Gregory Stott is a financial advisor at Approach Capital LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Stoker Ostler, a part of BMO Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing an outdoor boat and RV storage facility and participates in a business manufacturing outdoor family yard games. Approach Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a long-term investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm manages client assets internally and delivers personalized investment oversight through individualized Investment Policy Statements.

Anthony Caba is a financial advisor at Transition Financial Advisors Group, LLC in Gilbert, AZ, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work history at Office Depot and Florida International University. Transition Financial Advisors Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm offers discretionary investment management and wealth management services, combining portfolio management with financial planning and also provides outsourced tax-preparation services and management of variable annuity sub-accounts.

Jonathan Geib is a financial advisor at Clear Skies Financial in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Clear Skies Financial, he worked at Merrill for four years and has maintained ownership roles in several companies, including a manufacturing firm where he serves as CFO. Outside of financial advising, he is the sole proprietor of an insurance business and is involved in non-investment-related ventures through DQ Holdings, L.L.C. Clear Skies Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, written financial plans, and 401(k) consulting. The firm manages approximately $24 million across a small client base, employing both fundamental and technical analysis within its portfolio management, and offers performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Andres Roodveldt is a financial advisor at Ensign Advisory Partners LLC in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VB&T Wealth Management, HTLF/Arizona Bank & Trust, and First Western Trust. Ensign Advisory Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and ERISA retirement plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes documented client goals, fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and regular portfolio monitoring, utilizing third-party platforms and model portfolios for implementation.

Mark Godfrey is a financial advisor at Sunstone Financial in Chandler, AZ, with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Next Financial Group Inc and Marathon Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an expert witness on securities-related matters for various law firms. Sunstone Financial offers fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy centered on fundamental analysis, primarily managing customized portfolios through mutual funds, especially American Funds.

Cynthia Fick is a financial advisor at Financial Life Planners with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Financial Life Planners since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is an author and trainer for The Sisterhood of Money, a financial education program. Financial Life Planners serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, and qualified retirement plans with ongoing investment management and financial planning. The firm uses a tactical, actively monitored approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, focusing on tax efficiency and asset location.

Richard Everhart is a financial advisor at Clarity Wealth Management, L.L.C. in Gilbert, AZ, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Clarity Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2016. Clarity Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm uses a variety of analysis techniques and implements strategies ranging from long-term investing to short-term trading, often relying on model portfolios to serve a large client base efficiently.

Jennifer Lamb is a financial advisor at Cox Advisors, LLC in Chandler, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Cox Advisors since 2015. Cox Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and qualified-plan consulting. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its portfolio management and also advises on privately offered securities and pooled investment vehicles, combining ongoing due diligence and client education in its approach.

Joseph Weber is a financial advisor at Integrated Financial Solutions, PLLC in Mesa, AZ, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Integrated Financial Solutions and Voya Financial Advisors during his career. Outside of advising, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of individual and group fixed insurance products. Integrated Financial Solutions, PLLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with fee-only financial planning and portfolio management. The firm focuses on retirement-plan fiduciary services and employs a documented investment process that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Robert Sollis is a financial advisor at Taurum Retirement Partners, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His career includes prior roles at Gallacher Capital Management, LLC and Fidelity. Outside of investment advisory services, Sollis is a licensed insurance agent in Arizona, conducting sales of life, accident, and health insurance products. Taurum Retirement Partners is a boutique firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management and third-party asset manager selection. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis to build customized portfolios and uses leverage and derivatives strategies in separately managed accounts when suitable.

Sean Fleming is a financial advisor at Fleming Financial Services in Mesa, AZ, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fleming Financial Services since 2013. Outside of advising, he hosts a weekly radio show called My Smart Retirement on Money Radio. Fleming Financial Services is a team advisory firm managing approximately $58 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Jennifer Strymecki is a financial advisor at Transition Financial Advisors Group, LLC in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Cardinal Point Capital Management and Ernst & Young. Transition Financial Advisors Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates with discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm employs AUM-based strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options, with a notable focus on cross-border planning and integrated derivatives use.

Jackson Beck is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Taurum Retirement Partners, LLC since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Sluffin It Consulting and Utah State University. He was also the managing member of a pass-through tax conduit entity that was dissolved in 2021. Taurum Retirement Partners is a boutique investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and access to third-party managed programs. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis to create personalized asset allocations, employing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, bonds, and alternative investments.

Matthew Benson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Sonmore Financial LLC since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Next Financial Group, Inc. for five years. Sonmore Financial LLC provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers retirement plan advisory services, including a limited ERISA 3(21) fiduciary role, and manages portfolios through a combination of in-house decisions, third-party models, and recommended managers, with a focus on integrating high-net-worth solutions and retirement participant account management.

Ross Almlie is a financial advisor at Future Bright with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Future Bright since 2015. Prior to that, he was involved with BreadVault, LLC, and he operates as a sole proprietor providing insurance products and services. Additionally, Mr. Almlie is a 50% member of Nouveau Logic, LLC, which refers leads to a financial education and software company. Future Bright provides fee-based discretionary investment management and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, primarily investing in equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, with selective offerings of private Pre-IPO opportunities for accredited investors.

Steven Smartt is a financial advisor at Smartt Wealth Solutions, LLC in Gilbert, AZ, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Smartt Wealth Solutions since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in a life insurance brokerage with various carriers, dedicating fewer than five hours per week to this activity. Smartt Wealth Solutions provides personalized financial planning and co-advisory investment services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm collaborates with Matson Money for platform management and fee billing while offering educational seminars and coordinating with other professionals to support client needs.

Jake Norton is a financial advisor at Stewardship Financial in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Stewardship Planning, LLC and Stewardship Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Norton is an independent insurance agent and oversees legal document preparation services offered through his firm. Stewardship Financial serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and small businesses with comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using both active and passive strategies and coordinates with institutional third-party managers.

Mark Hall is a financial advisor with Smartt Wealth Solutions, LLC in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Smartt Wealth Solutions since 2015 and also operates Mark E. Hall, PC, where he is a partner and attorney with over two decades in legal practice. Smartt Wealth Solutions provides personalized financial planning and co-advisory investment services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a third-party platform for investment implementation and emphasizing collaboration with other client professionals.

Austin Frazier is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Strategies Group, LLC since 2022 and previously held positions at Vanguard Advisers, Inc. and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance products. Capital Strategies Group serves individuals, small businesses, charities, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary asset management and financial planning tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance. The firm manages approximately $103 million in discretionary assets and utilizes a periodic email newsletter as part of its client prospecting efforts.

Jonah Rauguth is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently practicing at Immaculate Wealth Management, LLC. His work history includes roles at Gradient Securities, LLC and Precision Investments Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent and has worked as a grocery delivery driver through Instacart. Immaculate Wealth Management primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and sponsors a wrap fee program uncommon for a firm of its size.