Aaron Matheny is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Strategies Group, LLC since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and also works as a licensed insurance agent specializing in life and health insurance products. Capital Strategies Group serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as small businesses, charities, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary asset management and financial planning tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance. The firm employs a range of analytical strategies and provides both managed accounts and consultative guidance for held-away assets.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor at Integrated Financial Solutions, PLLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at SilverTree Special Needs Planning since 2014 and Voya Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2019. Smith is involved in nonprofit work related to special needs education and advocacy and serves as president of the board for Academic Opportunity of Arizona. Integrated Financial Solutions, PLLC provides fee-only financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment process incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and it has a notable focus on retirement-plan fiduciary services, including ERISA 3(21) advice and 3(38) plan management.

Michael Smith is a CFP® with 26 years of experience at ProFocus Incorporated in Phoenix, AZ, where he has worked since 1995. He holds the Series 63 designation and serves as a principal at ProFocus. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a majority owner in several business entities. ProFocus serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and business entities by providing fee-based investment advisory, financial planning, and business management consulting. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy with fundamental analysis and offers unique services such as commercial real estate syndication and flat-fee business-management solutions.

Kathleen Barrett is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Meredith Dekker Financial Services, LLC, where she has worked since 2023. She has over two years of industry experience and also operates Barrett Bookkeeping and Tax LLC, providing bookkeeping and sales tax services. Barrett has held roles at Silver Oak Securities, Inc. and Meredith Dekker Financial Services in various capacities since 2018. Meredith Dekker Financial Services, LLC offers financial planning and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative and technical methods in its planning, and integrates insurance, tax preparation, and accounting services into its offerings.

Richard Spadaro is a financial advisor at WLTH Capital Management, LLC in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining WLTH Capital, he worked at Intel Corporation for ten years. WLTH Capital Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a fundamental, generally long-term investment approach with portfolios typically constructed from mutual funds and ETFs and is notable for managing over $200 million in client assets while offering specialized services such as acting as a 3(38) fiduciary for retirement plans.

Howard Dal Monte is a financial advisor with Clarity Wealth Management, L.L.C. in Gilbert, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Clarity Wealth Management since 2016 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Reptile Fanatics from 2003 to 2016. Clarity Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a range of analytical techniques and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options. The firm manages approximately $248 million in assets and supports a high client load per advisor through standardized processes and model portfolio allocations.

Jaron Turley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently with GBG Wealth Management LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Fullerton Financial Planning, Morgan Stanley, and Raymond James Financial Services. GBG Wealth Management provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporate retirement plans, and other businesses. The firm employs a consultative process with various implementation options, including model-based strategies and tax-managed overlays, supported by a network of affiliated firms offering investment management and tax services.

Matthew Deaton is a financial advisor at Acute Investment Advisory with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Acute Investment Advisory since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is a member of Acute Financial, LLC, providing insurance services and sales, and is also a real estate agent with Ashby Realty Group, LLC. Acute Investment Advisory offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, third-party adviser selection, and model-based asset allocation primarily for individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households. The firm employs an ETF-centric investment approach and utilizes derivatives and structured products within client accounts.

Chase Deters is a financial advisor at Prospera Capital Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Raffa Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in rental property investment. Prospera Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities with discretionary asset management and financial planning. The firm constructs individualized portfolios using fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analyses and offers a range of planning services including retirement, estate, and business-oriented financial planning.

Lynnae Brown is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Redeem Wealth Management. Her prior roles include five years at Pathstone and positions at Professional Tax and Financial Services and Cornerstone Advisors. Redeem Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to retail and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and ongoing financial planning. The firm utilizes a range of strategies including separate managed accounts and third-party managers, with investment decisions executed on a discretionary basis.

Leiland Overson is a financial advisor at Overson Advisory Group in Mesa, AZ, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations with 20 years of industry experience. He has operated Overson Advisory Group since 2012 and also serves as president of Overson Tax Advisory, Inc., where he spends approximately half of his time providing insurance product sales and tax preparation services. Overson Advisory Group offers investment supervisory services and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with client accounts reviewed at least quarterly.

Grant Botma is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Stewardship Financial with seven years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles in several affiliated businesses, including ownership and presidency positions in mortgage, insurance, software, and educational services. Botma also creates online courses and provides coaching through Grant Botma Productions LLC. Stewardship Financial offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and investment consultation primarily to individual clients and small businesses. The firm employs a mixed active and passive investment approach across diversified portfolios and coordinates services through a network of affiliated entities in insurance, mortgage, and real estate.

Tyler Fernstrom is a financial advisor at BrightGuide Financial with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He has worked at BrightGuide Investment Advisors, AE Wealth Management, and Maximum Senior Benefits, among other positions. BrightGuide Investment Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to guide investment decisions. The firm offers tailored model allocations across various asset classes and maintains an affiliation with an insurance agency.

Karmi Gutman is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lifestyle Planning, LLC in Chandler, AZ. Prior to joining Lifestyle Planning, Gutman held roles at Buttonwood Capital Management and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Lifestyle Planning, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and boutique family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and business owners. The firm specializes in non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial plans, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide asset allocation and security selection.

Nicholas Harris is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Clear Skies Financial in Gilbert, AZ. He has 19 years of experience with Northrop Grumman and has been with Clear Skies Financial and RejuvGen since 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-owner of Unique Ink Printing LLC, a printing company offering screen printing, embroidery, decals, and vinyl services. Clear Skies Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting. The firm manages approximately $24 million across a small client base, providing portfolio management through a sponsored wrap fee program that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis.

Leonard Templeton is a financial advisor at Templeton Financial Services Inc. in Sun Lakes, AZ, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Templeton Financial Services since 2003. Templeton Financial Services primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, focusing on discretionary portfolio management with an emphasis on income-producing investments. The firm employs a conservative, income-oriented investment approach centered on municipal securities, closed-end funds, and higher-yield bonds, with detailed allocation policies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Brian Wruk is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Transition Financial Advisors Group, Inc. since 2001. Transition Financial Advisors Group serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates through discretionary investment management and standalone financial planning. The firm is notable for its cross-border services focused on U.S.–Canada transitions, outsourced tax-preparation offerings, and the documented use of derivatives in client accounts.

Darius Godfrey is a financial advisor at Sunstone Financial in Chandler, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Next Financial Group, Charles Schwab, and Calisi Financial. Sunstone Financial provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily for individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, using a tactical allocation strategy focused on mutual funds and customized client portfolios.

Gregory Brown is a financial advisor at West Coast Capital Management, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with West Coast Financial Services and West Coast Capital Management since 2006. Outside of advising, he has sold insurance products since 1987. West Coast Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with retirement-focused financial planning, fee-based asset management, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of strategic, dynamic, and tactical investment approaches grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and quantitative analysis, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Steven Castro is a financial advisor with Exos Wealth Strategies, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Centric Advisors, LLC, Capital Markets IQ, and Concert Wealth Management, Inc. In addition to advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent involved in annuity and insurance sales. Exos Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm constructs individualized asset allocations primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, conducts due diligence on private placements, and can operate in ERISA Section 3(21) or 3(38) capacities.