Michael Stokes is a financial advisor with The Financial Coaching Group, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of Innovative Retirement Solutions & Insurance Services, where he provides insurance and annuity advice related to retirement planning, liability management, and estate planning. The Financial Coaching Group, Inc. serves individual clients, including some high-net-worth households, as well as businesses, charities, and small pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and individualized portfolio management with a focus on conservative, low-turnover portfolios and works primarily on a non-discretionary basis while recommending outside money managers.

Warren Isenberg is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Walker Financial Advisors Inc. since 1998. He holds a Series 63 designation and works from Mission Viejo, CA. Walker Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for affluent individual investors, including many retirees, as well as trusts and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a conservative, tax-aware investment approach focused on U.S. stocks, bonds, and low-cost ETFs, and also serves as a third-party administrator and advisor for governmental 457(b) plans through its California 457 Benefits division.

Monique Marshall is a financial advisor with Life by Design Investment Advisory Services in Dana Point, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Advisory Services Network, LLC from 2015 to 2019. Outside of advising, she is the author of the book *MYGOALS*. Life by Design serves individual and high-net-worth clients with investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a primarily passive investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, organizing portfolios around retirement-focused objectives and incorporating ESG data alongside fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Bruce Nollenberger is a financial advisor at Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Nollenberger Investment Management LLC since 2012 and Western International Securities, Inc. from 2012 to 2018. He also performs expert witness work for the securities industry. Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm emphasizes equity-focused investment strategies tailored to client objectives and employs independent third-party performance measurement.

Neil Mason is a financial advisor at Eden Financial with two years of industry experience. He has been involved with Complete Athlete Inc. since 2001. Eden Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses by providing fee-only investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes a target asset allocation approach combining passive and active investments, offers discretionary trading, and regularly conducts educational seminars and speaking engagements.

Lindsey Garn is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Knightsbridge Wealth Management. Prior to joining Knightsbridge, she worked at Pacific Life and the Irvine Company. Knightsbridge Wealth Management is an independent, employee-owned SEC-registered investment adviser that serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1.1 billion using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation, emphasizing low-cost, tax-efficient portfolios and active risk management.

Darren Candiotty is a financial advisor with Lifetime Financial, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crown Capital Securities, H. Beck, Inc., and operating Candiotty Financial Group, Inc. He is an officer and director of the nonprofit Tee Off Together, Inc., which provides PGA golf instruction to underprivileged children in Southern California. Lifetime Financial, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various platforms, including third-party money managers and alternative investment consulting. The firm integrates mutual fund and ETF due diligence, technical analysis, and third-party manager evaluation, while also managing potential conflicts related to its insurance and real estate affiliations.

Stephen Swensen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Ignite Planners LLC, based in San Clemente, CA, and has three years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Prestige Wealthwide, LLC and Atlas Investment Management. Ignite Planners serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to trusts, retirement plans, sovereign wealth funds, and accredited investors. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning with tailored portfolios that incorporate stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and private investments, using a volatility-responsive strategy and tax-efficient management techniques.

John Merwin is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Financial Management Network Inc, based in Mission Viejo, CA. He has three years of industry experience and has been with Financial Management Network since 2023. Outside of advisory services, he is an owner of an LLC involved in commercial real estate investments. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate pension plans. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation framework supported by probability-based planning and incorporates targeted active management within its portfolios.

Michael Nozzarella is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with The Tarbox Group, Inc. since 1999. He is based in Newport Beach, CA. Tarbox Family Office, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and business entities with integrated financial planning, family-office coordination, and discretionary investment management. The firm manages just under $1 billion for approximately 204 clients, employing a client-specific Investment Policy Statement and institutional-style strategies focused on diversification, low costs, and tax awareness.

Serena Nguyen is a financial advisor at Signature Resources Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential with less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at OneAmerica Securities, American United Life, and other financial services firms. Outside of advising, she is a licensed insurance agent. Signature Resources Capital Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as plan sponsors and participants. The firm uses a Global Target Risk approach focused on global diversification and factor tilts, primarily implementing portfolios with mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives.

Evelyn Foo is a financial advisor at Kingsbridge Wealth Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at BlackRock in both Singapore and the United States, as well as at RealCadre LLC. Kingsbridge Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, focusing on clients with multimillion-dollar assets. The firm emphasizes systematic asset allocation and global diversification through indexed exposures, ETFs, individual bonds, and third-party managers, and is notable for its involvement in private fund sponsorship and syndication through affiliated entities.

Kurt Beimfohr is a financial advisor with Knightsbridge Wealth Management in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He joined Knightsbridge in 2020 after working at Buffalo Capital Corporation from 2016 to 2020. Knightsbridge Wealth Management is an independent, employee-owned SEC-registered investment adviser serving retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with fundamental and technical research, focusing on low-cost, tax-efficient portfolios and active risk management.

Mary Sigler is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Tarbox Family Office, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA. She has been with The Tarbox Group, Inc. since 2014. Tarbox Family Office, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and business entities with integrated financial planning, family-office coordination, and discretionary investment management. The firm employs an institutional-style approach focusing on strategic allocation, diversification, low costs, and tax awareness, typically managing portfolios according to client-specific Investment Policy Statements and four model strategies.

Connor Macho is a financial advisor at Tarbox Family Office, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. Prior to joining Tarbox Family Office, he worked at Valeo Financial Advisors and Mason & Associates. Tarbox Family Office, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and business entities with integrated financial planning, family-office coordination, and discretionary investment management. The firm manages just under $1 billion for about 204 clients, using a client-specific Investment Policy Statement and a range of model strategies emphasizing strategic allocation, diversification, low costs, and tax awareness.

Matthew Jordan is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with six years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Financial Management Network, Inc. and its broker-dealer affiliate FMN Capital Corporation since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Jordan serves as President of the Financial Planning Association Orange County Chapter and is active in the Financial Planning Association's membership committee and study group leadership. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach using probability-based planning combined with targeted active management, and offers additional services such as income tax preparation and bookkeeping.

Joshua Meier is an advisor at Knightsbridge Wealth Management with five years of industry experience. He is also the owner and partner of Meier Law Firm, where he has worked for over a decade. Knightsbridge Wealth Management is an independent, employee-owned firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a blend of tactical and strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizing active risk management and tax-aware approaches.

Joel Slatter is a financial advisor with Ignite Planners LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Amazon, Foresight Wealth Management, and Bruce A. Lefavi Securities. Ignite Planners serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, retirement plans, sovereign wealth funds, and accredited investors in private pooled vehicles. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting, employing a volatility-responsive investment approach that incorporates public and private investments, derivatives, and tax-efficient strategies.

Simon Goldin is a CFP® with three years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Signature Resources Capital Management, LLC and has previously worked with firms including OneAmerica Securities, MML Investors Services LLC, and MassMutual Life Insurance Co. Outside of advisory work, he holds an insurance license and is involved in insurance sales. Signature Resources Capital Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as plan sponsors and participants. The firm utilizes a “Global Target Risk” approach with broad diversification and factor tilts, offering customizable portfolios primarily constructed with mutual funds and ETFs.

Richard Rock is a financial advisor with Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a family-owned retail liquor and deli business. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using a combination of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options, supported by fundamental and technical analysis within a team structure.