Kevin Brucher is a financial advisor at Silver Leaf Financial, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Silver Leaf Financial since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent for life products. Silver Leaf Financial provides portfolio management, advisory selection, and consulting services primarily to individual investors. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, tailoring portfolios using model strategies and a range of investment instruments while monitoring client objectives and risk tolerance.

Keep more of what you built. Valence Wealth is a flat-fee wealth management firm for executives whose wealth is tied up in company stock. If RSUs, ISOs, NQSOs, ESPP shares, or highly appreciated stock make up a meaningful part of your net worth, every financial decision can become a tax, risk, and timing decision. That's the problem we solve. We help clients answer questions like: -How do I diversify a concentrated stock position without creating an unnecessarily large tax bill? -My RSUs keep vesting. What should I sell, and when? -When should I exercise my stock options, and how do I manage AMT exposure? -How should I plan around an IPO, acquisition, trading window, or 10b5-1 plan? -How do charitable giving, estate planning, taxes, and the rest of my portfolio fit together? Valence coordinates your tax strategy, investment management, estate planning, and broader balance sheet into one plan. Why Valence? I've spent 15+ years advising hundreds of families, including executives at companies such as Microsoft and Amazon, on equity compensation and concentrated wealth. I've also lived the concentration problem myself. Roughly 95% of my own net worth was once tied to the financial services firm I co-founded and helped grow to ~$500 million in assets under management, before ultimately selling it. That experience shaped Valence - narrow on purpose, highly technical, and built specifically for people dealing with concentrated wealth. Depending on the situation, our work may include tax projections, direct indexing, exchange funds, options strategies, charitable planning, 10b5-1 plans, estate coordination, and tax-aware sale sequencing. One flat annual fee. 0% AUM. Your portfolio is not our invoice. Our fees are based on the complexity of the work - not the size of your portfolio. Current annual fees range from $10,000 to $25,000. If a significant portion of your net worth is tied to one company or highly appreciated asset, let's talk.

Gregory Viechnicki is the principal of Viechnicki Wealth Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including prior work at Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved as a sales representative for bathroom remodels with Dreamstyle Remodeling. Viechnicki Wealth Management, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with non-discretionary portfolio management, offering investment advice across various securities and assisting in selecting third-party money managers. The firm’s process integrates fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory, implementing decisions in consultation with clients rather than through discretionary trading.

Lawrence Innes is the sole advisor at The Innes Associates, Ltd., an independent firm based in Tempe, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures related to cabin rentals and shuttle services in the Grand Canyon area. The Innes Associates, Ltd. provides discretionary investment management and pension and trust accounting services to a range of clients in Arizona, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, corporations, and municipal government entities. The firm employs a model portfolio approach based on modern portfolio theory and incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis, with a focus on customized risk assessment and ongoing account monitoring.

David Walsvick is the sole advisor at Walsvick Wealth Management in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has managed his own firm since 2014 and serves as a Health Services Officer in the US Air Force Reserve. Additionally, he works as an accountant and tax preparer. Walsvick Wealth Management is a single-advisor independent firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on client-specific Investment Policy Statements and uses a primarily non-discretionary approach, integrating portfolio management with tax preparation, accounting, and insurance services.

Bruce Benham is the sole advisor at Baron Capital Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, where he has worked since 2001. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he maintains a limited position as a designated broker with Showhomes Luxury Staging, a company that places home managers into real estate properties for sale. Baron Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice primarily to individual clients and a limited number of private business clients. The firm uses a combined top-down and bottom-up analytical approach across global asset classes and manages accounts on an event-driven basis.

Becki Sutton is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 24 years of industry experience. She is the principal of BKS Wealth LLC, a firm she founded in 2024 after working at JBL Wealth Strategies and Financial Sense. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and corporations, providing discretionary asset management and integrated financial planning. BKS Wealth LLC employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset-allocation strategies, incorporating fundamental, technical, and charting analyses, and accepts corporate business clients, which is uncommon for independent single-advisor firms.

Richard Getzen is the managing principal and president of The Getzen Group, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has 28 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has led The Getzen Group since its founding in 1996. Outside of investment management, he is involved in comprehensive financial planning, estate planning, legal document preparation, insurance sales, and tax preparation through affiliated entities. The Getzen Group, Inc. is a small advisory firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and wealth-planning services tailored to client-specific investment policy statements, utilizing a range of investment strategies and maintaining custody through independent custodians.

Alexander Boemark is a financial advisor at Alpha Financial Nordic with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Rising Sun Financial Planning LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively involved as a principal in Vikings In America, LLC, a membership organization. Alpha Financial Nordic is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving affluent individuals and families. The firm employs a discretionary, tax-efficient investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, low-cost index funds, and AI-optimized diversification to help clients meet their financial objectives.

