My name is Ben Gajardo, CFP®, and I am a dedicated Certified Financial Planner™ professional. With a profound commitment to helping individuals realize their financial dreams, I established Gajardo Wealth Management to address the unique financial planning needs of small business owners, medical professionals, and professors. Gajardo Wealth Management is located in Lehi, Utah, but we serve clients nationwide. We pride ourselves on offering personalized and comprehensive financial planning services. Our mission is to provide strategic financial guidance that is tailored to the distinct needs and aspirations of our clients. As a fee-only fiduciary firm, we are committed to prioritizing your best interests above all else, ensuring that our recommendations are always aligned with your goals. At Gajardo Wealth Management, we understand that financial planning is not just about managing money; it's about empowering you to live the life you envision. We offer a wide range of services including investment management, retirement planning, tax planning, estate planning, and more. Whether you're a small business owner looking to grow and protect your enterprise, a medical professional navigating the complexities of your financial landscape, or a professor planning for a secure retirement, we are here to help. Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that our clients face. We take the time to get to know you, your values, and your long-term objectives. This personalized approach allows us to create tailored financial plans that not only address your current needs but also position you for future success. As a CFP® professional, I bring a high level of expertise and ethical standards to every client relationship. My role is not just to provide financial advice, but to act as a trusted partner in your financial journey. I believe in transparent communication, ongoing education, and a collaborative approach to financial planning. This ensures that you are always informed and confident in the decisions we make together. If you’re ready to take the next step towards financial security and achieving your life’s goals, I invite you to schedule an introductory meeting with us. Let’s work together to build a brighter financial future for you and your family.

Gary Gygi is the principal of Gygi Capital Management, an independent advisory firm, with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Union Capital Company since 2018, alongside managing his own firm since 2009. Gygi is also a licensed insurance agent in Utah and Florida. Gygi Capital Management offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, favors long-term growth and value strategies with international diversification, and provides institutional consulting and retirement plan services.

Daniel Allgaier is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with Artstone Private Wealth in Lehi, Utah. His prior roles include positions at Elevated Capital Advisors, Elevated Retirement Group, Royal Alliance, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of finance, he operates DA Epoxy Flooring, a business specializing in epoxy flooring installation. Artstone Private Wealth is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis, utilizing both passive and active strategies tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

John Beckstead is a financial advisor with Lifetime Financial in Highland, UT, holding a Series 65 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has led Beckstead Investment Management since 2006. Lifetime Financial provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals and various institutional clients, managing discretionary portfolios that include exchange-traded funds, no-load mutual funds, and individual securities. The firm employs multiple analysis methods and offers a range of strategies from long-term buy-and-hold to short-term trading.

Christopher Harris is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He currently leads Harris Wealth Management, Inc. after previously working seven years at Cannon Capital Management. Harris Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management services for individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans, including consulting for plan sponsors and assistance to plan participants. The firm employs written Investment Policy Statements, model allocations, fundamental analysis, and modern portfolio theory to manage accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and tailored strategies.

Nicholas Stecklein is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Telos Partners LLC in Lehi, Utah. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, Diversify Wealth Management, Advantage Tax and Planning, and North Capital Investment Technology. He is involved with Advantage Tax and Planning, providing tax preparation services to clients, a non-investment activity related to his advisory work. Telos Partners LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, as well as charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices. The firm employs a long-term, growth-oriented investment approach that incorporates ESG/impact options and tax-aware strategies, while also providing family-office consulting and private investment due diligence.

Eric Stats is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is the president of Brighton Wealth Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he was with Foresight Wealth Management and Wasatch Financial and Insurance Services dba BLPG Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a partner and consultant in small business ventures related to fleet rentals. Brighton Wealth Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, allocation to independent managers, and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers, and operates as a single-advisor practice managing a multi-hundred-million dollar asset base.

Peter Hughes is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Telos Partners LLC and previously held roles at Forrest Financial Partners LLC and Evolve Investing LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Peter Hughes Consulting, where he assists business owners with company valuation and market preparation, and Peter Hughes Performance Coaching, focusing on life and performance coaching. Telos Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and family offices. The firm employs a long-term, growth-oriented investment approach tailored to client values, offering ESG options and tax-aware implementation alongside private and alternative investment advisory services.

Benjamin Olson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with R.O.I. since 2005, where he serves as one of two advisors at the firm. R.O.I. is a family-managed advisory firm based in Lindon, UT, serving individual clients and couples across a range of wealth levels. The firm offers active investment management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a proprietary Best Funds List updated monthly and a hands-on approach that includes individualized quarterly reporting and regular client communications.

