Sophie Leahy is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at Morton Wealth and previously held roles at Burt Wealth Advisors and Obsidian Planning Solutions. Morton Wealth serves individuals and families, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled vehicles by providing customized investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a modern portfolio approach emphasizing diversification and risk management and is notable for its involvement with private funds and pooled investment vehicles.

Michael Natzic is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at D.A. Davidson & Co. from 2013 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Finance Chair for Bear Valley Church and as Vice-Chairman for DOVES of Big Bear Valley, a domestic violence education and services organization. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management programs through an open-architecture platform and unique operational features including municipal bond strategies co-advised by Franklin Templeton Group and custody capabilities uncommon among enterprise advisers.

Robert Schultz is a financial advisor at NWF Advisory Services Inc with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with NWF Advisory Group and NWF Advisory Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance through New World Financial & Insurance Services and markets himself under the DBA Artisan Capital Partners. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering retirement plan consulting, trust, and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and operates an open-architecture Wealth Management Platform that includes advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios, emphasizing strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Ralph Dexter is a financial advisor with Prosperitas Financial, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Centaurus Financial INC. and RDD Wealth Management, as well as ownership of Dexter & Associates, a tax and accounting business. He manages client portfolios and performs stock research as part of his advisory work. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving approximately 1,745 clients with a team of 39 advisors. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, employing diverse investment strategies including individual securities, third-party money managers, and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Audrey Pierson is a financial advisor with RFG Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Cetera and LPL Financial and has owned Pierson Wealth Management since 2006. In addition to investment advisory, she is involved in life insurance sales through Clarity to Prosperity. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving over 17,000 clients with approximately $8 billion in assets under management. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a combination of active and passive investment strategies with a focus on risk management.

Jeremy Leibowitz is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC since 2023. He previously worked at GWN SECURITIES, Inc. and Axa Advisors, LLC. Leibowitz is involved in financial planning activities outside of traditional investment advice, including consulting on disability insurance, advising on long-term care insurance, and providing referrals for estate planning services. He is also a member of the Dave Ramsey SmartVestor program. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients through a 39-advisor team. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, utilizing a wide range of securities and third-party money managers with ongoing monitoring aligned to client objectives.

Patrick Selway is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Gold Coast Securities, Inc. for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary public and is a speaker with Saife & Toastmasters, Inc. Blackridge Asset Management provides personalized financial planning, asset management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a client-driven investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various custodians and third-party managers.

Christopher Galeski is a financial advisor at Morton Wealth with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morton Capital Management since 2018, following seven years at Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, he is involved in commercial and radio advertising as an actor. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services, implementing standardized investment strategies customized to client objectives with a focus on risk management and reduced volatility.

Amir Jamsheed is affiliated with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC and holds no prior experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been involved with Amir H. Jamsheed, Professional Dental Corporation since 2007. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a combination of in-house model allocations and third-party managers, including alternative investments, and offers customized strategies based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Tyler Malinger is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc., where he has worked since 2019. He has six years of industry experience, including seven years at Move Inc. prior to joining Hilltop. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and offers a variety of portfolio management programs through an open-architecture platform, with capabilities including municipal bond strategies co-advised by Franklin Templeton Group and custody services uncommon among enterprise advisers.

Jeffrey Mramor is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Kestra Private Wealth Services since 2012 and Kestra Investment Services since 2014. Mramor is also an officer and consultant at Pacific Point Asset Management, an independent registered investment advisory firm. Kestra Private Wealth Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of advisory services such as advisor-managed portfolios, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and 529 plan advisory, utilizing multiple platforms and investment options.

Christopher Ingram is a financial advisor with Prosperitas Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Next Financial Group Inc since 2007 and joined Prosperitas Financial in 2021. Ingram is involved in several business activities including managing his own investment advisory firm, Ingram Financial Solutions, and acting as an agent for fixed insurance products and mortgage sales. He is also a sponsored athlete promoting vitamin and supplement products. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients through a team of 39 advisors. The firm provides asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and financial institution consulting for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, using a variety of investment vehicles with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Michael Rudow is a financial advisor with Morton Wealth in Calabasas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2017 to 2021, as well as work at Orangetheory Fitness between 2014 and 2017. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs standardized investment strategies tailored to client objectives, focusing on risk management and volatility reduction through diversified portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, private alternatives, and selective use of options or margin.

Edward Suero is a financial advisor with Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LOGIX Federal Credit Union, Unionbanc Investment Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder and content creator of Be Grounded Inc, a business focused on transformative mindfulness and meditation. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and referrals to third-party managers. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management with tailored strategies using multiple analytic approaches and offers flexible fee arrangements primarily based on assets under management.

Morrie Reiff is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience, currently with Modern Wealth Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at M.S. Howells & Company, Independent Financial Group, Quantitative Strategies Inc., and Planned Asset Management, LLC. Outside of investment advisory, he owns and operates insurance-related businesses focusing on life, disability, and long-term care products, as well as a travel agency. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and diverse portfolio management approaches.

Howard Martinez is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC for nine years. Martinez has also participated as a research study participant outside of his advisory duties. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients through a 39-advisor team. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and services for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, employing a diversified investment approach with ongoing portfolio monitoring and third-party manager integration when appropriate.

Julia Andrews is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group and holds a Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience, including roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, and Monarch Wealth & Retirement Strategies. Andrews also operates as an independent insurance agent through Monarch Wealth & Retirement Strategies. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection and monitoring, and retirement plan consulting, delivering services through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Guy Tzour is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has three years of industry experience and also serves as Director at Premier Accounting & Tax Services Inc., a full-service accounting firm where he oversees client meetings, tax bookkeeping, and staff management. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative referral arrangements with independent CPA firms and advisor representatives. The firm’s investment process includes discretionary portfolio management with model-based style allocation strategies, retirement plan management, and tax-intelligent overlays, supported by a centralized trading and reporting platform.

Jennifer Brown is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Prosperitas since 2022, alongside managing Brown Investment Management since 2015. Brown is also the owner and CEO of The Investor Card LLC, a financial and technology startup, and maintains a licensed insurance agency focusing on life and health insurance. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $800 million for approximately 1,745 clients through a 39-advisor team. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers tailored to client objectives.

Derek Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Advisory Group West since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including custom portfolio solutions and wealth management, supported by comprehensive back-office operations and technology.