Daniel Anderson is the sole advisor at Rise Financial Group in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Rise Financial Group since 2016 and also operates Medicare Rescue, a health insurance practice. Anderson serves as an insurance agent, dedicating a significant portion of his professional time to life, fixed, and health insurance products. Rise Financial Group provides financial consulting and written financial plans to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm does not manage assets directly but recommends third-party money managers, facilitates onboarding, monitors performance, and supports plan fiduciary services and participant education.

Nigel Upton is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Pinnacle Financial Freedom LLC with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Pinnacle Financial Freedom since 2022 and concurrently operates Sellxion LLC. Prior to his current roles, he was employed at Hewlett Packard from 2015 to 2018. Pinnacle Financial Freedom LLC is a single-advisor independent registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and a long-term trading orientation, tailoring investment strategies to client preferences and operating on a non-discretionary basis.

Joel Bonnema is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 29 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Bonnema Wealth Management LLC since 2015, operating as an independent firm in Scottsdale, AZ. Bonnema Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, written financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm specializes in broadly diversified, asset-class portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and factor research, with a focus on passive investment vehicles and the use of Dimensional Fund Advisors funds.

Michael Calisi is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 20 years of experience. He is the principal of Calisi Wealth Management, an independent firm he established after 16 years at Next Financial Group Inc and prior roles at Unified Wealth Management and Gunnallen Financial. In addition to his financial advisory work, Calisi is a licensed CPA providing tax, accounting, and business consulting services. Calisi Wealth Management offers fee-based discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a tactical allocation approach with customized discretionary management, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a wide range of investable assets and provides qualified retirement plan consulting and participant fiduciary advice under ERISA.

Undrea Smith is a financial advisor at East Valley Wealth LLC in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. She is also the owner of East Valley Retirement, where she provides retirement and insurance solutions. East Valley Wealth LLC offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals and families. The firm manages a small client base using a combination of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party model portfolios, supplemented by risk-tolerance assessments and educational seminars.

Nathan Bowles is a financial advisor at Blueprint Wealth Group in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. Before founding Blueprint Wealth Group in 2026, he worked at Raymond James & Associates and other firms in various advisory and consulting roles. He is also the owner of Marley Exchange Holdings Inc., where he oversees asset administration. Blueprint Wealth Group serves business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-complexity individuals with comprehensive financial planning, investment advisory, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a planning-first, goals-based approach combining fundamental and technical methods supported by modern portfolio theory and offers flexible engagement models including subscription-based and hourly planning.

George Grombacher is a financial advisor with Financial Consulting Professionals, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Arcwood Financial LLC, United Planners Financial Services, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of advisory work, he owns an education and coaching business that operates programs and referral pilots. Financial Consulting Professionals, LLC provides ongoing portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term trading approach based on cyclical analysis and modern portfolio theory, managing approximately $5 million in client assets across various investment vehicles while typically maintaining discretionary authority to execute transactions on clients’ behalf.

Brent Matthew is a financial advisor with Scottsdale Wealth Advisory LLC in Paradise Valley, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Investments and Secure Investment Management, among others. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent involved with annuity and insurance-related business activities. Scottsdale Wealth Advisory offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and qualified employer plans. The firm utilizes a primarily passive, model-based investment approach with third-party strategies and provides ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services along with insurance product offerings.

John Borton is a financial advisor with Investment Trends Capital Group LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., B. Riley Wealth Management, and National Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Investment Trends LLC, a non-investment-related holding entity. Investment Trends Capital Group LLC, established in 2023, provides discretionary asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and private entities. The firm uses a combination of macroeconomic, fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, with regular account reviews and rebalancing.

James Harper is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Harper Wealth Management LLC, a firm he founded after working at several financial services and wealth management companies. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in A-10 Transport, a FedEx contractor business. Harper Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of cyclical analysis and modern portfolio theory, incorporating both long- and short-term trading strategies, and uniquely offers oversight of third-party managers alongside direct asset management.

