Blake Nollenberger is a financial advisor at Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Beacon Hill Staffing and Insight Global. Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and fee-only financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers equity-focused portfolio strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and employs independent performance measurement and reporting.

Passionate about helping others, Nycole has earned a reputation as an entrepreneur who leads with warmth, compassion, and a relentless dedication to helping others succeed. “When I was almost 20, I went to into a well-known bank branch and spoke to an advisor. I shared that I had $500 to invest. He told me to come back when I had more money. I never went back – instead I became the advisor I was looking for,” says Nycole. Serving young entrepreneurs, families, women and children for over a decade as a trusted advisor, Nycole is the visionary behind Eden Financial. Founding her company in 2023, Nycole doubled down on her commitment to educating others on how to build a thriving financial life. With the belief that personal finance is “more personal than finance,” Nycole has helped others bring their financial goals to life by first understanding them as people. Investing quality time into building a relationship with each person she serves is of the utmost importance to Nycole. “I want to be able to help people like my younger self, who had the right financial intentions but who needed guidance on everything from A-Z when it comes to financial planning and investing.” Sought out for her valued counsel and tailor-made approach, Nycole works with her clientele as their financial “partner,” seeking to educate them every step of the way so they can become more confident along their wealth building journey. With a diverse and comprehensive background, Nycole has built Eden Financial as a one-stop shop powerhouse for those who value quality in both service and results. As an inspired leader who knows that true success comes from helping others, Nycole is highly involved in a variety of personal and professional organizations. She believes in following your dreams and never settling for less than your potential. As a mom, wife, health and wellness advocate, and forever student of life, Nycole continues to challenge herself to rise to her potential, and encourages others to never settle for less than what their goals are.

James Curtis is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is the principal of James Curtis Financial And Insurance Services, an independent firm he has led since 2014, and has provided financial planning through Collins Advisory since 2009. Curtis is also president and sole shareholder of James Curtis Enterprises, Inc., a non-investment related business. James Curtis Financial And Insurance Services offers customized financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and other advisers on a non-discretionary basis. The firm emphasizes tailored Investment Policy Statements and employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to build long-term portfolios.

Michael Stokes is a financial advisor with The Financial Coaching Group, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of Innovative Retirement Solutions & Insurance Services, where he provides insurance and annuity advice related to retirement planning, liability management, and estate planning. The Financial Coaching Group, Inc. serves individual clients, including some high-net-worth households, as well as businesses, charities, and small pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and individualized portfolio management with a focus on conservative, low-turnover portfolios and works primarily on a non-discretionary basis while recommending outside money managers.

Warren Isenberg is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Walker Financial Advisors Inc. since 1998. He holds a Series 63 designation and works from Mission Viejo, CA. Walker Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for affluent individual investors, including many retirees, as well as trusts and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a conservative, tax-aware investment approach focused on U.S. stocks, bonds, and low-cost ETFs, and also serves as a third-party administrator and advisor for governmental 457(b) plans through its California 457 Benefits division.

Thomas Friedberg is a financial advisor at Sutter Capital Partners, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several affiliated firms, including Boustead Securities, LLC and Mineral King Partners, where he is the sole owner providing business consulting. Outside of his advisory roles, Friedberg provides non-investment related support to a disabled friend through In Home Supportive Services in Marin County. Sutter Capital Partners offers investment advisory, consulting, and sales-and-marketing services primarily to pooled vehicles, institutional and corporate clients, and third-party investment managers. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis, periodic account reviews, and employs sub-advisors for specialized strategies, while also providing manager due diligence and marketing support.

Monique Marshall is a financial advisor with Life by Design Investment Advisory Services in Dana Point, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Advisory Services Network, LLC from 2015 to 2019. Outside of advising, she is the author of the book *MYGOALS*. Life by Design serves individual and high-net-worth clients with investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a primarily passive investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, organizing portfolios around retirement-focused objectives and incorporating ESG data alongside fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Bruce Nollenberger is a financial advisor at Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Nollenberger Investment Management LLC since 2012 and Western International Securities, Inc. from 2012 to 2018. He also performs expert witness work for the securities industry. Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm emphasizes equity-focused investment strategies tailored to client objectives and employs independent third-party performance measurement.

