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 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Edward Jones and Wells Fargo. Pacific Point Wealth Management is a five-advisor team that provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive portfolio management services for individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients. The firm uses both fundamental and technical analysis and employs a range of investment strategies, including derivatives and margin, tailored to client objectives.

Billie Cook is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Financial Focus LLC in Carlsbad, CA. Her background includes roles at Sagepoint Financial Group, Terramar Wealth, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. She also 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, businesses, and retirement plans, managing accounts through discretionary asset management and model portfolios. The firm serves a client base of approximately 516 accounts with a five-advisor team and offers specialized services such as retirement-plan consulting and a wrap fee program integrating management and transaction coverage.

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 at Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at various Anchor Bay entities since 2017 and is also the owner of Anchor Bay Tax & Consulting LLC, which provides tax preparation and estate consulting services. Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, business entities, and pension plans. The firm constructs diversified portfolios using fundamental analysis and independent due diligence, tailoring strategies to clients' risk profiles and financial situations.

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.

Jacqueline Lewis is a CFP® professional at Brooklyn FI, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wealth with Options, Mariner Platform Solutions, AdvicePeriod, LLC, and Wells Fargo. Lewis serves on the board of directors for Ronald McDonald House San Diego. Brooklyn FI serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management, retirement-account advice, and subscription-based comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction and household-level management while incorporating third-party managers and various specialized investment strategies.

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 at various firms including Specialized Advisors, LLC and Next Financial Group, Inc., and owns 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, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with a quantitative, factor-based investment approach built around Modern Portfolio Theory and diversified allocations. The firm utilizes low-cost funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and direct indexing, with a decentralized network of advisers who customize portfolios to client objectives.

John Richardson Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Red SEVEN since 2013 and previously worked at Total Wealth Management Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Strongtower Financial, Capital Resource Management, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Red SEVEN offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies, tailoring portfolios to clients’ goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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.

Jerod Fenton is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with Red SEVEN since 2013. His prior work includes roles at Total Wealth Management Inc., Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Strongtower Financial, Inc., and Capital Resource Management, Inc. He holds independent licenses to sell insurance and annuity products through various companies. Red SEVEN provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with regular account reviews.

Derek Thomsen is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Red SEVEN, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he held roles at Legacy Investment Strategies, LLC, LPL Financial, and MGM Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through MGM Financial Group. Red SEVEN provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing both fundamental and technical analysis with regular account reviews.

Brendan Mc Murtrie is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. and Financial Sense Securities, Inc. and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services and AXA Advisors. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, managing approximately $836 million for about 588 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing both fundamental and technical analysis across a range of investment strategies.

Scott McClatchey is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Senior Wealth Advisor at Ballast Rock Private Wealth. He previously worked at WWM Financial and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Treasurer of the Carlsbad Rotary Foundation, where he manages the investment account in accordance with the foundation’s Investment Policy Statement. Ballast Rock Private Wealth offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods to construct long-term portfolios guided by documented client risk tolerance and objectives.

Thomas Ohanesian is a financial advisor at Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Intelligence Driven Advisers since 2018, previously practicing at Labrum Wealth Management from 2015 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is active as an insurance agent through an affiliated insurance agency. Intelligence Driven Advisers is an SEC-registered multi-team firm managing approximately $882 million for individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, trusts, estates, and Native American sovereign entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach focused on low-cost institutional funds, risk management, and fundamental analysis, and offers services including financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan solutions.

Olivia Gliege is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She currently serves at FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC and OSAIC Wealth, Inc. Prior to this, she held positions at Eiger Wealth Management, LLC and Charles Schwab. FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC is a five-advisor team providing investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes discretionary asset management through model portfolios and offers retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, including a wrap fee program that integrates management and transaction coverage.