James Konon Jr. is a financial advisor with Hollencrest Capital Management, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Hollencrest since 2005. Hollencrest Capital Management provides wealth management and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth and ultra-affluent families, trusts, business owners, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach integrates Modern Portfolio Theory with a combination of traditional equities, fixed income, alternatives, private investments, and tax-aware strategies, and it actively sponsors and manages private funds and direct private investment transactions.

Noah Sosa is a financial advisor at Miramontes Capital, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corp and has a background including roles in education and the food service industry. Miramontes Capital advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account services. The firm manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases, using a range of investment approaches including active trading strategies and sub-advisors.

Jeffrey Barrera is an advisor at Miramontes Capital, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial and Tax & Wealth Management, LLC. Barrera is also the owner and president of Retirement By Design, Inc., a support company. Miramontes Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans by offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account services. The firm manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and employs a range of investment strategies, including long- and short-term trading and options techniques.

Matthew Jensen is a financial advisor at US Capital Global Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at MarshBerry Capital LLC, Cutler Investment Group, Helium Advisors LLC, Artis Advisors, and Heller Capital Resources. Jensen is also a licensed real estate agent in California but is not currently practicing. US Capital Global Wealth Management provides investment management, consulting, and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-step screening process combining fundamental, sector, and quantitative analysis to build asset allocation models and select managers, utilizing a range of securities including ETFs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Curtis Farrell is a CFP® with over 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Financial Management Network, Inc. since 1993 and FMN Capital Corporation since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the Western Pension Benefit Council’s Orange County chapter and Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals and institutions, including high-net-worth clients and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with active management and offers additional services such as income tax preparation and bookkeeping support.

Hunter Jefcoat is a financial advisor at Ignite Planners LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Zavation Medical Products and M6 Capital Management. Jefcoat is based in San Clemente, CA. Ignite Planners serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, retirement plans, sovereign wealth funds, and accredited investors in private pooled vehicles. The firm employs a volatility-responsive VEGA strategy with a mix of public and private investments and offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and advisory services to private funds.

Moeez Ansari is a financial advisor at Compak Asset Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Compak Asset Management since 1999 and Compak Securities Inc. since 2002. Ansari hosts a one-hour "Market Wrap" talk radio show for 20 hours per month, recorded live at the firm’s Newport Beach office. Compak Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion on a discretionary basis for over 1,000 clients. The firm offers investment supervisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing model-driven asset-allocation strategies and a tactical approach to portfolio management.

Joseph Lu is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently a member of the Cutler Investment Group team at Cutler Investment Counsel, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Yosemite Capital Management and Conscious Capital Advisors, LLC. He is also the managing partner of MM Integration, a business consulting and enterprise software development firm. Cutler Investment Counsel provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, and registered investment companies. The firm offers risk-based Lifestyle Portfolios, a dividend-focused Equity Income strategy, and 401(k) consulting, while utilizing third-party technology and AI tools to support research and account servicing.

John Deardorff IV is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Compak Asset Management since 2015. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Compak Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion on a discretionary basis for over 1,000 clients through a 12-advisor team. The firm offers ongoing investment supervisory services, financial planning at no additional cost to managed clients, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing model-driven asset-allocation strategies and a combination of internal and external research.

Christian Canzone is a financial advisor with Miramontes Capital, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he operated Christian Canzone Photography for five years. Miramontes Capital advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account services. The firm utilizes a range of investment approaches, including long- and short-term trading and options strategies, and operates as a wrap fee program sponsor with affiliated broker-dealer and insurance entities.

Joshua Valdivia is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Financial Management Network Inc and FMN Capital Corp, where he has worked since 2020 and 2021 respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Valdivia Financial Services LLC, a personal S corporation licensed for life, health, and variable insurance products in California. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework with active management components and offers additional services such as tax preparation and bookkeeping.

John Morreale is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Purus Wealth Management, LLC. He has been with Purus and its related entity MANB, Inc. since 2015, where he coordinates marketing activities and is involved in fixed insurance sales. Purus Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities with investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational services. The firm combines portfolio management with a formal seminar program and employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Laura Ponticello is a financial advisor at Sage Rhino Capital LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is an authorized signer for a consulting firm in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry managed by her husband. Sage Rhino Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $787 million in client assets and employs a range of strategies including fundamental, quantitative, and options-related approaches.

John Pieracci is a financial advisor with J K R & Company, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with J K R & Company since 2016 and also operates two insurance-related businesses. J K R & Company functions as a team-based investment adviser and broker-dealer, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

James Rossi is a financial advisor with Lifetime Financial, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lifetime Financial, he worked at IAMS Wealth Management and held various roles in insurance and investment consulting. Outside of his advisory work, Rossi serves as an independent insurance agent and provides consulting and educational services to financial professionals. Lifetime Financial, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various platforms, including third-party money manager programs and fiduciary investment services for retirement plans. The firm focuses on tailored portfolio solutions using a combination of mutual fund and ETF due diligence, technical analysis, and third-party manager evaluation.

Peter Pellizzon is a financial advisor at Hollencrest Capital Management with 38 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been involved with Double Eagle Partners, LLC since 2003 and Hollencrest Securities, LLC since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an LLC member and manages general and administrative duties for Double Eagle Partners, a hedge fund management firm. Hollencrest Capital Management provides wealth management and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, business owners, retirement plans, and institutional clients, utilizing a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment process that integrates traditional and alternative investments. The firm manages accounts on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis and sponsors private funds and direct private investment transactions.

Justin Smith is a financial advisor at Chicago Capital Management Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Chicago Capital Management in 2020, he worked at WestPark Capital Inc from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner of First Exchange Financial LLC and works as a real estate sales agent. Chicago Capital Management Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $135 million in discretionary assets for individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a bottoms-up fundamental screening process to create customized portfolios across various risk profiles and offers comprehensive financial planning services, including complex estate and tax planning.

Eric Frazier is a financial advisor at Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including positions at Warmington Residential CA, Inc, Dryject Southwest, Athletic Applications, and The Hood Kitchen Space. Frazier is also licensed as an insurance agent through Spinn Insurance. Spinnaker Investment Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, emphasizing asset allocation with a combination of fundamental and macro analysis.

Michael Remington is a financial advisor at Miramontes Capital, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Balanced Security Planning, Inc., Saxony Securities, Inc., and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Remington is involved in religious ministry, teaching Catholic confirmation classes, playing drums in a church choir, and serving as a board member for a marriage counseling nonprofit. Miramontes Capital advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account services. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and employs investment strategies ranging from long-term holdings to active trading, including options and hedging collars.

Kyle Fincher is a financial advisor at Hollencrest Capital Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in roles across automotive sales and land management prior to joining Hollencrest in 2022. Hollencrest Capital Management provides wealth management and consulting services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, institutions, and business owners. The firm employs an investment process based on Modern Portfolio Theory with a focus on client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of traditional and alternative investments while managing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.