Jeffrey Berk is a financial advisor at Purple Mountain Investment Advisors LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked with Purple Mountain since 2016. Prior to this, he has been CEO and major stockholder of BOLT International Inc. since 1996 and of MedPredict Market Research LLC from 2005 to 2017, both providing consulting and research services to pharmaceutical and biotech firms. Purple Mountain Investment Advisors offers portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a multi-method investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis. The firm specializes in pharmaceutical and biotech sectors and operates a subscription newsletter with specific buy and sell recommendations alongside its discretionary portfolio management.

Rodney Mckinnis is a financial advisor with MACC IV Group in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. He has led MACC IV Group since 2005 and is also the managing partner of The McKinnis Consulting Group, a non-financial firm specializing in improving sales results. Additionally, he is the author of the book *Sales Is Simple: From Luck to Leverage*. MACC IV Group is an independent, owner-operated wealth management firm serving individuals and trusts with discretionary portfolio management, retirement planning, and investment planning. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation primarily through mutual funds, offers support for employer-qualified retirement plans, and facilitates estate planning via a third-party platform with attorney consultations.

Richard Fenger is a CFP® and Series 63 licensed advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is the owner and principal of Fenger Financial, PLLC in Mesa, AZ, where he has provided investment advisory, accounting, and tax preparation services since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at HD Vest Insurance Agency and Avantax Investment Services. In addition to his advisory work, Fenger operates as an independent insurance agent offering non-variable insurance products. Fenger Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and small-business retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm combines active management with strategic asset allocation using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bonds, supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. It also offers integrated accounting and tax preparation services alongside investment advice, serving a mix of individual and corporate clients.

Thomas Zaleski Sr. is the sole advisor at Thomas Capital Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience, having founded and operated his firm since 1999. Thomas Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and ongoing portfolio monitoring primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an active management approach using stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs, tailoring portfolios to clients’ retirement horizons, risk tolerances, and financial goals.

Minas Kourouglos is the principal advisor at 212 Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and PCF Insurance Services, and he has managed Kouroglos Capital Group LLC since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as a minority member in an industrial first aid company and participates in mobile app development for passive investment ventures. 212 Wealth Management is an independent, state-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, including institutional clients. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy based on fundamental analysis, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a focus on long-term holdings and periodic rebalancing.

Ryan Sublette is a financial advisor at Path Wealth Management, LLC in Chandler, Arizona, holding a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Path Wealth Management since 2018 and concurrently manages an independent insurance agency, Sublette Financial & Insurance Services LLC. Prior to this, he held roles at The Money Source Insurance and Nova Insurance. Path Wealth Management provides customized portfolio management services to individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm focuses on long-term planning, diversified asset allocation, and combines fundamental and technical analysis using a variety of investment strategies and security types.

Ian Rodgers is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in financial advising. He currently leads Four Peaks Planning and Investments LLC, an independent advisory firm he founded in 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2019. Rodgers serves on the Board of Directors and chairs the Investment Committee for the Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, where he oversees the selection and monitoring of outside investment managers. Four Peaks Planning and Investments LLC manages approximately $55 million for nearly 150 clients, offering personalized portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to guide investment decisions and provides public educational seminars at no cost.

Anton Janik, Sr. is a financial advisor at Trident Wealth Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Trident Wealth Management since 2006. Trident Wealth Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, endowments, foundations, charitable organizations, and Arizona-licensed fiduciaries. The firm offers customized portfolio management and investment advice, emphasizing management of accounts for severely disabled individuals through court-appointed fiduciaries and employing a tailored investment process with regular client communications and performance reporting.

Ilya Kisin is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Kisin Wealth Management LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to founding his firm, he was with SSI Investment Management from 2013 to 2019. Kisin Wealth Management LLC is a small independent advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, and estates with fee-based, custom portfolio management. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, actively utilizing derivatives and option strategies within separately managed accounts.

Michael Tarascio is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Tarascio Financial Planning, LLC in Mesa, AZ. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at JPMorgan Chase bank for eight years. Tarascio Financial Planning, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm emphasizes passive investment strategies using index funds and ETFs, alongside corporate retirement plan consulting and employee financial wellness programs.