Ashton Thomas Private Wealth

05/25/2026

Reminder: Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offices will be closed today, Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day.

As we spend time with family and friends, we also take time to remember and honor those who served and sacrificed for our country.

We look forward to assisting you when we reopen on Tuesday, May 26.

04/21/2026

We are so proud of two of our own!

Cary Carbonaro, Professional and Nico de la Vara, CFA have both been named 2026 InvestmentNews Excellence Awardees.

Cary and Nico exemplify what it means to go above and beyond — for their clients, their profession, and their communities. Final winners will be announced in New York City on June 24, 2026. We'll be cheering them on every step of the way!

Congratulations to you both!

Read the full press release: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/04/13/3272433/0/en/Arax-Recognizes-2026-InvestmentNews-Excellence-Awardees.html

Nominated “InvestmentNews Excellence Awards” by InvestmentNews in 2026. Based on data from December 2025 – February 2026. Not indicative of future performance. See full nomination methodology at https://investmentnewsawards.com/process.

Ashton Thomas and affiliates are not affiliated with InvestmentNews, GlobalNewswire, or any of their affiliates.

04/17/2026

We're excited to share some great news — Ashton Thomas Private Wealth has earned two major industry recognitions this week!

We were named a Top 10 Best Financial Advisory Firm in the U.S. by USA TODAY for the second year in a row — and the #1 RIA in Arizona.

We were also named a finalist for RIA Firm of the Year by InvestmentNews for its 2026 Excellence Awards.

Thank you to our clients and communities for the trust you place in our team every day.



Awarded “Best Financial Advisory Firms in the United States” by USA Today in 2026. Based on data from 2023 - 2026. Not indicative of future performance. See full methodology at https://rankings.statista.com/en/all-methodologies/.

Nominated “RIA Firm of the Year” by InvestmentNews in 2026. Based on data from December 2025 – February 2026. Not indicative of future performance. See full nomination methodology at https://investmentnewsawards.com/process.

Ashton Thomas and affiliates are not affiliated with USA Today, InvestmentNews, or any of their affiliates.

04/03/2026

Please note that Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offices will be closed today, Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. Our team will resume normal operating hours on Monday.

We appreciate your understanding and wish you a peaceful holiday!

03/05/2026

Ashton Thomas is pleased to welcome The Pinnacle Peak Private Wealth Team to the firm!

With $460 million in AUM, the Scottsdale-based team enhances our presence in the Southwest and strengthens our ability to deliver personalized wealth management and financial planning services.

We’re excited to have Brian Jack, Matt Figueroa, Ron Burns, Tyler Soria, Teresa Flores, and Shay Figueroa join the Ashton Thomas family and look forward to supporting their clients with expanded resources and capabilities.

Learn more: https://zurl.co/bzU5i

02/16/2026

Today we honor Presidents’ Day and the leadership values that have shaped our nation.

In observance of the holiday, Ashton Thomas Private Wealth offices will be closed today. We look forward to reconnecting and continuing to serve you when we reopen.

02/04/2026

Exciting news - we’ve expanded our advisory team! Please join us in welcoming the Strand Capital Management team, made up of Collin Rigler, Eric Montijo, and Kayleigh Nakamura. With over 30 years of combined financial experience, they are dedicated to providing thoughtful, client-focused wealth management across the Southwest and West Coast.

Their backgrounds reflect our shared commitment to delivering personalized guidance and high-quality service to every client we serve.

Learn more: https://zurl.co/WE6jU

12/29/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth!

As we get ready to start this new chapter, we want to thank our community of clients, families, and friends for allowing us to be part of your financial journey. Here’s to new opportunities, continued growth, and meaningful moments in the year ahead.

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Please note that our offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day.

12/19/2025

We hope you’re enjoying the small, magical moments that come with holiday preparations and time with loved ones.

Happy holidays from all of us at Ashton Thomas! We thank you for your continued support and partnership.

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As a quick note, our offices will be closed next week on Thursday, December 25, in observance of Christmas Day.

12/12/2025

“Women are not a niche.”

Our own Cary Carbonaro joined the Focused on the Future podcast to discuss why the industry must do better in serving women investors and how advisors can prepare for the coming wealth transfer.

In her conversation, she breaks down how empathy, clarity, and thoughtful communication can transform the client experience.

Catch the full podcast here: https://zurl.co/TklJe

Cary Carbonaro shares how empathy and communication help advisors better serve women clients and prepare for wealth transfer