Matthew Romney is a financial advisor at Vitality Capital Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Vitality Capital Management since 2016, following roles at Financial Path, L.L.C. and Vitality Life, L.L.C. Romney is also an owner of VCM Tax, LLC, which provides tax, accounting, and payroll services. Vitality Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm combines modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis with integrated tax and accounting capabilities, offering tailored strategies and a holistic capital management approach.

M Tom Peterson is a financial advisor with Peterson Rogers Private Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Axxcess Wealth Management. He serves on the advisory board of the Cancierge Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on assisting cancer patients and their families. Peterson Rogers Private Wealth provides tailored wealth management and advisory services to family offices, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-asset, multi-disciplinary approach emphasizing long-term asset allocation, custom portfolios, and a blend of public and alternative investments.

Morgan Burke is a financial advisor at Prestige Wealthwide, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Prestige Wealthwide, he held positions at Lone Peak Advisers, Fatfish, The Capital Grille, Orlando's, and Pace's Dairy Ann. Prestige Wealthwide, LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $207 million across more than 220 client accounts, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients as well as charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management services focused on asset allocation and security selection, utilizing a broad range of investment instruments and combining fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory.

Zachary Schelin is a financial advisor at Athos Private Wealth LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Ethos Investment Management and Aptive Environmental. Outside of advising, he is a minority owner of Silva Sisters Cleaning Pros LLC, where he advises on strategy and supports accounting and compliance. Athos Private Wealth provides investment advisory and strategic planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and charitable organizations, with a focus on technology founders and professionals. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, family office consulting, and private fund advisory services, combining long-term tax-aware asset allocation with bespoke family office solutions.

Ryan Robertson is a financial advisor with My Prosper Team in Lehi, Utah, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Prosper Wealth Insurance, LLC, Sprout Financial, and Private Capital Group. He also has entrepreneurial experience with J Rob Ventures. My Prosper Team provides investment management, financial planning, and consultation services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction, often using ETFs and covered-call strategies, and maintains active involvement in affiliated private real estate offerings and an insurance agency.

Andrew Hills is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with San Francisco Wealth Planning LLC, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Fidelity Investments and has experience in education from the University of Utah and Woods Cross High School. San Francisco Wealth Planning LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines passive allocation with fundamental and technical analysis, uses separately managed accounts and third-party sub-advisers, and offers customized portfolios that can include ESG screens.

Joe Strom is a financial advisor at Stonebriar Wealth, LLC in Lehi, UT, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Stonebriar Wealth, he worked in various roles across multiple companies, including Compass Financial Management LLC and Safeguard Card. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages several rental properties through multiple LLCs. Stonebriar Wealth, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and family office–style services for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on a discovery, evaluation, and planning process to deliver individualized financial plans and portfolios, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation with options for separately managed accounts and ESG fund selections.

Kelly Allman is a financial advisor with Garrett Capital Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. She worked at Garrett Capital from 2016 to 2023 before joining Kestra Advisory Services LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches financial education classes and provides individual instruction via Zoom through B&L Ventures Institute of Financial Education. Garrett Capital Investment Management advises primarily individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, IRAs, and family trusts, using discretionary portfolio management. The firm’s approach incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and active options strategies, with a focus on market timing and defensive techniques.

Dennis Romney is a financial advisor at Opportunus Wealth Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Global Retirement Partners, LPL Financial, Principal Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Romney has been with Opportunus Wealth Management since 2019. Opportunus Wealth Management offers personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs diversified model portfolios with low-cost ETFs, uses third-party managers, and provides a multi-channel service model that includes performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Robert Jacobs is a financial advisor at White Pine Financial LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at White Pine Financial since 2019. Jacobs is also the managing partner of Juniper Consulting Group, a software consulting business he has operated since 2009. White Pine Financial serves individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses, offering investment advice, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified, tax-aware investment approach primarily using ETFs, with a focus on long-term strategies tailored to client goals.

Robert Goodman is a financial advisor at Mountain Goat Wealth Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Goldman Sachs & Co. for 18 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and service through Allegis AG. Mountain Goat Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individual clients, typically not targeting high-net-worth households. The firm serves a small client base and may use third-party sub-advisors, constructing portfolios based on client goals, risk tolerances, and incorporating various strategies including derivatives when appropriate.