Jarrod Rice is a financial advisor at Essential Investing with a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2024. He also serves as a special projects manager at Mercy Care, a nonprofit agency where he oversees administration of federal and state grant funding. Essential Investing provides investment advice and integrated financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations and charitable organizations. The firm combines passive indexing with tactical opportunities, focusing on diversified, tax-efficient, low-cost core holdings while incorporating alternative investments for targeted risk exposure.

Jo Ann Regan is a financial advisor with FSG Financial Services, Inc. in Sun City, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. She has held leadership roles at affiliated firms including FSG Tax Advisors, Inc. and Financial Security Group of AZ, Inc., where she serves as president and insurance agent. Regan is also involved in tax preparation and resolution services through FSG Tax Advisors. FSG Financial Services provides discretionary investment management and portfolio oversight primarily for individual clients, tailoring strategies to client objectives, time horizons, and risk tolerances. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis and operates with delegated discretion, conducting periodic account reviews and offering educational seminars.

Keith Gregor is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Fjell Capital in Phoenix, AZ, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Mellig Group LLC and South Florida Educational FCU. Outside of financial advising, he owns Keith W. Gregor, LLC, a company that manufactures residential lighting fixtures. Fjell Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering integrated wealth management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a target-date, model‑of‑models investment framework and applies a subscription-style fee model for wealth management clients.

Christine Carlton is a financial advisor at EPS Wealth Management with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Estate Planning Solutions since 2015 and Carlton Financial, Inc. since 2004. Outside of advising, she owns and operates Carlton Financial Inc., an independent insurance agency, and is involved as a business consultant specializing in tax incentives and corporate finance as well as an associate with a network marketing organization. EPS Wealth Management is a small, supported registered investment advisor managing approximately $30.1 million for about 299 clients. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, employing a long-term investment approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

Anne Ertel Sawasky is a financial advisor with Unique Investment Advisors, LLC and holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. She has 10 years of industry experience and has worked at Unique Investment Advisors since 2025. She is also the owner and attorney of Sawasky Law LLC, a law practice established in 1997, and is involved with Quo Vadis Solutions LLC, a business consulting and insurance services firm. Unique Investment Advisors provides co-advisory investment advice and retirement-plan services to individuals, corporations, business entities, and plan sponsors. The firm collaborates with a third-party platform to implement investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio and Efficient Market principles, while supporting clients through education, policy development, and account reviews.

Kevin Haggerty is a financial advisor at Evolution Vision Wealth Management in Phoenix, AZ, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Evolution Vision Wealth Management in 2026, he worked at TNL Asset Management, Alpine Bank Wealth Management, and New York Life, among others. Outside of financial advising, Kevin owns a minority stake in a take-out pizza business and co-owns a bill pay company. Evolution Vision Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and integrated financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages over $65 million in discretionary assets across 98 client relationships, using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to construct tailored portfolios with stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and private securities.

Jeffrey Burg is a financial advisor at AlphaTrust Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and AIG Capital Services. Burg serves as president of the Aspiring Youth Academy, a nonprofit focused on youth development, and holds board positions with the Sun Devils and the Foundation for Financial Education. AlphaTrust Advisors offers discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm uses model portfolios combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis primarily through ETFs, stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, and supplements research with artificial intelligence tools for decision support.

Alex Miller is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with EPS Wealth Management. He previously worked at The Hebets Company and LifeBrokers. EPS Wealth Management is a small, supported registered investment advisor managing approximately $30.1 million for nearly 300 clients. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, employing a long-term investment approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

Donald Laughlin is a financial advisor at Wiser Advisor Group in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wiser Advisor Group, he served as President and CEO of White Mountain Economic Development, a nonprofit focused on workforce development and business incubation in rural Arizona. Laughlin's work outside of finance includes program delivery and entrepreneurial training through this nonprofit organization. Wiser Advisor Group serves both individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a discovery-based planning process and active portfolio management across a diverse range of investment vehicles, managing approximately $115 million for a small client base.

Brian Laurie is a financial advisor at Green Peaks Planning with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years. Laurie serves on the 403(b) committee for Benevilla in Surprise, AZ, where he participates in reviewing and recommending 403(b) plan matters. Green Peaks Planning provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation with a combination of fundamental security analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, customizing portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jeffry Jones is a financial advisor with WJ Wealth Management in Glendale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with WJ Wealth Management since 2012 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in offering fixed insurance products including fixed life and annuities. WJ Wealth Management provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages assets through LPL Financial-sponsored programs and offers customized investment advice that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis, serving over 860 clients with a portfolio of approximately $225 million in assets under management.

Joshua James is a financial advisor with Essential Investing in Phoenix, AZ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to joining Essential Investing, he was involved in various roles with Hope Church PHX and Likewise Worship. Essential Investing provides investment advice and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blended investment approach that combines passive indexing with tactical opportunities, focusing on diversified, tax-efficient, low-cost holdings alongside alternative investments.

James Garber is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Process Design Capital Management LLC since 2014, working as part of a four-advisor team. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans. Process Design Capital Management LLC employs a variety of analysis methods and offers ERISA retirement plan services, including both advisory and investment manager roles.

Nathan Haws is a financial advisor at Haws Financial Planning LLC in Phoenix, AZ, with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Eastern University and Arizona State University. Haws Financial Planning provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients. The firm emphasizes passive investment management using index mutual funds and ETFs while also incorporating fundamental and technical analyses, managing approximately $105 million in client assets on a discretionary basis.

Andrew Victor is a financial advisor with Tactical Tax Wealth Management in Phoenix, AZ. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Victor co-founded and serves as vice president of CSI Financial Group and is involved in Tactical Tax and Estate Planning, where he holds multiple insurance-related licenses. Tactical Tax Wealth Management is a small advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and selected retirement plans. The firm integrates discretionary portfolio management with financial planning and may use both long-term and shorter-term investment strategies, including options and structured notes, tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Jason McCaleb is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at SharpePoint, LLC since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Good Life Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he provides consulting services through RM Alliance. SharpePoint serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and small businesses with portfolio management, financial planning, and held-away asset management. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles and offers unique services such as direct management of held-away retirement accounts and private fund management.

William Mitton is a financial advisor at Universal Wealth Management LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Leigh Baldwin & Co., Triton Wealth Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Kingsview Asset Management, and Raymond James Financial. He owns WCM William Chad Mitton Financial, a pass-through entity affiliated with Triton Wealth Management. Universal Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing model portfolios and a combination of fundamental analysis with long- and short-term investment strategies. The firm offers access to a broad range of securities and manages assets on a discretionary basis.

Logan Hauschild is a financial advisor at Green Peaks Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Green Peaks Planning, he worked at Red Robin for six years and was a full-time student for seventeen years. Green Peaks Planning provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing over $46 million in assets. The firm combines fundamental security analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory, offering customized portfolios and a range of planning engagements beyond traditional asset management.

Landon Marsh is a financial advisor at Scott Marsh Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Alterdomus, Jones Simkins, and Ernst & Young. Scott Marsh Financial, LLC provides portfolio management alongside tax advisory, individual tax return preparation, real estate advice, and property management, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, companies, and trusts. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and uses a mix of no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and a concentrated stock strategy with discretionary rebalancing and tax-efficient solutions.

Lauren Frist is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at The VANGUARD GROUP, INC., Ironwood Wealth Management, LLC, and currently serves at Revel Wealth Partners. Lauren holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Revel Wealth Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts. The firm follows a policy-driven investment process that combines modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis using both passive and active vehicles.