Wayne Barben is a financial advisor at Squire Wealth Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Barben has worked at Squire Investment Management Company, LLC since 2004 and has been associated with Squire & Company PC since 1997. Squire Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and small businesses, managing approximately $494 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory and market-efficiency approach, emphasizing diversified, low-turnover portfolios primarily composed of passive and evidence-based funds.

Thomas Challis is a financial advisor at Peterson Wealth Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Amicus Financial Advisors and Walker Covey Wealth Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience working with the Church of Jesus Christ and in education at Utah Valley University and Reno High School. Peterson Wealth Advisors provides tailored portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and offers strategies including direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Kaden Waters is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Peterson Wealth Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Peterson Wealth Advisors, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Investments. Peterson Wealth Advisors provides tailored portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, alongside tax-loss harvesting and direct indexing strategies, with ongoing monitoring through quarterly investment-committee reviews.

Shane Jensen is a financial advisor with The Norden Group LLC in Provo, UT. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 26 years of industry experience. Jensen has previously worked at firms including Capital Synergy Partners, TownSquare Capital, and Allegis Investment Services. In addition to his advisory roles, he manages Jensen Capital, LLC, an entity related to fixed insurance products. The Norden Group LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $1.97 billion in discretionary assets. The firm implements client strategies primarily through model portfolios, sub-advisers, and a turnkey asset management platform, covering a broad investment universe that includes equities, debt, options, and alternative vehicles.

Mark Sumsion is a financial advisor at Blue Barn Wealth with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including First Western Advisors and Strategis Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns and manages Jigzy Enterprises, LLC, a business involved in apartment property management. Blue Barn Wealth is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $317 million in assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, businesses, and charities, offering wealth management through financial planning and portfolio management using a long-term, buy-and-hold approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory.

Dylan Payne is a financial advisor at Exponent Wealth LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Drive Wealth Advisers, Crabb Financial, and Enduro Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Phantom Defense, a company operating in the defense sector. Exponent Wealth LLC provides financial planning and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and manager due diligence within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Andrew Backenstoss is a financial advisor at Soulence Wealth Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and various roles within Trajector companies. Soulence Wealth Management II provides investment management and integrated financial planning for individual clients through discretionary portfolio management, custom-traded accounts, and access to alternative investments. The firm tailors strategies using model portfolios and a mix of analytical approaches, continuously monitoring and rebalancing accounts as needed.

Brad Sorensen is a financial advisor with The Norden Group LLC in Provo, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include five years at TownSquare Capital, LLC, one year at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc, and ongoing involvement with Penn Mutual Life Insurance. The Norden Group LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $1.97 billion in discretionary assets. The firm uses model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and a turnkey asset management platform to implement client strategies across a broad investable universe.

Nathan Mirizzi is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Blue Barn Wealth. His prior experience includes roles at Savvy, Burrus Financial Services, Moss Adams, and Cal Poly Agriculture Operations. Blue Barn Wealth is a team-based registered investment adviser with eight advisors managing approximately $317 million in assets. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, businesses, and charities, employing a long-term, diversified investment approach guided by Modern Portfolio Theory.

Justin Ericksen is a CFP® with three years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Blue Barn Wealth, a team-based registered investment adviser in Orem, UT. His prior roles include work with Savvy and various positions ranging from education to nonprofit and missionary service. Blue Barn Wealth serves individuals, businesses, retirement plans, and charities, managing approximately $317 million in assets. The firm follows a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and offers tiered wealth management services along with fiduciary support for qualified retirement plans.

Wade Watkins is a financial advisor at Squire Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has prior experience at Pinnock, Robbins, Posey & Richins from 1998 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and CPA at the public accounting firm Squire & Company, PC. Squire Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses, managing approximately $494 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs an investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on diversified, low-turnover portfolios primarily composed of passive and evidence-based mutual funds and ETFs.

Avereigh Clarke is a financial advisor at Exponent Wealth LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and has worked at firms including Drive Wealth Advisers, Bank of America, Merrill, and ICONIQ Capital. Clarke also spent three years at Brigham Young University before entering the financial sector. Exponent Wealth LLC provides financial planning and investment management to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and due diligence approaches within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework, focusing on founder and executive clients in real estate, venture capital, and private equity.

Garen Winn is a financial advisor with The Norden Group LLC in Provo, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TownSquare Capital, LLC and Allegis Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in non-variable insurance sales covering health, dental, vision, fixed annuities, and supplemental health products. The Norden Group LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages nearly $2 billion in discretionary assets and employs a model portfolio approach utilizing third-party sub-advisers and a turnkey asset management platform.

Raymond Johns is a financial advisor with The Norden Group LLC in Provo, UT, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, Allegis Investment Services, TownSquare Capital, and his own RW Johns Financial Group. He serves as a volunteer board member for Utah Valley University’s gift planning committee. The Norden Group LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $1.97 billion in discretionary assets as of the end of 2025. The firm utilizes model portfolios, third‑party sub‑advisers, and a turnkey asset management platform, offering a broad investable universe that may incorporate ESG considerations where appropriate.

Alec Ferguson is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Exponent Wealth LLC and has previously worked at Drive Wealth Advisers, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a rental duplex in Provo, Utah. Exponent Wealth LLC provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and manager due diligence within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework, offering both discretionary management and non-discretionary recommendations tailored to client goals.

Bradley Ferney is a financial advisor with The Norden Group LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TownSquare Capital, LLC, Allegis Advisor Group, and Multi Financial Securities Corporation. The Norden Group LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, primarily managing assets on a discretionary basis through model portfolios and third-party money managers. The firm combines portfolio management with financial planning and consulting, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals.

Kenneth Bown is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Diversify Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at DFPG Investments, Inc. and LJCOOPER Capital Management, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he owns an accounting and tax services business. Diversify Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm employs a tactically diversified investment approach across multiple platforms, including mutual funds, private equity, and alternative investments, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Tammy Johns is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs, Shelton and Seal Wealth Management, Utah Valley Specialty Hospital, and Vivint. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a risk-based investment approach using fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analysis, incorporating low-cost ETFs, direct indexing, and alternative strategies.

Diana Hunter is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Ameritas Investment Corp, Peterson & Associates CPA, and Corecap Advisors. Hunter also serves as treasurer for a homeowner association in Orem, Utah. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 160 advisors managing more than $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing a range of advisor-specific styles, model portfolios, and third-party management relationships.

Craig Riggs is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Riggs Capital Management, which he helped transition into Merit Financial Advisors, as well as Emerson Equity LLC, DFPG Investments, and Orchard Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he holds leadership roles in several holding companies and business ventures. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolios managed through centrally developed models while allowing advisor customization, and provides a range of wealth-management services including financial planning, retirement advice, and employee financial-wellness programs.