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.

William Bianchi is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Investment and Legend Advisory Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Health & Wealth Advisors Inc., a business involved in the sale and service of various insurance products. 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, with a distinctive approach that integrates insurance-linked account management and utilizes an open-architecture platform with both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Sean O'Connor is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Savvy since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Mercer Global Advisors, Inc and Epstein and White Retirement Income Solutions, LLC. He is also an insurance agent offering fixed insurance products through O'Connor Insurance and Annuity Services. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm 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 a proprietary technology platform and third-party tools.

Kyle Johnson is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at PFG Advisors. He has worked at several firms including United Planners, OSAIC, Securities America, and Raymond James. Outside of his advisory role, he has business involvement with Airbnb. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and financial institutions. The firm’s investment approach features model portfolios and third-party managers with an emphasis on macro allocation and index-based ETFs, supported by multiple marketplace platforms and strategic partnerships.

Michael Seid is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Axxcess Wealth Management since 2013 and previously spent eight years at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Aurora Spine Group, a medical device manufacturer. Axxcess Wealth Management offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory 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 and provides operational support through its Third-Party Asset Management Platform, acting as a sub-advisor or co-advisor to other RIAs and broker-dealers.

Gregory Richards is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and has worked at firms including Benchmark Investments LLC and Centaurus Financial INC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with The Estate Planning Team, where he prospects clients regarding deferred sales trust strategies, and refers clients to AmeriEstate Legal Plan, Inc. for legal planning assistance. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to 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 advice, integrates affiliated financial entities, and supports insurance-linked account management.

Namhee Park is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Mirae Asset Wealth Management and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, Park serves on the board of the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County and is the CFO of the Yonsei Global CEO Association. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform, often using third-party managers, and integrates insurance-linked account management through affiliated financial entities.

Paul Condrat is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Davidson Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2004. Davidson Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutions, including registered investment companies and retirement plans. The firm uses a centralized investment team to manage multi-cap equity and fixed income strategies with an emphasis on active, long-term management and tax-related services.

James Plotkin is a Series 65-licensed advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Private Management Group Inc in Carlsbad, CA. He has operated Plotkin & Associates Inc, DBA Plotkin Group, for over 35 years, where he serves as President and CEO, providing employee assessments for hiring and development. Private Management Group, Inc. offers discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets through a multi-team approach focused on combining long-term strategic frameworks with shorter-term tactical decisions.

Brian Dixon is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CITY NATIONAL BANK, RBC Capital Markets, Raymond James Financial Services, and SunTrust. Outside of his advisory work, Dixon is involved in insurance sales and serves as a power of attorney for multiple family members. 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, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrates insurance-linked account management through affiliated entities.

Matthew Reese is a financial advisor at Independence Square Holdings, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a CPA credential and owns a tax preparation and bookkeeping business. Prior to joining Independence Square, he worked at BDO USA and Moss Adams, and he also serves as Vice President on the board of Advanced Piping Products Inc., a manufacturing company. Independence Square Holdings, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and government entities. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services supported by digital platforms and access to third-party managers.

Jeffrey Anderson is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC and has previously worked at Presidio Capital Management, LLC, Inverness Securities LLC, and Ancora Advisors LLC. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and other investment advisers. The firm manages customized multi-asset portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers distinctive third-party asset management platform and sleeve-manager capabilities.

Mohamed Alsoraimi is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Benchmark Investments, Kingswood Capital Partners, and Chalice Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Sierra Regulatory Consulting, an LLC that provides occasional regulatory consulting 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 investment approach, uses third-party managers and sub-advisors, and supports insurance-linked account management through its integration with affiliated financial entities.

David Martin is a financial advisor with American Independent Securities Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with American Independent Securities Group since 2010 and has been involved in real estate development since 2004. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes an open architecture investment approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options, and offers access to various custodial and advisory platforms.