Edward Diaz is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include two decades at New York Life Insurance and Securities and nearly two decades running Diaz Strategies - Insurance & Financial Solutions. Outside of advisory work, he is a running coach with Running 2 PRs. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants, using a variety of analytical approaches and discretionary management options.

Anthony Rocha is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at United Planners, Securities America, Inc., LPL Financial, and credit unions such as Copper State and Canyon. He also serves on the finance committee for Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Phoenix. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and financial institutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and a multi-platform approach focused on macro allocation and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Scott Sandell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Alphastar Capital Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds ownership interests in several private businesses, including Andorra Capital and Wish You Were Here, LLC, and has roles in various financial and insurance-related companies. Sandell’s background includes positions at Capital Group/American Funds and Monetary Metals. Alphastar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs a combination of model portfolios and advisor-directed strategies using a range of investment vehicles, supported by tax-aware optimization and third-party portfolio construction technologies.

Sharon Cohen is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at BOK Financial for 11 years before joining Parallel Advisors in 2023. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm integrates multiple investment strategies and technology platforms to manage diversified portfolios and offers fiduciary services through an affiliated trust company.

Ricardo Leyva is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Elevated Capital Advisors, The Quantum, and Mutual of Omaha. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved as an independent insurance agent with The Quantum. 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 investment strategies combining proprietary models and third-party sub-advisers across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and digital-asset related exposures.

Matthew Harrison is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment and Golden West since 2015. Outside of advising, he serves on the endowment board of St. Mary’s Food Bank, where he helps oversee investment allocation and risk tolerance. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an in-house investment team to manage discretionary portfolios and offers various advisory programs, including custom portfolios and third-party manager access.

Jayden Durrah is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisors, LLC in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Investment Advisors, he worked at Taverick Capital, LLC and Equitable Advisors. Capital Investment Advisors, LLC serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a centralized investment platform featuring standardized asset-allocation models and actively managed sleeves, supported by in-house specialists in estate and tax planning, as well as offering access to private investment solutions and formal pension consulting services.

John Durham is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles within the USAA organization since 2007, including positions at USAA Life Insurance Company and USAA Financial Planning Services. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and individual investors through phone and digital channels. The firm delivers a Retirement Income Strategy Report and refers clients to third-party broker-dealers or advisers rather than managing assets directly.

Christopher Stokes is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at USAA Life Insurance Company since 2018 and USAA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2008 to 2020. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and the general public, offering a Retirement Income Strategy Report and referring clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and account services. The firm operates as a referral and retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

Christopher Koszitzki is a financial advisor at Moors & Cabot, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Vensure HR, and Bank of America. Moors & Cabot provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of analytic approaches such as fundamental, technical, quantitative, and asset allocation methods to manage portfolios.

Phillip Scavo is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Parallel Advisors, LLC and previously held roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Morgan Stanley, and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he manages and performs in a music band. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that includes fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, while integrating technology for tax-efficient portfolio management and offering affiliated fiduciary services.

Scott Harris is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently associated with The AmeriFlex Group in Phoenix, AZ. His previous roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities Inc., where he spent 13 years, as well as various advisory firms. He serves on the board of Ronald McDonald House Charities in Phoenix. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships, with client accounts custodied at multiple major custodians.

Jonathan Brackmann is a financial advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Axxcess Wealth Management and Arete Wealth Advisors in various roles since 2013. Axxcess Wealth Management offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm is known for its Third-Party Asset Management Platform (TAMP) and sleeve-manager capabilities, providing customized multi-asset portfolios and operational support for multiple third-party managers within single accounts.

Tyson Murphy is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, family offices, and institutional accounts. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies and a platform model that incorporates third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Sergio Serrano is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth based in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience working with Simplicity Wealth since 2026, previously being associated with The Vanguard Group from 2017 to 2019. Prior to his advisory career, he held roles outside of finance, including at UC Merced Campus Bookstore and Tonic Night Life Group. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, as well as other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers advisory services alongside technology and operational solutions for other advisers.

Michelle Decker is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and has been with Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 1998. She is based in Scottsdale, AZ, and holds a Series 65 license. Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm emphasizes individualized investment policy statements, diversified portfolios, ongoing due diligence, and draws on affiliated resources through its ownership by BMO Financial Corp.

Mark Tang is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Verus Capital Partners since 2014 and previously at Securities America Inc. and LPL Financial. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios, incorporating tactical adjustments and selective hedging to suit clients’ time horizons, risk tolerances, and tax considerations.

Jay Gehrke is a financial advisor at Waterloo Capital with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Avellie Wealth Management LLC and Cole Wealth Management, LLC. Gehrke is also licensed to sell insurance products such as life, health, and annuity contracts when appropriate. Waterloo Capital is a multi-team advisor serving entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities, typically with a $1 million minimum. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach using fundamental analysis and offers a range of services including direct investment management, financial planning, access to third-party sub-advisers, and educational seminars.

Jeffrey Geiser is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and was previously at Securities America, Inc for ten years. Outside of advisory work, Geiser is an author and owns a business called DavinciPad LLC. 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 and access to various custodial platforms and third-party managers.

Donald Cuppy is a financial advisor with Parallel Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He worked at Autus Asset Management, LLC for 16 years before joining Parallel Advisors in 2022. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach, including fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and integrates technology platforms to support tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.