Joseph Volz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Pelorus Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he spent 10 years at Wells Fargo Advisors and 17 years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, Volz has a minority ownership interest in Alpha Sports LLC, a soccer training business. Pelorus Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and participant-directed retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a personalized, discovery-based process and offers a mix of active and passive strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Paul Horn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Benefit Financial Services Group and has held roles at several firms including Focus Partners Wealth and Puplava Securities. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through wealth management and institutional services. The firm employs a diversified, model-based investment approach incorporating multiple asset classes and strategies, and manages over $1.5 billion in discretionary assets alongside extensive retirement plan consultations.

Jean Suits is a financial advisor at Vanguard Capital with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 55 years of industry experience. She has worked with Vanguard Capital since 2010 and Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016. Vanguard Capital provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $171 million across about 180 client relationships. The firm’s investment approach includes diversified allocations tailored to client profiles, risk management through rebalancing and stop-loss orders, and advisory services for assets held outside the primary custodian.

Aimee Calderon is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Eclectic Associates, Inc. since 2015 and previously worked at For His Glory Community Church from 2014 to 2016. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses. The firm manages over $1.4 billion in client assets, focusing on diversified mutual funds and ETFs using Modern Portfolio Theory, long-term holdings, and periodic rebalancing.

Richard Rang is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience, currently serving at Financial Management Network Inc since 1998. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also an enrolled agent with the IRS, providing tax preparation services during the tax season. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small reptile breeding business operated from home. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework combined with targeted active management and offers additional services such as income tax preparation and bookkeeping.

Norris Perez is a financial advisor at Guardian Financial Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Financial Partners since 2024 and has a long-standing role with the Santa Ana Unified School District since 1996. Guardian Financial Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, retirement plan consulting, and individualized portfolio management through wrap-fee accounts, using proprietary asset allocation models and a fiduciary, client-focused approach.

Tracy Olson is a financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc in Mission Viejo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. She has been associated with FMN Capital Corporation since 2006 and Financial Management Network since 1990. Outside of her advisory role, Olson is a self-employed distributor for nutritional and wellness products and is an enrolled agent providing tax preparation services. Financial Management Network provides 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 approach combined with targeted active management, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and other vehicles supported by due diligence.

Brian Douglass is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Advisors Network, Inc. since 2014 and previously worked at LPL Financial from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in tax preparation and accounting services. Financial Advisors Network, Inc. serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, corporate trustee services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach with discretionary asset management and provides customized financial plans and periodic account reviews.

Alec Abbott is a financial advisor at The Norden Group LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Baker Tilly Us, LLP, Baker Tilly Wealth Management, LLC, Baker Tilly Capital, LLC, DFPG Investments, Inc., and Squar Milner Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Alec is an independent insurance broker and serves as a member of the board of advisors for Medalist Diversified REIT, Inc. The Norden Group LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, focusing on discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm primarily uses model-driven and sub-advised strategies implemented through a turnkey asset management platform and manages a broad investment universe including ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative assets.

Jeffrey Merwin is a financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Management Network and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of a corporate association connected to his firm’s offices and has ownership interests in commercial real estate ventures. 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 approach supported by historical risk/return analysis and integrates targeted active management, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs.

Avi Gorasia is a financial advisor at Compak Asset Management with a Series 65 credential. He joined the firm in 2025 and has prior experience in educational and sports organizations, including roles at the University of California, Irvine, and the Sports Authority of Gujarat. 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 employs model-driven asset-allocation strategies supported by an internal investment committee and offers financial planning and retirement-plan advisory services.

Gustave Jursch is a financial advisor with Miramontes Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has held roles at Harborstone Group LLC, Finalis Securities LLC, and served as CFO at Now Capital Partners. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures including a tequila company where he acts as a controller and consulting roles in business and project management. Miramontes Capital advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account management. The firm manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and employs a range of investment strategies, including long- and short-term trading, ETFs, and options.

Daewoo Lee is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 65 credential. He has worked with Allmerits Asset since 2020 and has been involved with affiliated insurance and financial services firms since 2012. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial consulting to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs tactical and strategic asset-allocation approaches and uses multiple third-party platforms while managing a substantial base of retirement-plan assets alongside discretionary client assets.

Nicholas Bzovi is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ducere Wealth Management, joining in 2025, and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Great Point Capital, LLC. Ducere Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management along with advanced tax optimization and estate planning services to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and corporations. The firm emphasizes long-term strategic asset allocation with tax-efficient strategies and selectively includes alternative investments for accredited investors.

James Thornton is a financial advisor at Elevate Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked in various roles at firms including Park Avenue Securities, Northwestern Mutual, and Elevate Capital Group. Thornton is also the Chief Financial Planner at Elevate Financial & Insurance Services, LLC. Elevate Wealth Advisors, LLC is a state-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management, portfolio trading, and rebalancing. The firm employs an active, adaptive approach focused on fundamental analysis and offers tailored portfolios, including the management of a pooled private fund using an ETF call-option long/short strategy.

Paul Heising is a CFP® certificant with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor with CLG LLC and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. His prior roles include over a decade at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC. He is also president of Pegasus Wealth Management Inc., a non-investment-related business. CLG LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and insurance solutions. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing derivatives, third-party sub-advisors, and digital assets in its strategies.

Tiarra Johnson is a financial advisor with Asset Planning, Inc in Los Alamitos, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Zeiders Enterprises, Inc and Serco. Asset Planning, Inc provides personal financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, and related entities, focusing on customized portfolios that combine passive index funds, actively managed funds, dividend-paying equities, and individual bonds. The firm manages approximately $552 million in discretionary assets and emphasizes a strategic asset allocation approach with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Douglas Hyepock is a financial advisor with J. Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, including over 17 years with his current firm. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent affiliated with J. Derek Lewis & Associates. J. Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc. serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporate entities, managing approximately $1.78 billion in assets across 7,400 accounts. The firm’s investment approach centers on client profiling, formal policy guidelines, and asset allocation models focused on mutual funds and ETFs, integrating brokerage, insurance, and third-party manager relationships within its multi-team structure.

Rion Dalby is a financial advisor with J. Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked for Kean Coffee from 2009 to 2016. J. Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc. provides portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charities, and corporate entities, managing about $1.78 billion in assets. The firm emphasizes client profiling, formal investment policy guidelines, and asset allocation primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, integrating brokerage, insurance, and third-party manager relationships in its multi-team approach.

Sharon Hicklin is a financial advisor at Lifetime Financial, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Lifetime Financial since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she provides project and event management consulting on a nominal fee basis. Lifetime Financial, Inc. advises individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management that incorporates both in-house and third-party money-manager platforms. The firm employs a client-specific approach, using various analytical methods and treating cash as a separate asset class, and it offers alternative investment consulting along with fiduciary services for employer-sponsored retirement plans.