Gil Matro is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with Navy Federal Investment Services since 2006 and previously with CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. He is also an estate administrator for his sister's estate. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm primarily utilizes third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and offers a range of managed advisory programs and automated investment solutions.

Sofia Bucay is a financial advisor with Bolton Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LifeInvest Wealth Management, Portfolio Resources Group, IPG Investment Advisors, and Investment Placement Group. Outside of her advisory work, she operates "Hablando de Lana," a financial literacy commentary platform to which she devotes a small portion of her time without compensation. Bolton Global Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and banks. The firm’s advisor-driven approach customizes portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term focus while allowing tactical adjustments.

Parker Brean is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, where he has worked since 2008. He has 17 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director at Linday Brean Public Relations Inc., assisting with financial management and accounting. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management programs and fiduciary consulting services through an open-architecture platform with distinguished custody capabilities and a broad range of investment strategies.

Zachary Kitz is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2012. Hilltop Securities Inc. offers brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with a range of adviser-managed and model-based programs, and provides specialized services such as municipal bond strategies co-advised by Franklin Templeton Group.

Irma Dipp is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Snowden Lane Partners since 2015. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning services. The firm employs a multi-team approach combining institutional capabilities with customized model portfolios and oversight of third-party managers.

Joan O'Connell is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Blue Water Capital Management, LLC, and operated her own consulting business. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed with Morningstar Investment Management.

Andrew Levacy is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC and Partnervest Advisory Services LLC. Outside of advising, he has operated Levacy Photography and runs The Levacy Group, providing income tax preparation and investment services. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option strategies, with a platform supporting tailored suitability assessments and discretionary management agreements.

Lucas Jacobson is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Wall Street Associates. Jacobson also holds an independent insurance agent license, providing life insurance services outside of investment advising. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm manages portfolios through a combination of active and passive strategies, utilizing various analytical approaches and third-party tools to align investment decisions with client objectives.

Bradley Nelson is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Fiduciary Financial Advisors and has previously been affiliated with Lyon Park Advisors, LLC. Fiduciary Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, multi-generational families, trusts, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable foundations. The firm combines digital-asset advisory capabilities with formal trust arrangements and offers services such as discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced CFO engagements.

David Noosinow is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanford C. Bernstein and AdvicePeriod, LLC before joining Mariner Platform Solutions. He is also the managing member of PHALANX VFO, LLC, an entity offering investment advisory services through Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines in-house resources with third-party managers to provide comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative investments through a network of 119 advisers.

Howard Arden III is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2006. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and offers a range of investment solutions through an open-architecture platform that includes adviser-managed and model-based programs, with features such as municipal bond strategies, tax- and impact-overlay services, and custody capabilities uncommon among enterprise advisers.

Ricardo Leyva is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with the firm, and its predecessor Snowden Lane Partners, since 2015. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial and estate planning. The firm combines multi-team scale with institutional capabilities, offering customized model portfolios and a variety of investment tools while managing significant assets across diverse client types.

Savannah Baker is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Wedbush, she was with Equitable Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, Savannah works as a server and bartender at Sam's Tavern and participates as an independent contractor bartender for Seattle Pridefest. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions.

Callie Perallon is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 12 years of experience in the financial industry. She joined Merrill Lynch in 2019. Her expertise areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. Callie holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification and the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®) designation, along with being a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's degree from Boise State University. Callie utilizes tools such as the Personalized Wealth Analysis® (PWA), a comprehensive wealth planning process that helps clients understand how their finances support life goals and adapt to life events and decisions. Originally from the Northwest, she relocated to San Diego after completing her education. Callie is married with children and leads an active lifestyle. She has participated in endurance events including the Pacific Coast Trail Ultra 50 mile race and the Los Cabos Ironman. Her personal interests include biking, cooking, golfing, running marathons, spending time with family, and practicing yoga.

Dale Walker is a financial advisor with The Partners Wealth Management in San Diego, possessing 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Financial Sense Securities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a director and board member of the San Diego County Junior Golf Association. The Partners Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of custom portfolios and model-based management, leveraging both in-house and third-party strategies, with a required use of the Amplify Platform for trading and back-office functions.

Matthew Bregozzo is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera-affiliated firms and First Allied, spanning over a decade. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives. The firm manages approximately $7.57 billion in assets and utilizes firm-designed style allocation models with tax-intelligent strategies.

Robert Jones is a financial advisor at BOK Financial Securities, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northern Trust Securities, Inc., Northern Trust Investments, Inc., and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. He has worked in both independent and enterprise settings throughout his career. BOK Financial Securities, operating as BOK Financial Advisors, serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, retirement plans, government agencies, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, fee-based investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program, combining proprietary research and a range of model strategies supported by its affiliation with a bank holding company and related investment entities.

John Alling is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009, following eight years at First Wall Street Corp. Wedbush Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory and broker-dealer services, including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and securities lending. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client objectives and administers multiple managed account programs.

Charlie Elamparo is a financial advisor at Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for seven years before joining Realta Investment Advisors and Realta Equities in 2024. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and various institutional clients. The firm uses individualized advice to guide asset allocation across multiple investment types and operates platforms offering third-party manager programs and held-away account aggregation.

Daniel Neiman is a financial advisor with Independent Solutions Wealth Management, LLC, based in San Diego, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Neiman Funds Management LLC since 2009 and serves as a managing member of Peak Reps, LLC, and president of Blackridge Asset Management, LLC. Independent Solutions Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across various strategies. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, model portfolio selection, and ongoing manager due diligence.