Roy Lopez II is a financial advisor at Sage Stone Wealth Management LLC in La Jolla, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has been with Sage Stone Wealth Management since 2010. Sage Stone Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, and related services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm combines fundamental analysis with both passive and active investment strategies and offers client-directed ethical screens along with specific approaches such as Inflation-Hedged and Dividend strategies.

Scott Kyle is a financial advisor at Coastwise Capital Group, LLC in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Coastwise Capital Group since 2006. Coastwise Capital Group provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $184 million in assets and employs both fundamental and technical analysis across a broad range of investment instruments.

Frank Montes Jr. is a financial advisor at Torrey Pines Financial, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. Montes has operated Frank E. Montes Financial Services, Inc. since 2001. He also receives commissions from insurance companies for products including fixed and indexed annuities, life, medical, disability, long-term care, dental, and vision insurance. Torrey Pines Financial provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services, focusing on trusts, estates, retirement plans, and IRAs. The firm uses fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to develop long-term, asset-allocation strategies and introduces clients to third-party asset managers.

Kevin Barrett is a financial advisor with Wealth Alliance, LLC in San Diego, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealth Alliance since 2006 and previously worked at Independent Financial Group, Wealth Analytics, Inc., and Hornor, Townsend & Kent. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as the owner of VitalNRG, a company developing a wave energy converter device, and serves as an independent contractor providing consulting services to Innovative California Biosciences International. Wealth Alliance, LLC provides investment management and financial analysis to individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plan participants, with a focus on business owners, executives nearing retirement, and emerging-wealth professionals. The firm manages about $70 million using a range of investments including ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, and alternative assets, combining fundamental and quantitative analyses with risk-assessment tools, and integrates tax and accounting services through affiliated professionals.

Riley Kelly is a financial advisor at Wealth Legacy Group, Inc. in San Diego, CA, with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked at Wealth Legacy Group since 2006 and previously spent time at Osaic FA, Inc. and Sentra Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates R. J. Kelly Financial & Insurance Services, where he is licensed to sell life and health insurance. Wealth Legacy Group serves high-net-worth families, business owners, and select individual, nonprofit, and institutional clients by providing wealth planning, business succession, philanthropic planning, insurance guidance, and tax-deferred real estate investment assistance. The firm uses institutional third-party managers and model platforms for investment implementation and employs a proprietary planning process called the Critical Actions Roadmap to coordinate multi-topic planning.

Fabian Waldner is a financial advisor at Eiger Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Eiger Wealth Management since 2019, following a 12-year tenure at Cornerstone Wealth Management. Eiger Wealth Management primarily serves individual accredited and high-net-worth clients, as well as qualified retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm employs a multi-asset approach that combines publicly traded equities, fixed-income strategies, interval funds, and private placements, while also utilizing third-party managers and providing access to private investment opportunities.

David Tsow is a financial advisor at Pandora Wealth, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes ten years at Charles Schwab and five years at Spotlight Asset Group. Pandora Wealth provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, business, and institutional clients. The firm constructs customized, diversified portfolios and employs fundamental and cyclical analysis, offering tailored strategies for special situations alongside estate-planning document services through a partnership with Helios Integrated Planning.

Michael Malvin is a financial advisor at Decision Investments, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Decision Investments since 2007. Decision Investments serves individuals—including both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients—as well as non-profit organizations and corporate plan sponsors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing an active, tactical asset-allocation approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis with regular portfolio reviews.

Jason Barney is a financial advisor at Wealth Alliance, LLC in El Cajon, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been with Wealth Alliance since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Wealth Alliance Tax and Financial Services LLC, which provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll processing. Wealth Alliance serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, retirement-plan participants, and small businesses, focusing on business owners, executives transitioning to retirement, and emerging-wealth professionals. The firm manages approximately $64.5 million across 266 clients using proprietary model portfolios and combines quantitative and fundamental analysis with discretionary portfolio management.

