James Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Freedom Equity Group since 2012, where he also serves as Executive National Vice President focusing on insurance-related services, primarily life insurance and fixed annuities. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, third-party separately managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party money managers combined with fundamental analysis for supplemental individual security recommendations.

Elisabeth Mays is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at several firms including HUB International, Charles Schwab, and Securities America. 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, third-party manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies through various asset allocation models and advisory programs.

Kent Kuhlmann is a financial advisor with Avior Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at CWM, LLC, Kuhlmann Associates Financial, and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Capt Kuhl Charters LLC, a yacht charter business, and is involved in community activities including serving as president of a Montessori school board and as a board member for an animal rescue sanctuary. Avior Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and trusts, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment strategy focuses on fundamental analysis and combines portfolio management with third-party separately managed accounts.

Matthew Parker is a financial advisor at Madison Partners with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at firms including Wedbush Securities, LPL Financial, Bancwest Investment Services, Merrill, and Valic Financial Advisors. Madison Partners provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a customized fiduciary approach using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, alternative investments, and third-party sub-advisers.

George Mccuen is a CFP® certificant with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at The Mather Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to this, he spent six years at Nwm Fund Group, LLC and 28 years at Napa Wealth Management, Incorporated. Outside of financial advising, he is the owner and member of Bulldog Vineyards, a vineyard in Napa, California, where he collaborates with the vineyard manager and winemaker and hosts wine tastings. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm follows an evidence-based investment approach with customized portfolio options and incorporates AI tools under human oversight to support market research and client communications.

Joshua Ingram is a financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Avantax Advisory Services. Ingram is involved in multiple registered investment advisory businesses affiliated with Advisor Resource Council and LPL Financial. Advisor Resource Council is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis to offer a range of model and separately managed accounts, along with custom strategies and third-party platforms tailored to client needs.

Matthew Daugavietis is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Inspire Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously spent 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in life, disability, long-term care insurance, and annuities. Inspire Advisors, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.03 billion for about 3,800 clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates Biblically Responsible Investing into its services and employs a variety of portfolio management strategies using proprietary tools and affiliated ETFs.

Tonya West is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at The Mather Group, LLC and has previously held roles at Napa Wealth Management and Waddell & Reed Inc. Tonya has operated a sole proprietorship with her spouse since 2016. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and various entities by providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax, and estate planning services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customizable portfolio options and utilizes AI and machine-learning tools alongside human oversight.

Patrick Mccuen is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining The Mather Group in 2025, he worked at Napa Wealth Management and TD Ameritrade. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customizable options and utilizes AI and machine-learning tools alongside human oversight in its processes.

Cody Barclay is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisor Resource Council and LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held positions at Napa Valley Financial, Chico State University, Santa Rosa Junior College, and Vintners Golf Club. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with Vintners Golf Club and is a notary public. Advisor Resource Council is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses with asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm combines artificial intelligence with fundamental analysis to offer model and separately managed account strategies through its AIQ platform and utilizes third-party platforms to tailor investment solutions to client needs.

Robert Blanusa is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Napa Wealth Management, Inc., Investor Fan, and Charles Schwab. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with tax-synchronized portfolio construction and customization options such as direct indexing and ESG factor portfolios.

Timothy Ayles is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Napa Wealth Management and Nwm Fund Group. Outside of advising, he works as an independent contractor for Sitka Trucking, Inc., and contributes investment-related articles to Seeking Alpha. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based models and offers customized portfolio solutions including ESG and direct indexing.

Nancy Lewis Heliotes is a financial advisor with Momentum Independent Network Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Momentum in 2020, she worked at several firms including Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in nonprofit work as a co-founder and board member of the Bees For Trees Project, focusing on sustainable living education, and serves as President of the Fire Prevention Team for the Circle Oaks Homes Association. Momentum Independent Network Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs and integrates broker-dealer operations with banking and municipal advisory capabilities as part of the Hilltop group.

Marta Amaton is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 26 years of industry experience and has also served as an instructor at Napa Valley College since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a tasting room associate at Vezer Family Vineyard. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and utilizes a combination of custodians and third-party money managers to implement client strategies.

Justin Watson is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he served six years in the United States Air Force and currently works as a first officer at FedEx Express, flying global freight operations. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, managing portfolios through a centralized Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Brett Mccarty is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, where he has worked since 2008, accumulating 18 years of industry experience. He is based in Fairfield, CA. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

John Mills is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, and Associated Securities Corp. Outside of his advisory work, Mills serves on the board of the Napa Rifle and Pistol Club and operates a tax preparation and accounting service. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model using various investment strategies and technology platforms, and offers managed account solutions including its proprietary WealthSuite.

Alyssa Luchini is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at First Command Advisory Services. Her work history includes roles within multiple First Command entities since 2019 and prior experience with Raquel Salas and Victor Jones. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a notable focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed centrally by an Investment Management Team and Wealth Portfolio Managers.

Lawrance Johnson is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, Securities America Advisors, Brecek & Young Advisors, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 50% partner in a business that rents vehicles and event venues. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors and institutional investors. The firm offers services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education, supporting large-scale clients and utilizing multiple management platforms.

Remy Jacobson is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds the Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience and concurrently serves as an instructor at Napa Valley College. His work history includes roles at Jacobson Wealth Management and Tax Alpha, as well as a background in the hospitality industry. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base through independent advisors. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services, utilizing multiple custodians and third-party managers, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.