Scott McClatchey is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Senior Wealth Advisor at Ballast Rock Private Wealth. He previously worked at WWM Financial and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Treasurer of the Carlsbad Rotary Foundation, where he manages the investment account in accordance with the foundation’s Investment Policy Statement. Ballast Rock Private Wealth offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods to construct long-term portfolios guided by documented client risk tolerance and objectives.

Thomas Ohanesian is a financial advisor at Intelligence Driven Advisers, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Intelligence Driven Advisers since 2018, previously practicing at Labrum Wealth Management from 2015 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is active as an insurance agent through an affiliated insurance agency. Intelligence Driven Advisers is an SEC-registered multi-team firm managing approximately $882 million for individual and institutional clients, including retirement plans, trusts, estates, and Native American sovereign entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach focused on low-cost institutional funds, risk management, and fundamental analysis, and offers services including financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan solutions.

Olivia Gliege is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She currently serves at FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC and OSAIC Wealth, Inc. Prior to this, she held positions at Eiger Wealth Management, LLC and Charles Schwab. FINANCIAL FOCUS LLC is a five-advisor team providing investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes discretionary asset management through model portfolios and offers retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, including a wrap fee program that integrates management and transaction coverage.

Crystal Colbert is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with eight years of industry experience. She has been associated with Financial Sense Securities, Inc. in various roles since 2016. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $836 million for around 588 clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and advice on fee-based annuities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor investment strategies ranging from conservative fixed income to aggressive equity portfolios and provides retirement plan participant account management through a third-party platform.

Emily Brillo is a financial advisor with Potentia Wealth in Escondido, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Mariner Independent. She is involved in operational, compliance, and business transition duties related to LPL Financial. Potentia Wealth provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and selection-of-other-advisor services for individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and top-down analysis, and offers both wrap and non-wrap account options primarily custodied at LPL.

Jerri Hammons is a financial advisor at Seaside Wealth Management, Inc. in Carlsbad, California, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Integrated Advisors Network, Axxcess Wealth Management, and Best Practices of America. Seaside Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer plan sponsors by providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes modern portfolio theory, using passive/indexed investments, broad asset allocation, and disciplined rebalancing.

Ryan Preiss is a financial advisor with Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at ThePARTNERS Wealth Management and Puplava Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he operates Mission Consulting, a small business financial and operational consulting service. Financial Sense Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $836 million for about 588 clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to execute client-directed investment strategies across a spectrum of risk profiles.

Dane Jensen is a financial advisor at Drive Wealth Advisers with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, Ailsa Capital Inc., Mountain West Advisors, and Stryker. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an insurance agent at Beacon Pointe Insurance Services. Drive Wealth Advisers provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes customized, goals-based asset allocation and offers a broad range of investment strategies including equity, options, and structured products, along with family office services and formal account reviews.

Cory Large is a financial advisor at Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked with the NAU Investment Club, Coastal Media Management, and Coast VBC. Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, business entities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $216.2 million in discretionary assets and constructs diversified portfolios using fundamental analysis and independent research, tailored to client risk profiles and investment policy statements.

Dana Morgera is a financial advisor at Bull Oak Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bull Oak, Morgera worked at The Upper Deck Company and the San Diego Seals, as well as other organizations outside of finance. Bull Oak Capital offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes broad diversification using exchange-traded funds and tailors portfolios according to client risk tolerance and time horizon, incorporating equities, fixed income, and occasionally cryptocurrencies.

John Gorlow is the sole advisor at Cardiff Park Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has led Cardiff Park Advisors since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a technology services business focused on business development. Cardiff Park Advisors offers integrated wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs an evidence-based, globally diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizing tax-aware rebalancing and coordination with outside professionals to align legal and tax strategies with portfolio management.

John Lacey is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently with Pacific Point Wealth Management and has previously worked at firms including Edward Jones and John Hancock. Pacific Point Wealth Management provides discretionary asset and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes a mix of long-term and active trading strategies, including the use of leverage and derivatives, to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

Scott Hinkle is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Alden Investment Group. His prior career includes 25 years at Westhem Grant Group and experience with World Equity Group, Inc. and Hinkle Insurance Services. Alden Investment Group offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning for individuals, advisors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm specializes in retirement programs and executive benefits for small and mid-sized employers and integrates proprietary strategies and technology platforms to provide customized asset allocation and unified household reporting.

Colin Summers is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at Bull Oak Capital, LLC. Prior to joining Bull Oak, he worked for the City of San Diego and Starbucks Corporation. Bull Oak Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients through a four-advisor team, offering customized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes broad diversification using primarily ETF-based portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizon, and incorporates a range of investment vehicles including equities, mutual funds, fixed income, TIPS, and cryptocurrencies.

Scott Preece is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Packerland in 2018, he worked at Foresters Equity Advisory and Foresters Equity Services, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales and works as a substitute teacher and wrestling referee in his local community. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through various platforms, combining brokerage and advisory capabilities with an emphasis on due diligence and client customization.

Kevin Bendix is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Kirkland & Ellis LLP for twelve years. Bendix is also affiliated with DFPG Investments, LLC and has been involved with the University of California since 2022. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, medical professionals, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach utilizing a range of internal models and third-party solutions across multiple platforms.

Kelsey Anderson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is currently a wealth manager at The AmeriFlex Group. Prior to joining AmeriFlex and Cambridge Investment Research in 2025, Anderson worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2017 to 2025. Outside of advisory work, Anderson serves as a committee member at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo and is president of Faye Financial Corp. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies through model allocations and manager relationships.

Gregory Stephens is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including MS Howells & Co, Eudaimonia Partners, and Harmony Grove Wealth Management. Stephens also serves as Managing Director of Stephens Investments & Wealth Management Solutions. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, and is known for its integration with affiliated financial entities and specialized management of insurance-linked accounts.

Logan Lowrey is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Kingswood Capital Partners, Benchmark Investments, and Cape Securities. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns Lowrey Wealth Management, an entity focused on providing financial advice, investments, and life insurance. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm uses an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice and is notable for integrating affiliated financial entities and managing insurance-linked accounts.

Michael Deluca is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes and account types. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with custody, clearing, and prime services, supporting a range of managed account and commission-based arrangements.