Cynthia Medina is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Trek Financial since 2014 and also has longstanding roles at A&E Service and Sterilite. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services through a network of adviser representatives. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical investment approaches, utilizing various model strategies and artificial-intelligence tools under human oversight.

Jennifer Beals is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 12 years and Intrepid Financial Services, LLC for over 20 years. She also serves as Director of Operations at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that manages approximately $1.86 billion for around 2,281 clients through a team of 18 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations.

James Mcgettigan is a financial advisor at Stoker Ostler, a part of BMO Financial Group, with six years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Stoker Ostler in 2018, he worked at Eide Bailly LLP and Grant Thornton LLP. Outside of his advisory work, he manages JSMH Enterprises, LLC, a personal holdings consulting business focused on tax software and compliance. Stoker Ostler Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm builds portfolios based on individualized investment policy statements and integrates resources from its parent company, BMO Financial Corp., for trust, banking, and family office services.

Wills Marcello is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with six years of industry experience. He has been with Ashton Thomas since 2019 and previously worked at VThree Solutions and Bspoke Investment Group. Marcello holds a Series 65 designation. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offers investment advisory and wealth-management services to individuals, business entities, trusts, family offices, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a platform model that uses third-party managers and sub-advisers and allocates client assets across mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies including options and selective cryptocurrency exposure.

David Roberts is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Arete Wealth Advisors since 2023. Prior to this, he was with Center Street Advisors, Inc. and has operated his own tax and retirement planning business since 2010. Roberts is also an adjunct faculty member at Grand Canyon University, teaching a business course. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, utilizes third-party sub-advisers, and acts as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Jennifer Basinger is a financial advisor at Nations Financial Group, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 11 years before joining Nations Financial Group in 2020. Basinger is also the owner of Basinger Investment Group, LLC, through which she offers investment and advisory services. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach utilizes proprietary model portfolios alongside outside managers, tailoring strategies to client objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Theron Hall Jr. is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisory Solutions and holds a Series 65 designation. He has two years of experience in the financial industry and is also a partner and manager at Morris Hall, PLLC, a law firm where he has worked since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales through Morris Hall Health & Life, LLC. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients through a network of about 100 independent advisors, managing approximately $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and utilizes various asset-allocation frameworks and third-party platforms to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Edward Lewis is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Regal Investment Advisors LLC since 2012. He has provided business financial management consulting through an affiliation with BeanstalkCFO Group since 2007 and is a managing member of Lewis Family Racing Stables, where he co-manages a thoroughbred racing stable. Additionally, he serves as an advisory board member for a privately held business. Regal Investment Advisors LLC (doing business as LionShare) offers discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and their clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a range of proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary authority granted to implement and manage these strategies.

Michael Eberhardt Jr. is an advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with credentials including Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has experience working at JPMorgan and State Farm prior to joining Encompass More in 2026. He is also associated with Lifetime Solutions LLC, doing business as Retirement-Right. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform model services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary and third-party model-based strategies, offering a range of investment options including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, private placements, and digital-asset related exposures.

John Marmion Jr. is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra in 2025, he worked for UBS Financial Services for 13 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for two condominium associations and is a co-owner of Turas Wealth Partners, where he engages in financial planning and investment management. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm oversees a broad range of investment products and platforms, emphasizing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Michael Hinterlong is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Cardinal Point Wealth Management and has previously worked at KeatsConnelly. Cardinal Point Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified, asset-allocation approach that combines low-cost, index-oriented core exposures with quantitatively screened satellite positions and tactical adjustments.

Yasemin Charles is a financial advisor at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and also works as an insurance agent specializing in life, health, and annuities. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement consulting. The firm primarily delivers managed solutions through a platform relationship with Envestnet and integrates broker-dealer and insurance businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Andrew Johnson is a financial advisor at PFG Advisors in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Planners, OSAIC, Securities America, Bancwest Investment Services, Bank of the West, Bank of America, and Merrill. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a mix of top-down macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, primarily using index-based ETFs with periodic rebalancing, and supports a distributed advisor network across many offices.

Jodie Gallovich is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors in Peoria, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at United Planners, SECURITIES AMERICA, Cue Financial Group, and Priority Financial RIA. She also acts in a fiduciary capacity as a power of attorney. PFG Advisors provides 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 macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, primarily using index-based ETFs with periodic rebalancing, and maintains a distributed advisor network with multiple strategic platform and referral relationships.

Steven Klimke is a Series 65 licensed advisor with United Advisor Group, based in Gilbert, AZ, and has one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to his current role, he worked in mortgage-related positions, including at Nexa Mortgage and Amerifirst Financial. In addition to financial advising, he is involved part-time as a mortgage planning and loan referral officer. United Advisor Group provides investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services to a diverse client base, including individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with value investing and multiple analysis techniques, managing assets through proprietary models, third-party sub-advisors, or custom accounts tailored to client needs.

Jeffrey Anderson is a financial advisor at Alera Investment Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Benefit Commerce Group 401(k) Advisors, Global Retirement Partners, and LPL Financial. Alera Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm combines 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.

Reid Simpson is a financial advisor at IAMS Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms including NEXT Financial Group and operates Reid Simpson, PLLC, where he is involved in residential real estate sales in Arizona. Simpson is also a founding member of GolfCourseHomes.com, LLC, which provides marketing services for real estate agents. IAMS Wealth Management, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, corporations, retirement plans, and trusts, using discretionary portfolio management and model-based strategies. The firm serves a broad client base and incorporates a wide range of investment instruments, including equities, ETFs, fixed income, and alternative products, along with operational practices such as AI tools and household account aggregation.

Alano Massi is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Dynamic since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Steel Peak Wealth Management from 2014 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he manages Palm Capital Management LLC and operates as a licensed independent life insurance agent involved in insurance product sales and education planning. Dynamic serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, and other advisers. The firm emphasizes a long-term, client-specific portfolio construction process and provides discretionary and non-discretionary management, financial planning, and extensive support services for unaffiliated registered investment advisers.

David Basinger is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Nations Financial Group, Inc. since 2020. He previously worked for 11 years at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the chairman of Arizona Community Church, where he leads community outreach and ministers to the congregation. Nations Financial Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios and offers a range of strategies tailored to client objectives, supported by a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Alexandra Kroot is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Wedmont Private Capital since 2022. She previously worked at The Vanguard Group from 2017 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, Kroot is a partner at Mourning Sun, where she helps plan grief retreats and events. Wedmont Private Capital provides financial planning and discretionary investment management primarily for individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes passive, asset-class-weighted portfolios using low-cost index funds and periodic rebalancing, with tailored strategies available for qualified clients through selected external managers.