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.

Laura Devore is a financial advisor at DeVore Financial Advisors LLC with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Apriem Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC. She is also an independent insurance agent for Apriem Insurance Services. DeVore Financial Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management and written financial plans with algorithm-driven strategies and an automated platform to deliver personalized investment solutions.

Matthew Brayer is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) associated with Carlsbad Wealth Advisory Group, Inc. He has been with the firm since 2023 and has prior experience working at UC San Diego and Brookfield Central High School. Carlsbad Wealth Advisory Group offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach centers on asset allocation through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), emphasizing internal diversification, low expense ratios, and in-house management of client assets.

William Larson is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Wealth Legacy Group, Inc. with one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Wealth Legacy Group, he worked at Action Sport Rentals and held various positions while pursuing his education at Arizona State University and Baylor University. Wealth Legacy Group, Inc. serves high-net-worth families, business owners, nonprofit clients, and institutional entities by providing integrated wealth planning, business succession, philanthropic planning, and guidance on tax-deferred real estate investments. The firm utilizes a proprietary planning process and works primarily through institutional third-party managers and model platforms, focusing on coordinated discretionary management rather than in-house security selection.

David Jackson is a financial advisor at Del Mar Wealth Management Inc with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is the Owner and Principal of Jackson Wealth Management Group, Inc., a registered investment advisor since 2005. He is also a licensed insurance agent in California. Del Mar Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tailored investment process that integrates fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and both long- and short-term trading, while also utilizing third-party tools and sub-advisers to implement tax mitigation and model portfolio strategies.

Raphael Biderman is a financial advisor at Fairbanks Capital Management, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Fairbanks Capital Management since 2015. Fairbanks Capital Management provides discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients and institutional entities, focusing on a concentrated, long-term equity investment approach combined with active management of investment-grade fixed income. The firm is also notable for its role as adviser and sponsor of private pooled investment vehicles and real estate projects.

Luka Erceg is a financial advisor at Dynamique Capital Advisors with over five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at firms including Kingswood Capital Partners and Dynamique Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is the managing director of Erceg Partners, LLC, providing consulting services in turnaround, restructuring, and board advisory. He is also a licensed attorney who occasionally takes pro bono cases for nonprofits. Dynamique Capital Advisors serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy that integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and event-driven analysis across a diverse range of investment instruments.

Shawn Orser is a financial advisor with Seaside Financial & Insurance Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Fortune Financial Services, Inc. since 2014 and with Seaside Advisory Services, Inc. since 2009. Orser serves as a trustee on the Board of Directors for Collaborative Investment Series Trust, overseeing mutual funds and fund managers according to their investment mandates. Seaside Financial & Insurance Services primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension plans, businesses, charities, and trusts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and insurance placement, using documented client objectives and a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis in its investment approach.

Damien Lanyon is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Lanyon Advisory Services (Viewpoint Financial Partners, LLC), where he has worked since 2015. Lanyon is also an independent licensed insurance agent. Lanyon Advisory Services provides portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $109 million across about 70 clients, employing multiple analytical approaches and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Christopher D'arcy is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with D’Arcy Capital Management LLC since 2011, where he is part of a four-advisor team. The firm provides personalized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and other institutions. D’Arcy Capital Management employs a core-and-satellite investment approach combining active and passive strategies, with offerings that include diversified asset allocation programs, non-diversified strategies, and customized separately managed accounts for high-net-worth clients.

Connor Ludwig is a financial advisor at WEalthetic LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining WEalthetic, he worked in various roles including positions at Ace Parking, Ascenden, and Boise State University. WEalthetic LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management with integrated financial planning, and standalone financial planning and consulting. The firm employs diverse analytical methods and a range of investment strategies to tailor portfolios and plans to client goals, offering services to both individual and institutional clients.

Michael Hart is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Hemispheres Investment Management since 2014, where he serves as one of two advisors. Hemispheres Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a value-oriented, fundamental analysis approach across global equity and fixed income markets. The firm integrates option strategies and derivatives within managed accounts to manage risk and generate income.

Sandie Turley is a financial advisor at Western Financial Corporation with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her work history includes roles at Rivulet Media, Inc. and operating S. Turley & Co. LLC since 2012. Western Financial Corporation is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering customized portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a systematic, rules-based investment approach that combines relative-strength equity selection with diversified fixed-income and ETF strategies, managing over $400 million in discretionary assets for approximately 170 clients.

Sean Gelt is a financial advisor at Hafnia Financial, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Del Mar Credit for five years. In addition to his advisory role, he manages Gelt Business Group, providing wills, estates, trusts, and marital mediation services. Hafnia Financial offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework combining passive and active management, with a notable focus on working with independent subadvisors and using technology to manage held-away accounts.

Brandon Thorsten is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Merrithew & Thorsten, Inc. He has been with the firm since its founding in 2001. Merrithew & Thorsten serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on professionals nearing retirement or undergoing major life changes. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and tax services, using a holistic approach that emphasizes after-tax returns and lower-volatility portfolios.

Michael Kinnear is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Brian D. Lowder, Inc. since 2002. The firm offers fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. It serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients, and employs a tailored investment approach focused on fundamental analysis and a core-and-satellite portfolio strategy.

David Brenner is a ChFC® and Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He has led D. M. Brenner, Inc. since 2013 and previously worked at Fortune Financial Services, Inc. from 2013 to 2020. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. D. M. Brenner, Inc. provides customized financial planning, discretionary asset management, and qualified plan consulting to individual and business clients. The firm manages approximately $175 million in discretionary assets and employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating tax-aware strategies and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Andrew Russell is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience and has been with Dean Roland Russell, LLC since 2012. He is based in San Diego, CA, and holds a Series 63 license. Dean Roland Russell, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth families, including related entities such as trusts and estates, offering fee-only wealth management and financial planning. The firm creates customized portfolios across global asset classes, incorporating tax, cash-flow, and estate planning considerations alongside security analysis.