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 CFP® and ChFC® with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Summit Wealth Group LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and has previously worked with Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and partial owner of family timber and sawmill companies. Summit Wealth Group provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized investment approach that integrates asset allocation, fundamental, technical, and quantitative strategies, often utilizing third-party money managers and sub-advised models.

Jeffrey Wasson is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience, currently advising at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. since 2016. He previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that offers discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm provides a variety of managed account solutions using both proprietary and third-party investment products, with a governance process that oversees model providers and reviews client portfolios at least annually.

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 with Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Roque is involved in a martial arts business, Maracaba BJJ, based in Mesa, AZ. Cornerstone Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, retirement plans, and other advisers, managing $4.93 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a mixed analytical approach and provides a range of services including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to LPL-sponsored advisory programs.

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.

Cameron Grandpre is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, including roles at Fidelity Investments and Commonwealth Financial Network. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, qualified purchasers, and institutional investors. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives and is notable for its institutional work managing approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors.

Jagger Colarossi is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for five years and has experience in insurance sales. Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a generally long-term, disciplined investment approach, offering tailored portfolios and access to alternative private-market investments.

Grant Twogood is a financial advisor with Eversource Wealth Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Twogood Financial Services, Inc, Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, LLC, and Grand Canyon University. Eversource Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable foundations, broker-dealers, retirement plans, and other registered investment advisers. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services, delivering advice through multiple investment programs and maintaining a private markets platform alongside sub-advisory and turnkey asset management services.

Reagan Rosalez is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Round Two, and The Cove Bar & Grill. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm delivers these services through a network of CPA firms and advisors, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets across its advisors and clients.

Anastasia Pavlova is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and has held various roles in financial services and other industries. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth-management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, family offices, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and utilizes a platform model with access to third-party managers through its Amplify Platform.

Chase Gelardi is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs and The Vanguard Group, INC. There are no additional outside activities noted. Meridian Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and regular portfolio reviews.

Jose Garza is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Simplicity Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ. He has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab, JP Morgan, and TIAA-CREF. Simplicity Wealth serves a broad mix of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, institutional investors, and financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering discretionary portfolio management and a managed account platform for advisers, along with technology and operational services for other advisory firms.

Collin Rigler is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates and RBC Capital Markets Corporation. He is also involved with Ashton Thomas Insurance Agency in the capacity of an insurance agent. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a team of 18 advisors, managing approximately $1.86 billion for over 2,200 clients across six offices.

Nicholas De La Vara is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a wealth advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth. His career includes roles at The Vanguard Group and M. S. Howells & Co, among others. In addition to his advisory work, he is active as a real estate agent with Homestart (Helios Realty Team) in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth-management services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, business entities, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a multi-manager platform approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and specialized strategies such as options and selective cryptocurrency exposure.

Kurt Cretors is a financial advisor at Advisory Solutions Group with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Avior Wealth Management, LLC and SC Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and manages Optimized Business Transitions, LLC, a firm that assists business owners with planning and executing business transitions. Advisory Solutions Group, operating as FocusPoint Solutions, serves retail clients and supports other registered investment advisory firms through financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and turnkey business services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Theodore Meyer III is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Coventry Financial Group and Dynamic Wealth Advisors, and has operated Meyer Financial and Insurance Services, LLC, an insurance sales business, since 2006. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm employs a blend of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option strategies, supporting tailored suitability assessments and regular portfolio rebalancing.

Steven Conners is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with 37 years of experience in the industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with CoreCap Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2016. Additionally, he operates Conners Wealth Management, Inc., where he is involved in insurance sales including life insurance, indexed annuities, long-term care insurance, and Medicare supplements. He also participates in efforts to provide basic life insurance through ventures like Legacy Life and Digital BGA. CoreCap Advisors serves individuals, self-directed retirement plans, and institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary investment and portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisors, focusing on a long-term, relationship-oriented investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, bonds, and selective use of options or short sales.