Douglas Wilkinson is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at United Planners, Securities America, and BBVA-related entities. He currently serves as a relationship manager at PFG Insurance Agency. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, primarily implementing exposure through index-based ETFs with periodic rebalancing, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Francisco Tort is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with PFG Advisors in Phoenix, AZ. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Securities America, and he has been with PFG Advisors since 2019. 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 supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Justin Paniagua is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research in various capacities from 2018 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches high school football at Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, AZ. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting, utilizing a range of investment strategies and proprietary platforms.

Casey Kleiner is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC and The Wealth Stewards, having previously worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Early in his career, he held roles at Pathway Arizona Realty, Scrapbook.com, and Arizona State University. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $15.7 billion in assets with a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities.

Jared Williams is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Trek Financial, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Heritage Wealth Management, Levin Funding Group, Paradigm Stratagem, and Bauer Captain & Johnson. Williams is also a licensed insurance agent, involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a blend of strategic and tactical portfolio construction techniques, incorporating AI tools under governance and human review, and provides a wide range of model and alternative investment strategies.

Matthew Figueroa is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, BCG Securities, Inc., and Pinnacle Peak Private Client Group. He serves as a board member of the Vista Monterey Homeowners Association. 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 platform model and utilizes a range of investment strategies, including mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and specialized products.

Christopher Stovall is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Horter Investment Management, LLC and Secured Financial Solutions, LLC, where he has also served as an independent insurance agent. Outside of financial services, he is the owner and operator of Christopher Creek General Store, LLC. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection, and retirement education, employing quantitative models and an active, model-driven investment approach.

Sean Pilkington is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC based in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation. He has worked at Brighton Jones since 2023 and has prior experience at Cambridge Investment Research, New York Life Group Benefits Solutions, Marsh & McLennan Agency, and other organizations. Brighton Jones advises individuals, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive wealth-management services using a Personal CFO model and provides access to private-investment opportunities through its subsidiary Lenora Capital.

Tyler Clark is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and with eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services, Morgan Stanley, and Edward Jones, among others. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and corporate accounts. The firm’s platform emphasizes customized portfolio solutions, offering access to third-party managers, ESG and faith-based options, and a broad affiliate network that includes legal and trust services.

Jonas Zamora is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Dynamic. His prior career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Located in Phoenix, AZ, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Dynamic serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and other advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and practice support, using a client-specific investment approach and providing technology and outsourcing solutions to unaffiliated registered investment advisers.

Brandon Kaplan is a CFP® and Series 66–licensed advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has held positions at Cambridge Investment Research, LIQD Investments, Paradise Valley Wealth Management, and AssetMark, among others. 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 monitoring, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Blake Rorbach is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing IT and compliance for family-owned rental properties in San Diego. 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 offers access to third-party money managers and platforms.

Brianna Miller is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CI Global Asset Management and BMO Investment Counsel, along with experience in e-commerce. 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 specialized strategies through its Amplify Platform.

Aleksandr Melkumov is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including The Leaders Group Inc and Cole Capital Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved in consulting and marketing for the cannabis industry through Zenith Consulting AZ Inc and participates in investment opportunity research via S&A Ventures LLC. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offers a managed account platform for advisers, and combines advisory services with technology and operational support such as private-label asset management software and back-office processing.

Kristina Stetson is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Sequent Planning, LLC with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequent Planning in 2024, she worked at TD SYNNEX and Insight. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a small business selling gemstones and costume jewelry. Sequent Planning, LLC (doing business as Futurity First Wealth Management) serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits by offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a structured risk framework and provides ongoing investment communications uncommon among firms its size.

Alexander Mc Bain is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with experience beginning in 2024. Prior to joining Ashton Thomas, he worked at Coldstream Wealth Management from 2021 to 2024 and has held various roles outside the financial industry. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement-plan fiduciary consulting, utilizing a range of investment approaches and proprietary platforms.

Donald Scott is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with TFO Wealth Partners in Phoenix, AZ. He has been associated with various entities within the TFO family of firms since 2016. Scott also serves as a board member and vice president of TFO Trust Company, LLC. TFO Wealth Partners is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.66 billion. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, family office and Family CFO services, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager allocations for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. Its investment approach emphasizes long-term, allocation-driven strategies grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs with systematic rebalancing and tax-aware considerations.

Mark Shoultz is a financial advisor with USAA Investment Services Company who holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with USAA-affiliated firms since 2012, including roles at USAA Financial Advisors Inc., USAA Financial Planning Services, and USAA Life Insurance Company. USAA Investment Services Company provides retirement-focused advice and referral services primarily to USAA members and the general public. The firm supports clients with retirement income strategy reports and refers investment services to Charles Schwab, operating as a retirement-advice intermediary rather than a portfolio manager.

Kyle Ruiter Jr. is a financial advisor at Compass Financial Management LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Prosper Wealth Partners and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC. Compass Financial Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, providing discretionary investment management and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $894 million through a multi-advisor team, using a range of investment strategies including individual equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Alexander Koury is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mutual Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Hosler Wealth Management, WealthForeSight, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advisory work, he creates financial education content for business owners through his website, My Retirement. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.75 billion for over 8,000 clients through a network of 123 advisors. The firm offers asset management, financial consulting, ERISA plan advisory, and other services to individuals, institutions, trusts, and retirement plans, employing a combination of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.