Christopher Haddad is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and T. Rowe Price Investment Services. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside institutional consulting.

Han Gu is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC. He has worked at multiple firms, including Crestwood Capital Management LLC and Cetera, and has served as president of Madison Fund Service, Ltd., providing tax consulting and preparation services. Additionally, he works as a property and casualty insurance broker. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse clientele, 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 employs an open-architecture platform with customized investment approaches and integrates insurance-related account management alongside its advisory services.

Steven Vasquez is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank LLC spanning over two decades. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm emphasizes managed advisory programs using third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform, supported by an investment committee that conducts due diligence and regular reviews.

Carl Lamb is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC. He previously worked at Allworth Financial, LPL Financial, and Loring Ward Securities. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach using fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and incorporates technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Jason Parker is a Certified Financial Planner® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Eudaimonia Partners, LLC, B. Riley Wealth Management, Inc., and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Chase & Jax, LLC, a non-investment related business. 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 while utilizing an open-architecture platform that incorporates third-party managers and supports insurance-linked account management.

Matthew Auchard is a financial advisor with Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Golden State Wealth Management since 2018 and previously at Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a clothing company formed by college alumni and serves as vice president on the board of directors for a mortgage associates group. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm primarily offers discretionary portfolio management using various analytic approaches and may utilize third-party managers and model portfolios.

Scott Chelberg is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at The AmeriFlex Group. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and OSAIC. He is involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad Foundation as a volunteer and serves as a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Jonathan Lugo is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, Lugo is also an insurance agent specializing in non-variable life, health, annuity, and disability income insurance products. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and government entities. The firm emphasizes customized, multi-asset portfolios and offers a robust platform that integrates multiple managers and delivers consolidated reporting and middle- and back-office support to other registered investment advisers.

Richard Siminou is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kingswood Capital Partners and Benchmark Investments, and previously at Newbridge Securities Corp. Siminou is also the owner of Siminou Wealth Management, an advisory business affiliated with Kingswood. 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, using an open-architecture platform that incorporates third-party managers and supports insurance-linked account management.

Cory Persson is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC since 2018 and previously at Pacific Capital from 2013 to 2018. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and other advisers. The firm is notable for its Third-Party Asset Management Platform (TAMP) and sleeve-manager capabilities, offering customized multi-asset portfolios and operational support to RIAs and broker-dealers.

Deborah Stokes is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009, totaling 17 years at the firm. Wedbush Securities offers investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm’s services include wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Brett Elliott is a financial advisor at Golden State Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Edward Jones, Empyr, Dunham and Associates, and Sun Capital Management. Elliott operates his advisory services through Golden State Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various analytic approaches and third-party managers to tailor portfolios.

Wyatt Gibbs is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Financial Planning Services, LPL Enterprise, and Prudential Financial. He is also a licensed insurance agent based in Laguna Beach, CA. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages customized multi-asset portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and is notable for its Third-Party Asset Management Platform and sleeve-manager capabilities.

David Hudson is a financial advisor with Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously spent over a decade with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of advisory work, he owns rental properties in Arizona and sells fixed-indexed annuities part-time. Trajan Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach focused on stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to clients’ specific risk tolerances and financial situations.

Matthew Carvalho is a financial advisor at Cardinal Point Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at Loring Ward Securities Inc. for nine years and has held leadership roles at multiple Cardinal Point entities. Cardinal Point Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified, core-and-satellite investment approach and provides cross-border planning and services to clients in both the U.S. and Canada.

Carl Pinkard II is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with over 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Aldrich Wealth LP, where he has worked since 2008, and has also held roles at Pacific Coast Capital, LLC, among other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he is a principal at AKT Services, LLP and is involved in M&A consulting and investment banking through Aldrich Capital Advisors LP. Aldrich Wealth LP provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family offices, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs an Investment Committee–overseen approach combining active and passive management across asset classes, utilizes tax-aware strategies, and offers specialized services including sub-advisory roles and performance-based fee arrangements for private market investments.

Cynthia Pulver is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including International Assets Advisory and Global View Capital Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in mortgage lending and health insurance, serving as a mortgage loan officer and health insurance agent in Utah. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using an open-architecture platform and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside its multi-team advisory model.

Matthew Nadeau is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Kingswood Capital Partners, Hayden Royal, Lord Abbett, and Wells Fargo Funds Management. He serves as vice president and board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Placer County. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches and integrates insurance-linked account management within its multi-team model.

Donald Skinner is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cantella & CO., Inc. and Silicon Valley Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he umpires high school and summer league baseball. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a broad 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, operating an open-architecture platform that utilizes third-party managers and supports insurance-linked account management.

Ryan Martinez is a financial advisor at Aldrich Wealth LP in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Aldrich Wealth in 2025 and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Elor Energy and has educational experience from UC Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College. Aldrich Wealth LP provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family offices, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs an Investment Committee to oversee portfolio construction, combining active and passive strategies with tax-aware techniques and offers services including sub-advisory roles for insurance-dedicated funds and retirement plans.