Leyton Bohren is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lifeworks Advisors, he held accounting roles at Green Dot Bank while completing his education and work history spanning from 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is employed as a staff accountant at Green Dot Bank. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm uses both planning-based and risk-based investment approaches, integrates tax and accounting capabilities, and employs quantitative and fundamental analysis supported by artificial-intelligence tools.

Chun Yong Liu is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2020 to 2024 and at Wayal Health Sciences and Andorra Life LLC from 2017 to 2020. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients. The firm uses a risk-tolerance based approach supported by Envestnet technology, combining internally created models with third-party managers to offer both model-based and advisor-managed solutions.

Abu Gofran is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Legend Equities Corporation and Lincoln Investment. In addition to his advisory role, he is a health insurance broker specializing in group health insurance for small businesses. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management through a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by an in-house investment management team and access to third-party managers.

Thomas Pohlen is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Wealth Management, bringing seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Retirement Plan Consultants since 2019 and previously held roles at Index Fund Advisors and Laurel Wealth Advisors. Outside of financial services, Pohlen is a regional director for a retirement plan back-office operations firm and is a passive co-owner of a commercial cleaning business. Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as defined contribution plan sponsors and other advisers. The firm uses broadly diversified, passively managed portfolios primarily consisting of no-load mutual funds and ETFs, following modern portfolio theory with a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy.

Lauren Althaus is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC and has previously worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. In addition to her advisory work, she holds ownership interests in several commercial properties and serves as a business development consultant for an LLC related to her firm. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolio construction using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, while also offering access to independent managers and a range of investment options.

Enrico Cacciapuoti is a financial advisor at BFC Planning, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., Kingswood Wealth Advisors, and First Heartland Capital Inc. He is also engaged in insurance sales as a side business. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports over 11,000 client relationships and manages approximately $3.8 billion in assets, offering fee flexibility and multiple program structures through a large network of independent advisers.

Jonathan Whitmore is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, and Perfected Wealth Management. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Athletes in Action and Campus Crusade for Christ. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a network of advisory affiliates and utilizes multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Robert Mitchell is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management CO with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at The O. N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Mitchell is also president of Mitchell Financial Solutions, where he is involved in insurance sales and agent training. ON Investment Management CO is a subsidiary of The O.N. Equity Sales Company that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions, often integrating third-party investment programs.

Roy Edwards Van Muyen is a financial advisor at HBW Advisory Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Investments LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Van Muyen serves as a board member of the Corona Norco Family YMCA, where he participates in decisions regarding community services for the underprivileged. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets and provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a blended investment approach with third-party money managers and emphasizes model portfolios, multi-manager diversification, and operational efficiencies through AI tools.

Yannshyr Puu is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Packerland since 2021, previously spending eight years at J K Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors through financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with access to firm-managed portfolios, third-party co-advisory arrangements, and fee-based programs on the Hilltop/Envestnet platform.

Scott Nishimura is a financial advisor with Continuum Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a co-trustee for his elderly aunt’s family trust, managing her day-to-day financial needs. Continuum Advisory is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans through independent advisors. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and institutional services, including retirement plan consulting and integrated tax and legal expertise.

Hiroshi Mizutani is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Western International Securities, Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent representatives. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with financial planning and access to third-party wrap and manager programs.

Billie Miles III is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Simplicity Wealth and LifePro Asset Management, LLC. He is also a partner and co-founder of Milestone Financial & Insurance, where he serves as an insurance agent. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm employs a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach supplemented by fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Rick Martinez is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. He has previously worked at firms including Great Point Advisors, Retirement Wealth Management, Great Point Capital, and Center Street Securities. Outside of advising, Martinez holds a teaching credential and works with the Alvord Unified School District. Ausdal Financial Partners serves a broad client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion for over 16,000 clients. The firm offers customized investment strategies developed at the advisor level and a range of services including financial planning, separately managed accounts, and retirement-plan advisory.

Thomas Meaglia is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Fusion Investment Advisors, operating as Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, since 2013. Outside of advisory services, he dedicates a portion of his time to fixed insurance and annuities. Fusion Investment Advisors serves individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using both fundamental and technical analysis within an open-architecture platform.

Charles Dinise is a financial advisor with Advisory Alpha, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisory Alpha since 2018 and previously at Foresters Equity from 2015 to 2018, alongside operating as an independent agent since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Dinise Financial & Insurance Solutions, where he sells fixed insurance products and provides tax preparation services. Advisory Alpha serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and specialty solutions such as retirement plan services and donor-advised funds. The firm also acts as a subadvisor and co-advisor for third-party RIAs, managing a diverse range of managed portfolio strategies with an emphasis on discretionary management and a comprehensive menu of specialty investment options.

Carl Gottuso is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Crown Capital Securities, Lp, Innovation Partners LLC, and his own practice, Carl V. Gottuso. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with CVG Financial Services, where he sells fixed indexed annuities and occasional life insurance policies. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm is noted for its emphasis on non-high-net-worth individuals and its combination of investment advisory services with insurance and risk management consulting.

Robert Birgen is a CFP® and PFS™ with 39 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Merit Financial Advisors and previously held roles at LPL Financial, Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management, Abridge Partners, and operated Birgen Asset Management. Outside of his financial career, he owns and produces a Christian Catholic podcast called BobtheLector. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services, including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advice, using a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by an internal Investment Management team and customizable portfolio models.

Jennifer Ramos is a financial advisor at Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has prior work experience in various roles at Arcadian Group LLC, SGS North America, Evoqua Water Technologies, and Waco Filters. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment advisor representatives, and their retail clients. The firm manages discretionary strategies using a top-down, tactical asset allocation process supplemented by fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Shiow Yun Wu is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Outside of her advisory role, Wu is also engaged in insurance sales as an independent contractor. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access through various firm-managed and third-party platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with routine client reviews and employs a mix of separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and automated rebalancing tools.