Dan Montano started at the Los Angeles Stock Exchange in 1968 as a floor broker. Over the next 30 years, he managed thousands of stockbrokers as CEO of several security firls. In 1998, he left investment banking and dedicated himself to advance biotechnology breakthroughs. Presently, he is CEO of Zhittya Genesis Medicine Inc., a bio-pharaceutical company developing drug treatments for heart disease, strokes, Parkison's disease, Alzheimer's, and more.

Mike Larson serves as senior vice president and editor-in-chief at MoneyShow, overseeing all aspects of its investor education efforts and planning the firm's content operations. Before joining MoneyShow, he was a senior editor and analyst at Weiss Ratings. He produced the company's Safe Money Report, Weekend Windfalls, and Heat Maps newsletters, while also writing, editing, and trading sereral other past products.

Louis Navellier is one of Wall Street's renowned growth investment advisors. He is the founder and chairman of Navellier & Associates, a money management firm. Mr. Navellier specializes in behavioral finance and utilizes extensive quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify market-beating stocks. he is the editor of five investing newsletters published through InvestorPlace.

Sydney Armani is a seasoned Silicon Valley veteran with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor in emerging technologies. He is the founder of AI World Fund for AI Startups & Accelerator, a venture platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of AI innovation through strategic investment, mentorship, and growth acceleration.

Michael Lee is the founder of Michael Lee Strategy, an investment management and wealth planning firm. A veteran of the financial services industry, he is one of the most sought-after voices in the industry. Mr. Lee appears regularly on Fox Business and on many financial media outlets to comment on economics, financial markets, and the effect of politics on both.

Sydney Armani is a seasoned Silicon Valley veteran with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor in emerging technologies. He is the founder of AI World Fund for AI Startups & Accelerator, a venture platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of AI innovation through strategic investment, mentorship, and growth acceleration.

Michael Lee is the founder of Michael Lee Strategy, an investment management and wealth planning firm. A veteran of the financial services industry, he is one of the most sought-after voices in the industry. Mr. Lee appears regularly on Fox Business and on many financial media outlets to comment on economics, financial markets, and the effect of politics on both.

Louis Navellier is one of Wall Street's renowned growth investment advisors. He is the founder and chairman of Navellier & Associates, a money management firm. Mr. Navellier specializes in behavioral finance and utilizes extensive quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify market-beating stocks. he is the editor of five investing newsletters published through InvestorPlace.

Mike Larson serves as senior vice president and editor-in-chief at MoneyShow, overseeing all aspects of its investor education efforts and planning the firm's content operations. Before joining MoneyShow, he was a senior editor and analyst at Weiss Ratings. He produced the company's Safe Money Report, Weekend Windfalls, and Heat Maps newsletters, while also writing, editing, and trading sereral other past products.

Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, also serves as head trader of Timber Hill, the firm's trading division, and is a member of Interactive Brokers Group, the firm's holding company. He has held numerous roles in the organization since joining Timber Hill in 1995 as equity risk manager and an options market maker. Mr. Sosnick led the firm into Canada in 1998 and managed Timber Hill Canada throughout its existence. Much of his career was spent quietly developing and implementing algorithmic and electronic trading strategies for stocks and options before moving into a more visible role as chief options strategist and later chief strategist.

J.R. Stockton serves as an independent senior vice president for Vertical Petroleum Industries, bringing more than eight years of dedicated service and leadership to the company. Specializing in partner acquisition, J.R. has been instrumental in the growth and expansion of Vertical Petroleum, successfully bringing in over 200 strategic partners throughout his tenure. With a deep understanding of both the operational and strategic sides of the industry, Mr. Stockton continues to drive innovation and excellence at Vertical Petroleum Industries.

Dr. Anas F. Alhajji is a world-renowned energy markets expert, researcher, author, influencer, investor, and speaker with more than 1,000 papers, articles, and columns to his credit. He advises governments, companies, financial institutions, and investors on various energy market issues. He focuses on the oil, gas, and energy markets outlook, energy geopolitics, energy security, and the impact of disruptive technologies on the supply and demand of energy, employment, and technology in the oil and gas industry.

Kevin Davitt is the head of Nasdaq's index options content. Mr. Davitt spent years focused on options education with an index emphasis at Cboe Global Markets. Prior to his exchange work, Mr. Davitt traded index, equity, and commodity futures and options as a market maker at a variety of well-known firms. He is a graduate of Marquette University.

Frank Holmes is the CEO and CIO of U.S. Global Investors, known for its mutual fund and ETF offerings in gold and precious metals, emerging markets, natural resources and airlines. He is a much sought-after keynote speaker and regular contributor to major financial media outlets. Mr. Holmes also serves as Chairman of HIVE Digital Technologies.

Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, also serves as head trader of Timber Hill, the firm's trading division, and is a member of Interactive Brokers Group, the firm's holding company. He has held numerous roles in the organization since joining Timber Hill in 1995 as equity risk manager and an options market maker. Mr. Sosnick led the firm into Canada in 1998 and managed Timber Hill Canada throughout its existence. Much of his career was spent quietly developing and implementing algorithmic and electronic trading strategies for stocks and options before moving into a more visible role as chief options strategist and later chief strategist.

