Philip Albitz is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in financial advising. He is president of Albitz/Miloe and Associates, Inc., where he has worked since 1988. Prior to and concurrent with this role, he has been associated with various Cetera entities since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Sports 4 Mankind, a charitable organization that distributes sports equipment globally. Albitz/Miloe and Associates serves individuals, businesses, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $703.5 million across about 618 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, non-discretionary variable-annuity allocation services, and ongoing advisory reviews, combining mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and variable annuity sub-accounts in its investment approach.

Luis Garcia Estrada is a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Premier America Credit Union, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets, employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach, and offers a substantial wrap fee program with institutional managers and customized strategies.

James Egerstrom is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. since 2019 and previously worked at Tarbox Family Office and TD Ameritrade. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. manages approximately $454 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities through a team of nine advisors. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios combined with third-party managers, emphasizing downside risk management and diversification across various investment strategies.

Lingli Zhou is an advisor at MY Advisors US LLC with one year of experience. Prior to joining MY Advisors, Zhou worked at Universal North American Insurance Company and Universal State America, Inc., and spent six years at Village World Cultural Tourism Development. MY Advisors US LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various strategies and also advises certain private funds.

Michael Richards is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Axos Invest, Inc and has previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Securities, Inc. Axos Invest serves retail individual clients through automated advisory services, providing discretionary portfolio management with model portfolios composed mainly of mutual funds and ETFs, including thematic and digital-asset options. The firm uses an online questionnaire to tailor lifecycle-based asset allocation models and offers ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and trade implementation through its Axos Portfolio Management Group.

Christine Kim is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Allmerits since 2021. In addition, she serves as President and CEO of CHK Financial & Insurance Services, where she is involved in life insurance sales and retirement planning. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management using third-party sub-advisers and digital platforms, serving individuals, corporations, charities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs tactical and strategic asset allocation and offers retirement plan consulting as well as standalone financial consulting.

John Mccarthy Jr. is a financial advisor with Parsonex Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Parsonex Securities, Inc. since 2008 and joined Parsonex Advisory Services in 2016. Outside of advisory services, he is the owner and CEO of McCarthy Financial Group and serves as a travel director and program logistics coordinator for an educational event supporting the bleeding disorders community. Parsonex Advisory Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a multi-manager approach and a fundamental, value-oriented investment process, managing approximately $170 million and sponsoring a pooled vehicle known as the Sterling Fund.

Alan Ebright is a financial advisor with Check Capital Management Inc. based in Costa Mesa, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Check Capital Management in 2022, he worked at Hodges Capital Management, Inc. and Fisher Investments. Check Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement cash-flow planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm follows a long-term, fundamentals-based investment philosophy influenced by a Warren Buffett style approach and manages portfolios across distinct programs, including the Blue Chip Investor Fund.

Ma Tapang is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining CRUX, Tapang worked at Raymond James Financial for 36 years. Outside of advising, Tapang prepares income tax returns through a separate business, Maria Tapang & Associates. CRUX Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $547.7 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charities, pension plans, and privately held businesses. The firm employs a process-driven investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and offers a range of analytical techniques and investment products.

David Ramos is a financial advisor at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial for 12 years. Ramos is also involved with Revolution Advisors LLC, where he manages advisory accounts and identifies insurance needs. B.B. Graham & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, with client strategies often implemented through third-party managers.

Conor Weir is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Accelerate Retirement and has previously worked at firms including NFP Retirement Inc., Triad Advisors, Resources Investment Advisors, Independent Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing his personal limited liability company for accounting purposes and holds a role in the insurance sector as a licensed agent selling life insurance products. Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term allocation strategy using a range of investment vehicles and provides specialized retirement services that include plan design, provider selection, participant education, and fiduciary support under ERISA.

Brent Honea is a financial advisor with Secura Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Arkadios Capital, Crown Capital Securities, Barth Financial Advisors, and other firms. Outside of investment advising, he practices estate planning and asset protection law with Barth Calderon LLP and is involved in life insurance sales through Bentley Financial & Insurance Services. Secura Financial, LLC provides fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $320 million for about 673 clients through a team of seven advisors, employing tailored investment strategies based on fundamental and cyclical analysis.

Marcus Crawshaw is a financial advisor at The William Allan Corporation with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2014. The William Allan Corporation provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, non-profits, trusts, and corporate accounts. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting, managing over $185 million in client assets with an approach that includes individualized account supervision, fundamental analysis, and a combination of long-term investing and selective short-term strategies.

Virginia Havens is a financial advisor with Ministry Partners Securities, LLC in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ministry Partners Securities since 2012 and previously worked at Merrill from 2005 to 2006. Ministry Partners Securities serves individuals, trusts, estates, churches, faith-based organizations, and retirement plan participants, offering comprehensive financial planning that integrates clients’ religious or ethical values into investment strategies. The firm refers clients to third-party asset managers while providing ongoing advice and monitoring those relationships.

John Pribyl V is an advisor at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. in Orange, CA, with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Leonard Investment Advisors, Inc., JWP Investments LLC, and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside his advisory role, he is a shareholder in Facilities Performance Group. B.B. Graham & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $322 million in assets and offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Mia Carla Dizon is a financial advisor at Sage Rhino Capital LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill from 2016 to 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for One Seed Community Garden, where she handles bookkeeping and coordinates donation letters. Sage Rhino Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $787 million in client assets and employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, quantitative, sector, and cyclical analysis, with the use of derivatives and options-related strategies in separately managed accounts.

Marie Godinez is a financial advisor at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. B.B. Graham & Co. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with regular account monitoring and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, often utilizing third-party asset managers.

David Colley is a financial advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors in Long Beach, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Arete Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advising, he is an insurance agent, providing insurance solutions and client consultations. CRUX Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using multiple analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring.

Nicole Oswalt is a financial advisor at Financial Advisors Network, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Financial Advisors Network serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors by providing comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, trustee services, and consulting. The firm’s investment process combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, offering a range of strategies implemented with SEI-enabled quarterly rebalancing for certain accounts.

My Nguyen is a financial advisor at Braypark Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Nguyen is also a licensed insurance agent and offers insurance products through her role at Braypark. Braypark Wealth Management is a small, privately owned firm that provides discretionary asset management for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan consulting for employer plans. The firm employs a broad range of analytical methods to construct diversified portfolios and offers services that combine retail wealth management with ERISA-focused retirement consulting.