Kenneth Nesler is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience and has been with Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC since 2016. He holds the Series 65 designation and is based in Tucson, AZ. Fortress Financial Solutions, LLC is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, business owners, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment process combines charting, fundamental, and technical analysis to build model portfolios and offers services ranging from discretionary investment management to stand-alone financial planning and consulting.

Morgan Brown is a financial advisor with Wealth Management Partners, LLC in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wealth Management Partners since 2005 and previously at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services from 2009 to 2020. Wealth Management Partners, LLC serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $793 million in assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative investment methods, including active use of derivatives, margin transactions, and advisory services related to digital assets.

Sebastian Borsini is a financial advisor at Greenberg Financial Group in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Greenberg Financial Group in 2023, he worked at Heritage Highlands from 2021 to 2023 and at Troon Golf - El Conquistador from 2018 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a server at Heritage Highlands. Greenberg Financial Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, managing approximately $331 million in client assets. The firm uses a documented, profile-driven approach to implement diversified portfolios and offers a range of services including portfolio management, retirement and education planning, and public education programs.

Cole Mcclarren is a financial advisor with Cambridge Financial Group, LLC in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Financial Group since 2013. Cambridge Financial Group serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, by providing holistic financial planning and investment advisory services that integrate investment management with tax, estate, retirement, and risk-management planning. The firm typically manages accounts on a discretionary basis, constructing portfolios tailored to each client’s tax situation, risk tolerance, and goals.

Robert Rynders is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. He has been with TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2022 and previously worked at 1703: A Faith Collaborative and Gliocas LLC. TCI Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s asset-allocation-driven approach emphasizes diversification, long-term holding periods, and disciplined rebalancing, primarily using institutional asset-class funds including Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) products.

David Furmanski is a financial advisor with Meridian Wealth Management, LLC in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a 50% owner of Empire Pizza and manages a real estate rental business through Define Properties, LLC. Meridian Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services. The firm uses tailored investment strategies involving equities, ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, and alternative investments, supported by ongoing portfolio monitoring and periodic reviews.

Christina Frey is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Cambridge Investment Research, alongside operating her own firm, Frey Financial. She is also the owner of Christina Frey, PLLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, manager selection and monitoring, and retirement consulting, delivering customized advice through various managed account solutions and ongoing account monitoring.

Jake Blumenthal is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Meridian since 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes market and economy articles to Seeking Alpha independently of Meridian Wealth Management. Meridian Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and conducting regular portfolio reviews.

Benjamin Kappler is a financial advisor with TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management. Outside of advising, he operates an eBay store that sources and sells products from yard sales. TCI Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes asset-allocation-driven strategies using institutional asset-class funds and supports client reviews with advanced account aggregation and reporting tools.

Randall Barnes is a financial advisor with The Partners Wealth Management in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at SCF Investment Advisors, Transamerica Financial Advisors, RCB Financial Services, and World Financial Group. The Partners Wealth Management serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers both customized portfolios and model-based management, combining internally developed models and third-party providers to manage client assets.

Melissa Blumenthal is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including PGH Advisors, LLC and The Hopman Group, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is president and facilitator for F*ST! Female Story Tellers, a storytelling workshop organization, and is a member of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce in Tucson, AZ. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model with client approval for transactions.

Kirk Wilson is a financial advisor with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Synergy Wealth Solutions LLC, Generation Financial LLC, and Sunset Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Synergy Wealth Solutions LLC and has interests in vacation home ownership. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager referrals, with a dual registration as both an adviser and broker-dealer.

Aaron Alonzo is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Tucson, AZ, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Legend Equities Corporation for 19 years before joining Lincoln Investment in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Alonzo is the owner of Alonzo Financial Services, Inc., which provides bookkeeping and payroll services. Capital Analysts serves a range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, third-party manager access, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and in-house investment management using a proprietary mutual-fund screening process.

Thomas Logan is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group and has experience in the hospitality sector. Logan holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. TCI Wealth Advisors manages assets for individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term asset allocation strategy using institutional funds and prioritizes portfolio diversification and periodic rebalancing.

James Underhill is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Sagepoint Financial, among others. He serves as a board member for the Gospel Rescue Mission in Tucson. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Anthony Serino is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Legend Equities Corporation for 10 years before joining Lincoln Investment in 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is a sales representative for individual and group health insurance policies through BCBS of Arizona. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs.

Juan Martinez Miranda is a financial advisor at TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Tucson, AZ. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to joining TCI, he worked at TEKsystems Inc. for seven years and ADP for two years. TCI Wealth Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term asset allocation strategy using institutional funds and emphasizes technology and diversified approaches in its client service.

Ronald Litteral Jr. is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services and Fidelity Investments. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through advisor-directed model portfolios, utilizing third-party platforms and strategists to implement investment strategies.

Ryan Halvorson is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2019 to 2023, and with U.S. Bank, Private Wealth Management from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Halvorson serves as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Arizona, teaching a course related to financial planning technology. TCI Wealth Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a disciplined, long-term asset allocation approach focused on institutional asset-class funds, ETFs, and mutual funds, and emphasizes portfolio diversification and periodic rebalancing.

Frank Winters is a financial advisor with St. Bernard Financial Services, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial, IFP Securities, and Oppenheimer, among other firms. Winters is also the president and managing director of Comprehensive Advisors Group LLC, a support company for his financial activities. St. Bernard Financial Services serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and small businesses with portfolio management and investment implementation. The firm employs a long-term, conservative growth approach using tactical asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, typically managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.