Dr. Anas F. Alhajji is a world-renowned energy markets expert, researcher, author, influencer, investor, and speaker with more than 1,000 papers, articles, and columns to his credit. He advises governments, companies, financial institutions, and investors on various energy market issues. He focuses on the oil, gas, and energy markets outlook, energy geopolitics, energy security, and the impact of disruptive technologies on the supply and demand of energy, employment, and technology in the oil and gas industry.

Louis Navellier is one of Wall Street's renowned growth investment advisors. He is the founder and chairman of Navellier & Associates, a money management firm. Mr. Navellier specializes in behavioral finance and utilizes extensive quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify market-beating stocks. he is the editor of five investing newsletters published through InvestorPlace.

Tim Plaehn is the lead research analyst for income and dividend investing at Investors Alley, a subsidiary of Magnifi Communities. He is the editor of The Dividend Hunter, Weekly Income Accelerator, and ETF Income Edge among other titles. Mr. Plaehn was formerly in the US Air Force serving as an F-16 fighter pilot and instructor. Several times a year, he offers live training courses on income investing, covered call trading, and portfolio management.

After 15+ years as a professional trader, TG Watkins has distilled his trading method into a few key setups. Along with his proprietary Moxie Indicator, TG has been a core trader at SimplerTrading.com since 2019. He has had many successes over the years, first by doubling accounts within a few months, then achieving over 600% in 2020, over 420% in 2025, and a 2,060% 30-day Options Trade on SOXL. His background as a pilot and a mechanical engineer has given him the tools to see the market, and teach, in a way that resonates with so many others.

For over 15 years, Tim Davis has practiced law in several capacities. He brings an in-depth understanding of contracts, agreements, and regulatory compliance, which allows Basin to ensure deals and projects are structured correctly and investory or partner interests are protected.

Adam Butcher has 20 years of experience as a land broker, business owner, and investor. He managed projects on behalf of energy leaders such as Chesapeake Energy, Kimmeridge Energy, and over 40 industry players. Mr. Butcher's expertise in the land and legal aspects of the energy industry extends throughout the United States.

Sydney Armani is a seasoned Silicon Valley veteran with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor in emerging technologies. He is the founder of AI World Fund for AI Startups & Accelerator, a venture platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of AI innovation through strategic investment, mentorship, and growth acceleration.

Michael Lee is the founder of Michael Lee Strategy, an investment management and wealth planning firm. A veteran of the financial services industry, he is one of the most sought-after voices in the industry. Mr. Lee appears regularly on Fox Business and on many financial media outlets to comment on economics, financial markets, and the effect of politics on both.

Louis Navellier is one of Wall Street's renowned growth investment advisors. He is the founder and chairman of Navellier & Associates, a money management firm. Mr. Navellier specializes in behavioral finance and utilizes extensive quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify market-beating stocks. he is the editor of five investing newsletters published through InvestorPlace.

Alan Girardot, president and CEO of Rush Creek Resources, is an energy entrepreneur and independent Texas and Oklahoma oil man. He established Rush Creek in 2014 during the initial shockwave of the most recent oil crash. Rush Creek capitalizes on value investing opportunities in the energy asset marketplace brought on by lower-for-longer oil prices.

Frank Holmes is the CEO and CIO of U.S. Global Investors, known for its mutual fund and ETF offerings in gold and precious metals, emerging markets, natural resources and airlines. He is a much sought-after keynote speaker and regular contributor to major financial media outlets. Mr. Holmes also serves as Chairman of HIVE Digital Technologies.

Kevin Davitt is the head of Nasdaq's index options content. Mr. Davitt spent years focused on options education with an index emphasis at Cboe Global Markets. Prior to his exchange work, Mr. Davitt traded index, equity, and commodity futures and options as a market maker at a variety of well-known firms. He is a graduate of Marquette University.

Merlin Rothfeld is the director of content production at Trading Academy. As one of the first students of the academy, he took his expertise to Europe where he built financial training materials for banks, brokerages, and universities, including the first ever trading lab in Europe. He has led the development of OTA's digital asset program and is featured on the company's Monday Morning Must-Knows show.

Billy Kyle Smith is a results-driven professional from Pikeville, Kentucky, with a diverse background in operations, management, and environmental control. He has held roles with AEP Kentucky Power, UPS, and multiple coal and energy companies, building expertise in budgeting, compliance, and efficiency. A University of Pikeville BBA graduate in Accounting, Billy is skilled in QuickBooks and holds MET, CPR, and Dust certifications, consistently delivering strong operational results.

J.R. Stockton serves as an independent senior vice president for Vertical Petroleum Industries, bringing more than eight years of dedicated service and leadership to the company. Specializing in partner acquisition, J.R. has been instrumental in the growth and expansion of Vertical Petroleum, successfully bringing in over 200 strategic partners throughout his tenure. With a deep understanding of both the operational and strategic sides of the industry, Mr. Stockton continues to drive innovation and excellence at Vertical Petroleum Industries.

Jason Hommel wrote the Silver Stock Report from 2003 until 2014. He is an expert on Bible Prophecy, Gold, Silver, Money, Health, Vitamins and Minerals, and now Cryptocurrencies.

