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Valeriane Wilson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. She is the founder and principal of Athena's Wealth, Inc. and also operates Athena Tax Service, Inc., where she dedicates approximately 25% of her time. Wilson has prior experience at Atrato Asset Management and is involved in lifelong learning instruction at Western Governors University. Athena’s Wealth, Inc. is a Utah-registered investment advisory firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with tailored investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach informed by Modern Portfolio Theory, using low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs to build diversified portfolios.

Stephen Lay is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the sole advisor at Curtain Wealth Planning L.L.C. and previously worked at LPL Financial for 19 years before retiring for two years. Curtain Wealth Planning is an independent, state-registered advisory firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on passive investing and Modern Portfolio Theory, using low-cost index funds and ETFs with a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy, and offers wealth management and financial planning services through flat and hourly fee structures.

Corey Noyes is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Balanced Capital, an independent advisory firm, and has prior experience at Edward Jones. Outside of advisory services, he owns and operates a tax preparation firm in Heber City, Utah. Balanced Capital manages approximately $39.5 million for around 150 clients, primarily individuals and families, offering discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning. The firm uses fundamental analysis and passive ETFs to construct model portfolios, including an ESG-focused series, and provides quarterly in-person retirement seminars.

Reid Kellam is the principal of Kellam Insurance and Financial Services LLC, an independent firm based in Midway, Utah. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. Since founding his firm in 2013, Kellam has also maintained an active insurance brokerage practice, dedicating approximately 40% of his time to selling fixed life, long-term care, and other insurance products. Kellam Insurance and Financial Services provides nondiscretionary asset management and financial services to self-employed business owners, individuals, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term buy-and-hold investment approach informed by fundamental and cyclical analysis and also recommends insurance products as part of its offerings.

Jonathan Brogaard is a CFA® charterholder and principal of Gaard Capital LLC with one year of industry experience. He has worked at the University of Utah since 2018 and previously at the University of Washington from 2011 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of JB Analytics LLC, providing expert witness consulting on financial market matters. Gaard Capital LLC offers outsourced chief investment officer and portfolio management services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and foundations. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios alongside fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis to customize asset allocation, liquidity management, and risk controls, utilizing liquid instruments including derivatives for hedging and exposure within separately managed accounts.

John McAndrew is the sole advisor at John McAndrew Financial Advisors LLC in Heber City, UT. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2015, he worked as an independent insurance agent for two years. John McAndrew Financial Advisors LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, using both fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios according to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.