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.

Jessica Passier is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2018 and previously at Girard Securities from 2014 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a server and bartender for Party Host Helpers. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for around 14,000 clients through various portfolio management approaches and multiple custodial platforms.

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.

Martin Mcnees is a financial advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Madison Avenue Securities since 2005. Mcnees holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and also serves as president of AE Financial Services, a broker-dealer. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for about 14,000 clients through multiple portfolio management options and sub-advisers.

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.

Brian Jellig is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at Savvy and has previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors, Epstein and White Financial, and Edward Jones. Savvy Advisors provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, ERISA plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified, index-based strategies combined with technology-driven planning tools and offers services ranging from discretionary portfolio management to specialized option strategies.

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.

William Sayre is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wedbush Securities since 1984. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets services, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client needs.

Douglas Dort is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chalice Wealth Advisors, LLC and Chalice Capital Partners, LLC since 2018 and previously at Harbor Financial Services, LLC from 2007 to 2018. Dort is also president of Financial & Retirement Strategies, Inc., a company involved in insurance and tax preparation services. 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 employs an open-architecture platform utilizing third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management as part of its operational model.

Clarissa Tawel is a financial advisor at Aldrich Wealth LP with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with several firms including Strategy Asset Managers L.L.C. and Holly Street Wealth Advisors prior to joining Aldrich Wealth in 2023. Aldrich Wealth LP offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family offices, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines active and passive management across asset classes and applies tax-aware investment techniques, with oversight by an Investment Committee that guides asset allocation and manager selection.

Randal Atwell is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Madison Avenue Securities since 2007 and operates Randal L. Atwell Insurance Services, Inc., where he provides insurance product evaluations and reviews. Madison Avenue Securities serves individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services with approximately $2.0 billion in assets under management.

Barry Waxler is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Universal Financial Consultants Corporation and Versus Capital Partners, and has authored the book *Stop Bleeding Cash*. Waxler also participates on an advisory board focused on exit planning and is involved in life insurance sales and referrals related to technology and capital development. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm operates an open-architecture platform, frequently utilizing third-party managers, and is notable for its integration with affiliated financial entities and its management of insurance-linked accounts.

Mark Peetz is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kingswood Wealth Advisors and Kingswood Capital Partners since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Cantella & CO., Inc. and Silicon Valley Securities, Inc. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Vilayphone Fixsen is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Madison Avenue Securities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in construction as a treasurer and office administrator for BuildingLegacy Contracting. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through multiple account platforms and programs.

Frank Hsin is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kingswood Wealth Advisors in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 12 years. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of a coffee business, 805 Office Coffee Company LLC, involved in invoicing, deliveries, and customer service. 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, operating an open-architecture platform that integrates insurance-linked accounts and uses both affiliated and third-party managers.