Jeff Walton is Chief Risk Officer at Strive and founder/CEO of Strive subsidiary True North, a peer group and podcast exploring Bitcoin treasury adoption, securitization, collateralized finance, and macro strategy. With more than a decade of experience in reinsurance and capital markets, he brings deep expertise in structured finance, capital management, risk transfer, and probabilistic risk analysis. Jeff regularly comments on Bitcoin, equity and fixed income markets, and the evolving intersection of digital assets, insurance markets, and financial risk. Jeff received his BA in Business and Economics from the University of Puget Sound.

Matt Cole is Chairman and CEO of Strive, leading the firm as a Bitcoin treasury and structured finance company. Under his leadership, Strive has built a significant corporate Bitcoin treasury and introduced innovative capital instruments. He previously spent 15 years at CalPERS as a global fixed income Portfolio Manager, overseeing more than $70 billion in actively managed assets.

Rudolfo Beltran, the vice president and head of capital acquisition, marketing, and CRM at InNoval Global Fund, brings over three decades of extensive experience in brand management and sales within the beverage industry. His wealth of knowledge has been instrumental in driving growth and success as they strive to make a positive impact through micro-lending in Kenya.

Steve Sosnick, chief strategist at Interactive Brokers, also serves as head trader of Timber Hill, the firm's trading division, and is a member of Interactive Brokers Group, the firm's holding company. He has held numerous roles in the organization since joining Timber Hill in 1995 as equity risk manager and an options market maker. Mr. Sosnick led the firm into Canada in 1998 and managed Timber Hill Canada throughout its existence. Much of his career was spent quietly developing and implementing algorithmic and electronic trading strategies for stocks and options before moving into a more visible role as chief options strategist and later chief strategist.

Kevin Davitt is the head of Nasdaq's index options content. Mr. Davitt spent years focused on options education with an index emphasis at Cboe Global Markets. Prior to his exchange work, Mr. Davitt traded index, equity, and commodity futures and options as a market maker at a variety of well-known firms. He is a graduate of Marquette University.

Nick Salvatore is a professional options trader with SMB Capital, specializing in systematic, delta-neutral strategies. His trading focuses on volatility, income generation, and disciplined risk management, with an emphasis on repeatable processes and consistent execution across various market conditions.

J.R. Stockton serves as an independent senior vice president for Vertical Petroleum Industries, bringing more than eight years of dedicated service and leadership to the company. Specializing in partner acquisition, J.R. has been instrumental in the growth and expansion of Vertical Petroleum, successfully bringing in over 200 strategic partners throughout his tenure. With a deep understanding of both the operational and strategic sides of the industry, Mr. Stockton continues to drive innovation and excellence at Vertical Petroleum Industries.

Merlin Rothfeld is the director of content production at Trading Academy. As one of the first students of the academy, he took his expertise to Europe where he built financial training materials for banks, brokerages, and universities, including the first ever trading lab in Europe. He has led the development of OTA's digital asset program and is featured on the company's Monday Morning Must-Knows show.

Thor Young is a seasoned day trader, educator, and speaker with a unique background that bridges technology and financial markets. After more than a decade in the IT industry, specializing in server systems and integrations, Mr. Young was first introduced to trading while working as a server technician for an options trading platform. That early exposure ignited a passion that would later define his career. In 2018, inspired by a deeply personal motivation following his daughter's autism diagnosis, Thor transitioned to full-time day trading. He immersed himself in the craft, guided by the principles laid out in How to Day Trade for a Living. Today, he is a senior futures trader at Peak Capital Trading and a regular presenter for Bookmap™.

Simon Erickson is the founder and CEO of 7investing. He is one of the stock market's most forward-looking investors, focused on identifying disruptive innovation and finding developing trends before others may even be aware of them. Mr. Erickson previously worked for seven years at The Motley Fool, where he most recently served as lead advisor of Motley Fool Explorer. In this role, he ran an investment newsletter that profiled innovative trends, personally directed more than $1 million of funds into a real-money investment account, and managed a team of 22 people.

Tim Plaehn is the lead research analyst for income and dividend investing at Investors Alley, a subsidiary of Magnifi Communities. He is the editor of The Dividend Hunter, Weekly Income Accelerator, and ETF Income Edge among other titles. Mr. Plaehn was formerly in the US Air Force serving as an F-16 fighter pilot and instructor. Several times a year, he offers live training courses on income investing, covered call trading, and portfolio management.

Stephanie Link is the chief investment strategist, head of investment solutions, and equity portfolio manager at Hightower Advisors, a national wealth management firm that provides investment, financial, and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations, and family offices. In addition, Ms. Link runs multiple equity strategies within the Investment Solutions group.

Victoria Fernandez joined Crossmark in July 2012 and serves as the chief market strategist. She works with the firm's executive and research teams to analyze current market trends and provide comments to the media and public about Crossmark's investment outlook on networks including Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, and Yahoo Finance. Ms. Fernandez is also responsible for managing the Crossmark Fixed Income Investment team while serving as portfolio manager for taxable fixed-income products.

Stephanie Link is the chief investment strategist, head of investment solutions, and equity portfolio manager at Hightower Advisors, a national wealth management firm that provides investment, financial, and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations, and family offices. In addition, Ms. Link runs multiple equity strategies within the Investment Solutions group.

