Derek Checketts is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Walmart DC 6090 for ten years and operated Desert Rain Sprinklers LLC. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients. The firm uses an Envestnet-supported workflow with internally created models and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios across multiple custodians and execution venues.

Zachary Nelson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, having joined in 2024. Prior to this, he worked at RH Advisors, LLC and Rock House Financial. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Sheldon Walker is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northrop Grumman as a systems engineer and service in the United States Air Force. Outside of financial advising, he develops software for warehousing and material handling through his independent contracting work. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a model portfolio approach supported by third-party managers and offers multiple advisory platforms, including Transamerica ONE and TFA365, with regulatory assets under management reported at approximately $1.7 billion.

John Allan Taylor Brinkerhoff is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Gravitate Wealth and held positions in various sectors including nonprofit and technology. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent focusing on property and casualty and Medicare insurance, and serves as a notary public for the State of Utah. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

Craig Adams is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 42 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets prior to joining Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial in 2012. Adams is also licensed to sell and service fixed insurance products such as fixed annuities, life, health, and disability insurance. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an IAR-driven model offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through customized and model portfolios, utilizing an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers and sub-advisors.

Myron Bouwhuis is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2013. He is also the owner of MY & RA Holdings Inc, which provides tax planning and preparation services. Outside of his advisory work, Bouwhuis holds a leadership role as a bishop in his local church, where he assists in managing charitable contributions. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and provides specialized services such as retirement-plan consulting and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.

Robert Aamodt is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and Wealth Enhancement Group, and has prior experience with firms including RH Advisors, Rock House Financial, and United Planners Financial Services. He also serves as an adjunct instructor at the University of Utah. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment process combines strategic asset allocation with passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research and an internal Investment Committee.

Jessica Brooks is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with seven years of industry experience. She has held roles at LPL Financial and Walmart prior to her current position. Brooks holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Ogden, Utah. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management through an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Kenneth Richey is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 19 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with New York Life and its related entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Ogden City Council representing District 3, a position he has held since 2022. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to meet client objectives and plan sponsor requirements.

Joseph Hill is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Kaysville, Utah, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Planmember Securities since 2014 and involvement with multiple related businesses focused on financial education, retirement planning, and insurance services. Outside of advising, he is also engaged in land development through a family LLC. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive, while offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

John Stevens is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, and has 52 years of industry experience. He has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2001, and operates his own insurance brokerage under J. Michael Stevens & Associates. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates a dual-registered advisory and broker-dealer platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and reported over $8 billion in discretionary assets under management as of 2025.

Alan Hodgson is a CFP® professional at Carson Wealth with 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ARS Investment Advisors, Allegis Investment Advisors, and United Planners' Financial Services of America. He currently works in Centerville, UT. Carson Wealth operates an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors, managing approximately $50.6 billion in assets. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to alternative investments, supported by an Investment Committee that oversees model portfolios and customized solutions.

Justin Arnold is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has nine years of industry experience with prior roles at Kovack Advisors, John Hancock, Charles Schwab, and Uber. From 2021 to 2023, he was also involved with Detail Doc LLC. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Kris Stevenson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Layton, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held multiple roles in estate planning and mortgage referral services through affiliated entities such as LSPN Pro LLC and KL Marketing LLC. Stevenson is also president of Dream Builders Financial Group, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Michael Gibbs is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of experience in the financial services industry, including roles at United Planners' Financial Services of America, ARS Investment Advisors, and Allegis Wealth Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he has operated independent insurance businesses since 1989. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios developed by an Investment Committee and offering customized solutions such as Orion Custom Indexing and access to alternative investments.

Royal Kennard is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at WealthWave, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Wfgia. Outside of advising, he owns Royal's Promotional Marketing, a non-investment related business based in Farmington, Utah. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, employing proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Andrew Weese is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining NewEdge Advisors in 2023, he worked in finance management and reporting for Hunter Douglas from 2018 to 2023. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a combination of in-house manager selection and third-party model portfolios supported by technology tools and ongoing manager due diligence.

Stephen Calder is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 14 years and is involved in other business activities including ownership of The Calder Financial Group. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with a range of investment advisory and financial planning services.

Kimberly Robinson is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Herdt Brinkerhoff and Navigate Private Wealth. Kimberly is also involved with SolelyCustom LLC, an entrepreneurial venture she has been part of since 2023. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, and foundations. The firm offers various financial planning and portfolio management services through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and a mix of fundamental and technical analysis.

Andrew Galeazzi is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Ogden, Utah. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Wells Fargo. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm employs an integrated service model focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.