Stacey Buchholtz is a financial advisor at Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and James Morrison Insurance Services. Outside of her advisory role, she has operated a health insurance business, QCE Insurance Solutions, focusing on employee benefits and plan enrollment. Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $216 million in discretionary assets and employs fundamental analysis and independent research to create diversified portfolios tailored to client risk profiles.

Hunter Daniel is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC and has previously worked at Morton Wealth, Dowling & Yahnke, LLC, and Goldman Sachs. Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $882 million for individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, trusts, estates, and Native American sovereign entities. The firm emphasizes risk management and fundamental analysis through model portfolios primarily invested in low-cost institutional mutual funds and ETFs, while also offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan solutions.

Paul Karshner is a financial advisor with Financial Enhancement Group in Oceanside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 10 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 2016 and is involved with ULTRA Estate Planning, assisting Southern California clients with the signing of estate documents. In addition, he provides insurance products including term life, universal life, and fixed annuities. Financial Enhancement Group offers discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, proprietary research, tactical overlays, and AI tools to manage portfolios across a variety of asset classes and specialized strategies.

Nicholas Kile is a financial advisor at Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. based in San Diego, CA, with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Outback Steakhouse for nine years before joining the financial industry. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $836 million for about 588 clients. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a team of advisors employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Andrew Mescon is a financial advisor at Ballast Rock Private Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ballast Rock since 2022, following nine years at Integrity Financial Corp. Ballast Rock Private Wealth offers tailored portfolio management and investment policy statements for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods to build long-term portfolios, providing financial planning and consulting services as part of its offering.

Madeline Reber is a financial advisor with Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and entering her first year of industry experience. She previously worked at American Assets Capital Advisers, LLC for eight years and has academic experience at the University of San Diego. Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $882 million for individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans and Native American sovereign entities. The firm offers services such as financial planning, discretionary investment management through model portfolios and custom accounts, and retirement plan consulting, with an investment process centered on low-cost institutional funds, risk management, and fundamental analysis.

James Curran is a financial advisor at Pacific Point Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Wells Fargo. Curran is also associated with Six Wands Collective. Pacific Point Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive portfolio services for individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a mix of long-term and active trading strategies, including the use of leverage and derivatives in client accounts.

Billie Cook is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advisory roles. She is currently with Financial Focus LLC, a team-based firm in Carlsbad, CA, and has held positions at multiple firms including Securities America, Inc. and Sagepoint Financial Group. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Rules/Handicap committee board at Crossings at Carlsbad Golf Club. Financial Focus LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages discretionary asset portfolios through the AssetMark platform, offers comprehensive financial plans, and sponsors a wrap fee program that combines management and transaction coverage within a single advisory arrangement.

Patrick Brazell is a financial advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. based in Encinitas, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Balboa Wealth Partners in 2021, he worked at East Los Angeles College and Seafood Central. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside individual securities, conducting regular account reviews and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Tanner Wrisley is a financial advisor with Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked within various affiliated entities of Anchor Bay since 2017 and also owns Anchor Bay Tax & Consulting LLC, which specializes in tax preparation and estate consulting. Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, business entities, and pension plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios based on fundamental analysis and independent due diligence, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile and financial situation.

Marija Petrovic is a financial advisor with Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has three years of prior experience at StepStone Group and joined her current firm in 2025. Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $882 million for individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, trusts, estates, and Native American sovereign entities. The firm uses a model-driven investment approach centered on risk management and fundamental analysis, offering financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan solutions.

Xavier Stonehouse is a financial advisor at Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Financial Sense Securities, Inc. and LPL Financial, along with prior experience in education at Gonzaga University and St. Augustine High School. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $836 million across 588 clients through a team of nine advisors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, implementing strategies that combine fundamental and technical analysis across a range of risk profiles.

Jordie Czapinski is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC since 2018 and concurrently at International Assets Advisory, LLC since 2016, in addition to previous experience at Labrum Wealth Management, LLC. Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $882 million for individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a risk-managed investment process overseen by an Investment Committee and offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary management, retirement plan solutions, and consulting services.

Brooke Courtney is a financial advisor at Ballast Rock Private Wealth with a Series 65 designation and over six years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Altair Advisers and Cambridge Financial Group, LLC, and has held various roles at The University of Alabama. Ballast Rock Private Wealth offers tailored portfolio management and investment policy statements for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm combines fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods to construct long-term portfolios and provides financial planning and consulting services to its clients.

Jason Labrum is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a founding CEO of an insurance agency focused on life insurance and fixed annuities, and he also holds leadership roles in real estate investment and management firms. Labrum has been with Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC since 2018 and has prior experience running his own wealth management company. Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $882 million for individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, trusts, and Native American sovereign entities. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary investment management using low-cost institutional funds and ETFs, retirement plan solutions, and consulting, with a coordinated approach involving tax and legal professionals as needed.

Clark Dearmond is a financial advisor with Secure Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Secure Investment Management since 2017 and also owns and operates two licensed insurance agencies, Clark DeArmond, LLC and J.D. Mellberg Financial, LLC. Secure Investment Management serves individuals, business entities, trusts, and estates, including retail and high-net-worth clients, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account solutions. The firm employs a quantitative, factor-based investment approach centered on Modern Portfolio Theory and diversified allocations using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and direct indexing.

John Richardson Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor at Red SEVEN with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Red SEVEN since 2013. Red SEVEN is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $104.4 million for around 254 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and support for multi-employer retirement plans, employing both fundamental and technical analysis tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Bradley Lineberger is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience. He is a founding owner of Seaside Wealth Management, Inc. and has been with the firm since 2011. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for 10 years. He also teaches financial classes at Mira Costa Junior College and serves as Athletic Chair for the La Costa Canyon High School Foundation. Seaside Wealth Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors with discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes passive/indexed strategies, broad asset allocation, and disciplined rebalancing, supported by academic research and tools such as Pontera for tax-efficient asset management.

James Allen is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Anchor Bay Capital, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, and also serves as president of related entities including Anchor Bay Tax & Consulting LLC and Anchor Bay Private Wealth. Allen is the board chair of the Financial Planning Association of Orange County. Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, business entities, and pension plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios based on fundamental analysis and independent due diligence, offering tailored strategies that range from conservative to aggressive to suit client risk profiles.

Matthew Callahan is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Seaside Wealth Management, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he held roles at Northwestern Mutual and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer of the San Diego Chapter of the University of New Mexico Alumni Association. Seaside Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $362 million in client assets and employs a disciplined, modern portfolio theory-based investment approach that emphasizes diversified, passive strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and fixed income.