GORDON G. CHANG is the author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America and The Coming Collapse of China. His other works include The Great U.S.-China Tech War and China Is Going to War. Chang lived and worked in China and Hong Kong for almost two decades practicing law in Shanghai. He is a columnist at Newsweek and writes regularly for The Hill and other publications. Mr. Chang has given briefings at the National Intelligence Council, Central Intelligence Agency, State Department, and the Pentagon. Chang has appeared before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. He has also spoken before industry and investor groups including Bloomberg, Sanford Bernstein, Economic Club of New York, Royal Bank of Scotland, Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia, American Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, and the California Association of Public Retirement Systems. He frequently appears on Fox News, Fox Business, Newsmax TV, CNN, and CNBC.

J.R. Stockton serves as an independent senior vice president for Vertical Petroleum Industries, bringing more than eight years of dedicated service and leadership to the company. Specializing in partner acquisition, J.R. has been instrumental in the growth and expansion of Vertical Petroleum, successfully bringing in over 200 strategic partners throughout his tenure. With a deep understanding of both the operational and strategic sides of the industry, Mr. Stockton continues to drive innovation and excellence at Vertical Petroleum Industries.

Mike Larson serves as senior vice president and editor-in-chief at MoneyShow, overseeing all aspects of its investor education efforts and planning the firm's content operations. Before joining MoneyShow, he was a senior editor and analyst at Weiss Ratings. He produced the company's Safe Money Report, Weekend Windfalls, and Heat Maps newsletters, while also writing, editing, and trading sereral other past products.

Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D., is a leading energy economist, serving as Senior Director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute and director of the Master of Energy Economics program. An expert in global energy markets, he has published extensively, advised U.S. agencies, and testified before Congress. A frequent international speaker, he has received numerous honors, including the OPEC Award for Research recognizing his career in energy analysis.

Rob Gramlich is president of Grid Strategies LLC, a D.C. consultancy on transmission and power markets for reliable, affordable, sustainable energy. He co-founded Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, WATT Coalition, AMP Coalition, Macro Grid Initiative, and Future Power Markets Forum. He's testified before Congress, FERC, and state agencies and received awards from FERC, ESI, The Hill, and AWEA. Formerly SVP/Interim CEO at AWEA, he holds an MPP from UC Berkeley and a BA (Honors) in Economics from Colby College.

Kevin Bidner was a founding partner and executive at 2020 Technology for nearly two decades. Renowned as an exceptional 'super-salesman,' he was pivotal in securing 2020's largest multi-million-dollar clients. Following its IPO in 2009, Mr. Bidner embarked on a new journey that led to the inception of HCN, where he embodies the roles of visionary, strategist, and unwavering leader.

Jess Strenk is a securities analyst at Fisher Investments, where she focuses on bottom-up analysis of industrial companies. As part of Fisher Investments' in-house securities research team, she analyzes current and prospective equities, evaluates company fundamentals and competitive positioning, and identifies securities that align with the firm's top-down market views and portfolio themes. Her research and analysis help inform portfolio decisions and contribute to Fisher Investments' global, client-focused investment management process.

For over 15 years, Tim Davis has practiced law in several capacities. He brings an in-depth understanding of contracts, agreements, and regulatory compliance, which allows Basin to ensure deals and projects are structured correctly and investory or partner interests are protected.

Dr. Anas F. Alhajji is a world-renowned energy markets expert, researcher, author, influencer, investor, and speaker with more than 1,000 papers, articles, and columns to his credit. He advises governments, companies, financial institutions, and investors on various energy market issues. He focuses on the oil, gas, and energy markets outlook, energy geopolitics, energy security, and the impact of disruptive technologies on the supply and demand of energy, employment, and technology in the oil and gas industry.

Rob Gramlich is president of Grid Strategies LLC, a D.C. consultancy on transmission and power markets for reliable, affordable, sustainable energy. He co-founded Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, WATT Coalition, AMP Coalition, Macro Grid Initiative, and Future Power Markets Forum. He's testified before Congress, FERC, and state agencies and received awards from FERC, ESI, The Hill, and AWEA. Formerly SVP/Interim CEO at AWEA, he holds an MPP from UC Berkeley and a BA (Honors) in Economics from Colby College.

Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D., is a leading energy economist, serving as Senior Director of the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute and director of the Master of Energy Economics program. An expert in global energy markets, he has published extensively, advised U.S. agencies, and testified before Congress. A frequent international speaker, he has received numerous honors, including the OPEC Award for Research recognizing his career in energy analysis.

Rob Gramlich is president of Grid Strategies LLC, a D.C. consultancy on transmission and power markets for reliable, affordable, sustainable energy. He co-founded Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, WATT Coalition, AMP Coalition, Macro Grid Initiative, and Future Power Markets Forum. He's testified before Congress, FERC, and state agencies and received awards from FERC, ESI, The Hill, and AWEA. Formerly SVP/Interim CEO at AWEA, he holds an MPP from UC Berkeley and a BA (Honors) in Economics from Colby College.

Paul Meeks is a leading tech investor and analyst since the 1980s, focusing 30+ years on technology transitions from AI to quantum computing. He created and managed what became the world's largest tech mutual fund franchise and appears in media worldwide. A CFA and CAIA, he holds two BAs from Williams College and an MM (MBA) from Kellogg. He teaches finance at The Citadel and is Head of Tech Research at Freedom Capital Markets.