Kirke Meeks is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Meeks Wealth Management, LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2019. Prior to founding this firm, he worked at BMO Private Bank from 2010 to 2018 and managed Meeks Investment Management, LLC from 2009 to 2019. Meeks Wealth Management provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary approach, combining various analytical methods and tailored investment solutions to align portfolios with client objectives and risk tolerance.

David Schiller is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Aegis Wealth Partners, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with Aegis Wealth Partners since 2014. Mr. Schiller holds a life and health insurance license in Arizona, which is set to expire in August 2024, though he no longer conducts insurance business. Aegis Wealth Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm emphasizes structured retirement-plan consulting and investor education, offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and guidance on insurance products such as annuities.

Kaitlin Krozel is a financial advisor with Krozell Capital Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and with 12 years of industry experience. She has operated Krozell Capital Tax, LLC since 2016, providing tax preparation and managing the business. Krozell Capital Management offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on tailored advice using asset allocation, dollar-cost averaging, technical analysis, and both short- and long-term strategies. The firm integrates tax considerations into its investment process and provides discretionary portfolio management alongside project-based financial planning and independent third-party money manager selection.

As a CFA and CFP® in the U.S. and Canada, with over a decade of experience in cross-border wealth management, I bring a wealth of expertise and a unique cross-border perspective to my clients. Having lived and worked extensively in both the United States and Canada, I have an intimate understanding of the financial landscapes, regulatory environments, and investment opportunities in both countries. Moving to Canada, and then back to the U.S. again, allowed me to experience the things many of my clients go through when moving across an international border. Some things can only be learned through experience. This diverse background allows me to provide comprehensive financial advice tailored to the needs of clients on either side of the border. In practice, I specialize in helping individuals and families achieve their long-term financial goals through personalized financial planning, investment management, and wealth preservation strategies. I am particularly adept at working with clients who have cross-border financial interests, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of their financial plans.

Fanar Nissan is an advisor at Akkadian Wealth LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Valic Financial Advisors, Merrill, and Bank of America. Akkadian Wealth LLC is a state-registered independent investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses with asset management, wealth planning, and consulting services. The firm employs an active, tailored investment approach using fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and technical analysis to align portfolios with client goals and risk tolerance.

Ian Tinker is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He has been the principal advisor at Busine Wealth since 2014 and holds a Series 66 license. Ian is also a licensed insurance agent and engages in the sale of insurance products. Busine Wealth offers comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis in portfolio construction and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, including pension consulting under ERISA fiduciary standards.

David Harris is the principal of Harris Investment Advisors LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to founding his current firm, he was involved with Alternative Investment Advisors, LLC and has operated Harris Advisors, LLC since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a separate insurance agency and a distinct registered investment adviser, both based in Scottsdale. Harris Investment Advisors provides fee-based advisory services to individuals, trusts, and estates, focusing on planning-driven, individualized investment management. The firm employs diversified, long-term asset allocation strategies that may include ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, annuities, and option strategies, serving approximately 87 client relationships with $28 million in discretionary assets under management.

Corbin Hixson is a financial advisor with Alpha Squared Capital, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to founding his current firm in 2019, he worked at Roncancio Wealth Management, Inc., Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, Cambridge Financial, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of financial advising, he is also a licensed REALTOR affiliated with Realty ONE Group, where he has been involved in real estate sales since 2014. Alpha Squared Capital, LLC serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with active and passive strategies, and uniquely incorporates real estate-related planning services alongside traditional investment management.

Kathleen Owens is a financial advisor at Aurora Financial Planning & Investment Management LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Aurora since 2018, following five years at Alta Pacific Wealth Management LLC. Aurora Financial Planning & Investment Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to institutional and individual clients, including individuals age 50+, single women, married couples, high-net-worth individuals, small business owners, and employer retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset-allocation-driven portfolios using index mutual funds and ETFs, employs forward-looking risk analytics, and offers individualized planning with behavioral finance elements and flexible billing arrangements.

Shane Farina is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is the sole advisor at Box Hill Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he held roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Box Hill Private Wealth manages approximately $137.5 million in discretionary assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, cyclical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to construct long-term, actively allocated portfolios, offering strategies such as equity income, growth, tax-efficient, and ESG investments.

Jon Lindquist is the sole advisor at Linx Equities, LLC, an independent firm based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 25 years of industry experience, including 16 years with Linx Equities. Outside of his advisory work, he spends a small portion of his time giving private golf lessons. Linx Equities serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management along with limited consulting and hourly financial planning. The firm focuses on client-specific asset allocation with an emphasis on conservative money management and long-term buy-and-hold strategies, all managed personally by Mr. Lindquist.