Rafael Melendez is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Next Gen Financial Planning since 2020, following roles at The Wealth Consulting Group, Capital Financial Consultants Group, and Wells Fargo. His background also includes a position at San Diego State University. Next Gen Financial Planning serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, offering investment advisory and comprehensive financial planning services. The firm employs a passive, evidence-based investment approach and provides flexible engagement options, including discretionary portfolio management and hourly planning.

Daniel Meyers is a financial advisor with TruFinancial Registered Investment Advisory Services, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. He has worked with TruFinancial and its related entities since 2016. TruFinancial Registered Investment Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a multi-faceted investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis, and manages diverse portfolios aligned with documented client objectives and risk tolerances.

William Mccoll is a CFP® with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving at Silvia McColl Wealth Management, LLC since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the board for Community Eldercare San Diego, a health maintenance organization for seniors, and is vice president of the Patrick Henry High School Alumni Association, where he is involved in fundraising and scholarship efforts. Silvia McColl Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, foundations, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a model-based portfolio approach combined with individual customization and serves approximately 110 client relationships with about $283 million in assets under management.

Robert Stack is a financial advisor at Stack Asset Management in San Diego, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stack And Associates since 1988. Outside of investment advising, he owns an accounting and tax services firm, which he has managed since 1998. Stack Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and business entities by providing customized discretionary investment management. The firm’s approach is long-term and asset-allocation driven, combining macroeconomic analysis with fundamental company research to tailor portfolios primarily composed of stocks, ETFs, and bonds.

Trystan Cleaver is a financial advisor at Seek First Inc. with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Coastwise Capital Group and The Duck Dive, where he has maintained a position for seven years. Seek First Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities by providing discretionary portfolio management alongside a comprehensive consulting program that integrates financial, tax, estate, and insurance planning. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory to develop strategic, buy-and-hold asset allocations tailored to client goals and risk profiles.

Richard Toscano is a financial advisor at Pacific Capital Associates with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Girard Securities, Inc. and Cetera Advisor Networks before joining Pacific Capital Associates in 2011. Pacific Capital Associates serves individual clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $221 million in assets. The firm employs a valuation-driven, value investing approach with global diversification and emphasizes low-cost index ETFs alongside selective active management.

Mark Hull is a CFP® affiliated with Mission Hills Financial Advisory LLC in San Diego, CA, with over 42 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including United Planners Financial Services of America and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent. Mission Hills Financial Advisory provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a variety of instruments and strategies including mutual funds, ETFs, alternatives, and third-party managers.

Andrew Williams is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Petix & Botte Financial since 2014 and has also been associated with LPL Financial and TAX & Financial Services Co., Inc. since 2012 and 2010, respectively. In addition to his advisory role, he dedicates a portion of his time to tax preparation and accounting services. Petix & Botte Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates LPL Financial–sponsored advisory programs alongside its in-house solutions.

Alex Zubak is a financial advisor at Sikorski Wealth Management, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining Sikorski Wealth Management in 2024. Sikorski Wealth Management provides comprehensive portfolio management and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and sector analysis combined with various asset-allocation strategies and periodic rebalancing.

James West is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Platt Wealth Management since 2021 and was previously with Reilly Financial Advisors for seven years. Based in San Diego, CA, West focuses on comprehensive financial planning and investment management. Platt Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary investment management and written financial planning using an approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, diversified mutual fund exposure, and ongoing portfolio supervision tied to client goals and risk tolerance.

Nela Erceg Bogavac is a financial advisor at Dynamique Capital Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Vojvodjanska Banka AD Novi Sad for 19 years. Dynamique Capital Advisors serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, qualified retirement plan consulting, and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and event-driven analysis across a broad range of instruments.

Justin Mayo is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently practicing at Orion Capital Management LLC. Prior to joining Orion, he served in the United States Navy for 25 years and is also involved as a real estate agent and founder of JPM Financial Planning. Orion Capital Management provides customized portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm uses an active, fundamental-analysis approach with a broad range of investment instruments and incorporates automated analytics and AI tools alongside human oversight.

Amanda Finehout is a financial advisor at Margo Park Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in both financial services and mortgage sectors, including roles at Team USA Credit Repair and Houz Mortgage. Additionally, she serves as HR Director at Houz Mortgage, focusing on hiring and personnel management. Margo Park Financial provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, and businesses, managing approximately $36.3 million across 75 client relationships. The firm uses model portfolios and quantitative analysis to tailor investment programs based on client risk tolerance, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with a range of holdings including equities, fixed income, ETFs, and insurance products.

Lowell Bruhn is a financial advisor at Legion Private Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has served in the United States Navy since 2016. Legion Private Wealth Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, co-advisory services, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a fundamental, valuation-based investment approach and provides tailored strategies, including private real estate investments and, through licensed representatives, insurance products.

Karl Kohne is a CFP® professional with experience at One Degree Advisors, Inc. since 2024. Prior to joining One Degree Advisors, he worked at California Baptist University and was involved with The Conservatory for Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa as well as Southern California Christian Academy. One Degree Advisors serves primarily high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and corporate clients with personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management, employing a strategic asset allocation framework informed by Modern Portfolio Theory and a mix of fundamental and quantitative analysis.

Jessica Roth is a financial advisor with Copley Financial Group, Inc. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2011. Her experience with the firm totals over a decade in the San Diego, CA area. Copley Financial Group is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth households, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs model portfolios, sub-advisors, and co-advisor arrangements, combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with educational seminars and regular account reviews.

Christian Unrath Mac Gregor is an investment advisor representative at Finec Asset Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Finec Servicios S.A. de C.V. and Curtoil de Mexico S.A. de C.V. He also serves as an analyst for Finec Servicios S.A. de C.V., where he dedicates part of his time to market analysis and forecasting. Finec Asset Management is an SEC-registered firm providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, research, and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and other entities. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with macroeconomic research to create customized portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk profiles, serving a diverse client base across the Americas.

Ryan Kolden is a financial advisor with RPG Family Wealth Advisory, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at HK Financial and served in the US Navy for 13 years. Outside of advising, Kolden is involved with Mortgage Free Life, assisting clients with mortgage paydown strategies, and offers tax credit opportunities to clients. RPG Family Wealth Advisory provides customized wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, outcome-focused approach utilizing a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and limited partnerships, and leverages both fundamental and technical analysis in its investment process.

Richard Green is a financial advisor with SimplyRIA Advisor Network in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Alpha Global Investments and TD Ameritrade, among others, and he is also CEO and co-owner of WMA Enterprises, an accounting firm. Richard operates as an independent insurance agent, specializing in insurance product sales, including annuities and life insurance strategies. SimplyRIA Advisor Network serves individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and fiduciary retirement plan support. The firm combines active and passive management with strategic asset allocation, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives.

Rene Toussaint Lopez is a financial advisor with Finec Asset Management in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with Finec Asset Management entities since 2016 and is also associated with Tauris Derivatives Solutions SA. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a property management company based in Mexico, though without active duties. Finec Asset Management is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $157 million and offers customized discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with third-party macro research.