Aaron Malardino is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Solana Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Securities, Inc., Unionbanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advising, he serves as an officer for Gilbert James Holdings, Inc., managing 49ers season ticket sales, and is a board member of Malsimi Holdings, Inc., involved in real estate purchasing decisions. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm’s investment management is delegated to RBC Rochdale, which constructs and implements diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and individual securities.

Jason Parker is a Certified Financial Planner® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Eudaimonia Partners, LLC, B. Riley Wealth Management, Inc., and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Chase & Jax, LLC, a non-investment related business. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services while utilizing an open-architecture platform that incorporates third-party managers and supports insurance-linked account management.

Jacob Benson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, based in San Diego, CA. He has one year of industry experience and has held roles within Navy Federal’s affiliated entities since 2021. Prior to joining Navy Federal, he worked at Solidago Management and the University of Nebraska. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and automated investment options. The firm primarily uses managed advisory programs featuring third-party portfolio managers and provides layered solutions such as unified managed accounts and strategist portfolios.

Matthew Auchard is a financial advisor with Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Golden State Wealth Management since 2018 and previously at Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of a clothing company formed by college alumni and serves as vice president on the board of directors for a mortgage associates group. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm primarily offers discretionary portfolio management using various analytic approaches and may utilize third-party managers and model portfolios.

Mark Petrie is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Aspiriant LLC since 2016 and is currently based in San Diego, CA. Aspiriant serves high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside wealth planning, family office, and specialty services, using customized investment programs that employ a range of implementation options and internal research.

Scott Chelberg is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at The AmeriFlex Group. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and OSAIC. He is involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad Foundation as a volunteer and serves as a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization. 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 retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Jonathan Lugo is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, Lugo is also an insurance agent specializing in non-variable life, health, annuity, and disability income insurance products. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and government entities. The firm emphasizes customized, multi-asset portfolios and offers a robust platform that integrates multiple managers and delivers consolidated reporting and middle- and back-office support to other registered investment advisers.

Richard Siminou is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kingswood Capital Partners and Benchmark Investments, and previously at Newbridge Securities Corp. Siminou is also the owner of Siminou Wealth Management, an advisory business affiliated with Kingswood. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, using an open-architecture platform that incorporates third-party managers and supports insurance-linked account management.

Dimitry Tikhonov is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Madison Avenue Securities since 2007 and is also the owner and advisor of Doffin Group, Inc., where he is involved in insurance services including life and long-term care insurance. Madison Avenue Securities serves individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple account platforms, utilizing diverse investment approaches and custodian relationships.

Sarah Sealey is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. She has worked at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC since 2018 and previously held positions at USAA Investment Management Company, USAA Financial Advisors Inc, USAA Financial Planning Services, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, she is the active owner of Hacienda Adobe Vineyards, a farming business producing grapes. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm employs managed advisory programs with third-party portfolio managers and offers various layered investment solutions, including digital automated ETF portfolios.

Joy Funk is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She currently works at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC and previously held roles at CUSO Financial Services, LP and Centurion Counsel, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she provides operational and trading support at AE Financial Services. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, charitable institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and consulting services with multiple account platforms and employs various analytical and allocation approaches.

Cory Persson is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC since 2018 and previously at Pacific Capital from 2013 to 2018. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and other advisers. The firm is notable for its Third-Party Asset Management Platform (TAMP) and sleeve-manager capabilities, offering customized multi-asset portfolios and operational support to RIAs and broker-dealers.

James Thomas Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with 43 years of industry experience. He is associated with Calton & Associates, Inc. and has previously worked at Superior Planning, Inc. and Carmel Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the Catholic Community Foundation of San Diego and the nonprofit Build a Miracle, which focuses on building homes for the homeless and supporting education and employment initiatives. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm combines fee-based portfolio management and financial planning with commission-based brokerage and insurance products, using a variety of analytical approaches and third-party managers to create customized asset allocations.

Brett Elliott is a financial advisor at Golden State Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Edward Jones, Empyr, Dunham and Associates, and Sun Capital Management. Elliott operates his advisory services through Golden State Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various analytic approaches and third-party managers to tailor portfolios.

Wyatt Gibbs is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Financial Planning Services, LPL Enterprise, and Prudential Financial. He is also a licensed insurance agent based in Laguna Beach, CA. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages customized multi-asset portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and is notable for its Third-Party Asset Management Platform and sleeve-manager capabilities.

David Hudson is a financial advisor with Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously spent over a decade with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of advisory work, he owns rental properties in Arizona and sells fixed-indexed annuities part-time. Trajan Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, disciplined investment approach focused on stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds, tailoring portfolios to clients’ specific risk tolerances and financial situations.

Jessica Passier is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2018 and previously at Girard Securities from 2014 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a server and bartender for Party Host Helpers. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for around 14,000 clients through various portfolio management approaches and multiple custodial platforms.

Matthew Carvalho is a financial advisor at Cardinal Point Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at Loring Ward Securities Inc. for nine years and has held leadership roles at multiple Cardinal Point entities. Cardinal Point Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified, core-and-satellite investment approach and provides cross-border planning and services to clients in both the U.S. and Canada.

Abigail Mc Daris is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Navy Federal Financial Group and First Command Advisory Services. She served seven years in the United States Navy. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options primarily through managed advisory programs using third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform.

Guy Kosov is a CFA® charterholder based in San Diego, CA, with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and has previously been employed at Private Asset Management Inc, Pimco, and CEA. Kosov has spent the majority of his career in investment advisory roles. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers access to a broad range of investment products and platforms, with an emphasis on advisor-managed accounts and specialized services.