Roy Satterthwaite is a financial advisor at Farther with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at AutoRABIT, Inc. and Forrester. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services mainly to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform alongside in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Ryan Maroney is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Creative Planning in 2018, he worked at Anchor Capital Management Group Inc and Financial Management Network, Inc. Maroney serves as the unpaid director of finance for James House Orphanage and occasionally works as a music director or worship pastor at various nonprofit churches. He also owns a 40% stake in Realty Wealth Solutions, a realty services firm. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets, employing a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental portfolio management techniques, while offering integrated retirement plan services and affiliated non-investment businesses such as legal and trust services.

Theodore Fern is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and worked at Churchill Management Group for 29 years before joining Focus Partners Wealth in 2025. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Michael Carbone is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Churchill Management Group and Fisher Investments. Focus Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients, offering a wide range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Peter Prescott is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including positions at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Spelman & Co., Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Prescott is a licensed California insurance agent, a CPA with a sole proprietorship focused on tax planning and preparation, and serves as a board member for a homeowners association and the nonprofit organization Pier Pride. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services using a combination of firm- and third-party models, with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Jay Tamkoc is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer and director of Auric Capital, an ownership venture based in Aliso Viejo, CA. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of over 400 independent advisers who deliver customized portfolio management and financial consulting through a variety of programs and platforms.

Andrew Mc Farland is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior firms include Merrill and First Republic Investment Management, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and life insurance solutions through BKA Financial. TLG Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm combines fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach and offers services ranging from portfolio management to ERISA fiduciary services and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Richard Du Vernet is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NPB Financial Group, LLC, Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc., and PRUCO Securities, LLC. He also serves as an insurance agent for Prudential Financial, focusing on term life, whole life, and variable universal life policies. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation and manager selection across passive and active portfolios, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services through multiple platforms.

Troy Dueker is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember since 2000 and also serves on the board of Mary’s Shelter, a nonprofit supporting pregnant teens and their babies. Prior to and alongside his advisory role, he has been involved with Team Advisors since 2014. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary and offering participant-level investment options through its asset allocation portfolios. The firm’s investment process utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Thomas Heuer is a financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at NFP Retirement, Inc. for six years and has experience with Frank, Rimmerman, LLP, Xponential Growth Solutions, and San Diego State University. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets with around 220 advisors serving nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation framework and offers a range of services such as wealth management, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting.

Jason Lilly is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Citigroup since 2011, with additional roles at LPL Financial and California Bank and Trust. Lilly holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with significant institutional scale and operates in unique market roles, including as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Michael Drabkin is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PlanMember Securities since 2003 and operates Highmark Group LLC, which provides financial advisory, consulting for school district retirement plans, and life insurance and annuity sales. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services primarily to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Brendan Corbett is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He previously worked at D.M. Brenner, Inc. and has held positions at San Diego State University and Saddleback College. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios utilizing a mix of low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other investment vehicles, complemented by educational content and integrated service lines.

Robert Rainey is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Lion Street Financial, VisionLink Corporate Insurance Services, and M HOLDINGS SECURITIES. Outside his advisory work, he is involved in consulting and owns several businesses related to compensation consulting and proprietary software for incentive plan management. Integrity Alliance operates as a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through a variety of platforms and investment approaches.

Lawrence Smith is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a sales business called First Portfolio Financial. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, employing various analytical approaches and third-party resources.

Alexandra Mendoza is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience. She is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, and has previous experience at Capstone Pacific Investment Strategies and Morgan Stanley. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning, as well as family office services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified portfolios and multiple investment options, supported by educational content and integrated service lines.

Saivaroon Diehl is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Penn Mutual Insurance Co. and Hornor, Townsend & Kent, Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of Saffron Financial, a life insurance brokerage serving multiple carriers including Penn Mutual. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a broad network of advisers. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, operating both advisory and broker-dealer services with a focus on tailored asset allocation and diversified investment strategies.

William Hall is a CFP® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He is also the CEO of William K. Hall, Inc., a bookkeeping and payroll business, and serves on the finance committee of the Mission Hospital Foundation. Additionally, he is an advisor and key opinion leader for Luminous Global Tech LLC, a company involved with breast cancer screening devices. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Chad Milling is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, with 31 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Highmark Financial Solutions Group since 2010 and has worked in tax and financial services as well as with the Mccloskey Agency since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, he is active in insurance sales, focusing on long-term care. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and supports clients through education, personalized planning, and participant services.

Amir Boghdady is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and provides bespoke discretionary solutions for high-net-worth relationships.