Mark Katz is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Hilltop Securities Inc. Katz serves on the finance committee of the Rancho Santa Fe Association HOA. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and financial services to both individual and corporate clients, offering asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking services. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel Packard is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc. Since 2007, he has been a partner at Packard Senior Services, assisting clients with Medi-Cal applications. His prior roles include positions at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp and CG Advisory Services. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and financial institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through vetted third-party managers and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to select alternative private placements for accredited investors.

Rory Miller II is a financial advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2026, following nine years at LPL Financial and earlier roles at National Planning Corporation and BOFI Federal Bank. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable institutions, foundations, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for around 14,000 clients through multiple wrap programs, third-party managers, and advisor-managed models.

Vincent Florentino is a financial advisor with Integrated Advisors Network LLC in San Diego, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has recent experience at Yorkshire Wealth Management. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in various fields including education, emergency medical services, and media production. Integrated Advisors Network is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement and employee benefit plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, using a mix of fundamental and quantitative approaches and often incorporates third-party sub-advisers and managed account solutions.

Bart Zandbergen is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Tessera Capital Partners, Gramercy Securities, Optivest Inc., Fmn Capital Corporation, and Financial Mgmt Network. Zandbergen holds a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation and performs intermittent modeling work and contributes to several magazines outside the securities industry. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base. The firm specializes in customized multi-asset portfolios and offers distinctive third-party manager integration and administrative support through its Third-Party Asset Management Platform.

Christopher Brown is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a member of the Page High School Quarterback Club, assisting with game-day operations. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including retail investors, high-net-worth individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Michael Olsen is a financial advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Madison Avenue Securities since 2012. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm offers a variety of account platforms and investment approaches, including portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and college-savings services.

Andrea Orlando is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Summit Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Summit Equities, Inc. Ms. Orlando is also licensed to offer insurance products through multiple companies. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets across 216 advisors and 17,800 clients. The firm provides a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to meet diverse client needs.

Michelle Cavallero is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and Hayden Royal. Outside of her advisory work, she knits blankets for foster children in her community on a volunteer basis. 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 investment platform and integrates insurance-linked account management through affiliated entities.

Anthony Nardi is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Benchmark Investments, LPL Financial, Sterling National Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fixed annuity and life insurance activities through an independent marketing organization. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm operates an open-architecture platform using third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside affiliated financial entities.

Richard Rodgers is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Kingswood Capital Partners, Benchmark Investments, and DST Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory duties, he is founder and CEO of Dannah Investment Group, a financial consulting and insurance firm, and holds ownership interests in several insurance agencies and fintech consumer finance marketplaces. 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, operating an open-architecture platform that often incorporates third-party managers and sub-advisors.

Michael Nakanishi is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kingswood Wealth Advisors and Kingswood Capital Partners since 2022 and spent 12 years at American Independent Securities Group. Outside of his advisory role, Nakanishi is involved in business consulting and the sale of various insurance products through an independent operation in Honolulu. 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 an open-architecture platform with discretionary and non-discretionary advice, frequently utilizing third-party managers and integrating insurance-linked account management in its operations.

Kevin Manzo is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tessera Capital Partners and Arete Wealth Management LLC before his current tenure at Axxcess Wealth Management. Outside of advising, Manzo is involved in insurance sales, focusing on life and variable annuity products. Axxcess Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services, utilizing a multi-asset portfolio approach with strategic and tactical asset allocation, and provides operational support through its Third-Party Asset Management Platform.

Nelson Dort is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kingswood in 2022, he worked eight years at Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. He is also involved part-time in tax preparation with Financial and Retirement Strategies, Inc., a non-investment-related business he has been associated with since 2007. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside its multi-team advisory model.

Jeffrey Babcock is a CFP® professional with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with CreativeOne Securities, LLC and has also worked with Calton & Associates, Inc. and North County Financial Associates. Beyond his advisory roles, he serves as president of SD LUV, a nonprofit organization. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities through a network of 127 advisors. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs using a combination of project-based planning and ongoing asset management.

Briana D'esposito is a financial advisor at Rossby Financial, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2020 to 2024. Outside of advising, she is the owner of Live True Productions, an event and film company, through which she organizes two events annually. Rossby Financial is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs multiple analysis methods to tailor investment strategies according to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizons, managing approximately $358.6 million across 800 client relationships.

Andrew Castro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. He has worked at Sprott since 2023 and is involved with Sprott Global Resource Investments, Ltd. Outside of his advisory role, Castro is engaged in family-owned seasonal businesses, including Spina Farms Pumpkin Patch and C&S Farms LLC, a seasonal coffee stand. Sprott Asset Management USA Inc. provides investment advisory services to individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles, focusing on resource- and metals-themed strategies through separately managed accounts, private funds, and ETFs. The firm emphasizes bottom-up, value-oriented fundamental analysis complemented by top-down asset allocation and offers both active and index-based implementations.

Dominick Pullano is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kingswood Capital Partners, Benchmark Investments, and Aegis Capital Corp. He also serves as president of PCM Associates, managing investment services and office operations related to his advisory activities. 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 with both discretionary and non-discretionary advice, incorporating third-party managers and supporting insurance-linked account management through affiliated financial entities.

Brian Patterson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Advisors Capital Management, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Ludacka Wealth Partners, hConsult, and LPL Guided Wealth Advisors. Advisors Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, employee benefit plans, and clients of unaffiliated broker-dealers and registered investment advisers, providing discretionary portfolio management through customized private accounts, model strategies, and a self-directed brokerage solution for qualified retirement plans. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and manages over $8 billion in discretionary assets, acting as an outsourced sub-advisor for various intermediaries.

Christopher Ornee is a financial advisor at Savvy with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Corient Services LLC, Dowling & Yahnke, LLC, The Tides Group, and S&P Global Market Intelligence. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.