Ronald Demers Jr. is a financial advisor at Madison Partners with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Robert Baird & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Saratoga Capital Management LLC. Madison Partners provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach focused on long-term portfolio construction, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, alternative investments, and third-party strategies.

Lance Knight is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth since 2018, with prior experience at firms including M. S. Howells & Co. Outside of his advisory role, Knight serves as chairman of the board for St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, a nonprofit organization. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients such as high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services, using a range of investment strategies and platforms including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and alternative investments.

Pierre Brachet is a CFA® charterholder with one year of experience at Modern Wealth Management, LLC. He has worked in the financial industry since 2015, including an 11-year tenure with Public Safety Financial Galloway. Outside of finance, he is a 50% owner and bookkeeper for Giggle and Grow Preschool and Child Care in Gilbert, AZ. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside tax, estate, and insurance-related services through affiliated entities.

Aaron Brodt is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 21 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Amplify Financial, Amplify Technology, Peachtree Capital Corporation, and GFA Wealth Design. Outside of advising, he is a member and owner of GFA Wealth Design, an insurance sales business. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a multi-strategy approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and sub-advisers, alongside options and selective cryptocurrency exposure, supported by its Amplify Platform.

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.

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.

Carl Bosch Jr. is a financial advisor with Archer Investment Corporation in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Archer in 2019, he worked at HD Vest Insurance Agency and H.D. Vest Investment Securities, and he has operated Bosch Financial Services, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting firm, since 1984. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in buying and selling collectibles online and participates in merchandise activities for Sun Devil Apparel Company. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment management primarily to individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth investors, through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm employs a diversified investment approach and works with accountants and CPAs within a multi-branch, independent-contractor model, managing approximately $1.01 billion in discretionary assets.

Javier Traver is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in various roles including positions at Homeslice and UCLA. Modern Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across 94 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a range of specialized offerings.

Robert Dussi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with LPL Financial and has been a principal at Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC since 2014. Dussi operates Cornerstone Wealth Portfolios as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by an in-house research team and a variety of investment solutions tailored to client needs.

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.

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.

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.

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.