Jeff brings more than three decades of experience in U.S. equity markets and international equity research. Prior to joining TXSE, Jeff spent nine years leading the listings business at the New York Stock Exchange in the southeast. He joined NYSE after spending almost 30 years working in capital markets in a variety of business development, research management, and product development roles. Jeff has his CETF® certification and had been active in the Atlanta regional business community and now in the Dallas area.

KT McFarland is one of the country's best known foreign policy experts and a key architect of conservative national security strategy. As President Trump's Deputy National Security Advisor in his first term, she played a pivotal role in shaping the "America First" and "Peace through Strength" doctrines. KT has been a media commentator for decades, appearing on Fox News, Fox Business News, Newsmax, and other national and international news programs. She appears frequently on podcasts, documentaries and radio. A bestselling author, her book Revolution: Trump, Washington, and "We the People" offers profound insights into the Trump presidency, U.S. China and Russia relations, and American exceptionalism. KT's career spans five decades, beginning as a White House aide to Dr. Henry Kissinger in the Nixon and Ford Administrations and culminating at the National Security Council with President Trump. She served in the Pentagon as a senior speechwriter, press spokesperson, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Reagan Administration. Her notable achievements include drafting the Weinberger Doctrine and contributing to President Reagan's iconic "Star Wars" speech. For her service, she received the Defense Department's highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Service Award. KT holds a B.A. in Chinese Studies from George Washington University, an M.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Oxford, and completed Ph.D. coursework at MIT, focusing on nuclear weapons, China, and the Soviet Union.

KT McFarland is one of the country's best known foreign policy experts and a key architect of conservative national security strategy. As President Trump's Deputy National Security Advisor in his first term, she played a pivotal role in shaping the "America First" and "Peace through Strength" doctrines. KT has been a media commentator for decades, appearing on Fox News, Fox Business News, Newsmax, and other national and international news programs. She appears frequently on podcasts, documentaries and radio. A bestselling author, her book Revolution: Trump, Washington, and "We the People" offers profound insights into the Trump presidency, U.S. China and Russia relations, and American exceptionalism. KT's career spans five decades, beginning as a White House aide to Dr. Henry Kissinger in the Nixon and Ford Administrations and culminating at the National Security Council with President Trump. She served in the Pentagon as a senior speechwriter, press spokesperson, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Reagan Administration. Her notable achievements include drafting the Weinberger Doctrine and contributing to President Reagan's iconic "Star Wars" speech. For her service, she received the Defense Department's highest civilian honor, the Distinguished Service Award. KT holds a B.A. in Chinese Studies from George Washington University, an M.A. in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from Oxford, and completed Ph.D. coursework at MIT, focusing on nuclear weapons, China, and the Soviet Union.

Thor Young is a seasoned day trader, educator, and speaker with a unique background that bridges technology and financial markets. After more than a decade in the IT industry, specializing in server systems and integrations, Mr. Young was first introduced to trading while working as a server technician for an options trading platform. That early exposure ignited a passion that would later define his career. In 2018, inspired by a deeply personal motivation following his daughter's autism diagnosis, Thor transitioned to full-time day trading. He immersed himself in the craft, guided by the principles laid out in How to Day Trade for a Living. Today, he is a senior futures trader at Peak Capital Trading and a regular presenter for Bookmap™.

Dr. Vanessa Charland is a clinician, trading performance mentor, hypnotherapist, and mindfulness instructor with over a decade of experience. Since 2012, she has worked in both hospitals and private clinics, providing evidence-based care to individuals facing a wide range of challenges. Dr. Charland also specializes in trading psychology, helping traders and high-performance professionals develop emotional discipline, mental resilience, and optimal decision-making strategies.

Nick Salvatore is a professional options trader with SMB Capital, specializing in systematic, delta-neutral strategies. His trading focuses on volatility, income generation, and disciplined risk management, with an emphasis on repeatable processes and consistent execution across various market conditions.

After 15+ years as a professional trader, TG Watkins has distilled his trading method into a few key setups. Along with his proprietary Moxie Indicator, TG has been a core trader at SimplerTrading.com since 2019. He has had many successes over the years, first by doubling accounts within a few months, then achieving over 600% in 2020, over 420% in 2025, and a 2,060% 30-day Options Trade on SOXL. His background as a pilot and a mechanical engineer has given him the tools to see the market, and teach, in a way that resonates with so many others.

Louis Navellier is one of Wall Street's renowned growth investment advisors. He is the founder and chairman of Navellier & Associates, a money management firm. Mr. Navellier specializes in behavioral finance and utilizes extensive quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify market-beating stocks. he is the editor of five investing newsletters published through InvestorPlace.

An accomplished analyst, author, and speaker, Jeff Clark is a globally recognized authority on precious metals. The son of an award-winning gold panner, with family-owned mining claims in California, Arizona, and Nevada, he has deep roots in the industry. An active investor, with a love of writing, Mr. Clark eventually became a mining industry analyst, including 10 years as senior editor for the world-renowned publication BIG GOLD. He has been a regular conference speaker, including at Cambridge House, Silver Symposium, MoneyShow, New Orleans, and many others. Mr. Clark provides free mining stock analysis at TheGoldAdvisor.com, market commentary at GoldSilver.com, serves on the advisory board at Strategic Wealth Preservation in Grand Cayman, and covers mining stocks for Silver Chartist.

