Russell Smith is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Regal Investment Advisors LLC and has held roles at Regulus Financial Group, Cetera, and Torimax Financial Group, where he serves as President and CEO. Outside of his advisory work, he leads Torimax Financial Group, a company involved in the sale of fixed deferred and immediate annuities. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, doing business as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services primarily to independent investment adviser representatives and other registered advisers. The firm offers a range of proprietary and third-party model portfolios covering various asset classes, with advisors selecting allocations and granting Regal discretionary authority to implement strategies on client accounts.

Thomas Steele is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Jack Keeter & Associates and has over 30 years with Wealth Preservation Concepts. Outside of Gradient Advisors, he is involved in executive services for small business owners through WPC Executive Services Inc. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model with tools such as the Color of Money Risk Analysis to tailor client portfolios.

Enrico Tolson is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Merrill and Axa Advisors. Tolson has also worked as an independent insurance agent. Virtue Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm customizes portfolios using tactical, strategic, and dynamic approaches and operates through a multi-team model that provides ongoing monitoring, reporting, and client education.

Reese Kitchen is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at BD Financial Group and held positions at Target and Petco. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm employs model portfolios and advisor-directed strategies utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party portfolio technology.

Damon Friedman is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and has prior experience at Independent Financial Group and Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of a general contracting business, Caliber Pacific Construction. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a broad platform including discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services, serving individual and institutional clients across the United States.

Victoria Blackwell Rivas is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2021 and has a background that includes roles at San Diego State University and TD Ameritrade Institutional. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Raul Salazar Jr. is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Moreno Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities, as well as JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders, using an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Sergey Lyubyatinskiy is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in fixed insurance and annuity business as an agent. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, employing a range of investment strategies from traditional asset allocation to legacy market-timing and momentum-based methods.

Brent Engelhardt is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and provides a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized wealth management for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Eldon Gutierrez is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and spent nine years with Enterprise Holdings before entering the financial services sector. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an online discretionary model account available by invitation to employees. The firm’s approach utilizes algorithmic risk assessment and delegated portfolio management with mutual funds and ETFs.

Tiffany Dugas is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at firms including Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, she is a mineral rights owner and may receive royalty payments from inherited oil and gas interests. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services integrate proprietary and third-party methodologies focused on long-term portfolio outcomes and savings rates, delivered through a platform tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems.

Bradly Stevens is a financial advisor at Farther with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Farther, Stevens worked at BAS Financial for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a certified personal trainer who independently trains individuals and small groups. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through both digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and uses proprietary model portfolios with algorithmic rebalancing and incorporates AI tools under internal review.

Melissa Diaz is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Cali Bev Co., a mobile bartending service that caters private events. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with services for Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term portfolio returns and integrates closely with affiliated Empower platforms for recordkeeping and execution.

Darren Gunnell is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Co. and Nylife Securities, LLC since 2009 and 2010, respectively. Outside of advisory services, he is also appointed as an insurance broker with outside carriers for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and plan sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm operates a large network of affiliated advisors and emphasizes tailored solutions delivered through multiple program types, managing primarily non-discretionary assets under an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Arturo Aguilar is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at GWFS Equities, PNC Bank, and BBVA affiliates. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with certain retail clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Ian Ott is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. He co-owns Warmen & James Private Wealth, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Ott has worked at several firms, including Royal Alliance Associates and Mountain West Financial. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and manages over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Jeffrey Beaulieu is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2016 and has maintained ongoing roles with New York Life and Nylife Securities since 1994. Outside of his advisory work, he is a motivational speaker, delivering personal messages on positivity at New York Life meetings. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and plan sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and focuses primarily on non-discretionary asset management, operating within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Laura Ayon is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc., JPMorgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant for Paparazzi Accessories, a business selling jewelry and hair accessories. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Kayla Fox is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Canyon Lake, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services during her career, alongside a decade at Coldwell Banker ABR. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates nationally with approximately 3,698 financial advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, offering model-driven investment strategies and custody services through third-party providers.

Daniel Oropeza is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.