Benjamin Barchilon is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Versant Capital Management, Inc. Prior to joining Versant, he worked six years at Eide Bailly, LLP. Versant Capital Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional, and charitable clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive wealth management, and related consulting. The firm develops client-specific investment policies and builds diversified portfolios that may include equity, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative vehicles, and third-party managers aligned with clients’ objectives and liquidity needs.

James Schmidt is a financial advisor with Tribeca Financial, LLC in Mesa, AZ, holding a PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Schmidt Westergard & Company, PLLC prior to joining Tribeca Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved as a member manager in a commercial office leasing business and leads a company providing lead generation services. Tribeca Financial, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable entities, and corporations. The firm emphasizes passive, globally diversified portfolios focused on long-term growth with structured market-rate strategies and uses a tri-party back-office relationship for account administration and trading support.

Connor Jackson is a financial advisor at Focused Alpha, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC. He conducts business under the DBA Four Corners Wealth Partners. Focused Alpha, LLC is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $664 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, retirement plans, and public entities. The firm employs a rules-based, behaviorally informed investment process emphasizing tail-risk management and emotion-free decision making, using quantitative optimization, technical analysis, and computer-based methods to construct diversified portfolios.

Eric Dahm is a financial advisor at Range Financial Group, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Range Financial Group since 2017, following eight years at Human Investing. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Dahm is also an insurance agent. Range Financial Group is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $320 million for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of investment methods and provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and standalone financial planning services.

Michael Jukich II is a financial advisor with Strategy Financial Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Strategy Financial Group in 2025, he worked at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, with earlier experience at FFEC Wealth Partners and Southern New Hampshire University. Before entering finance, he spent 13 years in the restaurant industry. Strategy Financial Group serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations through discretionary investment management and financial consulting. The firm emphasizes conservative, income-focused investing and downside risk management, building diversified portfolios with a multi-year time horizon, and distinguishes itself by publishing performance data, conducting educational seminars, and providing complementary tax-preparation services to eligible clients.

Brian Hartstein is a ChFC® professional with over 32 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked with Bayntree Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016 and previously held roles at National Planning Corporation and OSAIC Services, Inc. Hartstein serves as COO of Economic Concepts, Inc., a pension design firm, and participates on the advisory board of Phoenix Tax Workshop, as well as the board of directors of First Financial Resources. Bayntree Wealth Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations by providing investment management, retirement plan consulting, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes long-term total return while managing downside risk and offers customized planning documented through the Bayntree Blueprint.

Michael Bagley is a financial advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential with five years at Balboa and previous experience at First Financial Equity Corporation and Bank of America. He has seven years of industry experience prior to his current role. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing over $1.07 billion in assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities, incorporates various analytical methods, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jeffery Fong is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Concentrum Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Concentrum Wealth Management since 2013. Concentrum Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on wrap-fee asset management and uses a range of investment strategies, including derivatives and margin, to tailor discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services.

Louis Messina is a financial advisor at Acrylic Financial, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Brokers Alliance Inc. He has been with Acrylic Financial since 2026. Acrylic Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, other advisers, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside financial planning.

Byron Anderson II is a financial advisor at Laffer Tengler Investments, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc., Mutual Advisors, LLC, and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, he has been involved with Emerald Water Anglers. Laffer Tengler Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, model delivery, and wrap-fee program management for individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and specialty clients. The firm combines quantitative modeling and macroeconomic forecasting with fundamental security analysis to manage a range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Bradley Haines is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Juncture Wealth Strategies, LLC, where he has worked since 2015, following a one-year tenure at Heritage Wealth Management, LLC. 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 combination of behavioral, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to construct diversified portfolios and employs strategies including options and derivatives within managed accounts.

David Mowad is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked for First Financial Equity Corporation for 22 years before joining Balboa Wealth Partners in 2021. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities, and it offers both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates with a team structure.

Juan Sera is a financial advisor at Sera Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Verizon for 20 years and was retired for one year. He holds the Series 65 designation. Sera Capital Management serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and targeted investment consulting. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with a buy-and-hold approach and offers specialized consulting involving illiquid strategies such as interval funds and private placements.

Barrett Geist is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience at Ironwood Investment Counsel, LLC, where he has worked since 2016. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, he has focused his career within this multi-advisor firm. Ironwood Investment Counsel manages approximately $1.5 billion for around 527 clients through a team of 14 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial, estate, insurance, and retirement plan consulting, employing a fundamental analysis-based investment approach across various asset classes and strategies.

Ryan Ricedorff is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Tribeca Financial, LLC in Mesa, AZ. His prior experience includes roles at Vista Wealth Partners and Arista Wealth Management, along with operating Ricedorff Financial Services, LLC since 2007. He is also an independent insurance agent. Tribeca Financial, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charities, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm uses a structured, market-rate oriented approach focused on passive, globally diversified portfolios and long-term growth.

Blair Tushaus is a financial advisor at Tushaus Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Williams Palmer and Optimist Retirement Group. Outside of advisory work, Tushaus is a partner in FIT College Planning, LLC, and manages an insurance agency through Tushaus Group LLC. Tushaus Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, primarily recommending ETFs alongside other investment vehicles.

Christopher Schaefer is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP since 2005. L. Roy Papp & Associates, LLP provides customized investment management and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension plans, foundations, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, growth-oriented approach focused on domestic equities, investment-grade fixed income, ETFs, and mutual funds, and manages approximately $1.5 billion in client assets through a multi-advisor team structure.

Carly Denial is a financial advisor with ARQ Wealth Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining ARQ Wealth Advisors in 2025, she worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for five years and held positions at The Oakmont and The Mayor. ARQ Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, providing fee-only asset management and financial planning. The firm employs a blend of asset-allocation frameworks, fundamental and technical analysis, and incorporates derivatives and alternative investments as part of its portfolio construction.

Charles Womack is a financial advisor at Womack Wealth Management, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Womack Wealth Management since 2012. Womack Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and institutional consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Markets Hypothesis, utilizing strategic asset allocation across various asset classes and offering family-office style wealth management and outsourced portfolio services to other advisors.

Curtis Harrison is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with DecisionPoint Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Arista Wealth Management, LLC from 2015 to 2018. DecisionPoint Financial, LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a fee-only, asset-based model and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes, incorporating AI tools to assist advisor judgment.