Andreas Melzer is a financial advisor with Torrey Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 66 license. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Charles Schwab Bank, TD Ameritrade Institutional, AXA Advisors, Foresters Financial, IUPS, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a lacrosse referee for the San Diego County Lacrosse Officials Association. Torrey Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension or profit-sharing plans, providing wrap asset management and standalone financial planning. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios using low-cost equity index ETFs and fixed-income instruments, employing a mix of quantitative, fundamental, technical, sector, and cyclical analysis tailored to client preferences.

Jeffrey Platt is a CFP® and CFA® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Platt Wealth Management since 2018 and previously worked at Wealth Quest Partners from 2015 to 2018. Platt Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach focused on strategic asset allocation and diversified mutual fund exposure, alongside services such as retirement planning, estate analysis, and consulting on Social Security and insurance.

Jacqueline Buenrostro is a financial advisor at D. M. Brenner, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with D. M. Brenner, Inc. since 2022 and previously worked in education from 2015 to 2018. D. M. Brenner, Inc. offers customized financial planning, discretionary asset management, and qualified plan consulting to individuals and business clients. The firm manages portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, applying an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory with a focus on aligning portfolios to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Steven Wittenberg is the sole advisor at Independent Wealth Solutions with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has operated Wittenberg Financial and Insurance Services, Inc. since 2015. Previously, he was involved with The Inspired Youth from 2011 to 2017. Independent Wealth Solutions provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and tax-qualified 401(k) plans primarily through selecting and referring third-party investment advisers and acting as a solicitor. The firm also offers pension consulting and 401(k) plan services using the Betterment at Work platform and is affiliated with an insurance entity that sells fixed annuities.

Gregory Syrios is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Syrios Wealth Management Group, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing and eleven years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Syrios Wealth Management Group offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and third-party asset manager selection for individuals, pension plans, non-profits, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside fiduciary and non-fiduciary retirement plan services.

John Hart is a financial advisor with Hayes Hart CPA’s Wealth Management, Inc. in Coronado, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has served in various roles at Hayes Hart CPA’s Wealth Management since 2014 and is also a board member and secretary of the Levine Foundation since 2014. Hayes Hart CPA’s Wealth Management provides tax, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm integrates accounting and investment advisory services, focusing on long-term asset allocation through actively managed mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Kent Stone is a financial advisor with Clutinger Williams & Verhoye Inc in San Diego, CA, holding 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Clutinger Williams & Verhoye since 2008. Clutinger Williams & Verhoye Inc provides personalized, fee-only investment management and advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses an active, tactical asset allocation approach with a focus on individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, and closed-end funds, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Rebecca Dodge is a CFP® and CFA® with seven years of experience at Brian D. Lowder, Inc. and four years at Brandes Investment Partners. She is based in San Diego, CA. Brian D. Lowder, Inc. provides fee-only financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes investment portfolios based on client objectives, tax considerations, and risk tolerance, emphasizing fundamental analysis, diversification, and a core-and-satellite approach.

Arslan Bahler is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Altura Wealth Advisors Inc. His prior work includes roles in ESG planning and qualified planning, along with a position at UCLA Extension. Altura Wealth Advisors Inc. manages approximately $250 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and defined-contribution plans through customized portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive, long-term investment approach using ETFs and mutual funds, with discretionary account management and consideration of tax and liquidity in portfolio rebalancing.

Michael Rosendahl is a financial advisor at Torrey Pines Financial, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Frank E. Montes Financial Services, Inc. since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance sales representative with Sun Life Financial, where he spends approximately half of his professional time. Torrey Pines Financial provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement accounts. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party asset managers and uses fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to develop diversified, long-term investment strategies tailored to clients’ financial and tax situations.

Daniel Guillen is a financial advisor at International Private Wealth Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at MGO Private Wealth, Forta Financial Group, Axxcess Wealth Management, and Sentry Pacific Financial Group. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as managing member and insurance agent at Private Wealth Insurance Solutions, LLC, president and insurance agent at North Wealth Insurance Agency, Inc., and is a board member of SMRT1 Technologies Ltd. International Private Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages roughly $255 million and employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis to construct diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, alternative investments, and third-party sub-advisers.