John Lacey is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at Pacific Point Wealth Management, a team of five professionals based in Carlsbad, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, John Hancock, and SagePoint Financial. Pacific Point Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business clients. The firm constructs tailored portfolios using a mix of stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, employing both fundamental and technical analysis along with long-term, short-term, and trading strategies.

Scott Hinkle is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Alden Investment Group. His previous experience includes roles at Westhem Grant Group and World Equity Group, as well as running Hinkle Insurance Services. Alden Investment Advisors provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, advisors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, with a focus on retirement programs and executive benefits. The firm employs a customized asset allocation approach combining proprietary strategies and third-party managers, supported by its Alden COVE platform and integration with Pontera for comprehensive household reporting.

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.

Douglas Solorzano is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Raymond James Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of BNI Team Builder, a networking organization focused on professional referrals, and he manages a family-owned janitorial business. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes customized, primarily long-term portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors serving over 13,000 clients.

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.

Scott Preece is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Packerland in 2018, he worked at Foresters Equity Advisory and Foresters Equity Services, Inc. He is also involved in insurance sales and works as a substitute teacher and wrestling referee in his local community. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through various platforms, combining brokerage and advisory capabilities with an emphasis on due diligence and client customization.

Michael Love is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Private Asset Management Inc. for 11 years before joining Kestra in 2023. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, with an emphasis on advisor-managed accounts and institutional operational support.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She has served at Madison Avenue Securities since 2016 and has been a registered sales assistant with Empress Investment Group since 2024. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of portfolio management options that include discretionary and non-discretionary strategies using various asset classes. The firm also serves pension plans, charitable institutions, and trusts, managing approximately $2.0 billion for about 14,000 clients through multiple advisory platforms.

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 been with Coppell Advisory Solutions since 2014 and also operates J. Wallace King LLC. King is a licensed agent for fixed insurance and long-term care products. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs an open-architecture platform and combines internally developed and independent asset allocation models with fundamental and technical analysis to implement client strategies on a discretionary basis.

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.

Stephen Widner is a Series 63 registered advisor with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC and Navy Federal Financial Group, LLC since 2020, following two decades at CUSO Financial Services, L.P. in various advisory roles. 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 retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm focuses on managed advisory programs that utilize third-party portfolio managers and provides a range of investment solutions, including automated ETF portfolios and unified managed accounts.

Charlotte Jones is a financial advisor with Compound Planning, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northstar Financial Management, Intuit, Inc., and FTD Companies. Outside of her advisory role, Jones is involved as a manager and member of a community investment LLC, Development Group of Moscow, which focuses on non-investment real estate activities. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a risk-based investment process utilizing diverse strategies, including low-cost ETFs, direct indexing, and alternatives, supported by both internal and third-party models and technology partnerships.

Gregory Stephens is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including MS Howells & Co, Eudaimonia Partners, and Harmony Grove Wealth Management. Stephens also serves as 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 offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, and is known for its integration with affiliated financial entities and specialized management of insurance-linked accounts.

Logan Lowrey is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Kingswood Capital Partners, Benchmark Investments, and Cape Securities. Outside of his advisory roles, he owns Lowrey Wealth Management, an entity focused on providing financial advice, investments, and life insurance. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm uses an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice and is notable for integrating affiliated financial entities and managing insurance-linked accounts.

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 with Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms, including Brookstone Wealth Advisors, Global Financial Private Capital, and Hall Financial Group, where he also serves as president offering insurance products and investment advisory services. Impact Partnership Wealth provides investment management, model-portfolio implementation, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm’s investment process integrates third-party strategists, adviser-managed models, and direct indexing with tactical overlays, offering discretionary trading authority subject to client restrictions.

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.