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.

Ryan Alling is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2016, with a brief tenure at Edward Jones. Outside of finance, he is involved in health and fitness coaching, fashion modeling, and operates a medical services brokerage focused on stem cell and regenerative medicine treatments. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services with tailored portfolio management strategies.

Alexandro Arista is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Snowden Lane Partners since 2016. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, investment consulting, and third-party manager selection through customized model portfolios and various advisory programs.

Timothy Canty is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2018, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He serves on the Architectural Review Committee for the Del Mar Country Club Estates Homeowners Association. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Erika Lopez is a financial advisor at Root Financial Partners with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Reyes Financial Architecture and McAdam Financial. Before entering financial services, she worked in the food and beverage industry with several establishments over multiple years. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan relationships. The firm employs a broadly diversified, passive investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, and offers educational programming including online academies separate from advisory services.

Juan Carlos Moreno is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Snowden Lane Partners since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Moreno owns El Corridor Group, a business providing corn husk materials for restaurant use. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial and estate planning, utilizing a range of investment tools and third-party managers while maintaining client oversight.

Scott Schechter is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in San Diego, CA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations with 24 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with New York Life and its related entities since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Schechter serves on the board of the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties and volunteers with Amplified Impact Partners, a nonprofit that provides strategic consulting services to other nonprofit organizations. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Alford is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Partners. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC, Triad Advisors, and Resources Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a non-investment related business under the name Trailhead Financial. Independent Financial Partners provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients, offering both decentralized investment strategies and formal retirement-plan advisory services.

Randy Goodsell is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2011 and has led Goodsell & Company CPA, a tax preparation and accounting firm, since 1996. Outside of advisory services, he is a co-owner of Goodsell & Company CPAs, providing tax, audit, and consulting services to individuals and businesses. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs both firm- and third-party investment models and combines passive and active strategies across various risk profiles.

Ethan Willis is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2014 and at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Willis serves as the head coach of the La Jolla High School rugby team. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing activities, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Kevin Carlin is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth since 2017 and LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Carlin is involved in a nutritional supplement business and owns an online apparel company, Trail Comfort. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and access to third-party asset managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.