Erin Schullery is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Benefit Financial Services Group with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and Aon, and previously held roles outside finance, including at Bentley University Undergraduate Admissions and Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through its wealth management and institutional services divisions, managing substantial discretionary assets and offering diversified investment strategies that include model-based allocations and options-based borrowing programs.

Matthew Melendez is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Synergy Partners since 2014. He also holds an Enrolled Agent credential and operates a tax preparation business, Melendez Company & Associates Inc., as well as a fixed insurance sales business. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across various wealth levels, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager programs. The firm operates with both RIA and broker-dealer registrations, delivering predominantly non-discretionary advice supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

John Borcich is a financial advisor at Vanguard Capital with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Vanguard Capital and its affiliated firms since 2009. Vanguard Capital provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $171 million across about 180 client relationships. The firm implements investment decisions based on written client profiles and plans, emphasizing risk management through diversification, rebalancing, and selective use of covered-call strategies.

Bonnie Wusz is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at BW & Associates, Inc., a firm she has been affiliated with since 1989. She previously worked at Girard Securities, Inc. from 2002 to 2017 and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC from 2017 onward. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses in addition to her CFP® designation. BW & Associates, Inc. manages individual portfolios and provides financial planning and consulting to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach focused on buy-and-hold strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis with client approval for all trades.

Robert Duncan is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held roles at Simmons Capital Group, Steward Advisors Group, Global Impact Wealth Management LLC, The Baptist Foundation of California, and the International Mission Board. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $105 million in discretionary assets. The firm integrates clients’ faith-based values into its investment process and offers tailored portfolio management alongside financial planning and advisory services on tax, insurance, and estate matters.

Laurel Hackett is a financial advisor with BW & Associates, Inc. in Orange, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Girard Securities, Inc., Cetera Wealth Services, LLC, and has had multiple roles at BW & Associates since 2010. Hackett is also a licensed notary who provides complimentary notarization services for her clients. BW & Associates, Inc. provides investment management, portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation approach focused on mutual funds and ETFs, operating largely on a non-discretionary basis with a high asset-per-advisor ratio.

Felicia Gopaul is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CSP Financial Group LLC in Irvine, CA. Her work history includes roles at Invest for Better, Financial Control Mastery, and a financial education company she runs called Shipt. Outside of advising, she operates this financial education business, which delivers educational services. CSP Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes portfolio construction and monitoring aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory, asset allocation, and ongoing rebalancing, often utilizing third-party managers such as Matson Money.

Sheldon Singleton is a financial advisor at Chicago Capital Management Advisors, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with several firms, including American Trust Investment Services, Inc., WestPark Capital, Inc., and Delta Investment Management, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates financial and insurance agencies, including Robotic Financial Concepts LLC and SR Singleton Health Insurance Services, focusing on life and health insurance sales and services. Chicago Capital Management Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fundamentals-driven investment process with a range of tailored model strategies and offers services including options hedging, third-party manager access, and management of held-away assets.

Morgan Fippinger is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-registered advisor at Pacific Capital with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Pacific Capital, he worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He is also the owner of Morgan's Bonsai, a retail business based in San Diego. Pacific Capital Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth clients including families, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $668.6 million in assets. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach with ongoing portfolio management and a branded financial planning program called the Financial Life Inspection®.

Robert McIsaac is a financial advisor with Chicago Capital Management Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Crown Capital Securities for 20 years and operates McIsaac Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., a financial services business he started in 1984. Chicago Capital Management Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fundamentals-driven investment approach with tailored strategies across various asset classes and uses derivatives for hedging and income.

Casey Bartels is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Guardian Financial Partners, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He joined Guardian Financial Partners in 2017 after a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. Guardian Financial Partners is a team-based firm that serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities by providing asset management, retirement plan consulting, and individualized portfolio management through wrap-fee accounts. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-focused approach using proprietary asset-allocation models and combines fundamental and technical analysis with third-party due diligence.

Anitha Graves is a financial advisor at Chatterton & Associates with a Series 65 designation and three years of experience at the firm. Her prior work includes positions at Runners High, JD Inc., Macy's, California State University, Long Beach, McDonald's, and Woodcreek High School. Chatterton & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a top-down investment approach using SEI asset-allocation models and provides additional tax preparation, bookkeeping, and business advisory services.

John Bivens is a financial advisor at Capital Synergy Partners with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked since 2003 at firms including Wells Fargo Investments, Onyx Investment Advisors, and Capital Synergy Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business management consulting and fixed insurance sales as owner and president of Pacific Elite Management Group and Onyx Wealth Management, and he also serves as owner and CEO of a medical and wellness spa. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through multiple advisory programs. The firm follows a primarily non-discretionary advisory model and maintains both fee-based and commission-based business lines.

Lesley Hernandez is an advisor at TriCord Advisors, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining TriCord in 2022, she worked at Walmart from 2018 to 2022. TriCord Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to individuals and families, as well as high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and administrative services, tailoring strategies to clients’ objectives and conducting ongoing account supervision.

Joshua Coniglio is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pacific Capital since 2019 and previously with Coniglio Wealth Management, Sterling Wealth Partners, and USA Financial Securities. Coniglio serves as volunteer board treasurer for the Morgan Square Homeowners Association in Chino, CA. Pacific Capital Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth clients, including families, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined asset management process incorporating portfolio analysis, continuous monitoring, and periodic rebalancing, and offers a branded financial planning program called the Financial Life Inspection®.

Tyler Thompkins is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Financial Advisors Network, Inc. and has prior experience at Advisory Services Network, Windawi & Associates, and Sterling Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Financial Advisors Network serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors, offering services such as comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, corporate trustee services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and provides discretionary management with individualized plans and regular reviews.

Robert Verdugo is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Benefit Financial Services Group, where he has been since 2019, and previously worked at Stevens First Principles Investment Advisors. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through its Wealth Management and Institutional Services divisions. The firm manages a diversified range of investments using fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis, and offers solutions such as options-based borrowing programs and cryptocurrency exposure within its managed accounts.

Teresa De Luca is a financial advisor at Chatterton & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Teresa has been with Chatterton & Associates since 2012 and has also worked at Osaic (formerly Royal Alliance) since 2014. Chatterton & Associates serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and business advisory services. The firm employs a top-down investment approach using SEI asset-allocation models and primarily advises on a non-discretionary basis.

Kyle Nixon is a Series 65-licensed advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Benefit Financial Services Group since 2016 and is currently affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His career also includes a role at Powers Capital Investments, Inc. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through wealth management and institutional services. The firm manages approximately $1.53 billion in discretionary assets and consults on roughly $18.0 billion in retirement plan assets, using a diversified, model-based investment approach that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis.

Steven Anderson is a financial advisor at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Consolidated Brokerage Services and Crown Capital Securities, LP for 17 years. Anderson also maintains a California Life Agent license as part of his work in the securities and insurance business. B.B. Graham & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, often implementing strategies through third-party managers.