Rudolfo Beltran, the vice president and head of capital acquisition, marketing, and CRM at InNoval Global Fund, brings over three decades of extensive experience in brand management and sales within the beverage industry. His wealth of knowledge has been instrumental in driving growth and success as they strive to make a positive impact through micro-lending in Kenya.

Timothy M. Stamps, chief operating officer and oversees the day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth processes and efficient loan approvals. With a passion for operational excellence, they keep CRF running at peak performance. Mr. Stamps cofounded the company and has specialized in commercial real estate loans since 2008, with experience in conventional and SBA lending, managing large loan portfolios, and private bridge financing. He holds a BBA in Marketing from Sam Houston State University and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from the University of Oklahoma. As a former college football player, he values teamwork and collaboration to achieve common goals.

Craig Gaudio is the co-founder and CEO of Copper River Funding. He has 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. Since 2008, the firm has helped successful investors achieve their investment goals by creating opportunities to engage in private commercial bridge lending secured by real estate collateral. Mr. Gaudio co-developed a turnkey solution that enables clients to access this high-yielding alternative investment through a direct lending platform or a diversified, actively managed fund.

For over 15 years, Tim Davis has practiced law in several capacities. He brings an in-depth understanding of contracts, agreements, and regulatory compliance, which allows Basin to ensure deals and projects are structured correctly and investory or partner interests are protected.

Adam Butcher has 20 years of experience as a land broker, business owner, and investor. He managed projects on behalf of energy leaders such as Chesapeake Energy, Kimmeridge Energy, and over 40 industry players. Mr. Butcher's expertise in the land and legal aspects of the energy industry extends throughout the United States.

Louis Navellier is one of Wall Street's renowned growth investment advisors. He is the founder and chairman of Navellier & Associates, a money management firm. Mr. Navellier specializes in behavioral finance and utilizes extensive quantitative and fundamental analysis to identify market-beating stocks. he is the editor of five investing newsletters published through InvestorPlace.

After 15+ years as a professional trader, TG Watkins has distilled his trading method into a few key setups. Along with his proprietary Moxie Indicator, TG has been a core trader at SimplerTrading.com since 2019. He has had many successes over the years, first by doubling accounts within a few months, then achieving over 600% in 2020, over 420% in 2025, and a 2,060% 30-day Options Trade on SOXL. His background as a pilot and a mechanical engineer has given him the tools to see the market, and teach, in a way that resonates with so many others.

Kevin Bidner was a founding partner and executive at 2020 Technology for nearly two decades. Renowned as an exceptional 'super-salesman,' he was pivotal in securing 2020's largest multi-million-dollar clients. Following its IPO in 2009, Mr. Bidner embarked on a new journey that led to the inception of HCN, where he embodies the roles of visionary, strategist, and unwavering leader.

Trey Wasser has served as president & ceo of Ely Gold Royalties Inc., 2010-2021. He helped transform Ely Gold from an $6M exploration/development company to $300M royalty company – eventually being sold to Gold Royalty Corp. Previously, Mr. Wasser was president & director of research for Pilot Point Partners specializing in precious metal mining and oil & gas development. Trey has been involved in brokerage and venture capital business for over 40 years, including bond salesman and trader with Merrill Lynch, Kidder Peabody and Paine Webber. His clientele included Fortune 100 companies & institutional money managers.

Mike Larson serves as senior vice president and editor-in-chief at MoneyShow, overseeing all aspects of its investor education efforts and planning the firm's content operations. Before joining MoneyShow, he was a senior editor and analyst at Weiss Ratings. He produced the company's Safe Money Report, Weekend Windfalls, and Heat Maps newsletters, while also writing, editing, and trading sereral other past products.

Victoria Fernandez joined Crossmark in July 2012 and serves as the chief market strategist. She works with the firm's executive and research teams to analyze current market trends and provide comments to the media and public about Crossmark's investment outlook on networks including Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, and Yahoo Finance. Ms. Fernandez is also responsible for managing the Crossmark Fixed Income Investment team while serving as portfolio manager for taxable fixed-income products.

Jonathan Hoenig is the portfolio manager at Capitalistpig Asset Management, LLC, a highly successful private partnership that he has run since 2000. A former floor trader at the Chicago Board of Trade, he authored several books, with his most recent book, Price is Primary, published in 2021. Mr. Hoenig appears regularly on FOX News Channel and has written for several publications, including the Wall Street Journal Europe, Wired, Trader Monthly, and SmartMoney.com. He was named one of Crain's "Forty Under Forty," and is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago, as well as a proponent of Ayn Rand's philosophy of objectivism.

GORDON G. CHANG is the author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America and The Coming Collapse of China. His other works include The Great U.S.-China Tech War and China Is Going to War. Chang lived and worked in China and Hong Kong for almost two decades practicing law in Shanghai. He is a columnist at Newsweek and writes regularly for The Hill and other publications. Mr. Chang has given briefings at the National Intelligence Council, Central Intelligence Agency, State Department, and the Pentagon. Chang has appeared before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. He has also spoken before industry and investor groups including Bloomberg, Sanford Bernstein, Economic Club of New York, Royal Bank of Scotland, Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia, American Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, and the California Association of Public Retirement Systems. He frequently appears on Fox News, Fox Business, Newsmax TV, CNN, and CNBC.

