Ronald Demers Jr. is a financial advisor at Madison Partners with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Robert Baird & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Saratoga Capital Management LLC. Madison Partners provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach focused on long-term portfolio construction, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, alternative investments, and third-party strategies.

Lance Knight is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth since 2018, with prior experience at firms including M. S. Howells & Co. Outside of his advisory role, Knight serves as chairman of the board for St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, a nonprofit organization. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients such as high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services, using a range of investment strategies and platforms including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative investments.

Aaron Brodt is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Amplify Financial, Amplify Technology, Peachtree Capital Corporation, and GFA Wealth Design. Outside of advising, he is a member and owner of GFA Wealth Design, an insurance sales business. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a multi-strategy approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and sub-advisers, alongside options and selective cryptocurrency exposure, supported by its Amplify Platform.

James Burgett is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining AmeriFlex, he held roles at multiple firms including Harris Mathias Wealth Management and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory work, Burgett is involved with Scott Harris Financial Group PLLC, providing consulting and coaching services. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various wrap programs and model asset allocations.

Angela Knott is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Verus Capital Partners, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Bank of America, Amazon, and in the fitness and wellness sector. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation, offering customized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Robert Marks is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Summit Wealth Group in Scottsdale, AZ. His prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. He is also the owner of Fore Right, LLC, a private entity established for personal tax purposes, and a co-owner of Summit Advisor Marketing, LLC, a marketing company. Summit Wealth Group is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 39 advisors managing around $2.3 billion in assets. The firm provides integrated wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans using discretionary portfolio management and various investment approaches.

Brian Trimble is a financial advisor at OneSeven with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has worked previously at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures, including ownership of support companies and serving as a trustee for his family’s living trust. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on long-term investment strategies with flexibility for shorter-term trading, using diversified portfolios and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management, often implementing strategies through independent managers and third-party platforms.

Tyler Soria is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with a Series 65 credential. He began his advisory career in 2026 and has prior experience in logistics and fitness industries. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, employing a platform approach that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through its Amplify Platform.

Brandon Bettis is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, EPIC Holistic Partners, Osaic, Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, and Edward Jones. He served ten years in the United States Army and continues to serve in the Army Reserves. Bettis also owns and operates consulting businesses under BJBettis LLC and Bettis Enterprises LLC. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services through a network of advisory affiliates and uses multiple program platforms to implement tailored investment strategies.

Curtis Smith is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Investments. He is also the owner of Clearview Financial Group LLC. Avior Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and banks, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis investment approach and utilizes both direct portfolio management and separately managed account models.

Jay Klavene is a financial advisor at USAA Investment Services Company with 3 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining USAA, he worked at firms including Vanguard Advisers Inc., JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Bank of America. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors through phone and digital channels, delivering Retirement Income Strategy Reports and facilitating referrals rather than managing client assets directly.

Dennis Song is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2021 and previously worked at Heritage Wealth Advisors and Altria. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as managing director of Song Capital Management, providing tax preparation, compliance, and business development services. Advisory Services Network delivers investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing diverse investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Dudley Balzer is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked previously with LPL Financial and V Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Balzer is involved as a member and manager of JPB Farms, LLC, a real estate rental business. The Wealth Consulting Group provides fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporate sponsors, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a tailored investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis, and supports clients through multiple custodial platforms and sponsored programs, with additional integration of legal-service pathways and sub-advisory resources.

Chloe Berentsen is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with United Capital since 2018, with prior work experience outside the financial industry. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customized asset allocation strategies and offers a range of affiliated services, including legal, trust, lending, and technology platforms for independent advisors.

Jason Gambaiani is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors for a decade. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Director of Trading and Investments for Amplify Technology, LLC. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting, typically utilizing a diversified investment approach across mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative strategies.

Stephanie Linkenheld is a financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Baird and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside of finance, she has professional experience with CorePower Yoga and State 48 Lager House. Avior Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and banking institutions. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach with a mix of direct portfolio management and separately managed account models, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Brian Jack is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, BCG Securities, and Pinnacle Peak Private Client Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Managing Director at Pinnacle Peak Client Group and acts as a fixed insurance agent. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, family offices, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model centered on its Amplify Platform, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across a broad range of asset classes and strategies.

Adam Degiorgio is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals and retail investors, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm follows a long-term, disciplined investment approach focused on stocks, ETFs, and occasional mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to clients’ risk tolerances and unique circumstances.

Joshua Mathias is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Principal Financial Group and Princor Financial Services, as well as recent positions at Cambridge Investment Research and OSAIC. Mathias is also involved in several wealth management businesses in Phoenix, including ownership of Harris Mathias Wealth Management. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Brandon Soares is a financial advisor with Trek Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bulwark Capital, Agent Legend, Zillow Group, and Kent Youth and Family Services. He holds a life and health insurance license. Trek Financial serves individual, high-net-worth clients, and institutional retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical investment approaches, incorporating evidence-based models and artificial intelligence tools, and provides a range of alternative investment options and hedging strategies.