Frank Scott is a financial advisor at Kelley Investments with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 designations and has been with Kelley Investments since 2006. Scott is also the owner of Scott & Cronin LLP, a CPA firm, and serves as an officer of the Baker Foundation, a charitable organization. Kelley Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $238 million across about 216 client relationships, employing a growth-at-a-reasonable-price (GARP) investment approach with focused, concentrated portfolios and a buy-and-hold strategy.

Allison Wooton is a financial advisor at Salient Wealth Planning with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Her current roles include providing financial planning and investment management, as well as offering fixed insurance advice. Salient Wealth Planning is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $239 million across 193 client relationships, employing a long-term, fundamental-analysis investment approach with diversified portfolios that may include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers.

Neil Jubaili is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cedar Wealth Management in La Jolla, CA. He is also the owner of CWM Accountancy LLP, a certified public accounting firm. Jubaili has worked at both firms since 2014. Cedar Wealth Management primarily serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, managing approximately $417 million across 64 client relationships. The firm focuses on long-term, globally diversified asset allocation implemented through various investment vehicles and offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services.

Tony Hsu is the sole advisor at Alethea Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Alethea Capital Management since 2011. Alethea Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across multiple strategies and manages approximately $196 million in discretionary assets.

Aaron Baker is a ChFC® affiliated with Wismar Financial in Escondido, CA. He has been with Wismar Financial since 2023 and has prior experience at World Financial Group and Scenthound. Outside of financial advising, he has a long-term role with Rubios Restaurants. Wismar Financial provides investment management and personalized financial planning primarily for individuals, families, trusts, and small businesses. The firm uses a combination of technical charting and fundamental analysis, employing both long-term investing and short-term trading strategies tailored to each client’s specific financial situation.

Michael Griffin is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Stack Asset Management since 2009 and also operates an accounting firm, Michael Griffin CPA PC, where he spends a significant portion of his time on tax returns and consulting. Stack Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as families, trusts, estates, and business entities, providing customized discretionary investment management. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach informed by macroeconomic analysis and fundamental research, tailoring portfolios primarily with stocks, ETFs, and bonds.

Stephen Solomon is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience and currently practices at Chokshi & Queen Wealth Advisors. His career includes roles at VOYA Financial Advisors and operating under Steve Solomon Financial. He also works as an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Chokshi & Queen Wealth Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, employer retirement plans, and other institutions with asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial plans.

Christopher Tate is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with ACAS LLC, operating as Tate Asset Management and DCO Wealth Management, since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed independent life insurance agent in California. ACAS LLC serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm provides investment supervisory services, discretionary advisory, and financial planning, with a focus on ERISA retirement plan services and a portfolio construction approach that includes a range of asset classes and trading strategies.

Wesley Ursick is a financial advisor at SCSC Advisors, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining SCSC Advisors, he worked at LPL Financial and Raymond James Financial. Ursick serves on the board of a health solutions nonprofit based in Pueblo, Colorado. SCSC Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual and institutional clients. The firm constructs customized portfolios using fundamental and technical analysis and offers retirement plan fiduciary services, including ERISA Section 3(21) and 3(38) plan management.

Jennifer To is a financial advisor at Counterpoint Asset Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Counterpoint since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an investment analyst for an affiliated mutual fund complex. Counterpoint Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and other entities, using a combination of mutual funds and ETFs guided by quantitative and tactical investment strategies.

Timothy Kenney is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Seawise Financial, Inc. since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at USAA Financial Planning Services and USAA Investment Management Company. Seawise Financial manages approximately $55 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, supplemented by fundamental and cyclical analysis and selective outside managers.

Caidyn Taylor is a financial advisor at Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and is also president and owner of Taylor Made Solutions, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with La Jolla Junior Knights Volleyball. Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. serves individual households with discretionary portfolio management using third-party asset managers, comprehensive financial planning, and monitoring of privately issued securities for accredited investors. The firm employs a research process combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers insurance and annuity products through an affiliated entity.

Sean Ohara is a financial advisor at Kelley Investments with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Kelley Investments since 2000. Outside of his financial advisory work, he is a flight instructor. Kelley Investments provides 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 about 216 client relationships, using proprietary portfolio strategies focused on growth at a reasonable price with a buy-and-hold approach.

Beverly Patton is a financial advisor at Syrios Wealth Management Group with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2009 to 2024. Patton is based in La Jolla, CA. Syrios Wealth Management Group provides wealth and investment management, financial planning, and third-party asset manager selection for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-profits, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of active and passive strategies across various asset classes and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Kirk Sheldon is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Financial Management in San Diego, CA. He has been with The Capital Group since 1987. In addition to his financial advisory role, he is involved in real estate brokerage and property management through businesses he owns. Capital Financial Management primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and investment reporting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental analysis and asset allocation across a diverse range of securities, with a notable emphasis on client-directed, non-discretionary management.

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.

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.

Nathan Jarman is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial and Financial Planning Consultants since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Jarman Wealth Management, a business entity focused on tax and investment purposes. Financial Planning Consultants provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial plans and life-stage planning, focusing on investment advice without managing client assets, typically using a long-term, value-oriented approach.