Vicki Schultz is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience at Schultz Financial Group Incorporated, where she has worked since 1983. She serves as an investment committee member for the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation, participating in quarterly meetings to review and advise on the foundation’s investment policies. Schultz Financial Group provides wealth management and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, and institutions using a “Four Capitals” framework. The firm emphasizes scenario analysis and manager due diligence, managing assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis with a focus on planning integration and oversight.

Robert Ballan is a financial advisor at RB Capital Management, LLC in Reno, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with RB Capital Management since 2000 and has operated as self-employed since 1991. RB Capital Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fee-based investment management with a focus on hedged strategies and managed fixed-income portfolios, integrating financial planning into its advisory services.

Patricia Meidell is a CFP® professional with over 53 years of experience in the financial industry. She is affiliated with American Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2008, and also has a decade of experience at M.S. Howells Securities, Inc. In addition to her advisory roles, she serves on the board of Artown, an organization that promotes local arts in Northern Nevada. American Wealth Management is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative investment process focused on relative price momentum and trend analysis, primarily utilizing ETFs and mutual funds to construct portfolios and manage risk through tactical strategies.

Linda Becker is a financial advisor at Avisen Advisors, LLC in Reno, NV, with 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Avisen Advisors and Avisen Wealth Management since 2009. Becker holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Avisen Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and foundations. The firm uses a combination of direct portfolio management and third-party platforms, offering a range of strategies and investment approaches tailored to client needs.

Jessica Markarian is a financial advisor at Aljian Capital Management in Carson City, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Aljian Capital Management since 2013, working as part of a three-advisor team. Aljian Capital Management provides portfolio management and pension consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $576 million in assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, utilizing a variety of investment instruments including ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and derivatives.

Dongjoon Lee is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at American Wealth Management since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Schultz Financial Group Inc. and has been an adjunct professor at the University of Nevada, Reno since 2017. He also serves as investment committee chair for the Nevada Area Council Inc. Boy Scouts of America. American Wealth Management manages approximately $760.5 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative investment process focused on relative price momentum and trends, primarily using ETFs and mutual funds to construct portfolios with tactical strategies aimed at managing equity exposure.

Lori Powell is a financial advisor at Elevage Partners, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Nationwide Investment Services Corporation for 11 years before joining Elevage Partners in 2021. Elevage Partners serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm also manages held-away retirement accounts and private pooled investment vehicles, employing a customized investment approach that combines economic and fundamental analysis with both long-term holdings and opportunistic short-term trades.

Laif Meidell is a financial advisor at American Wealth Management with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with American Wealth Management since 2008. Meidell serves as president of the Model Strategist Program and is involved with the Nevada Area Council Boy Scouts of America as council president. He is also a board member of the Renown Health Foundation, assisting with financial education initiatives. American Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $760.5 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a proprietary quantitative investment process focused on price momentum and trends, employing ETFs and mutual funds to build portfolios with tactical strategies designed to reduce equity exposure during severe market declines.

Boyong Park is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with ten years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently a wealth advisor at American Wealth Management and a part-time instructor at the University of Nevada, where he teaches corporate finance. Park also serves on the board of trustees for the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra and is vice president of the Korean American Association of Reno. American Wealth Management is a SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $760.5 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative investment process focused on relative price momentum and trend analysis, primarily utilizing ETFs and mutual funds to build portfolios.

William Haynes is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at AMC Wealth Management, LLC. His background includes roles at Wells Fargo and founding Haynes Investment Advisors LLC. Prior to his financial career, he spent a year with the New York Yankees. AMC Wealth Management, LLC is a six-advisor firm managing approximately $111 million in discretionary assets for around 125 clients. The firm provides financial planning and discretionary investment management, focusing on custom portfolios built with ETFs and mutual funds using a strategic asset-allocation approach.

Benjamin Sloves is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank, as well as Sierra Wellness and the University of Nevada, Reno. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Sloves owns a clothing and shoe wholesale business. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Curtis Campbell is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Reno, NV, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wealth Architects LLC, Risk & Benefit Solutions, Inc., Investment Architects, Inc., and Resource Investment Architects, Inc. In addition to advisory work, he conducts a consulting business focused on preparing families for inheritances through Wealth Architects, LLC and affiliated entities. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans, utilizing a mix of advisor-managed accounts, wrap programs, third-party money managers, and financial planning. The firm supports customized investment strategies with an internal portfolio team and offers integrated services through a network of affiliated advisors and broker-dealer resources.

Trinidad Guillen IV is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cornerstone Retirement Group, Inc., Cornerstone, and Jones & Company. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts and estates, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of active and passive portfolio strategies tailored to client objectives and is notable for its institutional work and use of multiple analytical approaches.

Daniel Roberts is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and previously worked for RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 16 years. Roberts serves on the board of directors and as treasurer for the Boys & Girls Club in Reno, NV. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team, SEC-registered firm with approximately 71 advisors managing about $5.57 billion in assets for nearly 5,000 clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, third-party manager programs, OCIO solutions, and insurance consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions.

Jared Breedwell is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and is based in Reno, NV. His prior work includes roles outside the financial industry, including at Grand Sierra Resort. Foundations Investment Advisors provides financial planning and ongoing portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, using model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach to manage investments.

Gregory Skidmore is a financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC in Reno, NV, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Belpointe since 2007, with a brief period at Fortis Capital Advisors from 2020 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches a children's ski team in Incline Village, NV. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and other advisers, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of portfolio strategies tailored to client objectives and supports a variety of affiliated businesses and proprietary fund sponsorships alongside its advisory services.

Andrew Bessette is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and RBC Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Reno Tahoe Wealth Management, an investment-related business. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $5.57 billion in assets for nearly 5,000 clients across 31 offices. The firm serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering tailored financial planning and portfolio management through a network of independent advisors.

Brittany Surina is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and City National Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a book blog and maintains a social media presence related to it. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

David Nelson is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Belpointe Asset Management LLC since 2011 and was previously with Tuttle Tactical Management, LLC. Nelson is a frequent commentator on national financial media outlets including Bloomberg TV, CNBC, and Fox Business. He also serves on the advisory board of FreeOurInternet.org, a nonprofit organization, and creates content for the Money Runner Market Minute YouTube channel. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporations, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes customized portfolios with a range of strategies, combining internal management and third-party managers, and supports proprietary funds and affiliated service entities alongside its advisory practice.

Carla Bessette is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 26 years of industry experience, including 16 years at RBC Capital Markets prior to joining Stratos in 2024. She is a partner in an LLC that owns an RV. Stratos Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services through a network of independent advisory representatives, supported by its strategic affiliations with SEI entities.