Daniel Guillen is a financial advisor at International Private Wealth Advisors LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at MGO Private Wealth, Forta Financial Group, Axxcess Wealth Management, and Sentry Pacific Financial Group. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as managing member and insurance agent at Private Wealth Insurance Solutions, LLC, president and insurance agent at North Wealth Insurance Agency, Inc., and is a board member of SMRT1 Technologies Ltd. International Private Wealth Advisors LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages roughly $255 million and employs a long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis to construct diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, alternative investments, and third-party sub-advisers.

Takaya Weckle is a CFA® charterholder at Clutinger Williams & Verhoye Inc with experience in the financial industry since 2016. He has worked at John Hancock Investment Management, LPL Financial, and Ascent Private Capital of US Bank before joining his current firm. Clutinger Williams & Verhoye provides fee-only investment management and advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, employing an active, tactical asset allocation approach with a range of investment strategies.

Jeremy Kovacevich is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Kaiyo Wealth LLC, where he has worked since 2024, following a 12-year tenure at HoyleCohen, LLC. Kaiyo Wealth LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with an emphasis on ESG funds and uses mutual funds, ETFs, margin, and options trading to implement tailored client strategies.

Cortland Gray is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Financial Planning Consultants in San Diego, CA. He previously worked at LPL Financial and held roles at Dansr Inc and Bge Financial Corporation over a ten-year period. Gray is also involved with Financial Planning Consultants as an independent registered investment advisor. Financial Planning Consultants provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial plans and periodic reviews, focusing on advising clients about various investments through a planning-only model without managing client assets.

Scott Williams is a CFP® and CFA® with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Clutinger Williams & Verhoye Inc in San Diego, CA for over three decades. Clutinger Williams & Verhoye is a fee-only investment management firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs an active, tactical asset allocation approach using individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, and some closed-end funds, with portfolios managed primarily on a discretionary basis.

Jack Heilbron is a financial advisor at Centurion Counsel Inc with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held leadership roles in various companies, including serving as president of Puppy Toes, Inc., a non-investment related holding company. Centurion Counsel offers a discretionary Strategic Asset Allocation wrap-fee program for individual and institutional investors, managing approximately $57.4 million with a focus on broad asset-class diversification and risk management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm serves a small client base including trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations.

Scott Bramwell is a financial advisor at Eiger Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Eiger Wealth Management in 2019, he worked at Cornerstone Wealth Management for 16 years. Eiger Wealth Management advises individual accredited and high-net-worth clients, as well as qualified retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs a multi-asset investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, interval funds, and private placements, often delegating portfolio segments to third-party managers while providing access to private and real-estate-focused investments.

Mary Van Nostrand is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial advisory services. She has worked at Van Nostrand Wealth Management LLC since 2019 and previously spent eight years with Duttenhofer Advisory Group. Van Nostrand Wealth Management LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and small businesses, offering integrated wealth management that combines financial planning and investment management. The firm customizes its investment approach based on each client’s goals and risk tolerance, using a mix of passive and active strategies primarily through mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Jodi Vleck is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Beta Wealth Group, Inc since 2012. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Beta Wealth Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and institutional sub-advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is individualized and includes the use of ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, option strategies, and delegated management.

John Simon is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Pacific Capital Associates and has held roles at Mutual Securities, Inc., Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Girard Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a recreation specialist referee for youth and adult hockey games in the City of Escondido. Pacific Capital Associates provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and account monitoring services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a valuation-driven, value investing approach with global diversification and emphasizes cost control through the use of low-cost index ETFs alongside selectively chosen active funds.

Marc Roland is a Certified Financial Planner™ and Personal Financial Specialist™ with 21 years of experience. He has been with Dean Roland Russell, LLC since 2012, where he is part of a five-advisor team based in San Diego, CA. Dean Roland Russell, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth families, often working across multiple generations and related entities such as trusts and estates. The firm provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning, emphasizing customized portfolios that integrate tax, cash-flow, and estate planning considerations alongside security-level analysis.

David Nagy is a financial advisor at SRS Wealth Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with SRS Wealth Management since 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is actively involved with Successful Solutions, LLC, where he engages in traditional life and health insurance sales. SRS Wealth Management provides fee-based advisory services primarily through referrals to third-party money managers and offers financial planning and retirement plan advisory services. The firm also conducts educational seminars, workshops, and newsletters as part of its client engagement.

Anastasia Melbrod is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience and has been with M Wealth Management, LLC since 2015. She previously worked at National Planning Corporation and operated Melbrod Financial Services, where she was involved in fixed insurance sales and tax preparation. M Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals and business clients, emphasizing a long-term, evidence-based investment approach with a focus on strategic asset allocation, diversification, tax-aware implementation, and behavioral coaching. The firm integrates in-house tax planning and preparation services alongside its advisory offerings.

Romy Brown is a financial advisor at Beta Wealth Group, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Girard Securities, Inc. and Pacific Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a Notary Public in San Diego. Beta Wealth Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a personalized investment approach that includes the use of ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, option strategies, and delegated money management.

Michelle Thomas is a financial advisor at WBB Securities, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Vanderbilt Securities and ImpactU.Investments. WBB Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services through managed account programs for individual clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other investment advisers. The firm offers customized portfolio construction using a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis and operates both as a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker/dealer with an in-house investment banking and equity research division.

Katherine Steck is a financial advisor at Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with Copia Wealth Management Advisors since 2020 and is also involved in case management and support services for an affiliated insurance company, Copia Wealth Management and Insurance Services. Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. serves primarily individual households, managing approximately $19.7 million on a discretionary basis for around 86 clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through third-party asset managers and TAMPs, financial planning, and ongoing due diligence on privately issued securities, using a mosaic research approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Leslie Merrithew is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Merrithew & Thorsten, Inc. in San Diego, CA. She has been with the firm since 1998. Merrithew & Thorsten serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on professionals near retirement or undergoing major life changes. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and tax services, emphasizing tax-aware strategies and lower-volatility portfolios.

Joseph Stella is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently advising at Harvesting Gains Corporation in San Diego, CA. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Presidio Capital Management, First Allied Advisory Services, First Allied Securities, and Gould Asset Management. Harvesting Gains Corporation serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, business owners, and trusts and estates, offering tailored investment and planning services that include discretionary portfolio management, 1031 like-kind exchange advisory, private placement advice, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines fundamental analysis, macroeconomic factors, and tax-efficient strategies with a long-term buy-and-hold approach, and maintains a close affiliation with a real estate brokerage that forms and holds DST investments.

Kevin Stone is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Pacific Capital Associates in San Diego, CA, since 1991. Pacific Capital Associates serves individual clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and account monitoring. The firm employs a valuation-driven, value investing strategy with global diversification and emphasizes cost control through low-cost index ETFs alongside selective use of actively managed funds.

Kenneth Davey is a financial advisor with Carrington Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Regal Investment Advisors LLC for eight years before joining Carrington Advisors and Carrington Consulting in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a financial and insurance services firm that includes managing professional athletes and providing business and financial consulting. Carrington Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, selection of third-party managers, and financial planning services. The firm employs a personalized investment process that combines fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes third-party managers alongside an outsourced chief investment officer.