Howard Barker is a financial advisor at Invicta Financial Group with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northrop Grumman for ten years before joining BDT & Associates, Inc. in 2018. Outside of advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent, president of Cogent Insights Advertising, LLC, and serves as co-trustee of a trust. Invicta Financial Group advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities primarily through financial planning and implementation services, directing clients to third-party investment advisers for portfolio management while providing customized Written Financial Action Plans and regular review meetings.

Martin Rascon Jr. is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with five years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Weatherly Asset Management and previously held roles at Platt Wealth Management and in catering and university settings. Weatherly Asset Management serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, managing approximately $1.68 billion in assets across its multi-advisor team. The firm combines top-down macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up fundamental research, focusing on mid- to large-cap equities and high-quality fixed income, and employs a team-based investment process with regular client communications.

Daniel Laimon is a financial advisor at Trivant Custom Portfolio Group LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Trivant since 2003, working as part of a four-advisor team. Trivant Custom Portfolio Group provides customized, discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high net worth clients. The firm employs a top-down, style-rotation investment approach focused on asset allocation, using quantitative models and research to guide portfolio construction across multiple asset classes within defined risk constraints.

Troy Daum is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wealth Analytics Partners, LLC since 2007 and also associated with Wealth Analytics, Inc. since 2003. The firm is a fee-only investment management and financial planning team serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. Wealth Analytics Partners focuses on discretionary portfolio management and written financial plans, employing a fundamentally based, globally diversified investment approach with periodic account reviews and routine rebalancing.

Shannon Grey is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Origin Investment Advisory LLC. Prior to joining Origin, Shannon worked at Charles Schwab for 20 years and held roles at InvestEdge Planning LLC and PFG Advisors LLC. Shannon also provides financial planning services through Origin Financial on a part-time basis. Origin Investment Advisory primarily serves individual retail clients via a direct-to-consumer subscription model and employer-sponsored workplace benefit programs. The firm combines Modern Portfolio Theory and behavioral finance in its investment approach, utilizing AI-driven advice and a fee structure based on subscriptions rather than assets under management.

Maria Wells is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Blankinship & Foster, LLC. She has been with Blankinship & Foster since 2014. Blankinship & Foster, LLC provides customized wealth management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation based on macroeconomic analysis and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, typically implementing portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Jonathan Fairchild is a financial advisor at Telos Capital Management, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Telos Capital Management since 2011. Telos Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement-plan participants, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an active, fundamentally driven investment process that integrates bottom-up company analysis with top-down macroeconomic assessment, focusing on asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing across various asset classes.

Luis Maizel is a financial advisor at LM Advisors LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with LM Advisors, LLC since 1984 and LM Capital Group, LLC since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in C CUBED LLC and a member of LLJ LLC. LM Advisors, LLC provides investment supervisory services and individual portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and insurance companies. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, offering a range of strategies and managing approximately $2.29 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Corrine Fields is a financial advisor at Willow Creek Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Orin Green Financial, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. Willow Creek Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension plans, and corporate entities, offering discretionary portfolio management primarily through its sponsored wrap fee programs. The firm focuses on individualized portfolios with an emphasis on asset allocation, fixed-income management, and long-term holdings, and is notable for sponsoring its own wrap program and disclosing the use of derivatives and margin in separately managed accounts.

Janice Thompson is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently serves at One Degree Advisors, Inc., where she has worked since 2014, following a 16-year tenure at Securities America, Inc. Thompson is also a director and secretary on the board of Kingdom Advisors. One Degree Advisors serves primarily high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and corporate clients with personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation framework and utilizes institutional-style funds, ETFs, and options-based liquidity strategies for eligible clients.

Dustin Tenbroeck is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Presidio Capital Management, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and First Allied Securities, Inc. He holds fiduciary responsibilities with the Lesley Youdall Rev Trust and is involved in a real estate advisory capacity through Absolute Wealth Advisors. Presidio Capital Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses, utilizing diversified, actively managed portfolios aligned with comprehensive financial plans. The firm employs third-party managers and technology platforms to offer customized portfolio solutions, including alternative investments and structured products.

Yoel Bank is a financial advisor at LM Advisors LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He has been with LM Advisors since 2015. LM Advisors provides investment supervisory services and individual portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, insurance companies, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis and manages approximately $2.29 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Jody Knutsen is a financial advisor at Invicta Financial Group in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Invicta in 2026, Knutsen spent a decade at First Command Insurance Services and related First Command entities. He has served in the U.S. Army and California National Guard since 2004. Knutsen is also the owner of Knutsen Financial Services LLC, a business entity used to manage his business-related activities and income separately for tax purposes. Invicta Financial Group provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, focusing on written financial action plans tailored to client goals. The firm refers clients to select third-party money managers for portfolio management and primarily operates under a non-discretionary advisory structure.

Michael George is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office and has prior experience with Goldstone Wealth Advisors and Compass Group North America. He also serves as president of Goldstone Wealth Advisors, Inc. Superior Planning Wealth Management & Family Office provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of proprietary strategic allocation models and customized portfolios, working with third-party strategists and sub-advisors, while offering services that include tax mitigation, estate planning, and succession planning.

Charles Gillespie is a financial advisor at Castle Coast Wealth, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Castle Coast Wealth (formerly Litton Financial, LLC) since 2020. Prior to that, he was associated with LPL Financial and operated under Litton Financial Services. Gillespie is also an independent insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. Castle Coast Wealth, LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, managing over $412 million in assets. The firm employs strategic, dynamic, and tactical asset-allocation approaches using mutual funds and ETFs and offers services including 3(38) investment management and 3(21) advisory for ERISA plans.

Cole Chodorow is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Premier Wealth Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including First Horizon Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of advisory duties, he is a licensed insurance agent. Premier Wealth Advisors LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans, providing non-discretionary wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and income tax preparation. The firm’s investment approach focuses on risk-based allocation to no-load mutual funds and ETFs with periodic rebalancing, while clients retain final approval over transactions.

Chase Hayhurst is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Weatherly Asset Management. Prior to joining Weatherly, he worked at EMoney Advisor for five years. Weatherly Asset Management serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines a top-down macroeconomic approach with bottom-up fundamental research, focusing on mid- to large-cap equities and high-quality fixed income, and manages client assets through a team-based investment committee.

Matthew Poole is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Dark Horse Advisors LLC and has been associated with DFPG Investments, Inc. since 2016. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in life and health insurance sales through DFPG Insurance. Dark Horse Advisors, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer plans. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, quantitative, and macroeconomic analysis, using both active and passive strategies and offering clients tailored portfolio management options.

Rachel Self is a financial advisor at Centura Wealth Advisory in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Ameriprise and A Plus Review, as well as positions outside finance such as at Lulu's Pet Grooming. Centura Wealth Advisory provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach and serves clients with portfolios typically starting at $2 million, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Natalie Dewindt is a financial advisor at Cascade Financial Partners, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 65 license with 11 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Creative Planning and Mariner Wealth Advisor. Cascade Financial Partners provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients, focusing on customized strategies that incorporate asset allocation, technical analysis, and alternative investments. The firm has over $1.38 billion in assets under management and serves approximately 283 clients with a team of five advisors.