Eric Harding is a financial advisor with EmpiriKal Partners LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with EmpiriKal in various capacities since 2011 and also has a role at empiriKal Insurance Solutions LLC. EmpiriKal Partners LLC provides discretionary asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $87.5 million across 199 client relationships and employs a team of ten advisors operating from multiple offices.

Eric Elam is a financial advisor with Stronghold Capital Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Stronghold Wealth Partners LLC and CalChoice Wealth Management LLC. He is also the owner of Elam LLC, a financial services business. Stronghold Capital Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individual and business clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan services. The firm primarily recommends third-party managers and monitors their performance, employing fundamental, technical, and charting analysis within a solicitor-centric business model.

Charles Pettit Jr. is a ChFC® designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience currently serving at CSP Financial Group LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. He has previously worked at LifeTyme Financial Group, LLC and LifeTyme Financial Advisors, LLC, and is a partner at Ed 4 Feds, a company that provides pension and retirement education seminars for federal employees. Pettit also operates an independent insurance practice. CSP Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm’s investment process focuses on portfolio construction aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory, asset allocation, rebalancing, and utilizes third-party managers such as Matson Money.

Tyler Osterloo is a financial advisor with Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Xcelsior Advisor Partners, Tyler worked at Simplicity Investments, Reeg Private Wealth, Robert W Baird, and CorTrust Bank. Xcelsior Advisor Partners LLC is a team of approximately 18 advisors managing over $650 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, foundations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing both fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory.

Joseph Arce is a financial advisor at The Norden Group LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Key Bridge Compliance, WFA of San Diego, and Wheelerfrost Wealth Managers. The Norden Group LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, primarily managing assets on a discretionary basis through model portfolios and third-party money managers. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, and offers a broad investment universe alongside financial planning and general consulting.

Michael Santoro is a financial advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with Retirement Consultants, Inc., Clout Inc. Advisors, and Cetera Advisors, LLC. He is also a licensed insurance agent and devotes part of his time to insurance sales and implementation. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team-based approach, managing portfolios with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary mandates using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks, bonds, and options.

Michael Ball is a financial advisor with Cross State Financial Group LLC in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including United Planners Financial Services and his own Ball Financial Group, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of stamps through A To Z Stamps, LLC. Cross State Financial Group serves individuals, charities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $166.8 million in discretionary assets through a team of nine advisors. The firm employs fundamental analysis with tactical asset allocation and offers both model and customized portfolios with discretionary management and client-imposed restrictions.

William Lynn is a financial advisor at ARQ Wealth Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, First Republic Securities, and Deloitte US. ARQ Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors with fee-only asset management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach combines asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and the use of derivatives and alternative funds, maintaining a formal fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Der is a financial advisor with CSP Financial Group LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including Matson Money and The Shred Method, where he was involved in sales, operations, and project management for a software program focused on debt payoff planning. CSP Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm emphasizes portfolio construction and monitoring based on Modern Portfolio Theory and uses third-party managers to implement model allocations.

Vincent Delfranco is a ChFC® with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with LifeTyme Financial Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, where he has worked since 2011. Delfranco is also involved in insurance product sales and marketing through two related firms, Allstar Financial Group, LLC and LifeTyme Financial Group, LLC. LifeTyme Financial Advisors provides investment advice primarily as a co-advisor on the Matson Money platform, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes suitability assessments, ongoing monitoring, and educational seminars aimed at individuals and business owners.

James Robinson is a financial advisor at ARQ Wealth Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with ARQ Wealth Advisors since 2014. Outside of advisory work, Robinson is an independent insurance agent and holds a minority ownership stake in a restaurant investment partnership. ARQ Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, providing fee-only asset management and financial planning. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that includes derivative strategies and alternative asset exposures while offering fiduciary retirement plan services.

Barry Rhonemus is a financial advisor with Juncture Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Juncture Wealth Strategies since 2010 and previously at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Heritage Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he manages Geronimo Golf Club and Geronimo Swim Club, a family-owned public golf course and restaurant in Lancaster, Ohio. Juncture Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm uses a variety of analytical approaches to construct diversified portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, and incorporates options and derivatives in managed accounts.

Stacy Volpe is a financial advisor with Fairport Advisors, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 21 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors and multiple entrepreneurial ventures, including consulting and e-commerce activities. She also serves as president of Foxco Innovations Inc., a health insurance sales and marketing business. Fairport Advisors provides investment management and consulting services to individuals, family trusts, and retirement plans, utilizing model-based portfolios that incorporate tactical and strategic asset allocation alongside quantitative and technical analysis. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients with a range of portfolio strategies.

Charles Booth is a financial advisor with Clarity Wealth Management, L.L.C. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and ownership of Charles Booth CPA PFS. He also assists clients with income tax preparation and planning through Clarity Tax and Financial Planning. Clarity Wealth Management offers portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm utilizes a broad range of investment strategies and emphasizes discretionary management with regular reviews and daily monitoring.

John Pfaffmann is a CFP® with 35 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is the principal of Rubicon Financial Network and has held advisory roles at Petra Financial Advisors Inc and First Allied Advisory Services, among others. He divides his time primarily between Petra Financial Advisors and Rubicon Financial Network, which he has operated since 1996. Rubicon Financial Network offers financial planning, consulting, estate settlement assistance, and limited investment management primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on tactical management of variable annuity and life insurance sub-accounts, emphasizing sector strength and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Matthew Griffith is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Coyle Capital, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and Kestra Financial, Inc from 2014 to 2018. Coyle Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, family office, and wealth planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and family office groups. The firm manages approximately $800 million in client assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory.

Klaine Doucette is a financial advisor with Oasis Advisors in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services, as well as positions with Desert Peaks Financial Group, Terra Wealth Management, and CAPE Securities. Oasis Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $278 million for nearly 5,000 clients. The firm employs a disciplined investment process combining fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, offering a range of investment options including traditional funds, private placements, and cryptocurrency.

Robert Bruce is a financial advisor with Diversified, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Geneos Wealth Management Inc, Integrity Wealth Consulting, LLC, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advising, he is a licensed insurance agent. Diversified, LLC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and pooled investment vehicles, managing approximately $2.79 billion in assets. The firm offers a comprehensive financial planning process combined with ongoing portfolio management and utilizes third-party managers and platforms to tailor investment strategies.

Joshua Scott is a financial advisor at Clarity Wealth Management, L.L.C. in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Clarity Wealth Management and associated with LPL Financial since 2025, with no prior industry experience before that. He has also been a full-time student since 2011. Clarity Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis and employs a broad range of investment strategies while using model portfolios and aggregated trading practices to serve a high client load per advisor.

Jessica Kmetty is a financial advisor at Searcy Financial Services, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes multiple tenures at both Searcy Financial Services and Allos Investment Advisors. Searcy Financial Services, Inc. offers integrated wealth management services to individual investors, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, foundations, and other financial firms. The firm employs a risk-based investment approach with diversified portfolios and provides tiered service levels combining planning, portfolio implementation, and ongoing consultation.