Juliet Cardona is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include work at LifePro Asset Management, Ameritas Advisory Services, and David White & Associates. She is the owner of Juliet Cardona Coaching, a money coaching service aimed at helping individuals manage their finances, and serves as Successor Trustee for a family trust. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, as well as other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering customizable model portfolios alongside technology and operational services for advisers.

Joseph Hewitt is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Raymond James Financial Services, among other firms. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors and over 13,000 clients.

Juan Sanchez Costes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Vector Global WMG, and Banamex/Citibank. Insigneo Advisory Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to retail and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines committee-driven model portfolios with individualized advisor-led construction, incorporating global asset classes and emerging-market exposures.

Dan Holzer is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Realta Investment Advisors since 2022 and concurrently serves as CEO of Alternative Investment, Inc., a real estate investing business. Realta Investment Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies including asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Sergio Gallego is a financial advisor with Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Berthel Fisher since 2013 and also works with BFC Planning, Inc. outside the firm. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in mortgage origination and insurance sales. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets and serving thousands of clients through a network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of investment platforms and delivery models tailored to client needs.

Taranjit Khamba is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and possessing five years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at LPL Financial, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Axis Bank. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets services. The firm’s financial consultants implement portfolio strategies tailored to client objectives, supported by a range of portfolio management and research offerings.

Allegria Jimenez is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach managed by an internal team, allowing advisors to customize portfolios for their clients.

Bradley Swain is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2009 and previously spent eight years with UBS Financial Services. Wedbush Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through a range of investment advisory and broker-dealer services, including discretionary portfolio management, institutional research, and commodities and securities lending. The firm offers multiple wealth management and capital markets solutions while providing custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Andrew Kraffert Gora is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Bangerter Financial Services, Emerson Equity LLC, and Compass. Outside of his advisory role, Gora serves as a San Diego board member of CCIM, where he helps organize events and supports chapter growth. Concorde Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans, using individualized asset allocation and model-based portfolio construction with both in-house and external strategists.

Ruby Mc Farland is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Snowden Lane Partners in 2025, her background includes roles at the Community of Madrid, Il Fornaio Del Mar, Junior Achievement San Diego, and WorldHealer Inc. Snowden Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning, utilizing customized model portfolios and third-party manager selection with a range of investment tools and institutional capabilities.

Nicholas Garcia is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, and Morling Financial Advisors. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Compound Planning serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services, offering customized risk-based model allocations and a mix of long-term and tactical investment strategies.

Mark Augusta is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wedbush Securities Inc., Stone & Youngberg LLC, and Piper Sandler & Co. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2015. Hilltop Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm offers managed accounts, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and annuity-based solutions, combining custody, banking, and market-making capabilities on an open-architecture platform.

Bill Casarez is a financial advisor at Archer Investment Corporation with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Archer since 2018. Prior to that, he held roles at Mann & Associates APC, CPA's and HD Vest, and maintains his own CPA practice focused on tax preparation and accounting. Archer Investment Corporation provides investment management services primarily to individual clients across a range of wealth levels through separately managed accounts and proprietary mutual funds. The firm employs a multi-branch, independent-contractor model and offers both comprehensive financial planning and limited-scope model portfolios with diversified asset allocations.

Wuyang Fu is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and several other firms. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients and offers portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and access to unaffiliated third-party investment managers. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants, providing a range of advisory and consulting services including actuarial and insurance consulting.

Monaye Nelson Morgan is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Edward Jones, Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC, and CUSO Financial Services, LP prior to joining Navy Federal. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm structures client portfolios primarily through third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and offers a variety of managed advisory programs alongside digital automated ETF portfolios.

Christina Lawrence is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Signature Resources Capital Management, Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual in various roles. Outside of her advisory work, she is a 50% owner of Jazznet Media, a production company involved in live performances, co-owned with her husband. Encompass More Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-platform model services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $985 million through about 85 advisors, employing model-based strategies that include equities, fixed income, private placements, and digital-asset exposures.

Erik Ong is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Encompass More since 2022, following a three-year tenure at Verity Asset Management and ongoing involvement with Appreciation Financial since 2013. Outside of advising, he owns and operates EO Financial and Insurance Services, a life insurance and annuities business, and works as a contractor with ERC Specialists, assisting business owners with Employee Retention Credit qualifications. Encompass More Asset Management primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party models, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, focusing exclusively on individual investors rather than corporate or charitable clients.

Eric Barbarita is a financial advisor with Concorde Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Concorde Asset Management since 2023 and previously operated his own sole proprietorship consulting business. Outside of his advisory role, he runs a small consulting business providing advice to local small business owners and refers contractors for specialized services. Concorde Asset Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes individualized asset allocation and model-based portfolio construction, incorporating both in-house and external strategist models, and provides a range of products including alternative investments and ERISA plan services.

Simon Bortcosh is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with approximately four years of industry experience, including roles at Fisher Investments. He is based in San Diego, CA. Northwest Asset Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers customized investment management, retirement and financial planning, consulting, tax preparation, and sub-advisory services, utilizing strategic asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities.

Marlene Gotz is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Hilltop Securities since 1994. Hilltop Securities Inc. offers brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and provides a range of portfolio management programs and fiduciary retirement-plan consulting under ERISA arrangements.