Ryan Palmer is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Optimist Retirement Group, LLC in Bellevue, WA. He has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has been involved with Williams Palmer since 2002. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a member and owner of Williams Palmer Real Estate, LLC, a real estate ownership business. Optimist Retirement Group provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory to create customized portfolios, employing strategies such as option writing and futures within managed accounts.

John Bagley is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Strategic Wealth Advisors, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ since 2001. Strategic Wealth Advisors serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management and standalone financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a mix of analytical methods and offers flexible investment strategies, including long- and short-term purchases as well as options and margin trading when appropriate.

Daniel Brooks is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Penn Advisory Group Inc. since 2025 and previously worked for The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 20 years. Brooks serves as Treasurer on the board of the Sunrise Mountain High School Girls Basketball Booster Club in Peoria, AZ. Penn Advisory Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, third-party research, and quantitative modeling to tailor asset allocation according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Brent Carman is a financial advisor at Capital Wealth Alliance, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Kingswood Capital Partners and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a referral business for estate planning software and is a partner and agent at Capital Wealth Insurance LLC. Capital Wealth Alliance manages approximately $220 million for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and uses a third-party platform to manage held-away participant accounts.

Matthew Miller is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Elevate Investment Management, LLC in Scottsdale, AZ. He has over two decades of experience with Northern Trust before founding Elevate Investment Management in 2025. Elevate Investment Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing ongoing portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm utilizes fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to build long-term portfolios and incorporates options strategies alongside traditional asset classes.

Paul Macias is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial services. He has been with Cole Wealth Management, LLC since 2019, following roles at Strategic Income Group, LLC and Merrill. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities through financial planning, asset management, and wealth management services. Cole Wealth Management employs an actively managed, goal-based investment process and integrates insurance sales and in-house tax preparation within its advisory practice.

William Bayuk is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Amplify Financial, LLC and has previously been employed by Charles Schwab and The Vanguard Group. His prior roles include positions at both major firms and independent advisory settings. Amplify Financial provides sub-advisory and platform services to registered investment advisers and their clients, combining technology-driven trading, reporting, and back-office support with strategies that include quantitative and rules-based approaches. The firm supports individual and high-net-worth clients through a multi-affiliate platform that offers diverse investment models and tools.

Zeljko Zdrale is a financial advisor at Vigilare Wealth Management LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Vigilare since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Athlete Society LLC, a professional services company that provides financial coaching and related services to professional athletes. Vigilare Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, foundations, and retirement plans, managing over $315 million in client assets. The firm employs a dynamic investment approach combining global macro and fundamental analysis within its Nucleus framework, offering discretionary management and comprehensive wealth oversight.

Gary Stringer is a financial advisor at BridgeLight Capital LLC in Scottsdale, AZ, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has served as founder and CEO of BridgeLight Capital since 2010. Stringer is also involved in entrepreneurial activities including cofounding Dealty, Inc., a real estate transaction software company. BridgeLight Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach with a focus on long-term portfolios, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options, while also offering oversight of independent managers and managing a wrap fee program.

Micheal Lucas II is a financial advisor at Lucas Retirement Group LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at various firms including Elevated Capital Advisors, Gradient Advisors, and MassMutual. He also maintains an insurance practice affiliated with American Senior Benefits. Lucas Retirement Group provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to customize investment strategies and often serves as a liaison to third-party money managers.

Shaun Bracken is a financial advisor with Bridgelight Capital LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Bridgelight Capital and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2015. Bridgelight Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on customized portfolio construction and ongoing supervision. The firm’s investment approach centers on fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation, incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and option strategies to meet client objectives.

Abe Askil Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a principal advisor at Titan Capital Management since 2021. He was previously with Titan Capital Management, LLC for 20 years. Abe holds a Series 63 license and is based in Scottsdale, AZ. Titan Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other registered investment advisors. The firm uses a Global Tactical Asset Allocation approach with proprietary quantitative models to manage assets across various strategies and serves approximately 129 clients with $84.2 million in regulatory assets under management.

Leonard Williamson is a financial advisor with APEX Wealth Advisors LLC in Anthem, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alexander Capital, L.P., Great Point Capital, LLC, Emerson Equity LLC, Simplicity Wealth LLC, and Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. He is also a managing partner at Apex Wealth Advisors and is licensed as a fixed insurance agent. APEX Wealth Advisors LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $122 million in client assets using a model portfolio approach with oversight of sub-advisers, offering ongoing investment management alongside written financial plans and targeted consulting.

Justin Henderson is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Sun Valley Advisory with one year of experience in the financial industry. He previously held a leadership role in sales and marketing at The Portables Choice Group, a wholesale distributor of wireless products. Outside of his advisory work, he holds positions in insurance-related businesses, including roles as a retirement counselor and managing director involved in insurance and annuity sales. Sun Valley Advisory provides investment and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a largely non-discretionary advisory model, focusing on ETFs, individual equities, and third-party manager strategies through the AssetMark platform, with additional services including retirement planning and risk management reviews.

Christopher Toward is a financial advisor with Tactical Tax Wealth Management in Phoenix, AZ, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. He has nine years of industry experience, including a nine-year tenure at The Vanguard Group, Inc., and prior roles as a self-employed advisor and contractor. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner and CEO of GoodPoints, LLC, a volunteer development business. Tactical Tax Wealth Management is a small, state-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and select retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of long-term strategies and tactical tools such as options and structured notes, integrating financial planning, ERISA plan services, and third-party management within its investment process.

Joshua Harter is a financial advisor at SL Capital in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC, First Financial Equity Corporation, and Mobivity Holdings Corp. SL Capital provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a four-advisor team. The firm manages approximately $206.3 million in discretionary assets, serving about 168 clients, and uses proprietary and third-party model portfolios with day-to-day trading overseen by a sub-adviser.

Kirk Tushaus is a financial advisor with Tushaus Wealth Management in Scottsdale, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Williams Palmer/Optimist Retirement Group and LaSalle Street Investment Advisors/Securities. Tushaus Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm uses a long-term approach based on fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods, primarily recommending ETFs for diversification and cost efficiency.

Jacob Johns is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Lucas Retirement Group LLC with approximately one year of industry experience. He previously held roles at American Senior Benefits and Florida Financial Advisors DBA Four Corners Financial Advisors. Johns has also been involved in fixed insurance sales as part of his professional activities. Lucas Retirement Group offers discretionary asset management and financial planning services, primarily serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to customize asset allocation and investment selection according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Patricia Lloyd is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Ardent Wealth Management and Lifeworks Advisors, LLC. She has held roles at LPL Financial and has been involved with Ardent Wealth Management since 2013. Outside of advisory services, Patricia serves as president of External Executive Team, LLC, a non-investment business. Ardent Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a planning-based framework combined with risk-based allocation, utilizing multiple model strategies and a mix of securities, and offers specialized retirement plan consulting and ERISA 3(21) oversight.

Logan Marcus is a financial advisor with Sun Valley Advisory in Scottsdale, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Alpha Omega Wealth and Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc. Marcus is also a co-host of the financial radio show "Cover Your Assets with Logan and Don." Sun Valley Advisory is a state-registered RIA serving individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and other entities through a four-advisor team. The firm offers portfolio management, investment analysis, retirement planning, and risk management, primarily recommending ETFs and individual equities within a non-discretionary framework complemented by an affiliated insurance agency and estate-planning services.