Mckenzie Kruse Pillsbury is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with LifeTyme Financial Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, bringing three years of industry experience. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as COO and CFO of Bio-Elite Training Systems, a health and wellness business. She also has a background in healthcare, having worked at HonorHealth Hospital and other healthcare organizations. LifeTyme Financial Advisors operates as a co-advisor on the Matson Money platform, providing retirement-plan advisory services and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary support. The firm focuses on recommending model portfolios and participant education through no-fee public seminars and workshops.

Manuel Parra Jr. is a financial advisor at Partners Capital, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles with the San Francisco Giants, Chicago Cubs, and the Yucatan Leones Baseball Club. Partners Capital, LLC provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as advising pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines ongoing portfolio management with sponsorship and management of a private fund that pursues an opportunistic credit and equity strategy.

Zachary Tobey is a financial advisor at Kingdom Financial Group, LLC in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fullerton Financial Planning and various positions in the golf and service industries. Kingdom Financial Group serves individual clients with personalized financial planning and consulting, offering both comprehensive and modular plans, educational seminars, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm outsources investment analysis and portfolio implementation while maintaining responsibility for client communication and suitability reviews.

Allison Spangler is a financial advisor at Juncture Wealth Strategies, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Fairfield National Bank. Additionally, she is the owner of Vantage Point Investment Services, a holding and support company. Juncture Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm uses a combination of behavioral, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to construct diversified portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, with options and hedging strategies incorporated as needed.

Calvin Goetz is a financial advisor at Strategy Financial Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Strategy Financial Services, LLC since 2013 and is the sole owner of Strategy Financial Insurance, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Goetz is a licensed insurance agent and shares in the profits and losses of Strategy Financial as an equity owner. Strategy Financial Group is a five-advisor team managing approximately $280 million for nearly 1,000 clients. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a conservative, income- and risk-management–focused approach that includes diversified multi-asset strategies and tactical solutions.

Austin Grizzell is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SJS Investment Services. He previously worked for THE Vanguard Group, Inc. for nine years before joining SJS. SJS Investment Services serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, institutional investors, and public entities, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary services. The firm’s investment process is led by an internal committee that constructs diversified portfolios and includes tailored solutions for public funds and qualified investors.

Erik Averill is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at AWM Capital, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Penniall & Associates, Inc., and he is also involved in business consulting through Athlete CEO Consulting, LLC. Averill holds leadership positions in his community as a Deacon at Redemption Tempe Church and as a board member of Missional Training Center Seminary in Phoenix. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser that serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, managing approximately $1.15 billion for around 418 clients. The firm employs a multi-team approach with a focus on liability-driven investing and asset allocation, offering services including financial planning, retirement advice, business consulting, and asset management.

Andrew Abysalh is a financial advisor at Strategy Financial Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and experience in real estate with Echo Real Estate and Boston Luxe Real Estate. Strategy Financial Group provides discretionary investment management and financial consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a conservative, income- and risk-management–focused investment approach using diversified, multi-asset, and tactical strategies, with notable use of ETFs, crypto-focused allocations, and fixed annuities as part of income planning.

Jacob Cavaleri is a financial advisor at ABLE Financial Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Diversify Wealth Management, and Perspective Financial Services. ABLE Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-focused approach incorporating fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis, and offers a diverse investment menu including public and private securities, derivatives, structured notes, and alternative investments.

Carlton Reed is a financial advisor with MSH Capital Advisors LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining MSH Capital Advisors, he worked for The Vanguard Group, Inc. for seven years. Outside of advising, he owns a pool cleaning and maintenance business in Scottsdale. MSH Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and government entities. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, securities-based lending, and ongoing financial planning, delivering advice through a network of independent representatives and utilizing third-party platforms and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Matthew Carter is a CFP® and CFA® with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ironwood Investment Counsel, LLC since 2005. Ironwood Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s investment process includes fundamental analysis and portfolio monitoring across various asset classes, while also serving other registered investment advisers through sub-advisory and model-provider arrangements.

Greg Hartenbower is a financial advisor at John Moore & Associates Inc with 25 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and has been with John Moore & Associates since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a retreat director for men’s religious retreats in Arizona. John Moore & Associates is a registered investment adviser offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutions. The firm utilizes proprietary quantitative equity models, multi-blend asset allocation strategies, and offers specialized portfolios including Biblically Responsible Investing.

Thomas Glynn is a financial advisor with Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Robert W. Baird & Co. and UBS Financial Services. He is a partner and wealth advisor at Eagle Rock Wealth Management, where he is involved in developing financial plans and executing strategies. Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis combined with modern portfolio theory to construct portfolios, employing both bespoke allocations and licensed model portfolios while incorporating third-party technology and risk-assessment tools.

Lucas Graybill is a financial advisor at Kingdom Financial Group, LLC in Peoria, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been working in the financial services industry since 2023, with prior experience at Fidelity Investments, Raymond James, and various roles outside finance including at Swissport and FiveIron Golf. Kingdom Financial Group primarily serves individual clients by providing personalized financial planning and consulting, educational seminars, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm outsources investment analysis and portfolio implementation while maintaining responsibility for client communication and suitability reviews.

Curt Thompson is a Series 65–licensed financial advisor at Global Strategic NextGen OCIO with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. for 23 years before joining Global Strategic Investment Solutions in 2018. Global Strategic Investment Solutions serves high-net-worth individuals, donor-advised funds, endowments, and foundations by providing discretionary portfolio management and third-party manager selection. The firm employs a dynamic strategic asset allocation approach using proprietary quantitative models and emphasizes both public and private market investments.

Grace Lau is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Benefit Financial Services Group since 2017 and previously spent 20 years at Pacwest Financial Management, Inc. She holds a Series 65 license and is based in Phoenix, AZ. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering wealth management, institutional pension consulting, and tax-related services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios across multiple asset classes and includes ESG options and cryptocurrency exposure with client consent.

Daniel Bennett is a financial advisor at Columbia Advisory Partners, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including AssetMark Financial, Inc., Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC, and Charles Schwab. Outside of advising, he is the founder and manager of Heirloom Property Solutions, a real estate investing business. Columbia Advisory Partners provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management to individuals, corporations, and private fund investors. The firm employs diversified, model-driven portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis, and it also manages affiliated private funds, including a Private Credit Fund.

Scott Jewett is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor and owner at Mars Jewett Financial Group. His prior experience includes roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. Jewett is a board member of the Bellevue Christian School Trust and Investment Committee and serves as a Republican Precinct Committee Officer. Mars Jewett Financial Group manages approximately $734.7 million for a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management services. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolios based on risk tolerance and uses a committee approach to select mutual funds and ETFs, also incorporating independent investment managers.

Jason Stock is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at firms such as Compound Consulting, Landing Rock, and CalChoice Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, he operates an insurance agency through Jason Stock, PLLC and acts as a solicitor for third-party managers and banking institutions. Stronghold Capital Partners provides investment advice and financial planning to individual and business clients, offering ERISA 3(21) retirement-plan services and referring clients to third-party managers and service providers. The firm uses documented Investment Policy Statements to guide asset recommendations based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance, primarily operating on a non-discretionary basis.

Frederick Petrino is a financial advisor at Windsor Capital Management, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Windsor Capital Management since 2009. Windsor Capital Management provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to create customized portfolios and offers model portfolios featuring fixed income, ETFs, closed-end funds, and proprietary stock selections.