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 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group Inc, OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and WealthPoint, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Harding is also an independent insurance agent advising business owners on equity transfer. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, combined with model portfolio management and third-party manager oversight, while also providing technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Karli Bradley is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Retirement Planners of America since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an independent insurance agent. Retirement Planners of America serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants by providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, primarily through a wrap-fee investment program. The firm utilizes an “Invest and Protect” approach focused on capital preservation and tactical rebalancing, employing model portfolios built predominantly from ETFs and mutual funds.

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.

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.

Kayla Mayoral is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC since 2024. She has previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Mekosh Financial. Outside of her advisory roles, she is involved with Baldini Investment Strategies, where she handles administrative and client-related duties. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

James Matt is a financial advisor with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Golden State Equity Partners, Freedom Investment Management, Strada Wealth Advisors, and Pogson & Matt Wealth Management Group. Ascentis Independent Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers asset management and comprehensive portfolio services using a mix of public and private securities and supports discretionary management through model portfolios, sub-advisory arrangements, and co-advisory platforms.

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 one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Arkadios Capital and RBG Capital LLC, among other firms. Arkadios Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through various advisory programs and third-party manager options. The firm employs multiple analytical approaches and operates an integrated model combining advisor teams, an affiliated broker-dealer, and an internal portfolio team.

Christopher Nowack is a financial advisor with Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TA-Check Financial, LPL Financial LLC, SII Investments, Inc., Client One Securities, LLC, and Russ Lyon Sotheby's. Outside of his advisory work, he owns several for-profit businesses unrelated to investments. Trajan Wealth serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, endowments, and institutional investors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement and tax planning, and access to alternative investments, with investment strategies tailored to client objectives and documented in formal investment policy statements.

Justin Johnson is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential. He has been with Foundations since 2022. His prior work experience includes roles at Elements Massage, Skyview Networks, Infosys, and Vanguard. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, employs model portfolios with asymmetric rebalancing, and offers various services through a large network of affiliated offices.

Gonzalo De Leon Plata is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Trilogy Capital, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans, employing a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with both in-house models and third-party sub-advisors. The firm integrates personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning and private markets strategies and offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services.

Shannon Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch, The Leaders Group, and Boulevard Family Wealth Services. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients such as 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, utilizing a range of investment strategies and offering access to specialized platforms and solutions.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2009. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes. The firm combines broker-dealer, capital markets, custody, clearing, and prime services with a range of managed account solutions.

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.

Ernest Baillargeon is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundations Investment Advisors and Asset Preservation Tax & Retirement Services, LLC since 2015. Baillargeon also provides insurance and annuity solutions as an independent insurance agent, focusing on tax, insurance, and estate planning services. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC offers financial planning and portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and employs a range of investment approaches, including model portfolios and sub-advisory arrangements.

Robert Collins is a financial advisor at EverSource Wealth Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, and Nelson Financial. Since 2022, he has owned Kandr Collins, LLC, which sells group medical benefits and property and casualty insurance. EverSource Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, estates, trusts, charitable foundations, broker-dealers, and registered investment adviser firms. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, investment advisory, and consulting services, utilizing multiple investment programs and a national network of advisor representatives.