Justin Bobus is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He has been with Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, a part of BMO Financial Group, since 2020, following prior roles at BMO Private Bank. Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs individualized investment policy statements and a diversified approach including fixed income, equities, REITs, ETFs, and alternative investments, supported by integrated resources from its parent company, BMO Financial Corp.

Kevin Phillips is an advisor at Verus Capital Partners, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Verus Capital Partners since 2017. Prior to this, he was associated with Securities America, Inc. from 2017 to 2020 and J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. Phillips also holds a life insurance agent role offering term and long-term care insurance at client request. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios with tactical adjustments and selective hedging, tailoring strategies to client goals and risk profiles.

John Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Savvy with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at J.M. Arbour, LLC, Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, Fitzco Trading, and Gelber Group White Plains. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and provides referrals to a tax advisory firm. Savvy offers customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by a proprietary technology platform and third-party sub-advisers.

Michael Porter is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ashton Thomas since 2021 and previously held positions with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of advising, he is a 75% owner of Rivers Edge RV and Cabins Resort and serves on the charitable board of Wyo Sports Ranch. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, employing a platform model that includes discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through its Amplify Platform.

Kyler Fuhriman is a financial advisor at Stoker Ostler, a part of BMO Financial Group, with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has prior experience at E*TRADE Securities and Goldenwest Credit Union. Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities by providing investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm focuses on personalized investment policy statements and employs a diversified investment approach that includes tax-aware techniques and both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Alexander Avestini is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving with Pure Financial Advisors, LLC. He has 11 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Avior Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and other related firms. Avestini is also CEO of Avesta Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides financial planning services. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC manages approximately $11 billion in assets and serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-centered approach and uses advanced platforms for managing held-away retirement plans and donor-advised funds.

George Nshanyan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Verus Capital Partners, LLC and LPL Financial, having previously worked at firms including Pfs Investments Inc., Primerica Financial Services, Green Road Capital, and Securities America. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved as a caregiver and operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical analysis approach with strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments, offering customized portfolios aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Sarah Schmitz is a financial advisor with Balefire, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Principal Financial Services and Principal Life Insurance Company for 11 years and most recently served at Vetrano Financial Services before joining Balefire and Integrity Alliance. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in the sales and service of fixed life insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, and disability insurance. Balefire, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charities, and business entities. The firm uses a core-and-tactical investment approach with oversight from an Investment Committee, offering discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning through a platform managing approximately $2 billion in regulatory assets.

Felipe Medina is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with IHT Wealth Management LLC since 2018 and previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for five years. Medina is based in Phoenix, AZ. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm combines fundamental stock selection with quantitative tools and diversified model portfolios, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA fiduciary services through a network of approximately 153 advisors.

Brandon Slotness is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 14 years of industry experience, including a decade at Edward Jones before joining USAA in 2023. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services to USAA members and the general public, emphasizing retirement income planning and asset allocation. The firm refers clients to Charles Schwab for investment products and does not manage client assets directly.

Kaitlyn Laney is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sowell Management since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at CWM, LLC, Silverhawk Insurance Services, Silverhawk Asset Management, and Fidelity. Laney is also a licensed insurance producer in Arizona with life, accident, health, and sickness lines of authority. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs multiple management styles and offers services including model portfolios, third-party manager selection, and unified managed account solutions.

Chad Walker is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including United Planners, OSAIC, Securities America, SagePoint Financial, Desert Schools FCU, and LPL Financial. Walker has been with PFG Advisors since 2018. PFG Advisors offers 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.

Michael Floyd is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Sun Valley Advisory, PWA Partners, and Bayntree Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory roles, he is managing partner of Prospect Estate Planning and PWA Partners, and works as a retirement counselor at Five Pathways Financial, focusing on insurance and estate planning services. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies that combine proprietary models with third-party sub-advisers, offering a range of investment options including equities, fixed income, private placements, and digital assets.

Michael Bargetto is a financial advisor with Clear Creek Financial Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of experience in advisory roles. Prior to joining Clear Creek, he worked at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC and Axiom Wealth Solutions, LLC. Outside of his financial career, he has experience with Cal Fire and manages a real estate investment business. Clear Creek Financial Management serves individuals, employer retirement plans, trusts, estates, other advisers, and business entities by providing asset management, financial planning, pension consulting, and algorithmic research through its Helios Quantitative Research division. The firm uses a diverse range of investment strategies and emphasizes individualized account supervision with regular reviews and rebalancing.

Rick Cluck is a CFP® professional with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has held positions at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, and Securities America. 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 retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Blake Welch is a financial advisor at John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC in Phoenix, AZ, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining John Hancock in 2022, he worked at The Vanguard Group for 12 years and briefly at Infosys. John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning, consultative services, and an Emergency Savings program to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities. The firm utilizes a technology-assisted advice model, delivering generally framed recommendations through third-party software, and serves a notably high client load per advisor.

Thomas Newbold is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan for six years before joining Brighton Jones in 2018. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tax preparation, and family office administrative support.

Frederic Amberg is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Benefits Commerce Group, Triad Advisors, One Digital Investment Advisors, Resources Investment Advisors, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in educational activities related to insurance products. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers to construct portfolios with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, while also offering ERISA-focused plan services and participant education.

Christopher Stocks is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Paradise Valley, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. He has been with Prospera since 2022 and previously spent a decade as a student. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Ashley Seeger is a financial advisor at PFG Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at United Planners Financial Services, Sage Point Financial, and Jackson National Life Distributors. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and financial institutions. The firm’s investment approach features model portfolios and third-party managers, emphasizing macro allocation with index-based ETFs and multiple marketplace platforms.