Steven Deppe is a financial advisor with Nerad + Deppe Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at NDWM, LLC for a total of 16 years across two periods and spent one year at AlphaCore Capital LLC. Outside of advising, Mr. Deppe contributes as a freelance writer for ProVisors, a professional network group that publishes content for investment advisers. Nerad + Deppe Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, incorporates the use of derivatives and inverse ETFs, and typically constructs portfolios using exchange-traded funds while also offering oversight of third-party money managers and various planning services.

Jennifer Queen is a financial advisor with Chokshi & Queen Wealth Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years before joining CQ Wealth Advisors, Inc., where she has been since 2018. Additionally, Jennifer is an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of fixed insurance products. Chokshi & Queen Wealth Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, employer retirement plans, and other institutions by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis with the use of sub-advisors and automated model management to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

Katherine Steck is a financial advisor at Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with Copia Wealth Management Advisors since 2020 and is also involved in case management and support services for an affiliated insurance company, Copia Wealth Management and Insurance Services. Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. serves primarily individual households, managing approximately $19.7 million on a discretionary basis for around 86 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through third-party asset managers and TAMPs, financial planning, and ongoing due diligence on privately issued securities, using a mosaic research approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Jeremy Keating is a financial advisor at Cosmos Wealth, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Osaic Advisory Services. Cosmos Wealth, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and hourly consulting. The firm employs a blend of active and passive investment techniques and serves primarily larger or non-typical retail clients through individualized portfolio management.

Mark Kuperstock is a financial advisor with Mulholland & Kuperstock Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GSG Capital Advisors and UBS Financial Services. He is also Principal and Chief Compliance Officer of MKAM ETF LLC, a sub-adviser to an ETF. Mulholland & Kuperstock Asset Management provides discretionary asset management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, ERISA plan sponsors, and business entities. The firm offers tailored portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis, incorporating various asset allocation strategies and employing individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and more active techniques when appropriate.

Patrick Fischer is a financial advisor at Coastwise Capital Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Fingage and Blume Global. In addition to his advisory role, Fischer serves as a business setup consultant for Womply, a technology company supporting small businesses. Coastwise Capital Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm manages a diverse range of asset types and offers investment approaches that include fundamental and technical analysis, as well as access to digital assets and derivative strategies.

Arthur Johnson is a financial advisor at Mundoval Capital Management, Inc. in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Fusion Academy and has been the owner and music producer at Studio VII Productions, LLC, a music production business. Mundoval Capital Management provides discretionary asset management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term global investment approach tailored to each client’s objectives and also offers ERISA plan services and limited-scope fiduciary advice.

Matt Clarke is a financial advisor at GROW Funds LLC in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he spent ten years working at Saint Marys High School and the University of San Diego. GROW Funds LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting to individuals, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm manages separately managed accounts as well as privately offered pooled vehicles and special-purpose vehicles, employing bottom-up fundamental research and opportunistic strategies across various asset classes.

Robert Seid is a financial advisor at Blue Summit Wealth Management in San Diego, CA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Blue Summit Wealth Management since 2015, with prior experience at Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, he works as a commercial fisherman. Blue Summit Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as qualified retirement plans and private trusts. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing sustainable and socially responsible investing through a structured planning process and regular portfolio reviews.

Kevin Stickle is a financial advisor at Bourne Lent Asset Management, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Millennium Alliance, Charles Schwab, and New York Life. Bourne Lent Asset Management offers discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and customized portfolio construction, focusing primarily on individual equities and bonds while also utilizing mutual funds and ETFs as needed.

Brad Saenz is a financial advisor at Coastwise Capital Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Coastwise Capital Group since 2019 and was previously with Coastedge Partners LLC from 2016 to 2018. Coastwise Capital Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm manages separate accounts across a wide range of asset types and serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, employing investment strategies that include equities, fixed income, options, futures, private placements, and digital assets.

Kevin Stone is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Pacific Capital Associates in San Diego, CA, since 1991. Pacific Capital Associates serves individual clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and account monitoring. The firm employs a valuation-driven, value investing strategy with global diversification and emphasizes cost control through low-cost index ETFs alongside selective use of actively managed funds.

Kenneth Davey is a financial advisor with Carrington Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Regal Investment Advisors LLC for eight years before joining Carrington Advisors and Carrington Consulting in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a financial and insurance services firm that includes managing professional athletes and providing business and financial consulting. Carrington Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, selection of third-party managers, and financial planning services. The firm employs a personalized investment process that combines fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes third-party managers alongside an outsourced chief investment officer.

Wesley Schevers is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with Alpha & Omega Financial Management Consultants, Inc., based in La Mesa, CA. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at PenChecks Trust and Leafhouse Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he is involved in a flooring and contracting business that he co-manages with his father. Alpha & Omega provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and related administrative services. The firm employs methods such as cyclical and fundamental analysis and generally maintains a long-term trading orientation, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Peter Thoms is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Orion Capital Management LLC since 2002 and also serves at Africa Capital Group LLC. Orion Capital Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm employs an active investment process grounded in fundamental analysis and offers customized portfolios that may include equities, ETFs, fixed income, convertibles, REITs, currency instruments, and, for accredited clients, derivatives strategies such as options and shorting.

Gregory Jackey is a financial advisor at Axion Wealth Advisors in San Diego, CA, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Ameriprise, Citigroup Global Markets, and Laurel Wealth Advisors. Jackey also operates as an independent licensed insurance agent. Axion Wealth Advisors provides portfolio management and investment planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with long-term trading and options strategies.

Christine Skoczek is a CFP® and CPA with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently with Vistica Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously operated her own firm, Skoczek & Associates, LLC, for nearly two decades. In addition to her advisory work, she owns and operates a tax planning and compliance practice under the name Christine Skoczek CPA/CFP. Vistica Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $290 million in assets and uses a long-term, allocation-driven investment approach with access to both passive index funds and alternative strategies through third-party sub-advisors.

Vickie Petix Reichert is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is a principal at Petix & Botte Financial, where she has worked since 2014, and also operates Petix & Botte Tax and Business Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in managing family investment LLCs and serves as an independent insurance agent. Petix & Botte Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary asset management using a range of securities and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios, combining proprietary advisory services with LPL Financial–sponsored programs.

Michael Elizondo is a financial advisor at SRS Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience in the United States Navy Reserves from 2014 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in insurance sales through Successful Solutions, LLC. SRS Wealth Management provides fee-based advisory services by referring clients to third-party money managers and delivering financial planning and retirement plan advisory work. The firm also offers educational services such as seminars, workshops, and newsletters as part of its client engagement.

Kevin Ward is a financial advisor at Ward & Associates in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ward & Associates since 2000. Ward & Associates provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals, families, and related entities, including trusts and charitable foundations. The firm manages approximately $191 million in client assets and emphasizes a long-term strategic asset allocation approach guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating both traditional and non-traditional investments.