Zoran Selakovic is a financial advisor at Lifetime Financial Advisors Inc with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial, LLC since 2008 and at Lifetime Financial Advisors since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Treasurer and a board member of the nonprofit organization YACHTAID GLOBAL. Lifetime Financial Advisors provides personalized financial planning and written investment recommendations for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm focuses on non-discretionary planning without custody of client assets, commonly favoring mutual funds chosen for manager tenure, risk management, and transparency, and often charges fees based on hourly, flat, or retainer arrangements rather than a percentage of assets.

Eric Schmid is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ted Buchan & Company since 2016. He is based in San Diego, CA, and works within a small team of two advisors at the firm. Ted Buchan & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $413 million in assets. The firm uses firm-developed model portfolios combined with fundamental and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with annual account reviews.

Michael Sellman is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA. He has worked at Cornerstone Wealth Advisors since 2010 and has also been an independent insurance agent since 2015. Cornerstone Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and ERISA retirement-plan services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm manages approximately $143 million and offers both proprietary and custom portfolios, emphasizing fundamental investment analysis and client-specific asset allocation.

Keith Hamilton is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Hamilton Manor & Associates since 2009 and has worked with LPL Financial, LLC since 1995. His background includes tax preparation services in addition to his financial advisory work. Hamilton Manor & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a range of research providers and third-party managers to construct asset allocation models and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Sapphira Santibanez is a financial advisor at Del Mar Wealth Management Inc with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience in hospitality at Carlsbad By The Sea Resort. Del Mar Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that combines fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating a range of investment types including less common assets such as deed trust funds and structured notes.

Erik Johnson is a financial advisor with La Jolla Institute for Wealth Management, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with La Jolla Institute since 2011 and has operated his own advisory practice since 1999. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in product sales and marketing. La Jolla Institute for Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a core-and-satellite strategic asset allocation approach with globally diversified portfolios and operates on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Licosati is a financial advisor at Alder Capital with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Pacific Point Advisors, LLC. Alder Capital is an independent SEC-registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, and institutions. The firm provides discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning with an investment approach focused on broadly diversified, long-term portfolios using a range of asset types and third-party managers.

Raymond Morgosh is a financial advisor at 10 Star Asset Management in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with 10 Star Asset Management since 2008. 10 Star Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and select pension accounts. The firm uses licensed S&P research and model portfolios combined with equity and income strategies, including covered call writing and options, primarily managing accounts through Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services.

Heather Sontag is a CFP® professional at Carlsbad Wealth Advisory Group, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Carlsbad Wealth Advisory Group since 2019 and concurrently holds a senior staff accountant position at Solar Turbines Incorporated. Carlsbad Wealth Advisory Group provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, foundations, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation primarily through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and manages all client assets in-house, focusing on low expense ratios and internal diversification.

David Jensen is a financial advisor at Jensen Capital Asset Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including BKM Capital Partners L.P. and RedHill Realty Investors. Outside of advisory activities, he is a licensed real estate broker and involved in real estate development through His Glory Development LLC. Jensen Capital Asset Management is a state-registered investment manager providing discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios primarily from individual bonds and equities, supplemented by low-cost ETFs, with a focus on tax efficiency and tailored asset allocation.

Brenton Devore is a financial advisor at DeVore Financial Advisors LLC in Escondido, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. In addition to his advisory role since 2019, he has been employed full-time as a police officer and sergeant with the City of San Diego since 2009. DeVore Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm uses an evidence-based investment approach rooted in Modern Portfolio Theory and factor-driven strategies from Dimensional Fund Advisors, combining institutional models with proprietary algorithms for portfolio management and trade execution.

Jennifer Wilson is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with nine years of experience in financial advising. She has worked at McNaughton Wealth Management, LLC since 2019 and previously was with Ameriprise Financial Inc. from 2016 to 2019. McNaughton Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $291.6 million for about 240 clients, providing discretionary asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers.

