Stephen Swensen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Ignite Planners LLC, based in San Clemente, CA, and has three years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Prestige Wealthwide, LLC and Atlas Investment Management. Ignite Planners serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to trusts, retirement plans, sovereign wealth funds, and accredited investors. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning with tailored portfolios that incorporate stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and private investments, using a volatility-responsive strategy and tax-efficient management techniques.

John Merwin is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Financial Management Network Inc, based in Mission Viejo, CA. He has three years of industry experience and has been with Financial Management Network since 2023. Outside of advisory services, he is an owner of an LLC involved in commercial real estate investments. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate pension plans. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation framework supported by probability-based planning and incorporates targeted active management within its portfolios.

Butch Safyurtlu is a financial advisor at BlueChip Financial Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 10 years. Safyurtlu owns and operates Safyurtlu Wealth Management LLC, an independent practice based in Las Vegas. BlueChip Financial Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, retirement plans, and nonprofit entities. The firm manages approximately $104 million on a non-discretionary basis and employs a collaborative, client-directed model that integrates long- and short-term strategies with third-party research.

Michael Nozzarella is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with The Tarbox Group, Inc. since 1999. He is based in Newport Beach, CA. Tarbox Family Office, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and business entities with integrated financial planning, family-office coordination, and discretionary investment management. The firm manages just under $1 billion for approximately 204 clients, employing a client-specific Investment Policy Statement and institutional-style strategies focused on diversification, low costs, and tax awareness.

Kathryn Espinili is a financial advisor at JDL Advisers with 41 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at J. Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc. since 2006, along with previous roles at JDL Securities Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, Espinili is CFO, Secretary, and 50% owner of RKE Healthcare Consulting Inc., a healthcare informatics consulting firm. J. Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and businesses with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management centered on mutual funds and ETFs. The firm uses investor profiling, formal investment policy guidelines, and proprietary risk models to construct portfolios and manages about $2.28 billion in assets across nearly 8,000 accounts.

Jonathan Yoo is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC since 2017. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for one year. Tempus Wealth Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporate and retirement-plan sponsors, offering asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a client-specific investment process with continuous monitoring and periodic rebalancing, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis, and may use derivatives, options strategies, and margin in certain accounts.

Hanna Weintraub is a financial advisor at Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. She has also worked in sectors outside finance, including Original Chop Shop and Point B Realty. Spinnaker Investment Group provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs diversified portfolios primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and macro analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and client behavior, and manages over $1 billion in assets.

Harmon Kong is a Certified Financial Planner® with 28 years of industry experience at Apriem Advisors, where he has worked since 1998. He is also an independent insurance agent for Apriem Insurance Services, advising on insurance matters and managing renewals. Apriem Advisors serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, 501(c)(3) non-profits, and plan participants by providing wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and charitable investment services. The firm employs a blend of Tactical Index, Passive Index, and Apriem Index strategies, incorporating equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative funds, and cash, while utilizing fundamental and technical analysis along with tactical use of derivatives and options.

Serena Nguyen is a financial advisor at Signature Resources Capital Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including OneAmerica Securities and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent engaged in insurance sales. Signature Resources Capital Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as plan sponsors and participants. The firm utilizes a “Global Target Risk” approach focused on broad diversification and factor tilts, offering customizable portfolios primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

Evelyn Foo is a financial advisor at Kingsbridge Wealth Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at BlackRock in both Singapore and the United States, as well as at RealCadre LLC. Kingsbridge Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, focusing on clients with multimillion-dollar assets. The firm emphasizes systematic asset allocation and global diversification through indexed exposures, ETFs, individual bonds, and third-party managers, and is notable for its involvement in private fund sponsorship and syndication through affiliated entities.

Christopher Wagner is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at West Wealth Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Cutler Investment Counsel, Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management, and Biola University. West Wealth Group provides investment advisory, asset management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a blended investment approach including fundamental, technical, and Modern Portfolio Theory analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning.

Kurt Beimfohr is a financial advisor with Knightsbridge Wealth Management in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He joined Knightsbridge in 2020 after working at Buffalo Capital Corporation from 2016 to 2020. Knightsbridge Wealth Management is an independent, employee-owned SEC-registered investment adviser serving retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with fundamental and technical research, focusing on low-cost, tax-efficient portfolios and active risk management.

Eric Mosser is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at West Wealth Group, LLC, joining the firm in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, Edward Jones, and Waddell & Reed. West Wealth Group provides investment advisory, asset management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a team approach and uses a blend of fundamental, technical, and Modern Portfolio Theory analyses, serving approximately 2,736 clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Mary Sigler is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Tarbox Family Office, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA. She has been with The Tarbox Group, Inc. since 2014. Tarbox Family Office, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and business entities with integrated financial planning, family-office coordination, and discretionary investment management. The firm employs an institutional-style approach focusing on strategic allocation, diversification, low costs, and tax awareness, typically managing portfolios according to client-specific Investment Policy Statements and four model strategies.

Rhonda Ducote is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Apriem Advisors since 2000. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent for Apriem Insurance Services, advising on insurance questions and handling renewals. Apriem Advisors serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as 501(c)(3) non-profits and plan participants. The firm offers customized wealth management and portfolio management using a combination of tactical and passive strategies, incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, and provides additional services such as charitable investment advisory and retirement plan education.

Ryan Kelly is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Spectrum Asset Management Inc in Newport Beach, CA, where he has worked since 1990. He has 14 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Kelly serves as President of Spartan Strategies Inc., a consulting firm providing strategic and tactical advice to firms and individuals, including support for Spectrum’s marketing, sales, and intellectual property. Spectrum Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $640 million for around 305 clients, including individuals, trusts, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management across equities and fixed income, using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis tailored to client objectives.

Connor Macho is a financial advisor at Tarbox Family Office, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. Prior to joining Tarbox Family Office, he worked at Valeo Financial Advisors and Mason & Associates. Tarbox Family Office, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and business entities with integrated financial planning, family-office coordination, and discretionary investment management. The firm manages just under $1 billion for about 204 clients, using a client-specific Investment Policy Statement and a range of model strategies emphasizing strategic allocation, diversification, low costs, and tax awareness.

Elmer Salvador is a financial advisor at Compak Asset Management with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Compak Securities and Compak Asset Management since 2004. Compak Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion for over 1,000 clients through a team of 12 advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning at no additional cost to managed clients, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing model-driven asset allocation and a combination of tactical strategies and external research.

Fan Feng is a financial advisor at American Fundstars with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2017 to 2021 and at Safy Info Tech in Shanghai from 2012 to 2017. Feng holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. American Fundstars serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by offering portfolio management and advisory services. The firm employs a flexible, opportunistic investment approach across multiple asset classes and combines SEC-registered adviser duties with broker-dealer and insurance agency activities.

Kurtis De Sousa is a financial advisor at West Wealth Group, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cooper McManus and MPWM, Inc. dba Terra Firma. He is also an independent insurance agent affiliated with various companies through BML Wealth Management. West Wealth Group, LLC provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach that includes fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis, and offers additional services such as tax preparation and estate document assistance through third-party providers.