Capital and FJ Management Center. His background also includes time at Utah State University and service with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Soltis Investment Advisors serves individual investors, institutions, corporations, charitable organizations, and pension/401(k) plans. The firm employs a manager selection and portfolio construction process that combines Modern Portfolio Theory, quantitative screening, and qualitative due diligence, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services.

Lisa Turner is a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Edward Jones for 19 years. In addition to her role at Kestra, she provides insurance-related financial advice through Katella Wealth Management. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC offers investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $13.45 billion in assets across around 208 advisors and nearly 20,000 client relationships. The firm provides access to a broad range of investment products and platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and specialized offerings.

Benjamin Hamblin is a financial advisor at Capita Financial Network, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Capita Financial Network, he held positions at Mountain America Credit Union and several other organizations across various industries. Capita Financial Network provides financial planning and discretionary investment advisory services primarily for retirees and individuals planning for retirement. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients, 401(k) plans, and small businesses, typically implementing risk-based model portfolios sub-advised by third-party managers and offering access to private funds.

Jeffrey Hartung is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and has experience outside finance at Staples Inc. and Garage Doors Inc. Hartung also teaches as an adjunct professor at Salt Lake Community College. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain non-profit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans, offering plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services through a multi-team structure supporting over 40,000 participants. The firm’s investment advice and model portfolios are developed by Morningstar Investment Management using asset allocation models and a total wealth approach tailored to individual clients.

Keith Johnston is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank affiliate since 2014 and has been with Kestra since 2017. Johnston serves as an adjunct professor at Utah Valley University and is an advisory board member at Brigham Young University, assisting students with career preparation. He also coaches a high school girls tennis team. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages over $13 billion in client assets and offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services.

Andrew Williams is a financial advisor at B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC in Lehi, Utah, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank and Fidelity Investments, as well as seven years at the University of Utah. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory and supplemental financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.38 billion on a discretionary basis and utilizes a client-focused process that employs model portfolios and outside managers to construct diversified allocations and deliver ongoing oversight.

Andrew Toolson is a financial advisor with Kinetic Investment Management, Inc., holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Verity Asset Management, Teachers Pension, and Eventide Management Partners. Outside of finance, he is involved in rideshare driving and sports officiating. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a primarily long-term trading approach using various analytical methods and may include higher-risk investments such as non-traded REITs when suitable.

Drake Puzey is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC, based in Lehi, Utah. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Equitable Advisors and EnterbankUSA. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is also a self-employed independent contractor delivery driver in Boise, Idaho. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory and supplemental financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.38 billion on a discretionary basis, primarily through co-managed arrangements with AE Wealth Management and referrals to third-party money managers.

Jay Riggs is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Prior to joining Merit in 2025, he was president and founder of Riggs Capital Management LLC for 23 years and has worked with firms including Emerson Equity LLC, DFPG Investments, Inc., and Orchard Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Riggs manages several personal business entities, including Bocephus Enterprises LLC. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices and managing approximately $23.9 billion in assets. The firm offers coordinated wealth management services with an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios using centrally managed sleeves and customizable models overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Shay Nelson is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors, LLC since 2021. Prior to joining B.O.S.S., Nelson held roles in various sectors including fitness and hospitality. B.O.S.S. Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory and supplemental financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.38 billion on a discretionary basis and emphasizes co-managed arrangements with AE Wealth Management and referrals to third-party money managers.

Markell Staffieri is a financial advisor with CW Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Rovin Capital for 18 years and at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities for a combined eight years. Outside of CW Advisors, he serves on the investment committees of Six Peak Capital Management, LLC and Rovin Capital. CW Advisors provides wealth management, financial planning, and family office services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach that integrates active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and offers sub-advisory and operational outsourcing services to other independent advisers.