Neil Mason is a financial advisor at Eden Financial with two years of industry experience. He has been involved with Complete Athlete Inc. since 2001. Eden Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses by providing fee-only investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes a target asset allocation approach combining passive and active investments, offers discretionary trading, and regularly conducts educational seminars and speaking engagements.

Lawrence Rutherford is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Yosemite Capital Management. He previously worked at CW Advisors, LLC and has been with Yosemite Capital Management since 2008. Yosemite Capital Management is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $369 million for about 266 clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning services, and access to private fund investments for qualified clients, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis using model risk profiles and employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Ryan Brizendine is a CFP® professional at Westshore Wealth in Newport Beach, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Westshore Wealth for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive member of a family-owned rental property management business. Westshore Wealth serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both traditional and more active investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and options, and customizes portfolios based on client-specific Investment Policy Statements.

Michael Mess is a financial advisor with Veracity Capital LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Ayco Company LP and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in e-commerce through Sandpiper Exchange LLC and provides tax preparation and planning services at Veracity Capital Tax Advisors, LLC. Veracity Capital LLC offers comprehensive investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services primarily to high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a long-term, customized portfolio approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and option strategies, supported by affiliated entities for insurance brokerage and tax planning.

Edrie Dalisay is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Hollencrest Capital Management in Newport Beach, CA. He has been with Hollencrest Capital Management since 2011. Hollencrest Capital Management provides wealth management and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth and ultra-affluent families, trusts, business owners, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm combines traditional equities and fixed income with alternatives, private investments, and tax-aware strategies, and is notable for its management of private funds and direct private investment transactions.

John Blakezuniga is a financial advisor with Vanguard Capital in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016 and previously worked with Vanguard Capital from 1999 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of Clarity Consulting International LLC, providing consulting services related to payday lending and associated business activities. Vanguard Capital offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $171 million across 180 client relationships. The firm’s investment approach includes diversified allocations tailored to client profiles, risk management strategies, and advisory services for assets beyond primary custodians, as well as non-securities advice on insurance and real estate.

Arash Navi is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Benefit Financial Services Group, where he has worked since 2019, following a prior role at Stevens First Principles Investment Advisors from 2016 to 2019. Navi is based in Irvine, CA. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through its wealth management and institutional services divisions. The firm manages about $1.53 billion in discretionary assets and consults on roughly $18.0 billion in retirement plan assets, employing a diversified investment process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis.

Guy Baker is a financial advisor with Wealth Teams Alliance in Irvine, CA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple firms such as Baker Jensen Investment Advisors and BMI Consulting, LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in editing and publishing books through Standel Publishing. Wealth Teams Alliance provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering services that include retirement plan management and a wrap fee program. The firm uses technical analysis as its primary investment method, incorporates both long- and short-term trading strategies, and integrates planning and consulting referrals into client relationships.

Jennifer Horner is a financial advisor at Warren Street Wealth Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Noble Wealth Management, and Newport Advisory LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with community organizations such as the Aliso Viejo Little League and the Wolverine Football Club, where she serves as a volunteer and board member. Warren Street Wealth Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and investment-company clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm constructs customized and model portfolios using fundamental, technical, and modern-portfolio theory analyses and acts as sub-adviser to two firm-sponsored ETFs.

Douglas Jankowski is a financial advisor at RS Crum, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with RS Crum since 2016. RS Crum, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and business-consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses. The firm uses individualized asset-allocation models emphasizing cost minimization and employs formalized policies such as mutual fund share-class selection and transaction-fee analyses.

Kyle Kong is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Triguard Management, Radiology Associates of North Texas, and Southwest Airlines. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and charitable investment services primarily to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as 501(c)(3) non-profits and plan participants. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches, including Tactical Index, Passive Index, and Apriem Index strategies, and offers additional services such as estate planning through third-party platforms and an online consolidation tool called Apriem Total View.

Lindsey Garn is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Knightsbridge Wealth Management. Prior to joining Knightsbridge, she worked at Pacific Life and the Irvine Company. Knightsbridge Wealth Management is an independent, employee-owned SEC-registered investment adviser that serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1.1 billion using a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation, emphasizing low-cost, tax-efficient portfolios and active risk management.