Brian Dixon is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CITY NATIONAL BANK, RBC Capital Markets, Raymond James Financial Services, and SunTrust. Outside of his advisory work, Dixon is involved in insurance sales and serves as a power of attorney for multiple family members. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrates insurance-linked account management through affiliated entities.

Keith Spelmon is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including EUDAIMONIA Wealth and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, Spelmon serves as a board member of The Southern Gospel Mission Association, a nonprofit focused on establishing and supporting churches. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, delivering customized investment advice through an open-architecture platform that frequently employs third-party managers.

Mohamed Alsoraimi is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Benchmark Investments, Kingswood Capital Partners, and Chalice Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Sierra Regulatory Consulting, an LLC that provides occasional regulatory consulting services. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach, uses third-party managers and sub-advisors, and supports insurance-linked account management through its integration with affiliated financial entities.

Robert Ryder Jr. is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he owns Renaissance Digital Investments Inc., a business related to custody services for clients. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach, frequently using third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management within its operational model.

Renee Faison is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including World Equity Group and Woodbury Financial Services. Faison is the president and founder of the Derrick Faison Foundation, a nonprofit focused on heart disease prevention, education, and youth support, and serves on the board of Farrs Best, a community outreach organization. She is also the founder of Kingdom Awakening 2020 Magazine, a ministry publication. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA advisory, and consulting services. The firm operates an open-architecture platform using third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management within its multi-team model.

Judson Gee is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kingswood Capital Partners, Niagara International Capital Limited, Hayden Royal, Uhlmann Price Securities, and Jhg Financial. He is also involved as majority owner and operator of Camp Stonefly LLC, overseeing campground management and related activities. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform, frequently uses third-party managers, and integrates insurance-linked account management through affiliated entities.

Michelle Vartanian is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 44 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and UBS Financial Services Inc. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using an open-architecture platform and often works with third-party managers, integrating insurance-linked account management within its operational model.

James Buckner is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at B Riley Wealth Management, Inc. and Eudaimonia Partners, LLC. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Richard Dawkins is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Freedom Street Partners, and he is currently a partner in D & R Investment LLP and serves as executor for an estate. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches, incorporating affiliated and third-party managers and providing services linked to insurance-related accounts.

Paul Lee is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kingswood in 2021, he worked at Mirae Asset Wealth Management (USA) Inc. from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a managing director at Trinidad Coffee Company, where he consults on operational and marketing strategies, and he is a board member of the USC Asian Pacific American Alumni Association. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm operates an open-architecture platform and integrates insurance-linked account management, frequently working with third-party managers and affiliated financial entities.

Nicole English is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Benchmark Investments, LLC, Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC, Chalice Capital Partners, LLC, Chalice Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Lucia Securities, LLC. Outside of investment advising, she is principal of NE Business Enterprises, a company providing reserve studies for homeowners associations. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, using an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Svitlana Kyrukhina is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. for nine years. Kyrukhina is a co-founder of the Ukraine Crisis Emergency Fund, a nonprofit providing immediate aid to affected areas. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Ramiro Herrera is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at LPL Financial, First Allied Securities, and NorthWestern Mutual Investment Services. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm operates an open-architecture platform, frequently utilizes third-party managers, and integrates insurance-linked account management within its operational model.

John Loeffler is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Kingswood Capital Partners, Benchmark Advisory Services, Benchmark Investments, IFS Securities, Edward Jones, and Symmetry Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and founder of John Loeffler Racing, where he is involved in race car preparation, driving, and sponsorship sales. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves retail and institutional clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plan sponsors, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm offers investment advice on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and operates an open-architecture platform utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisors.

Niklaus Pleisch is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and World Financial Group, Inc. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services with a focus on customized investment strategies and integration of insurance-linked accounts.

Daniel Leyva is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for LPL Financial LLC for nine years. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at Hornblower Cruises and Events for two years. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, employing an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Michael Nessim is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Benchmark Advisory Services LLC, Benchmark Investments, Inc., and Newbridge Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory role, Nessim serves as Treasurer of the Promenade Condominium Association in New York and is involved in managing personal investment entities. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plan sponsors, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with third-party managers and supports insurance-linked account management through affiliated financial entities.

Christopher Scarborough is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Eudaimonia Partners, LLC, M.S. Howells & CO, and B. Riley. Outside of his advisory work, Scarborough is a guitarist and vocalist in a musical group called Kinchafoonee Cowboys. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, and operates an open-architecture platform that frequently employs third-party managers and sub-advisors.

John Stanojev is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kingswood Wealth Advisors since 2025 and previously spent 15 years with Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the development committee of the Pearl S. Buck Foundation, is an adjunct professor at the Community College of Philadelphia, and participates in several community activities including fundraising for the Mercer Museum and organizing local fishing derbies. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors and provides services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform, frequently using third-party managers, and integrates insurance-linked account management within its operational model.

Conrad Branson is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Oak Hill School, a nonprofit school for autism. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a range of retail and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with a focus on tailored portfolio solutions and manages insurance-linked accounts alongside affiliated financial entities.