Matthew Goldberg is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Blue Sky Capital Consultants Group, Inc. in Poway, CA, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Blue Sky in 2023, he worked at D.M. Brenner, Inc. and has a background that includes roles at San Diego State and Grossmont Community College. Blue Sky Capital Consultants Group, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory consulting to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process incorporating fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and both long- and short-term trading, with a notable use of derivatives and borrowing strategies within separately managed accounts.

John Gorlow is the sole advisor at Cardiff Park Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has led Cardiff Park Advisors since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a technology services business focused on business development. Cardiff Park Advisors offers integrated wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs an evidence-based, globally diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizing tax-aware rebalancing and coordination with outside professionals to align legal and tax strategies with portfolio management.

Brenton Armstrong is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Weatherly Asset Management since 2015. He holds the Series 65 designation and is based in Del Mar, CA. Weatherly Asset Management serves individual and institutional clients, including trusts and retirement plans, through discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a team-based investment approach combining macroeconomic analysis with fundamental research, focusing on mid- to large-cap core equities and high-quality fixed income.

Adam Stewart is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has experience in the financial services industry since 2016, including roles at Northwestern Mutual and Select Quote Auto and Home. Stewart is based in Escondido, California. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement tax strategy. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in constructing portfolios and integrates tax and insurance coordination into its retirement and income planning.

Scott Hinkle is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Alden Investment Group. His career includes roles at World Equity Group, Inc. and a long tenure at Westhem Grant Group. He is also involved in Hinkle Insurance Services. Alden Investment Group provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, advisors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, specializing in retirement and executive benefits programs. The firm employs customized asset allocations and proprietary technology platforms to offer comprehensive investment oversight and fiduciary services.

Kelli Burger is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with Weatherly Asset Management, where she has worked since 2016, accumulating 13 years of industry experience. She is based in Del Mar, CA, and operates within an 11-advisor team at the firm. Weatherly Asset Management serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, managing approximately $1.68 billion in assets. The firm combines a top-down macroeconomic perspective with bottom-up fundamental research, focusing on mid- to large-cap core equities and high-quality fixed income, and employs a team-based approach supported by an investment committee.

Colin Summers is a CFP® professional with one year of experience at Bull Oak Capital, LLC. Prior to joining Bull Oak, he worked for the City of San Diego and Starbucks Corporation. Bull Oak Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients through a four-advisor team, offering customized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm emphasizes broad diversification using primarily ETF-based portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizon, and incorporates a range of investment vehicles including equities, mutual funds, fixed income, TIPS, and cryptocurrencies.

Rory Macdonald is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and has been with Mission Wealth Management since 2012. He is based in San Diego, CA, and holds the Series 65 license. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team advisory firm that provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management primarily for affluent and high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, endowments, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term strategies using a broad range of investment vehicles and offers services through tiered models to meet varied client needs.

Kevin Bendix is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Kirkland & Ellis LLP for twelve years. Bendix is also affiliated with DFPG Investments, LLC and has been involved with the University of California since 2022. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, medical professionals, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach utilizing a range of internal models and third-party solutions across multiple platforms.

Christine Diruscio is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, based in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2016 and joined Empress Investment Group in 2024, where she serves as a registered sales assistant and financial advisor. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting and services for charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion across 14,000 clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various models and third-party manager relationships.

Michael Graham is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-time independent contractor for TravelPlex, assisting clients with travel arrangements, and also works as a part-time Uber and Lyft driver. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, with additional offerings for pension consulting, college savings, and charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for about 14,000 clients across 91 advisors, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches including advisor-managed models and third-party managers.

James King is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Coppell Advisory Solutions since 2014 and previously with Ken Stern & Associates Inc for nine years. Mr. King is also licensed for fixed insurance and long-term care. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC is part of Fusion Investment Advisors, which manages discretionary portfolios and financial planning services for individuals, retirement plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses an open-architecture platform with tailored investment strategies, employing both fundamental and technical analysis across a broad range of investment products.

Kelsey Anderson is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is currently a wealth manager at The AmeriFlex Group. Prior to joining AmeriFlex and Cambridge Investment Research in 2025, Anderson worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2017 to 2025. Outside of advisory work, Anderson serves as a committee member at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo and is president of Faye Financial Corp. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies through model allocations and manager relationships.

Gregory Stephens is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ms Howells & Co, Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and KeyBanc Capital Markets. He is also managing director of Stephens Investments & Wealth Management Solutions. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, with a notable focus on insurance-linked accounts and an open-architecture platform utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisors.

Logan Lowrey is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and having 16 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Benchmark Investments, Inc., CAPE SECURITIES, Inc., PNC Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Lowrey also owns Lowrey Wealth Management, an investment-related business focused on financial advice and life insurance. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, with a distinctive operational model supporting insurance-linked account management and an open-architecture platform utilizing both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Alphonse Chan Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC since 2019 and previously spent six years at Neosho Capital. Chan is based in San Diego, CA. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC provides investment management and family-office services to families and select institutional investors, including endowments and foundations. The firm employs a combination of proprietary equity and fixed-income strategies alongside tailored portfolio management and quantitative risk analytics.

Michael Deluca is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Robert Hall is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC in San Diego, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Brookstone Wealth Advisors and Global Financial Private Capital. Hall also serves as president of Hall Financial Group, which offers insurance products and investment advisory services. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.96 billion. The firm offers a variety of portfolio solutions and discretionary asset management through a combination of firm-managed, third-party, and advisor-managed models.

Lisa Brumfield is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Marathon Group Wealth Management, Visionary Wealth Management, and Coppell Advisory Solutions. Brumfield is also the owner of Marathon Group Financial, where she conducts life insurance analysis and retirement income reviews, and provides business development consulting for insurance companies targeting public employers. Gibbs Wealth Management offers discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on each client’s financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance.

Kyle Rodgers is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Benchmark Investments, DST Wealth Management, and Kingswood Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Rodgers serves as Vice President of Dannah Investment Group, LLC, a property casualty insurance agency and business consulting firm, and is a board member of Brotherhood for the Fallen, a nonprofit supporting families of fallen police officers. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm features an open-architecture investment platform that utilizes third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside its advisory offerings.