Ivy Kirkman is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to her advisory role, she worked in various positions including at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and served as a Social Media Coordinator for 515 Therapy & Consulting. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting, delivering managed solutions primarily through a platform relationship with Envestnet and using Pershing as custodian.

Michele Farfan is a financial advisor with Alera Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance, Mutual of America, and Edward Jones. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and ERISA-focused plan services, utilizing a combination of internal management, affiliate platforms, and independent managers with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Michael Gross is a financial advisor at Madison Partners in Phoenix, AZ, holding the CFP® designation with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Charles Schwab, where he worked for over two decades. Madison Partners offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a customized, fiduciary approach focused on long-term portfolio construction with a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Nicolas De La Fuente is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ashton Thomas, he worked at Morgan Stanley for four years and held positions at ADP and ABC Nissan. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, utilizing a platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Jerry Hurt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of experience in financial services. He has been with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. since 2018 and previously worked at Foundational Financial Partners, LLC and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a condominium community in Scottsdale, reviewing budgets for board approval. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering a range of financial planning and managed account programs primarily delivered through third-party platforms and managers.

Zachary Miller is a Series 65 licensed advisor at AWM Capital, LLC with six years of industry experience. He has worked at AWM Capital since 2020 and serves as Treasurer for the NFLPA Phoenix Former Players Chapter. Additionally, he manages ZJM, LLC, a holding company for passive investments in private companies. AWM Capital, LLC advises high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and private funds, providing fee-based investment management and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm uses an open-architecture platform and a liability-driven investing framework to create customized portfolios, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, third-party separate account managers, and private placements as appropriate.

Cody Strietzel is an advisor at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mutual of Omaha, he held positions at Sutter Homes Co., JITA Contracting Inc., and served with the Durango Fire Protection District. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, third-party money manager relationships, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates alongside broker-dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group and delivers managed solutions primarily through Envestnet and Pershing platforms.

Christopher Erblich is a financial advisor at TFO Wealth Partners with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with TFO Wealth Partners since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Erblich is a partner at the law firm Husch Blackwell LLP, specializing in estate planning. TFO Wealth Partners is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.66 billion, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, allocation-driven investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing model portfolios primarily consisting of mutual funds and ETFs, with systematic rebalancing and tax-aware strategies.

Michael Bolar is a CFP® and CFA® with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors, a part of BMO Financial Group, since 2003. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. Stoker Ostler constructs portfolios based on individualized Investment Policy Statements and emphasizes ongoing due diligence, tax-aware strategies, and long-term holdings.

Matthew Jones is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Momentum Financial Partners, Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and OSAIC. Jones is based in Tempe, AZ. 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.

David Lundgren is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Goldman Sachs / United Capital Financial Advisers and Bbva Compass Investment Solutions. Outside of advising, he is the owner of 7:7 Holdings, LLC, a company involved in purchasing and renovating properties for sale. Meridian Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis with a range of investment strategies including equities, ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed income.

Jared Tolzman is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. based in Scottsdale, AZ. He holds a Series 66 credential and has six years of industry experience. Jared also works under the DBA Schooner Financial Associates and acts as an independent representative with various insurance carriers for fixed insurance business. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party money managers through traditional and wrap-fee programs with a variety of investment strategies and client account options.

Joan Johnson is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ausdal Financial Partners since 2010 and previously held roles at HAVI Global Solutions, House of Refuge, Homeward Bound, and CAMEO. Outside of advising, Joan is a licensed insurance agent and provides tax preparation and accounting services through her own CPA practice. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to a diverse client base, with portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative products delivered through multiple account structures.

David Hoffman is a financial advisor at Dynamic with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Forthright Capital Partners LLC and JP Morgan Chase. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a mortgage advisor helping clients secure financing for real estate. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, and other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a long-term, client-specific portfolio construction process and places emphasis on supporting other advisers through technology, compliance, and sub-advisory services.

Charles Bruening III is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ since 2006. 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, ongoing due diligence, and long-term holdings, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of BMO Financial Corp., leveraging affiliated trust, banking, and research resources.

Edward Hable is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, AZ, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has prior experience with Equity Advisor Solutions and Triumph Capital Management. 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 employs a multi-manager approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and various strategies such as options and selective cryptocurrency exposure through its Amplify Platform.

Joshua Robbins is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with nine years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Halbert Hargrove in 2022, he worked for Robert W. Baird from 2015 to 2022. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $4.2 billion through a multi-advisor platform, providing discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services.

Jacob Parish is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Scottsdale, AZ, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Everbank for 16 years while also being associated with Geneos Wealth Management and Schooner Financial Associates since 2008. Parish is a co-owner of Schooner Financial Associates. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates continuous account monitoring, discretionary trading, and a variety of analytic methods and strategies, with options for customized portfolios and third-party model allocations.

Norman Anderson is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 48 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC and has prior experience with Chalice Wealth Advisors, Chalice Capital Partners, and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of investment advisory, he engages in fixed life insurance and tax strategy marketing activities. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside affiliated financial entities.

Christopher Tedesco is a financial advisor with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Vanguard Group and independent contracting with the PGA Tour. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and institutional clients, and qualified retirement plans, offering wealth advisory, asset management, financial and estate planning, and business succession consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation through model portfolios with third-party managed programs, mutual funds, ETFs, and selective private placements, supported by multidisciplinary planning via its parent firm, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.