Michelle Thomas is a financial advisor at WBB Securities, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with WBB Securities since 2013 in various roles. Her prior work includes positions at Vanderbilt Securities, Vanderbilt Advisory Services, ImpactU.Investments, and Consolidated Portfolio Review. WBB Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers. The firm employs asset allocation and custom portfolio construction techniques, combining fundamental, technical, and charting analysis across both long-term and short-term strategies, while functioning as both a registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker/dealer with in-house investment banking and equity research capabilities.

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.

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.

Wesley Schevers is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with Alpha & Omega Financial Management Consultants, Inc., based in La Mesa, CA. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at PenChecks Trust and Leafhouse Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he is involved in a flooring and contracting business that he co-manages with his father. Alpha & Omega provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and related administrative services. The firm employs methods such as cyclical and fundamental analysis and generally maintains a long-term trading orientation, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Mary Limoges is a financial advisor with Centurion Counsel Inc in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. for 23 years before joining Centurion Counsel. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary of Puppy Toes, Inc., a non-investment-related corporation. Centurion Counsel offers a discretionary Strategic Asset Allocation wrap-fee program serving individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $58.5 million across about 143 accounts, using Modern Portfolio Theory and optimization software to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client risk and reward objectives.

Christine Skoczek is a CFP® and CPA with 22 years of industry experience. She is currently with Vistica Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously operated her own firm, Skoczek & Associates, LLC, for nearly two decades. In addition to her advisory work, she owns and operates a tax planning and compliance practice under the name Christine Skoczek CPA/CFP. Vistica Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $290 million in assets and uses a long-term, allocation-driven investment approach with access to both passive index funds and alternative strategies through third-party sub-advisors.

Vickie Petix Reichert is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is a principal at Petix & Botte Financial, where she has worked since 2014, and also operates Petix & Botte Tax and Business Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in managing family investment LLCs and serves as an independent insurance agent. Petix & Botte Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary asset management using a range of securities and employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios, combining proprietary advisory services with LPL Financial–sponsored programs.

Michael Elizondo is a financial advisor at SRS Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience in the United States Navy Reserves from 2014 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in insurance sales through Successful Solutions, LLC. SRS Wealth Management provides fee-based advisory services by referring clients to third-party money managers and delivering financial planning and retirement plan advisory work. The firm also offers educational services such as seminars, workshops, and newsletters as part of its client engagement.

Michael Griffin is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Stack Asset Management since 2009 and also operates an accounting firm, Michael Griffin CPA PC, where he spends a significant portion of his time on tax returns and consulting. Stack Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as families, trusts, estates, and business entities, providing customized discretionary investment management. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach informed by macroeconomic analysis and fundamental research, tailoring portfolios primarily with stocks, ETFs, and bonds.

Caidyn Taylor is a financial advisor at Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and is also president and owner of Taylor Made Solutions, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with La Jolla Junior Knights Volleyball. Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. serves individual households with discretionary portfolio management using third-party asset managers, comprehensive financial planning, and monitoring of privately issued securities for accredited investors. The firm employs a research process combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers insurance and annuity products through an affiliated entity.

Kirk Sheldon is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Financial Management in San Diego, CA. He has been with The Capital Group since 1987. In addition to his financial advisory role, he is involved in real estate brokerage and property management through businesses he owns. Capital Financial Management primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and investment reporting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental analysis and asset allocation across a diverse range of securities, with a notable emphasis on client-directed, non-discretionary management.

Athanasios Preovolos is a financial advisor at Alpha & Omega with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Alpha & Omega Financial Management Consultants since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is an attorney with Preovolos Lewin, ALC, a law practice he has been affiliated with since 1993. Alpha & Omega Financial provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and administrative services, using methods such as cyclical and fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, with a focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Bobbi Koala is a financial advisor with Koala Financial in Bonita, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and Avantax Advisory Services and serves as Chief Executive Officer of Koala Financial, Inc., where she also provides certified public accounting and tax preparation services. In addition, Bobbi is a licensed real estate agent assisting clients with real estate sales and financing under a licensed broker. Koala Financial provides investment advisory and pension consulting services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, combining accounting, legal, insurance, and licensed real estate activities within its practice. The firm uses a multi-method investment approach with discretionary portfolio management, including options and margin strategies, and maintains an early-stage advisory practice.

Kai Kramer is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Platt Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Platt Wealth Management since 2021 and previously held positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, UCLA, and Yasukochi Family Farms. Platt Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing strategic asset allocation, diversified mutual fund exposure, and ongoing portfolio supervision aligned with client goals and risk tolerance.

Alexander Wymore is a Series 66-registered advisor with Koala Financial in Bonita, CA, bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services and Avantax before returning to Koala Financial, where he is a shareholder involved in accounting, tax preparation, and financial services. Koala Financial serves individuals and high-net-worth clients with investment advisory, pension consulting, and financial planning services. The firm integrates accounting and tax services with its investment approach, employing a variety of analytical methods and offering discretionary portfolio management that includes mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies.

William Larson is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Wealth Legacy Group, Inc. with one year of experience in the financial industry. Prior to joining Wealth Legacy Group, he worked at Action Sport Rentals and held various positions while pursuing his education at Arizona State University and Baylor University. Wealth Legacy Group, Inc. serves high-net-worth families, business owners, nonprofit clients, and institutional entities by providing integrated wealth planning, business succession, philanthropic planning, and guidance on tax-deferred real estate investments. The firm utilizes a proprietary planning process and works primarily through institutional third-party managers and model platforms, focusing on coordinated discretionary management rather than in-house security selection.

Connor Buckley is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience currently with Petix & Botte Financial. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and has experience in tax preparation through Petix & Botte Tax. Petix & Botte Financial provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $412 million in client assets. The firm utilizes customized portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including tax-aware trading, and integrates tax preparation services alongside its advisory offerings.

Paul Botte is a financial advisor with Petix & Botte Financial in La Mesa, California, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 63 license. He has 42 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial and TAX & Financial Services Co., Inc. Botte is also the author of the book *Instant Retirement*. Petix & Botte Financial provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $412 million in assets. The firm offers customized portfolios using a range of investment strategies and participates in LPL-sponsored advisory programs, while also providing tax-preparation services through an affiliated company.

Todd Lunsford is a financial advisor with International Private Wealth Advisors LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MGO Private Wealth, LLC for seven years. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent, spending a portion of his time selling various types of insurance including life and annuity products. 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 employs a long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, managing approximately $255 million for around 384 clients.

Fiel Barrow is a financial advisor at Alpha & Omega with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at Alpha & Omega Financial Management Consultants, Inc. since 2017, following a year at RJ Patterson Capital Investment Group, Inc. Alpha & Omega Financial provides advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and retirement plan administrative services, using methods such as cyclical and fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, with a primarily non-discretionary approach.