Craig Kelley is a financial advisor at Kelley Investments with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kelley Investments since 1998, alongside a 15-year tenure at Ceros Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales on a limited basis. Kelley Investments offers discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, families, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $238 million across 216 client relationships using proprietary portfolio strategies focused on growth at a reasonable price through diversified equity and fixed income investments.

Rachel Ivanovich is a financial advisor at WWM Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has been with WWM Financial since 2023. Outside of financial advising, she is the president and owner of Easy Life Management, a tax and accounting firm where she has worked since 2006. WWM Financial manages approximately $382 million for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business clients, offering asset management, financial planning, consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio supervision using a variety of analytical methods and offers educational seminars and workshops for clients and prospects.

Grant Van Nostrand is a financial advisor at Van Nostrand Wealth Management LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he spent four years at Oregon State University and four years at Poway High School. Van Nostrand Wealth Management LLC serves individual and retirement-plan clients, focusing on customized investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a blend of passive and active strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Darren Bloom is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at WEalthetic LLC since 2025. He previously spent 15 years at LPL Financial, llc. Outside of his advisory role, he organizes the Baja Rally, a racing event based in San Diego. WEalthetic LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $13.2 million across 24 clients. The firm offers tailored portfolio management integrating various investment strategies and also serves institutional-type clients with consulting services in corporate structure, tax planning, and real estate analysis.

Patricia Patterson is a CFP® certificant with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Premier Financial Planning, Inc. in San Diego, CA. She has been with Premier Financial Planning since 2004, including its predecessor LLP structure. Premier Financial Planning, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, offering customized investment policy statements and ongoing portfolio monitoring tailored to client objectives.

About Danny G. Michael, CFP®, RLP®, MSBA Retirement requires making decisions that will impact my clients for the rest of their lives. So the first thing I do is help them define for themselves what a fulfilling, deeply satisfying retirement looks like. Once they have complete clarity on what they want, I put my advanced degrees in finance and tax-planning to work getting that for them. It’s also important that my clients know I have no hidden agendas. As a Certified Financial Planner™ and Registered Life Planner®, I provide completely transparent retirement planning and my team acts 100% in their best interests. We make no commissions off the financial products clients invest in and we charge no hidden fees. For 20 years, I’ve led clients through the maze that is retirement planning and I love knowing that they’re fully enjoying this phase of their lives and not worrying whether or not their financial resources can support their most fulfilling retirement. There’s nothing worse than realizing after you retire that your planning was incomplete. Let’s work together so that you can enjoy the comfortable, confident retirement you’ve earned. Media Mentions: Bank Rate https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/smart-money/understand-how-inflation-impacts-your-life-with-personal-inflation-rate/ https://www.bankrate.com/personal-finance/how-to-write-a-will/ https://www.bankrate.com/financing/cd-rates/pros-and-cons-of-ira-cds/ Investment News https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/baby-boomers/articles/how-to-retire HuffPost https://www.huffpost.com/entry/important-money-moves-experts_n_5c1d130ee4b05c88b6f81d52 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/401k-loan-rules-borrow_l_5d83e88ae4b0957256b3d417 Think Advisor https://www.thinkadvisor.com/2019/08/21/advisors-advice-top-11-retirement-planning-questions-clients-ask/ Family Wealth News http://abetterwaytoretire.com/Understanding_Your_Personal_Inflation_Rate.aspx Forbes https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertfarrington/2021/12/21/5-last-minute-financial-tips-for-the-end-of-2021/?sh=5b7c6fb31403

Kara Marquez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Nautilus Advisors LLC since 2018 and previously spent four years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Nautilus Advisors LLC serves individuals, including high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a portfolio process that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers a range of planning services including mortgage and debt analysis as well as corporate structure studies.

Cullen Roche is a financial advisor at Orcam Financial Group, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Orcam Financial Group since 2012. Orcam Financial Group provides investment advisory, asset management, research, and financial consulting services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, including trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, endowments, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs a top-down macro investment approach integrating cognitive science and chaos theory to identify short-term market inefficiencies, combined with fundamental analysis and quantitative risk management.