Richard Dean is a financial advisor at Contemporary Planning Alternatives in Camarillo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation with two years of industry experience. He has been the sole proprietor of Contemporary Planning Alternatives since 1996 and is also affiliated with Secure Benefits Group Inc since 1994. Contemporary Planning Alternatives provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework with a core-and-satellite approach and manages client portfolios on a discretionary basis with periodic reviews.

Andrew Killion is a financial advisor with Bankers Investment Counseling in Ventura, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, as well as operating a marine surveying business, Anchors Way Advisors, LLC, which inspects vessels for regulatory and safety compliance. Bankers Investment Counseling provides investment counseling and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $18.4 million across 43 client accounts. The firm develops written investment policies tailored to each client’s objectives and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis in portfolio management.

Barry F.T. Bolker, CFP®, operates as a solo financial advisor with over 22 years at his own firm and 7 years of industry experience. He holds a Ph.D. and the Series 65 designation. His practice is based in Camarillo, CA. Barry F.T. Bolker is the principal of an independent, fee-only registered investment advisory firm that provides personal financial planning and consulting to individuals, families, and related entities. The firm focuses on hourly or fixed-fee engagements covering areas such as cash flow, retirement, education, tax, risk, investment review, and divorce financial planning, favoring low-cost mutual funds and ETFs without managing assets or charging asset-based fees.

Brian Harris is the principal of Harris Wealth Management in Ventura, CA, holding the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience and has worked at Old Oak Wealth Management since 2014. In addition to his advisory work, Harris operates Harris Mortgage, where he is a licensed mortgage broker. Harris Wealth Management is a solo, state-registered firm providing discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, and related trusts. The firm uses a written Investment Policy Statement to guide a primarily passive-indexed, diversified investment approach, combining in-house portfolio construction with allocations to outside manager platforms.

Michael Anderson is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and the principal of Maranantha Financial in Ventura, CA. He has worked at several firms, including KIPP Financial Group and NPB Financial Group, and has operated Maranantha Financial since 2016. In addition to his advisory work, Anderson teaches part-time in the business department at Ventura County Community College. Maranantha Financial provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily uses passive investment strategies with index funds and ETFs and offers fee-based seminars and speaking engagements.

Christopher Diegelman is the principal of Diegelman Capital Advisors in Ventura, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has led his independent advisory firm since 2016. Diegelman Capital Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $5.05 million across about two dozen client relationships. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and trading strategies, including options and commodities, and prepares customized Investment Policy Statements while generally maintaining discretionary trading authority.

Natalie Mueller is a financial advisor at Accrescent Capital Management LLC in Oxnard, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Accrescent Capital Management since 2012. Accrescent Capital Management provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily to individual clients across a variety of securities, employing multiple investment styles and strategies, including the use of derivatives and hedging techniques.

Mark Sauer is a financial advisor at All One Wealth, LLC, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at NPB Financial Group, LLC and Butorac Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Sauer is the founder and CEO of Spiritual Narcissist, LLC, a retail clothing business, and holds a minority ownership in Templa Inc., a mindfulness and meditation application. All One Wealth provides comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan consulting for employer plan sponsors. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and serves a diverse client base, including charitable organizations and institutional accounts.

Timothy Kuns is a financial advisor at Advantage Financial Consultants with 7 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been self-employed since 1993. In addition to his advisory work, he is an instructor at California State University Northridge and operates a tax preparation business during tax season. Advantage Financial Consultants provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, family trusts, and IRAs. The firm emphasizes asset allocation using modern portfolio theory and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis without taking custody of client funds.

Sandy Mesa is a financial advisor with MESA Wealth Management in Camarillo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Mesa has worked with firms including Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group, and has led MESA Wealth Management since 2015. Additionally, Mesa serves as a financial advisor and consultant for the LAPD Protective League, advising on City of LA benefits and investments. MESA Wealth Management provides financial planning and investment consultation to individuals, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors, covering areas such as cash flow, risk management, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a globally diversified, long-term investment strategy emphasizing asset allocation and typically manages portfolios on a non-discretionary basis, often recommending third-party managers.

