Scott Holder is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Reward Path Recovery LLC and Sprouts Market. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios with tactical adjustments and selective hedging, tailoring strategies to clients’ time horizons, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Thomas Walker is a financial advisor at Earned Wealth Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Empower Advisory Group, LLC, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, and Fisher Investments. Earned Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on doctors, dentists, and their practices. The firm employs a diversified, buy-and-hold investment approach supported by third-party consultants and an internal committee, offering financial planning, discretionary wealth management, and retirement-plan advisory services.

Eric Smith is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Ventura, CA. He has held roles at Cornerstone Wealth Management and Lifetime Planning, Inc., where he also serves as an attorney providing estate planning and legal document services. In addition to his advisory work, he sells fixed life insurance products. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers various delivery options supported by an in-house research team and a platform that integrates advisory and brokerage services alongside insurance and credit products.

Jason Griffith is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hoffman & Associates Financial and Estate Advisors, Inc., LifePro Asset Management, LLC, and currently Hoffman Griffith Wealth Planning, where he is also involved in insurance planning and sales. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, alongside model portfolios and third-party managers, and integrates advisory services with technology and operational support for other advisers.

Kelsey Aranha is a financial advisor with Facet in Ventura, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Facet, Kelsey worked at Merrill for five years and has experience in retail and educational sectors. Facet serves individual members across a broad range of wealth levels, offering tiered, subscription-based financial planning and implementation services that emphasize holistic planning and discretionary asset allocation primarily using ETFs. The firm operates with a fixed subscription fee model rather than percentage-based fees and incorporates technology-driven features such as machine-learning recommendations.

Scott Morris is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 license and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember since 2008 and also has involvement in insurance services and marketing through Prosol SRM, LLC, and Afortus Financial Insurance Services. Planmember Securities provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through customized asset allocation portfolios. The firm’s investment process emphasizes strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Charles Riharb is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember since 2013 and concurrently associated with Irm Distributors, Inc. since 1990. 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 proprietary asset allocation portfolios. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach, managing unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios and delivering education, support, and personalized retirement planning services.

Philip Ricasata is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner since 2026. He previously worked at Creative Planning for eight years and Walpole Financial Advisors for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns an Amazon reselling business with his spouse. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee and integrates tax and accounting services alongside its portfolio management capabilities.

Gregory Garbeff is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including Fidelity Security Life Insurance Co. and Allstate Insurance Company. Garbeff also serves as an agent and business development manager for Forrest T. Jones & Co., Inc. dba FTJ Retirement Advisors. 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 utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Margaret Marapao is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and is the owner of SagePointe Wealth Management, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Integrity Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, Securities America, Derby & Derby, and Pacific Global Investment Management Company. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a broad support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Jacob Nash is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms throughout his career, including Northern Life, United Presidential Life, and John Alden Life. Nash is also involved in other business activities, including retirement planning and college preparation consulting. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as a fiduciary under ERISA Section 3(38) for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering educational and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Faith Ann Jenkins is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Planmember since 2013. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual-fund portfolios, also delivering education and support services such as seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Donald Bennett is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles in multiple business entities related to structured settlement products, pharmacy benefit administration, and fixed income investments, including serving as CEO of Platinum Insurance Marketing and President of HealthMed Solutions, Inc. Bennett is based in Carpinteria, CA. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive, while also offering education, personalized planning, and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Erik Dullenkopf is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and is co-owner and managing member of Screaming Eagle Wealth Management, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. His prior experience includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and support services, including portfolio management, trading, technology, compliance, and practice management, with advisors having discretion to construct client portfolios using various securities and insurance products.

Peter Sharpe is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember since 2006 and has been self-employed since 2002. Outside of advising, he performs with local bands and owns a retail drum sales business. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through its PlanMember Asset Allocation Portfolios. The firm’s investment approach is based on a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and management of risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Zachary Bullard is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Mariner with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pierson Wealth Management and One Capital Management. His background includes diverse roles extending from financial advising to periods focusing on travel. Mariner serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services, utilizing discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers.

Spencer Crithfield is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining PlanMember, he worked in various roles including at Central Plateau Cleanup Company, Prime Lending, and held positions in educational institutions such as Westmont College and Richland High School. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering a range of participant-level investment options. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and supports clients with education, seminars, and personalized retirement planning.

Russell Charvonia is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Mariner. His background includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Channel Islands Financial Group, and Channel Islands Law Group, where he also practices as an estate planning attorney. Outside of finance, he is involved in mediation services, serves on the board of the Worldwide Civility Council, and has authored books, including a children's series. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s approach combines discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable depth of tax and accounting integration alongside unique administrative and financial wellness services.

Emily Reagan is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with eight years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2017 and also worked at California State University from 2015 to 2018. She holds a Series 66 designation. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and using both qualitative and quantitative analysis in its investment recommendations.

Terrall Janeway is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 license and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember Securities since 1998. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options through its asset allocation portfolios. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, while also providing education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.