Richard Garber is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and M.S. Howells & Co. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as board chairman of Cinema Napa Valley and treasurer on the board of Nimbus Arts. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model with diverse strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, sub-advisers, and specialist approaches such as options and selective cryptocurrency exposure.

Mark Fiedler is a CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Parallel Advisors, LLC since 2023 and previously spent 21 years at Autus Asset Management, LLC. He holds a Series 66 license. Parallel Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, complemented by technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

David Heymann is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Heritage Wealth Management and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Heymann is a managing member of TBH, LLC, and serves on the board of Affisio, LLC, both investment-related activities involving convertible notes in software systems companies. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction techniques, incorporates AI tools under governance policies, and offers a broad range of model and alternative investment strategies.

Zenas Gurley is a financial advisor with Momentum Independent Network Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 52 years of industry experience. His prior work includes over two decades at Neidiger, Tucker, Bruner, Inc., and maintaining his own advisory practice during that time. Momentum Independent Network Inc. serves individual, corporate, institutional, and retirement plan clients, providing investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm integrates broker-dealer operations with banking and municipal advisory capabilities and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions across multiple platforms.

Scott Porter is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Compound Planning, Inc. He has worked with firms including Cambridge Investment Research and Dempsey Lord Smith, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he owns a rental equipment business and holds a partial ownership in an insurance-related entity. Compound Planning, Inc. serves individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries with a fiduciary, goals-based investment process. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional retirement-plan services, utilizing a range of strategies from low-cost ETFs to private credit and integrates technology for portfolio oversight.

Nathaniel Dodd is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Mission Wealth Management, LP. Prior to joining Mission Wealth in 2023, he worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. and Blakely Walters Wealth Management. He also serves as an insurance agent with Blakely Walters Insurance, LLC. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, providing wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and consulting services. The firm employs a comprehensive approach that integrates investment strategies with tax, trust, philanthropy, and risk planning, utilizing both internal and third-party management across a diverse range of asset classes.

Ryan Jennings is a financial advisor with Sowell Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with North Star Wealth Management since 2013 and was previously employed at CONCERT Wealth Management, Sowell Financial Services, and TCG Advisors, LP. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services through an independent-contractor model with over 100 investment adviser representatives.

Patrick Kujawa is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2012, following prior roles at Denk Strategic Wealth Partners and O'Shaughnessy Asset Management. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research to build diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Winston Waring is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with six years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Principal Life Insurance Company, and LPL Financial. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies using various asset allocation models and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Dimitri Sandeman is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with Wedbush Securities. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and securities lending. The firm supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and conducts due diligence on third-party managers.

Victor Pereboom is an investment advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Sagepoint Financial, and Securities America, among others. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a certified public accounting practice. 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 monitoring, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates using multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements.

Michael Phillips is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Verus Capital Partners, LLC since 2017. He previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Phillips prepares tax returns and is involved in term life insurance sales through Phillips Financial Services. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios and offers discretionary management, financial planning, and pension consulting services.

Kaitlin Desnoyer is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cross State Financial Group, Crown Capital Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. She also owns Omnivelis Financial, a Scottsdale-based financial advisory firm. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, providing discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio approaches, incorporating evidence-based models, artificial intelligence tools, and a wide range of model and alternative investment strategies.

Charles Morris is a financial advisor at Summit Wealth Group in Scottsdale, AZ, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 43 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Summit Wealth Group, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is a board member and partial owner of family-owned timber and sawmill companies in Mississippi. Summit Wealth Group is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers integrated wealth management services with a fiduciary approach, utilizing discretionary portfolio management strategies and providing additional support such as family office services and tax planning.

Jeffrey Wasson is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley in various capacities. He is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that provides discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients by offering Separately Managed Accounts, Fund Strategist Portfolios, and Strategist UMAs via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Vincent Annable is a financial advisor at Transce3nd LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held positions at firms including Realta Equities, Coastal Investment Advisors, and Center Street Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and produces the Your Money Manual podcast and is involved in consulting and educational activities related to endowment models and family office advisory. Transce3nd LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing comprehensive investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis and accesses third-party managers through AE Wealth Management’s platform.

Alexandra Abraham is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Agent Legend, Zillow Group, and DripCatch. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as 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 artificial intelligence tools and a wide range of systematic strategies and alternative investment options.

Cade Roque is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services. Outside of finance, Roque is involved in a local martial arts organization in Mesa, AZ. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis in managing discretionary assets totaling $4.93 billion as of the end of 2025.

Samuel Gabrielson is a CFP® professional affiliated with Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Scottsdale, AZ, with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., and The Vanguard Group. Gabrielson is also licensed to sell various insurance products and engages in insurance sales alongside his advisory duties. Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a long-term, disciplined investment approach focused on stocks, ETFs, and selective mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to client-specific risk tolerances and financial circumstances.

Kristine Lantz is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, and M. S. Howells & Co. 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 offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a platform that incorporates mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and specialized strategies.