Neil Janis is a financial advisor with Janis Financial, LLC in Oxnard, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Janis Financial since 2007 and has been associated with AIG Financial Advisors, Inc. and ICM since 2005. In addition to advisory work, he spends part of his time involved in insurance offerings through ICM, including life, health, and disability products. Janis Financial provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a core-and-satellite investment approach with a focus on large-cap equities and investment-grade bonds, managing accounts mainly on a non-discretionary basis with client approval for trades.

Douglas Michie is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience, operating Ventura Coast Wealth Management since 2010. In addition to his financial advisory work, he is a licensed attorney providing legal services through Michie Law Firm and a real estate broker offering brokerage advice via Ventura Commercial Realty. Ventura Coast Wealth Management delivers fee-only financial planning and ongoing investment monitoring to individuals, small businesses, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and entrepreneurs. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment strategy focusing on passive index and ETF exposures supplemented by selective active managers, with client relationships managed primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Roy Sherman is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sherman Asset Management, Inc. since 2014 and previously held roles at Topanga Reinsurance and Crimson Insurance Services. Sherman Asset Management, Inc. provides financial planning, discretionary asset management, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and business entities, managing approximately $140.6 million in assets. The firm employs a blend of strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments with daily monitoring and quarterly reviews, and it sponsors an affiliated private pooled vehicle, Signal 7 Tactical Sentiment Fund LP.

Peter Kozak is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at BrightPath Wealth Planning, LLC since 2011. Based in Camarillo, CA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. BrightPath Wealth Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost passive funds alongside selective individual securities and alternative investments, and offers specialized services such as pledged asset lines and ERISA 3(38) retirement plan advisory.

Neil Westerman is a financial advisor with Summit Wealth Management Group, Inc. in Camarillo, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Summit Wealth Management Group serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and business entities, with a significant high-net-worth client base. The firm provides discretionary asset management through LPL Financial’s Strategic Wealth Management platform, offering diversified portfolios and tiered financial planning packages.

Stephen Wagner is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has been with Integrity Wealth Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he has engaged in activities such as selling sporting event tickets through Stub Hub. Integrity Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans with asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with a client-focused process, offering both discretionary portfolio management and standalone planning services.

Karen Jones is a financial advisor at Summit Wealth Management Group, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Screaming Eagle Wealth Management, Commonwealth Financial Network, MML Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Greater Pacific, and MetLife Securities. Summit Wealth Management Group provides investment management and financial planning to individual investors, trusts, estates, and business entities, with a focus on high-net-worth clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management through LPL Financial’s Strategic Wealth Management platform, diversified portfolios, and tiered planning packages supported by a small advisory team.

Diane Upson is a financial advisor with Financial Coaching Partners LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Financial Coaching Partners since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed notary public in California. Financial Coaching Partners primarily serves individual clients, providing financial planning, bookkeeping, and ongoing financial management while referring investment implementation to third-party registered investment advisers. The firm operates on a fee-for-service basis and emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach, focusing on fiduciary responsibility and tailored financial plans without direct portfolio management.

Don Ivey is a financial advisor at Inflection Advisors in Camarillo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Voya Financial Partners, LLC and Dimensional Fund Advisors. Inflection Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, employing a Modern Portfolio Theory approach focused on low-cost, passive index ETFs and mutual funds. The firm’s affiliated entities provide additional retirement plan consulting and corporate management services, supporting a broader range of client needs.

Carole Upson is a financial advisor with Financial Coaching Partners LLC in Somis, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Financial Coaching Partners since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she refers clients to attorneys for trust document preparation and works as an independent life insurance agent. Financial Coaching Partners primarily serves individual clients by providing financial planning, bookkeeping, and ongoing financial management while referring investment implementation to third-party registered investment advisers. The firm follows a fiduciary, fee-for-service model grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and focuses on tailored financial plans without direct portfolio management.