Tyler Fernstrom is a financial advisor at BrightGuide Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at AE Wealth Management and Maximum Senior Benefits. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales. BrightGuide Financial primarily serves pooled and institutional accounts by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and referrals to third-party investment advisers. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with a long-term trading approach tailored to clients’ risk profiles and time horizons.

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 worked at Buttonwood Capital Management and has been affiliated with The Vanguard Group in various capacities since 2016. 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 utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to inform investment decisions.

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 Jr. is a financial advisor at Templeton Financial Services Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Templeton Financial Services since 2003. Templeton Financial Services is a registered investment advisor providing discretionary, fee-only portfolio management primarily to individuals, institutions, trusts, and estates. The firm focuses on conservative, income-oriented portfolios centered on municipal securities, using tailored allocation strategies and ongoing account reviews.

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 designations with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Next Financial Group, Inc., Charles Schwab, Calisi Financial, and Full Time Education. Sunstone Financial provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy focused on long-term holdings and customizes portfolios primarily using mutual funds, notably American Funds.

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 bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at several firms, such as Merrill, Centric Advisors, and Capital Markets IQ. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent involved in annuity and insurance sales. Exos Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs individualized asset allocations primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, conducts due diligence on private placements, and provides services in ERISA fiduciary capacities.

Michael Saban is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Fleming Financial Services, where he has worked since 2020. He has four years of industry experience and also serves as an Education Director at Online Trading Academy. Fleming Financial Services is a team advisory firm managing approximately $58 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services tailored to each client's objectives and risk tolerance.

Jose Rodriguez Osuna is a financial advisor with Cooper Financial Investments, LLC in Mesa, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual, and General Southwest Insurance Agency. He is also involved in estate planning through Copper Canyon Law, assisting with trusts and wills. Cooper Financial Investments provides advisory services primarily by referring clients to third-party money managers and conducting financial planning and asset-under-advisement reviews. The firm focuses on client onboarding, educational workshops, and non-discretionary recommendations while account management and trading are handled by third-party managers.

Heather McClain is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience currently with Prospera Capital Management, LLC. She previously worked for 12 years with The Vanguard Group, including Vanguard Advisers and Vanguard Marketing Corporation. She serves as president of the Hacienda Royale HOA board in Phoenix, AZ. Prospera Capital Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities with discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm builds individualized portfolios across multiple asset classes and provides ongoing monitoring and business-oriented planning services.

Joshua Scott is a financial advisor at Clarity Wealth Management, L.L.C. in Gilbert, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Clarity Wealth Management and associated with LPL Financial since 2025, with no prior industry experience before that. He has also been a full-time student since 2011. Clarity Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis and employs a broad range of investment strategies while using model portfolios and aggregated trading practices to serve a high client load per advisor.

Christopher Carracedo is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Envision Retirement LLC and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., LPL Financial, and Nestwise LLC. Carracedo also serves as an independent insurance agent and has provided financial counseling to military families. Envision Retirement LLC advises individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation using diversified portfolios primarily composed of no-load mutual funds and ETFs, managed with consideration of tax efficiency and transaction costs.

Scott Abrahamson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wellspring Advisors, Inc. and has held previous roles at Oswego Wealth Advisors Inc., The H Group, Inc., and Kms Financial Services Inc. He has also been affiliated with Portland Community College for over two decades. Wellspring Advisors, Inc. serves individual clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, providing comprehensive financial life planning, investment management, and administrative support for estate-document preparation. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach that includes managing a network of specialist money managers and incorporating tax-management techniques and alternative mutual-fund strategies.

James Dabbs is a financial advisor at Envision Retirement LLC with 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, LPL Financial, and founding Desert Horizons Financial, where he remains active. He is also a licensed real estate agent and has worked as an independent insurance agent. Envision Retirement LLC manages discretionary assets for individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach, primarily investing in no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and provides comprehensive financial planning and pension consulting services.

Keith Mahan is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at StoneCrest Wealth Management, Inc. He has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Capital Analysts, Incorporated. Outside of his advisory roles, he is president of KCASHMAN 118 KYRENE LLC, a real estate management entity. StoneCrest Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, with discretionary portfolio management primarily using mutual funds and ETFs.

Jared Daniel is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and serves as an advisor at Wealth Guardian Advisory, PLLC in Gilbert, AZ. He has been with Wealth Guardian Group PLLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Jared owns several affiliated businesses involved in insurance brokerage, tax preparation, and legal document preparation. Wealth Guardian Advisory, PLLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis guided by documented Investment Policy Statements and offers various financial planning options without imposing account minimums.

Joshua Gardner is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Prosper Private Wealth and has previously worked at Summit Global Investments and Fidelity, where he served in both advisory and brokerage roles. Prosper Private Wealth provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, estates, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $150.8 million. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with value investing and active strategies, including option strategies, and typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis.

Nancy Fleming is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is a principal at Fleming Financial Services. She has been with the firm since 1997 and currently works as part of a six-advisor team. Outside of her advisory role, she hosts a weekly radio show called My Smart Retirement, which airs on Money Radio and is available on various digital platforms. Fleming Financial Services manages approximately $58 million for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance. The firm distinguishes itself by producing educational content and utilizing advanced security pricing and analytics in its investment process.

Timothy Carpenter is a financial advisor at Biltmore Wealth Management, LLC in Tempe, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Biltmore Wealth Management since 2010. Biltmore Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $440 million across about 300 client accounts, employing proprietary investment models with ongoing monitoring and proactive rebalancing to deliver individualized portfolios aligned with client objectives.