Angela Knott is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Verus Capital Partners, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Bank of America, Amazon, and in the fitness and wellness sector. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation, offering customized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Christopher Lutzel is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with CreativeOne Securities (formerly Client One Securities) since 2012. Lutzel is also involved as a managing member of Sonoran Creek Wealth Advisors, LLC, focusing on financial and estate planning. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs through a network of 127 advisors.

Robert Marks is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Summit Wealth Group in Scottsdale, AZ. His prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. He is also the owner of Fore Right, LLC, a private entity established for personal tax purposes, and a co-owner of Summit Advisor Marketing, LLC, a marketing company. Summit Wealth Group is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 39 advisors managing around $2.3 billion in assets. The firm provides integrated wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans using discretionary portfolio management and various investment approaches.

Tyler Soria is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with a Series 65 credential. He began his advisory career in 2026 and has prior experience in logistics and fitness industries. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, employing a platform approach that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through its Amplify Platform.

Brandon Bettis is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, EPIC Holistic Partners, Osaic, Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, and Edward Jones. He served ten years in the United States Army and continues to serve in the Army Reserves. Bettis also owns and operates consulting businesses under BJBettis LLC and Bettis Enterprises 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, consulting, and retirement plan services through a network of advisory affiliates and uses multiple program platforms to implement tailored investment strategies.

Curtis Smith is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Raymond James Financial Services and Wells Fargo Investments. He is also the owner of Clearview Financial Group LLC. Avior Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and banks, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a fundamental analysis investment approach and utilizes both direct portfolio management and separately managed account models.

Jay Klavene is a financial advisor at USAA Investment Services Company with 3 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to joining USAA, he worked at firms including Vanguard Advisers Inc., JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Bank of America. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors through phone and digital channels, delivering Retirement Income Strategy Reports and facilitating referrals rather than managing client assets directly.

James Cannon is a financial advisor with Dynamic in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 registrations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Dynamic Advisor Solutions LLC since 2008 and is a manager of RIA Partners Group, LLC. Additionally, Mr. Cannon owns 4% of Aculis Inc., a company developing AI applications for the wealth management industry, in which he has minimal involvement. Dynamic serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, and other registered investment advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and sub-advisory support, employing a long-term, client-specific investment approach while providing technology, operational, and compliance support to other advisers.

Scott Schwartz is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners and has previously worked at Bleakley Financial Group LLC, LPL Financial, LLC, and Private Advisor Group, LLC. Schwartz is also involved in providing non-variable insurance products, including term, life, disability, LTC, and fixed annuities. OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners offers customized financial planning and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm employs a combination of proprietary models, third-party managers, and custodian-sponsored programs, with most assets managed on a discretionary basis.

Dennis Song is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2021 and previously worked at Heritage Wealth Advisors and Altria. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as managing director of Song Capital Management, providing tax preparation, compliance, and business development services. Advisory Services Network delivers investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing diverse investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Chloe Berentsen is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with United Capital since 2018, with prior work experience outside the financial industry. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customized asset allocation strategies and offers a range of affiliated services, including legal, trust, lending, and technology platforms for independent advisors.

Steven Kulesza is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Dynamic Wealth Advisors and previously worked at MSH Capital Advisors LLC, M.S. Howells & CO, and Charles Schwab. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he holds the Series 66 designation. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, businesses, and other registered investment advisers. The firm emphasizes a long-term, client-specific portfolio approach and provides a range of services such as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and sub-advisory support, with a notable focus on supporting other advisers through technology and operational resources.

Jason Gambaiani is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors for a decade. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Director of Trading and Investments for Amplify Technology, LLC. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting, typically utilizing a diversified investment approach across mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative strategies.

Stephanie Linkenheld is a financial advisor at Avior Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Baird and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside of finance, she has professional experience with CorePower Yoga and State 48 Lager House. Avior Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and banking institutions. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach with a mix of direct portfolio management and separately managed account models, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Brian Jack is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, BCG Securities, and Pinnacle Peak Private Client Group. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Managing Director at Pinnacle Peak Client Group and acts as a fixed insurance agent. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, family offices, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model centered on its Amplify Platform, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across a broad range of asset classes and strategies.

Jerry Hurt is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Cerner Corporation and Ozark Charters. He serves on the board of Fore the Kids KC, a charity organization, and volunteers as a mentor for children with autoimmune disorders through the National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting through a platform relationship with Envestnet. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer and insurance distribution businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Adam Degiorgio is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals and retail investors, including high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm follows a long-term, disciplined investment approach focused on stocks, ETFs, and occasional mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to clients’ risk tolerances and unique circumstances.

Joshua Mathias is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Principal Financial Group and Princor Financial Services, as well as recent positions at Cambridge Investment Research and OSAIC. Mathias is also involved in several wealth management businesses in Phoenix, including ownership of Harris Mathias Wealth Management. 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 retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Brandon Soares is a financial advisor with Trek Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bulwark Capital, Agent Legend, Zillow Group, and Kent Youth and Family Services. He holds a life and health insurance license. Trek Financial serves individual, high-net-worth clients, and institutional retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical investment approaches, incorporating evidence-based models and artificial intelligence tools, and provides a range of alternative investment options and hedging strategies.

Thomas Bugbee is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Sequent Planning, LLC since 2020 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, Investment Advisors, and ProEquities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Futurity First Insurance Group as a financial planner, though he receives no compensation from them. Sequent Planning, LLC, operating as Futurity First Wealth Management, serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services through a network of independent advisers using a structured risk framework and diversified investment approaches.