GORDON G. CHANG is the author of Plan Red: China's Project to Destroy America and The Coming Collapse of China. His other works include The Great U.S.-China Tech War and China Is Going to War. Chang lived and worked in China and Hong Kong for almost two decades practicing law in Shanghai. He is a columnist at Newsweek and writes regularly for The Hill and other publications. Mr. Chang has given briefings at the National Intelligence Council, Central Intelligence Agency, State Department, and the Pentagon. Chang has appeared before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. He has also spoken before industry and investor groups including Bloomberg, Sanford Bernstein, Economic Club of New York, Royal Bank of Scotland, Credit Lyonnais Securities Asia, American Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America, Standard Chartered Bank, Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati, and the California Association of Public Retirement Systems. He frequently appears on Fox News, Fox Business, Newsmax TV, CNN, and CNBC.

Dr. Julie Manz has been a successful professional equities trader for over two decades. She provides education to serious traders who are looking to add intraday trading to their repertoire. For nearly a decade, Dr. Manz has been training Mastermind members in the elements necessary for successful daily income trading. She has a PhD in social psychology and is an expert in trading psychology, helping traders in all markets be more effective with their strategies. Through their program, the 12-month Traderinsight Income Trader's Bootcamp, Coaching Program, and Mastermind Group, Julie and Adrian Manz have propelled a range of students who want to include intraday income trading into their portfolios.

Dr. Adrian Manz is a successful professional equities trader who earned his living trading his own account for two decades. He provides education to serious traders who are looking to add new interpretations of the markets to their repertoire. Dr. Manz has developed a trading style that relies on statistical, technical, and fundamental analysis in the planning of every trade and found methods to extract the most out of every setup, every day. He is the author of two books on the subject, many articles featured in leading industry publications including Stocks and Commodities, Stocks Futures Options, Active Trader, Trader's, and Money Maker as well as the publisher of the Daily Income Trading Plan, a nightly blueprint for the actions he plans to take in the markets on the following day.

Jonathan Hoenig is the portfolio manager at Capitalistpig Asset Management, LLC, a highly successful private partnership that he has run since 2000. A former floor trader at the Chicago Board of Trade, he authored several books, with his most recent book, Price is Primary, published in 2021. Mr. Hoenig appears regularly on FOX News Channel and has written for several publications, including the Wall Street Journal Europe, Wired, Trader Monthly, and SmartMoney.com. He was named one of Crain's "Forty Under Forty," and is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago, as well as a proponent of Ayn Rand's philosophy of objectivism.

Peter Thomas is the chairman of Ausecure, acting as the chair of offshore development. As a licensed floor broker, Mr. Thomas was a filling floor broker and member for the Hunt Brothers in the Silver pit, back in the days when silver ran up to $50 an ounce. He has managed global cash metals desks that handled refiners, recyclers, mining operations, and coin & bullion companies for hedging. Peter's perspectives are based on 40 years of experience in metals trading and have been featured by The WSJ, CNBC, Bloomberg News, Forbes, US World and News Report, Kitco News, Kitco Podcast, and Futures magazine. His Podcasts are also available on YouTube.

Brock Pierce understands the importance of teamwork as a former college quarterback. He also helped students as student support manager of Trading Academy in Dallas for over two years. He focuses on helping students and instructors work together to gain insights and skills. Students who take classes with Brock can expect an enthusiastic instructor and an excellent listener. He is especially eager to help those new to self-directed investing and trading as they overcome first-time jitters and find their way to becoming a truly educated trader.

Jason Bodner is an accomplished investor and stock researcher, reaching tens of thousands of people each week. He co-founded MoneyFlows (formerly MAPsignals.com), a quantitative equity research firm focusing on unusual institutional trading. Mr. Bodner contributes to Navellier & Associates' weekly letter, writing Sector Spotlight and several white papers. He is also the editor of Quantum Edge for TradeSmith.

Jonathan Hoenig is the portfolio manager at Capitalistpig Asset Management, LLC, a highly successful private partnership that he has run since 2000. A former floor trader at the Chicago Board of Trade, he authored several books, with his most recent book, Price is Primary, published in 2021. Mr. Hoenig appears regularly on FOX News Channel and has written for several publications, including the Wall Street Journal Europe, Wired, Trader Monthly, and SmartMoney.com. He was named one of Crain's "Forty Under Forty," and is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago, as well as a proponent of Ayn Rand's philosophy of objectivism.

Scott McCormick is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) and former Charles Schwab registered representative, where he assisted clients with equity and options trading. He began swing trading in 2001 and earned his CMT designation in 2008. After working with high-net-worth clients, the 2007–2008 bear market prompted a shift to independent trading. Since 2010, he has been a core instructor at Trading Academy, specializing in equity options and futures trading.

