Nancy Bullock Swanson is a financial advisor with Independent Wealth Network, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Brokers International Financial Services, LLC and Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp. Swanson is also president of Preferred Wealth Management and involved in life and health insurance sales through multiple entities. Independent Wealth Network, Inc. provides wealth management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a range of portfolio strategies and oversight tools, serving clients including high-net-worth individuals with approximately $518 million in assets under management.

Joshua Cooksey is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, based in Phoenix, AZ, and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations since 2018 and previously spent three years with Trajan Wealth, LLC. He is also involved with Walstad and Cooksey Holdings, LLC, a business he has been connected to for over a decade. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employing model portfolios and an asymmetric rebalancing approach, and offers services through a large network of affiliated offices and representatives.

Chad Blanton is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been a partner at Simplicity Group since 2017 and Guardian Wealth Management since 2021. Outside of financial services, he is a co-founder of Trademark Apparel, an apparel company based in Scottsdale, AZ. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities when appropriate, alongside model portfolios monitored and rebalanced regularly, and offers technology and operational support to other advisers through its TAMP platform.

Caleb Jelcick is a financial advisor with McAdam LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Before joining McAdam in 2021, he worked in various roles across multiple industries, including hospitality and retail. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages portfolios using fundamental analysis and incorporates a range of investment strategies, including less liquid assets and cryptocurrency exposure.

Timothy Van Houten is a financial advisor at Triad Wealth Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Life Planning Advisors LLC, J.W. Cole Advisors, and Global Financial Private Capital. He is also president of Sonoran Wealth Systems, a fixed insurance business he has operated since 2005. Triad Wealth Partners serves individual and institutional clients through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives and a Turnkey Asset Management Platform (TAMP) that provides sub-advisory and model portfolio services to other registered investment advisers. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with access to third-party managers and diversified investment strategies across various asset classes.

Jason Smith is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. since 2019. His prior roles include positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and Sji Financial Services, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is a self-published author of a book reviewing Genesis 1-11 and is involved in life insurance sales. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and trusts through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing various platforms and investment strategies tailored by its advisors.

James Devary is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners and National Asset Management. He serves as treasurer and board member for the United War Veterans Council and its foundation, and he is involved in non-investment ventures including a CBD/hemp supplements advisory board and ownership in a non-medical caregiving franchise. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model allocations, and third-party sub-advisers while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Nathaniel Barton is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Brownstone Financial and Guardian Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a Senior Planning Advisor with Simplicity Group, focusing on case illustration and product support. Simplicity Wealth provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm uses a fund-of-funds investment approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios that are monitored and rebalanced regularly, as well as technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Shane Tschida is a financial advisor at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. with two years at the firm and a total of two years in the industry. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he works as an insurance agent and is involved in real estate as a licensed agent on a client basis. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through managed account programs and third-party money manager relationships. The firm combines investment advisory, broker-dealer, and insurance services within the Mutual of Omaha group and offers a platform-based approach with discretionary or non-discretionary investment options.

John Chichester Jr. is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with Maridea Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he was affiliated with firms including LPL Financial, Dynamic Wealth Advisors, Cetera, Trustbank Wealth Management, and First Allied Securities. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Northern Arizona University and is a licensed CPA providing tax preparation and accounting services. Maridea Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.97 billion in assets, focusing on diversified, tax-aware portfolios primarily composed of low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and emphasizes long-term investment horizons supplemented by AI-assisted research and administrative tools.

Jaime Hefner is a financial advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including United Planners' Financial Services of America and Bridge Advisory, LLC. Outside of advising, he operated Jaime Hefner Designs for 16 years. Axxcess Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and government entities. The firm emphasizes customized, multi-asset portfolios with oversight by an Investment Committee and offers distinct features such as a TAMP platform, performance-based fee arrangements, and consolidated reporting for alternative investments.

Pablo Oliva is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Lincoln Investment, Northsight Wealth Management, and Sun Valley Financial, where he was also an owner. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm delivers investment management via an in-house investment team and third-party managers, utilizing proprietary screening tools and offering tax-aware strategies.

Ross Emmer is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Dynamic Wealth Advisors, doing business as Full Picture Financial LLC, since 2016. Based in Phoenix, AZ, he holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Dynamic serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, and unaffiliated registered investment advisers. The firm emphasizes a long-term, client-specific portfolio construction process and provides both portfolio management and advisory support, with particular focus on serving other advisers through integrated technology and operational services.

Andrew Carrier is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Advisory Services Network and has previously worked at Parallel Advisors, Spire Investment Partners, and NorthCoast Asset Management. Carrier operates 8 Mile Investments PLLC as an independent contractor, which is his sole professional business. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of approximately 208 independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, investment and retirement-plan consulting, and third-party manager selection, overseeing about $8.6 billion in client assets.

Ann Martin is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at SECURITIES AMERICA, J.W. Cole Financial, and currently United Planners, alongside ownership of Brogan Martin Holdings. She serves as a trustee for Fandango Trust, focusing on estate planning, and is a member of the BNI networking group in Queen Creek, AZ. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of top-down macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, primarily using index-based ETFs with periodic rebalancing, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ginger Noteboom is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Verity Asset Management, Appreciation Financial, McCauley Investment Advisory, MGJ Holdings, and Cook Financial Services. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in various insurance and employee benefits activities, including working as an independent insurance agent and providing education on Section 125 savings and wellness plans. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform model services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model-based strategies that include proprietary models and third-party sub-advisers, offering a range of investment options from equities and fixed income to private placements and digital-asset exposures.

Thomas Matthews is a financial advisor at PFG Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including United Planners, Securities America, and The Vanguard Group. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent ten years at NGL Energy Partners LP. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of top-down macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, primarily using index-based ETFs with periodic rebalancing, and offers access to multiple third-party platforms and wrap programs.

Christopher Jennings is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Titleist Asset Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Vanguard Group Inc, PFG Advisors, United Planners, and Securities America, Inc. He is also involved in insurance advisory activities as a non-variable insurance agent. Titleist Asset Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, qualified employee plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized portfolios overseen by an investment committee that employs a Rules Based Investing system and integrates a range of asset classes and strategies tailored to client objectives.

Sean Lunny is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Stoker Ostler, a part of BMO Financial Group, since 2013. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities. Stoker Ostler emphasizes individualized investment policy statements, diversified portfolio construction, ongoing due diligence, and tax-aware strategies, leveraging its affiliation with BMO’s broader wealth management and banking services.

Sara Johnson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Accelerate Retirement. She previously worked at Sunwest Pensions, BCJ Financial Group, and PKB Retirement Services. In addition to her advisory role, she provides retirement plan consulting services to members of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) trade association through ABC Insurance Trust. Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term allocation approach with customized portfolios and provides comprehensive services including plan design consulting, investment due diligence, and ERISA co-fiduciary roles.