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.

Michelle Hams is a financial advisor at Heritage Wealth Management, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at The Kocen Financial Group, LPL Financial LLC, Td Ameritrade Institutional, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a freelance makeup and beauty consultant. Heritage Wealth Management is a SEC-registered advisory firm offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, pooled investment vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm uses diverse investment strategies including global allocation, tax-sensitive approaches, ETFs, option-enhanced strategies, and private placement solutions, while employing internal oversight and third-party advisers to manage client portfolios.

Daniel Cotamagana is a financial advisor at JRS Investments and Wealth Preservation, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, LPL Financial LLC, and other firms. JRS Investments and Wealth Preservation, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and small business entities, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a fundamental investment approach with macroeconomic review to build customized portfolios aligned with clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Brandon Garva is a financial advisor with JRS Investments and Wealth Preservation, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Principal Securities Inc, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in promoting live electronic music events through United By Bass LLC and provides mobile notary services via his ownership of Garva LLC. JRS Investments and Wealth Preservation, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and small business entities, employing a fundamental investment approach with macro-economic review to build customized portfolios based on client goals and risk tolerance.

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.

Emily Brillo is a financial advisor with Potentia Wealth in Escondido, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Mariner Independent. She is involved in operational, compliance, and business transition duties related to LPL Financial. Potentia Wealth provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and selection-of-other-advisor services for individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and top-down analysis, and offers both wrap and non-wrap account options primarily custodied at LPL.

Dane Jensen is a Series 65 licensed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Drive Wealth Advisers and has previously worked at Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, Beacon Pointe Advisors, Ailsa Capital inc, Mountain West Advisors, and Stryker. Outside of advisory roles, he is also an insurance agent specializing in life, health, and accident products. Drive Wealth Advisers serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on customized, goals-based asset allocation with ongoing monitoring and offers a broad range of investment strategies alongside comprehensive financial planning and family office services.

Cory Large is a financial advisor at Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked with the NAU Investment Club, Coastal Media Management, and Coast VBC. Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, business entities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $216.2 million in discretionary assets and constructs diversified portfolios using fundamental analysis and independent research, tailored to client risk profiles and investment policy statements.

John Gorlow is the sole advisor at Cardiff Park Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has led Cardiff Park Advisors since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a technology services business focused on business development. Cardiff Park Advisors offers integrated wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs an evidence-based, globally diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizing tax-aware rebalancing and coordination with outside professionals to align legal and tax strategies with portfolio management.

Adam Stewart is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has experience in the financial services industry since 2016, including roles at Northwestern Mutual and Select Quote Auto and Home. Stewart is based in Escondido, California. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement tax strategy. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in constructing portfolios and integrates tax and insurance coordination into its retirement and income planning.

Scott Hinkle is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Alden Investment Group. His career includes long-term work at Westhem Grant Group and roles with World Equity Group and Hinkle Insurance Services. Alden Investment Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, nonprofit, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocations using proprietary and third-party strategies and integrates technology platforms to provide unified household reporting and comprehensive fiduciary services for employer plans.

Scott Preece is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Packerland since 2018. His prior experience includes six years at Foresters Equity Advisory and Foresters Equity Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales, serves as a substitute teacher, and participates as a wrestling referee. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through a network of 178 advisors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes both direct management and third-party money managers via the Hilltop-cleared Envestnet platform, providing a range of account structures and investment strategies.

Kevin Bendix is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Kirkland & Ellis LLP for twelve years. Bendix is also affiliated with DFPG Investments, LLC and has been involved with the University of California since 2022. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, medical professionals, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach utilizing a range of internal models and third-party solutions across multiple platforms.

Kelsey Anderson is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a wealth manager at The AmeriFlex Group. Prior to joining AmeriFlex, Kelsey worked extensively at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in various roles over eight years. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a committee member position at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model allocations, discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, and multiple wrap programs.