Wayne McDonell is an independent investor and forex/futures trader with more than 20 years of market experience. A former venture capitalist, he has invested in over 100 patented technologies and now manages charitable endowments using fundamental and technical analysis. Wayne is an award-winning educator, bestselling author of Strategic and Tactical Forex Trading, and founder of TRADARS.com, an AI-powered analytics platform helping traders make informed, risk-managed decisions.

Sydney Armani is a seasoned Silicon Valley veteran with over 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor in emerging technologies. He is the founder of AI World Fund for AI Startups & Accelerator, a venture platform dedicated to supporting the next generation of AI innovation through strategic investment, mentorship, and growth acceleration.

Peter Thomas is the chairman of Ausecure, acting as the chair of offshore development. As a licensed floor broker, Mr. Thomas was a filling floor broker and member for the Hunt Brothers in the Silver pit, back in the days when silver ran up to $50 an ounce. He has managed global cash metals desks that handled refiners, recyclers, mining operations, and coin & bullion companies for hedging. Peter's perspectives are based on 40 years of experience in metals trading and have been featured by The WSJ, CNBC, Bloomberg News, Forbes, US World and News Report, Kitco News, Kitco Podcast, and Futures magazine. His Podcasts are also available on YouTube.

Trey Wasser has served as president & ceo of Ely Gold Royalties Inc., 2010-2021. He helped transform Ely Gold from an $6M exploration/development company to $300M royalty company – eventually being sold to Gold Royalty Corp. Previously, Mr. Wasser was president & director of research for Pilot Point Partners specializing in precious metal mining and oil & gas development. Trey has been involved in brokerage and venture capital business for over 40 years, including bond salesman and trader with Merrill Lynch, Kidder Peabody and Paine Webber. His clientele included Fortune 100 companies & institutional money managers.

An accomplished analyst, author, and speaker, Jeff Clark is a globally recognized authority on precious metals. The son of an award-winning gold panner, with family-owned mining claims in California, Arizona, and Nevada, he has deep roots in the industry. An active investor, with a love of writing, Mr. Clark eventually became a mining industry analyst, including 10 years as senior editor for the world-renowned publication BIG GOLD. He has been a regular conference speaker, including at Cambridge House, Silver Symposium, MoneyShow, New Orleans, and many others. Mr. Clark provides free mining stock analysis at TheGoldAdvisor.com, market commentary at GoldSilver.com, serves on the advisory board at Strategic Wealth Preservation in Grand Cayman, and covers mining stocks for Silver Chartist.

Mike Larson serves as senior vice president and editor-in-chief at MoneyShow, overseeing all aspects of its investor education efforts and planning the firm's content operations. Before joining MoneyShow, he was a senior editor and analyst at Weiss Ratings. He produced the company's Safe Money Report, Weekend Windfalls, and Heat Maps newsletters, while also writing, editing, and trading sereral other past products.

Kelley Wright entered the financial services industry in 1984 as a stock broker, first with a private investment boutique in La Jolla and later with Dean Witter Reynolds. In 1990, he left the retail side of the industry for private portfolio management. In 2002, Mr. Wright succeeded Geraldine Weiss as the managing editor of the Investment Quality Trends newsletter as well as the chief investment officer and portfolio manager for IQ Trends Private Client. His commentaries have been published in Barron's, Forbes, BusinessWeek, Dow Jones MarketWatch, The Economist, and many other business and financial periodicals. Mr. Wright is an active speaker at trade shows and investment conferences, and is a frequent guest and contributor to radio and CNBC. He is the author of Dividends Still Don't Lie, which was published in February, 2010, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Dr. Julie Manz has been a successful professional equities trader for over two decades. She provides education to serious traders who are looking to add intraday trading to their repertoire. For nearly a decade, Dr. Manz has been training Mastermind members in the elements necessary for successful daily income trading. She has a PhD in social psychology and is an expert in trading psychology, helping traders in all markets be more effective with their strategies. Through their program, the 12-month Traderinsight Income Trader's Bootcamp, Coaching Program, and Mastermind Group, Julie and Adrian Manz have propelled a range of students who want to include intraday income trading into their portfolios.

Dr. Adrian Manz is a successful professional equities trader who earned his living trading his own account for two decades. He provides education to serious traders who are looking to add new interpretations of the markets to their repertoire. Dr. Manz has developed a trading style that relies on statistical, technical, and fundamental analysis in the planning of every trade and found methods to extract the most out of every setup, every day. He is the author of two books on the subject, many articles featured in leading industry publications including Stocks and Commodities, Stocks Futures Options, Active Trader, Trader's, and Money Maker as well as the publisher of the Daily Income Trading Plan, a nightly blueprint for the actions he plans to take in the markets on the following day.

Eoin Treacy is a career analyst, strategist, consultant, lecturer, and fund manager. Mr. Treacy is the CEO of FullerTreacyMoney, a global investment strategy service. He provides consultancy services to institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds and a wide range of family offices. He is the author of Crowd Money, A Practical Guide to Macro Behavioral Technical Analysis, and manages the Global Corporate Autonomies Fund in the UK. He has appeared on CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, NDTV Profit, and Reuters India and been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and the BBC.

As the CEO of Push Button Trading, Matthew DeLong brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, teaching classes/courses, live webinars, group mentoring sessions, and free classes to the community. His experience includes founding 15 startups, serving on multiple boards of directors, and investing in startup companies and real estate. He is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and trader.