Peter Mu is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Wealth Cairn, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He is also licensed to sell insurance products as part of his professional activities. Wealth Cairn provides advisory services to institutional and individual clients, specializing in portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and often implements strategies through third-party managers with ongoing due diligence.

Bruce Stamper is the principal of Stamper Capital & Investments, Inc. in Capitola, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has operated Stamper Capital & Investments since 1995. Stamper Capital & Investments specializes in investment supervisory services focused exclusively on municipal bond accounts for high-tax-bracket individual investors and institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary investment process that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a value-contrarian approach.

James Ward is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal of J Ward Financial, an independent firm based in Morgan Hill, CA. In addition to his financial advisory work, Ward is an attorney specializing in estate planning and elder law and owns businesses in real estate and insurance. J Ward Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and their trusts. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation based on a comprehensive risk analysis and employs third-party platforms and advisers to manage client portfolios.

Edward Rodden is a financial advisor at Disciplined Growth Capital, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Central Coast Partners, 3 Factor Indexing, and Silicon Valley Consulting. Rodden is also the owner of Central Coast Partners, a business consulting firm. Disciplined Growth Capital provides ongoing portfolio management primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, tailoring Investment Policy Statements to client goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. The firm uses a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory with a long-term trading orientation across a variety of asset classes.

Filiep Sackx is a financial advisor at Kensington Securities, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Kensington Securities since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president and insurance agent at Kensington Financial Group, Inc., where he spends a significant portion of his time. Kensington Securities, LLC offers personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, providing quarterly account reviews and ongoing monitoring.

Mercy Tanudjojo is a financial advisor at FullGuards Financial with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 25 years. Mercy has been with FullGuards Financial since 2023. FullGuards Financial provides advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, and nonprofit entities, offering financial planning, investment supervisory services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses asset allocation models based on Modern Portfolio Theory and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a range of risk profiles, allowing clients to set investment constraints and choose discretionary or non-discretionary arrangements.

Michael Wunsch is a financial advisor at WealthDevs in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining WealthDevs in 2019, he worked at TrueCar from 2012 to 2018. WealthDevs provides investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and personal tax return preparation to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a passive investment approach with portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by fundamental and cyclical analysis for asset allocation and security selection, and integrates tax planning directly into its advisory services.

Robert Arne is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial planning and wealth management. He is the principal at Carpe Diem Financial Life Planning, an independent advisory firm he has led since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at DWR Wealth Management and Dunham Associates CPAs. In addition to his advisory role, Arne serves as an adjunct professor in the Financial Planning Program at Golden Gate University and operates an affiliated accounting and tax practice. Carpe Diem Financial Life Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, providing comprehensive financial planning and nondiscretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates Modern Portfolio Theory with Austrian Economic Theory to offer long-term, globally diversified, and tax-efficient investment strategies.

Robert Gaukel is a financial advisor at Newhouse Integrated Financial Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and also works as a Certified Public Accountant providing tax preparation and strategy services for individuals, as well as a real estate agent involved in property management and buyer/seller transactions. Prior to his current role, he was affiliated with Newhouse and has experience outside finance with Verve Coffee Roasters and Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz. Newhouse Integrated Financial Advisors LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory, managing a concentrated book of accounts that may include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and occasionally venture capital or private placements.

Kristen Marinovic is a financial advisor at Equinox Wealth Management in Santa Cruz, CA, with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Integral Investment Advisors, Inc. from 2010 to 2019 before joining Equinox in 2018. Equinox Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, diversified portfolios based on modern portfolio theory and serves a notable client segment of pension and profit-sharing retirement plans, operating as a fiduciary under ERISA/IRC standards.

Jennipher Lommen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wildflower Financial LLC since 2017 and was previously with Natural Bridges Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2017. Wildflower Financial provides comprehensive financial life planning and investment management for individuals and families, including higher-net-worth clients. The firm uses a passive, globally diversified investment approach with low-cost index funds and ETFs, emphasizes tax efficiency, and operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis with fee-only subscription/retainer pricing.

Daniel Mc Court is a financial advisor at Financial Planning Associates with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Planning Associates since 1985 and previously operated Surf City Coffee Co., Inc. for 17 years. Mc Court is also a practicing Enrolled Agent, offering tax preparation and advice as part of a separate business. Financial Planning Associates provides financial planning and referral services to individual and small business clients, focusing on developing client Risk Profiles and recommending third-party investment managers rather than managing assets directly.

Charles Stermetz is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at EquityFTW. His prior roles include positions at Moss Adams and Blue Barn Wealth, as well as teaching engagements at Utah Valley University. EquityFTW is an independent firm providing fee-only financial planning and consulting to individuals, corporations, and businesses. The firm offers written financial plans and advice across various areas, including retirement, tax, estate, cash-flow, business planning, and equity-compensation analysis, focusing on planning and coordination rather than asset management.

Jane Kelley is a CFP® professional with 43 years of experience in financial advising. She operates her own firm, Jane C. Kelley, and has held prior roles at Royal Alliance and OSAIC Wealth. Her work includes providing personal financial planning consultations through a sole proprietorship. Jane C. Kelley offers financial planning and consulting services to individuals, small-business owners, and heirs on an hourly, non-discretionary basis. The firm focuses on long-term planning with an emphasis on cash management, tax, retirement, education funding, and estate planning.

Rebecca Contin is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at East Rock Financial Services, LLC since 2013. She holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Santa Cruz, CA. Outside of financial advising, she is a director at Contin Seeds, a hybrid seed development company. East Rock Financial Services provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, diversification, and comprehensive financial planning, dedicating significant time to insurance, estate planning, budgeting, and tax management through fixed-fee planning engagements.

Christopher Wentzien is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Natural Bridges Financial Advisors in Santa Cruz, CA since 2008. Natural Bridges Financial Advisors is a fee-only firm serving individuals and families with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm uses tailored investment policy statements and primarily invests in low-cost ETFs and no-load mutual funds, operating with a fixed annual fee model rather than a percentage-of-assets approach.

Jared Elson is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC and has previously worked at Regent Wealth Advisory, Global Financial Private Capital, and Regent Financial & Insurance Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and agent at Authentikos Financial & Insurance Services, where he manages life insurance, annuities, and long-term care insurance sales and business operations. Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, estates, and select corporate and employee benefit plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing a range of investment instruments and model portfolio solutions tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Thomas Wynn is the sole advisor at Wynn Capital Management, LLC in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has led Wynn Capital Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Wynn is a member of Angels by the Sea, an investment group focusing on early-stage start-ups in the Santa Cruz area. Wynn Capital Management serves individuals, families, trusts, and various organizations with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary wealth management. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes broadly diversified, global portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating institutional funds and customizable strategies such as options and socially responsible mandates.

Elizabeth Flores is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 65 license and 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Legacy Wealth Advisors in 2020, she worked at Sterling Advisory Services, LLC and operated her own CPA practice for 18 years. She is also a 50% owner of a tax preparation business, Oversight Group, LLC, where she is involved in preparing and processing tax returns. Legacy Wealth Advisors, LLC provides multi-family office and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutions. The firm combines macroeconomic analysis with client-specific risk assessments to build customized portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside integrated tax and real estate advisory services.

David Faulk is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is the principal at Montage Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2020, and he also serves as president of Montage Tax, a separate tax preparation and planning firm. Prior to founding Montage Financial Advisors, he was with Johanson Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years. Montage Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and project-based financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, and coordinates closely with clients’ tax and legal professionals.