Steven Collins is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently advising at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Chalice Capital Partners, Chalice Wealth Advisors, Niagara International Capital Limited, and Financial West Group. He is also an independent insurance agent, licensed to sell life insurance and variable annuities. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm distinguishes itself with its integration of insurance-linked account management and the use of both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers on an open-architecture platform.

Sharlee Cretors is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. She currently works at Advisory Solutions Group and previously held roles at Avior Wealth Management, LLC and SC Financial Services, Inc. She is also the owner and managing member of Optimized Business Transitions, LLC, which assists business owners with planning and executing business transitions. Advisory Solutions Group serves retail clients and other registered investment advisory firms by providing financial planning, consulting, portfolio management, and turnkey back-office services. The firm employs diversified portfolios using quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with regular client reviews.

Paul Harding is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, WealthPoint, LLC, and ongoing involvement with Liquidity Partners, LLC. He is also an independent insurance agent advising business owners on the transfer of business equity. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios alongside technology and operational services for advisers.

Christopher Ordway is a financial advisor with Dynamic in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Dynamic Wealth Advisors dba STF Wealth Management since 2018 and previously at BFC Planning, Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is the author of the book *Reveal the Rockefeller Within* and is involved in educating parents on college planning and financial aid through The Hefar Group. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, businesses, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a long-term, client-specific portfolio construction approach and offers services ranging from portfolio management to sub-advisory and practice support for other advisers.

Timothy Hammond is a financial advisor with Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Financial Advisors Inc and LPL Financial, and he currently provides investment advisory services through Gateway Wealth Partners. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC manages approximately $6.0 billion in client assets through a team of over 150 advisors, serving individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services using a goals-based planning approach supported by proprietary technology and an evidence-based investment framework.

Quinn Carolan is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential. Quinn has been with Brighton Jones since 2024 and has prior experience working at Rooster Bus and Northern Arizona University. Brighton Jones provides wealth-management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple brands, including its Personal CFO offering for high-net-worth clients and OpenPlan for individual financial planning. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and manages a diversified mix of public and private investments while also offering affiliated legal, trust, and private fund management services.

Jack Christensen is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and DMKC Advisory Services, LLC. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through model-driven programs that include Separately Managed Accounts and Strategist UMAs, incorporating both proprietary and third-party investment products.

James Matt is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Golden State Equity Partners, Freedom Investment Management, and Fidelity. Matt has maintained a presence in various wealth management roles since 2008. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by offering asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using discretionary management, third-party managers, and a Private Direct Investments program that includes illiquid private funds under a documented allocation policy.

Brad Wilson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Diversify Wealth Management, LLC, bringing three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Diversify Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at Intel for 24 years. He serves as a board member and officer for the Phoenix chapter of Dream Factory, a nonprofit organization. Diversify Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs a tactically diversified investment approach across multiple platforms, including advisor-managed portfolios and curated models, with an emphasis on due diligence and alignment with clients’ objectives.

Victoria Arguello Solorzano is a financial advisor at Arkadios Wealth Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Arkadios Capital since 2024 and is also associated with RBG Capital LLC. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing customized investment plans based on client risk profiles across various account types.

Steven Deangelis is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked for 30 years at FSC Securities Corporation. His other business activities include offering fixed insurance services through Deangelis Investment Services. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis to build customized portfolios with tactical adjustments and selective hedging tailored to client-specific factors.

Daniel King is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with CGN Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at DEK Financial Solutions and Watermark Asset Management. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles and frequently collaborates with institutional third-party managers.

Donald Scott is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience, including prior roles at UBS Financial Services. Scott has been with Wedbush Securities since 2009. Wedbush Securities offers investment advisory and broker-dealer services to a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm provides wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets services, along with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and third-party manager due diligence.

Adrienne Rivett is a financial advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Redhawk Wealth Advisors for ten years before joining Axxcess Wealth Management in 2019. Axxcess Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage customized multi-asset portfolios.

Tracie Reithmann is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Turning Pointe Wealth Management, and Cue Financial Group, among others. She serves as a board member for the Monterosa Planned Community Association and volunteers as a videographer for World5000, LLC. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection and monitoring, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates using multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements.

Tucker Sahnow is a financial advisor with Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and LPL Financial LLC. Sahnow provides investment advisory services with Gateway Wealth Partners since 2025. Gateway Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a diversified approach with mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers.

Tami Heuring is a financial advisor with Advisory Solutions Group and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services and LPL Financial. She also works as a bookkeeper for Hunter Homes LLC, a non-investment related business. Advisory Solutions Group serves retail clients and provides turnkey business and back-office services to other registered investment advisory firms. The firm constructs broadly diversified portfolios using quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis while offering discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with periodic rebalancing and regular client reviews.

Jason Noble is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Dynamic. His prior roles include positions at Prime Capital Investment Advisors, Financial Engines Advisors, and M&T Securities. Outside of advising, he is involved with PCRM, LLC, which provides fixed-insurance products. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and businesses, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and sub-advisory support. The firm emphasizes a long-term, client-specific approach and provides integrated technology and operational support to other advisers.

Christine Ross is a financial advisor at CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and UnionBanc Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a motivational speaking and blogging business focused on supporting women in career development, family, education, and financial topics. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans by providing wealth management, financial and estate planning, business succession consulting, and plan-level services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach through model portfolios and integrates advisory work with multidisciplinary planning via its parent firm, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.

Hailey Leister is a CFP® with four years of industry experience and is currently an advisor at Brighton Jones LLC. She has been with Brighton Jones since 2021, following a brief tenure at Charles Schwab & Co and roles in academic and athletic support at the University of Arizona. Brighton Jones LLC offers wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients, employing a whole-balance-sheet approach. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tax preparation, real estate consulting, and family office administrative support through multiple operating brands.