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.

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.

Matthew Harrison is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Mesa, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment and Golden West since 2015, with prior roles at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, Chase Investment Services, and Edward Jones. Harrison serves as a board member for the St. Mary’s Food Bank Endowment, where he participates in oversight of the organization’s investment allocations. Capital Analysts serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through an in-house team and third-party managers, supported by institutional relationships and a proprietary fund screening process.

Jayden Durrah is a financial advisor at Capital Investment Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 registration and previously worked at Taverick Capital, LLC and Equitable Advisors. His background also includes various roles in educational institutions. Capital Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, families, corporate executives, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers integrated financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, using a structured portfolio approach with ETF-based models and third-party managers, supported by in-house tax and estate planning specialists.

John Durham is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked within various affiliated USAA entities since 2007, including USAA Financial Advisors, Inc., USAA Financial Planning Services, and USAA Life Insurance Company. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services to USAA members and individual investors, primarily through phone and digital channels. The firm offers a Retirement Income Strategy Report and facilitates referrals to third-party broker-dealers and advisers, operating mainly as a referral intermediary rather than managing client assets.

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. in Phoenix, AZ, with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Vensure HR, and Bank of America. Koszitzki holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Moors & Cabot serves retail and high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and various institutional clients by providing investment management, fee-based financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers tailored portfolio strategies using a combination of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and quantitative techniques, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

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.

Jeffrey Cohen is a financial advisor at Sapient Capital LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc., Knall/Cohen Investments, LLC, KSM Capital Advisors, LLC, and KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Cohen serves as an investment board member for Next Level Indiana. Sapient Capital LLC offers wealth management, financial planning, family office services, and sub-advisory support to individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, foundations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm utilizes a primarily long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis to create diversified portfolios, while also acting as an adviser and sponsor to private funds and sub-advisor to registered ETFs.

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 at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Ashton Thomas Securities, Schwab Wealth Advisory, and Charles Schwab. Prior to entering the financial industry, he had diverse experience in education and the food service sector. 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 platform approach that integrates discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, utilizing a variety of investment strategies across mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and specialist products.

Sergio Serrano is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth in Phoenix, AZ. He has been with Simplicity Wealth since 2026 and has prior experience at Simplicity Group and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Before entering the financial industry, he held roles at the University of California Merced and its campus bookstore. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers advisory services combined with technology and operational support for other advisers.

Zachary Gibson is a financial advisor at Ally Invest Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he also provides transportation and delivery services through platforms such as Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Courial. Ally Invest Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through web-based solutions and virtual interaction. The firm uses model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and provides services ranging from automated investing to financial advisor-delivered personal advice.

Michelle Decker is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ for 28 years. Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm emphasizes customized, diversified portfolios and employs tax-aware strategies within a personalized Investment Policy Statement framework.

Jay Gehrke is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Waterloo Capital and previously worked at Avellie Wealth Management LLC and Cole Wealth Management, LLC. He sells insurance products, including life, health, and annuity contracts, when properly registered. Waterloo Capital is a multi-advisor firm serving entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with customized portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes long-term, strategic buy-and-hold investment approaches combined with ongoing monitoring and annual reviews.

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.

Paul Mann is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Scottsdale, AZ, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Empire Wealth Advisors and AE Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in licensed insurance sales. 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, and access to alternative investments, using a client-tailored investment process documented in an investment policy statement.