Gregory Ramirez is a financial advisor with Advisors On Call in Laguna Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cabin Securities, Inc. and Silber Bennett Financial, Inc., as well as a long tenure with Claraphi Advisory Network, LLC. He has been involved in direct work with insurance companies since 2008. Advisors On Call offers personalized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement and pension plans. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation, manager and security selection, and ongoing risk assessment, with services including discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting.

David Dardashti is a financial advisor at Spearhead Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Elevate Wealth Advisors, LLC and Mulholland Vista Capital Advisors, LLC. Spearhead Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, with services including retirement plan consulting and advisory work for held-away assets. The firm focuses on fundamentally driven, equity-focused portfolios tailored to each client and serves certain pension plan sponsors under ERISA arrangements.

Nicholas Walker is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Walker Financial Advisors Inc and previously held roles at BSI Financial Services and Yardi Systems. Walker Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for affluent individual investors, many of whom are retired, as well as trusts and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a conservative, tax-aware, balanced asset allocation strategy and serves a client base that includes governmental 457(b) plan participants through its unique California 457 Benefits division.

Michael Hill is a financial advisor with Kohr Investments and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 25 years of industry experience, including roles at O'Connor Wealth Management and ownership of Kohr Financial & Insurance Services, where he is involved in insurance products and payroll technology services. Kohr Investments provides advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement rollover advice. The firm emphasizes a value-oriented investment approach with strategic asset allocation and offers educational seminars alongside insurance services operated by its principals.

Arlene Stokes is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at The Financial Coaching Group, Inc. in Laguna Hills, CA. She has been with The Financial Coaching Group and its predecessor entities since 2009 and also has experience with Innovative Retirement Solutions & Insurance Services since 2008. 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 provides financial planning, individualized portfolio management, and assistance with selecting and monitoring third-party money managers, focusing on tailored advice and generally conservative, low-turnover portfolios.

Eric Wong is a CFA® charterholder with 37 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Pavion Blue Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to joining Pavion Blue Capital, he held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2019. Pavion Blue Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and asset-based loan accounts. The firm employs a disciplined, value-based investment approach focused on long-term total return across a broad range of asset classes and tailors investment strategies to the specific objectives and restrictions of each client.

Blake Nollenberger is a financial advisor at Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC in Newport Beach, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining his current firm, he worked at Beacon Hill Staffing and Insight Global. Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and limited fixed-fee consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs equity-focused strategies and tailors investment policy statements to client objectives, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide portfolio decisions.

Wanda Delgado is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge and its affiliated firms since 2009 and previously worked at Insight Financial Advisors, where she also serves as owner and principal. Outside of her advisory work, Delgado is a board member and treasurer for Help for Brain Injured Children. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent financial professionals using multiple account platforms and a range of investment strategies.

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.

Darren Northam is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and has been with Clay Northam Wealth Management since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Huntington Beach, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sole proprietorship focused on selling fixed insurance products. Clay Northam Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a value-oriented investment approach with diversification and tactical asset allocation, managing over $300 million in assets across approximately 390 client relationships.

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 with Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 49 years of industry experience, including roles at Nollenberger Investment Management LLC and Western International Securities, Inc. Since 2012, he has also performed expert witness work for the securities industry. Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management and limited, fixed-fee consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals and entities. The firm employs equity-focused strategies supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, tailoring investment policies to clients' objectives and risk tolerances.

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® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Yosemite Capital Management since 2008. Yosemite Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other entities through portfolio management, financial planning, and Personal CFO services. The firm employs a customized, model-based investment approach and conducts manager due diligence before recommending third-party advisers.

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 at Veracity Capital LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and The Ayco Company LP. Outside of his advisory role, Mess is involved in e-commerce through Sandpiper Exchange LLC and is a partner in MJ Ventures, a real estate investment partnership focused on residential properties. Veracity Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a custom, long-term investment approach using a range of strategies and tools, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and option overlay strategies.