Chris Baker is a financial advisor with Northern Trust Securities, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 10 years and Merrill for 3 years. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that offers discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with a range of investment options including Separately Managed Accounts and Strategist UMAs delivered via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Ryan Goldenhar is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and directs Wealth with Options, an investment advisory service operating through the Mariner platform. Goldenhar serves as Treasurer for Jewish Family Services of San Diego and is a board member of the Congregation of Beth Israel in San Diego. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s platform supports both model portfolios and advisor-level discretionary management, supplemented by affiliate investment resources and sub-advisory relationships.

Cory Persson is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC since 2018 and previously at Pacific Capital from 2013 to 2018. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and other advisers. The firm is notable for its Third-Party Asset Management Platform (TAMP) and sleeve-manager capabilities, offering customized multi-asset portfolios and operational support to RIAs and broker-dealers.

Courtney Hincks is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she coaches youth lacrosse for the Coronado Lacrosse Club. Concurrent Investment Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term wealth and investment management using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors serving over 13,000 clients.

Spencer Morgan is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors and previously worked at TBM Consulting Group and Efficient Market Advisors, LLC. Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. provides discretionary investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional investors. The firm employs a strategic approach using proprietary ETF model portfolios and offers specialized value and income strategies alongside fixed-income management.

James Thomas Jr. is a CFP® and ChFC® with over 43 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Calton & Associates, Inc. and has held roles at Superior Planning, LLC and Carmel Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for the Catholic Community Foundation of San Diego and is a board member of Build a Miracle, a nonprofit focused on housing and employment support. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and estates, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides tailored investment recommendations through multiple program structures and combines fee-based and commissionable products in its dual registration as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Brett Elliott is a financial advisor at Golden State Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Edward Jones, Empyr, Dunham and Associates, and Sun Capital Management. Elliott operates his advisory services through Golden State Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various analytic approaches and third-party managers to tailor portfolios.

Wyatt Gibbs is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Financial Planning Services, LPL Enterprise, and Prudential Financial. He is also a licensed insurance agent based in Laguna Beach, CA. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages customized multi-asset portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and is notable for its Third-Party Asset Management Platform and sleeve-manager capabilities.

David Hudson is a financial advisor at Trajan Wealth, L.L.C. in Carlsbad, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he owns rental properties in Arizona and works part-time as an insurance agent selling fixed-indexed annuities. Trajan Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes a long-term, disciplined investment approach using stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds tailored to clients’ risk tolerances and financial situations.

Jessica Passier is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Girard Securities from 2014 to 2018 before joining Madison Avenue Securities in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she works part-time as a server and bartender for an event service company. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for around 14,000 clients through multiple advisory models that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Matthew Carvalho is a financial advisor at Cardinal Point Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to his current role, he worked at Loring Ward Securities Inc. for nine years and has held leadership roles at multiple Cardinal Point entities. Cardinal Point Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified, core-and-satellite investment approach and provides cross-border planning and services to clients in both the U.S. and Canada.

Michael Meyers is a CFP® professional with six years of experience, currently serving at United Capital Financial Advisors in San Diego, CA. He has been with United Capital Financial Advisors since 2013. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and offers customization options such as ESG and faith-based strategies, along with client-facing technology and access to third-party managers.

Abigail Mc Daris is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Navy Federal Financial Group and First Command Advisory Services. She served seven years in the United States Navy. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options primarily through managed advisory programs using third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform.

Laura Malechuk is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 26 years of industry experience, including prior roles at CUSO Financial Services, LP and Foresters Equity Services, Inc. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and college-savings services through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Guy Kosov is a CFA® charterholder based in San Diego, CA, with four years of industry experience. He currently works at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC and has previously been employed at Private Asset Management Inc, Pimco, and CEA. Kosov has spent the majority of his career in investment advisory roles. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to both individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers access to a broad range of investment products and platforms, with an emphasis on advisor-managed accounts and specialized services.

Carl Pinkard II is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Aldrich Wealth LP in Carlsbad, CA. He has held roles at Aldrich Wealth LP since 2008 and has additional experience at Pacific Coast Capital, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a principal of AKT Services, LLP, a holding company, and is involved with Aldrich Capital Advisors LP, a firm focused on M&A consulting and investment banking. Aldrich Wealth LP provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family offices, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a combined active and passive investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee and offers tax-aware strategies, SMAs, private market vehicles, and sub-advisory services for insurance-dedicated funds and pooled employer retirement plans.

Cynthia Pulver is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including International Assets Advisory and Global View Capital Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in mortgage lending and health insurance, serving as a mortgage loan officer and health insurance agent in Utah. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using an open-architecture platform and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside its multi-team advisory model.

Jeffrey Stephenson is a financial advisor with Integrated Advisors Network LLC in San Diego, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrated Advisors Network and affiliated entities since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and sole owner of Trek Trading Corporation, a holding company established in 1985. Integrated Advisors Network is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a range of investment approaches within risk-profile frameworks and routinely utilizes third-party sub-adviser platforms to implement and oversee client portfolios.

Matthew Nadeau is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Kingswood Capital Partners, Hayden Royal, Lord Abbett, and Wells Fargo Funds Management. He serves as vice president and board member of the Boys and Girls Club of Placer County. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches and integrates insurance-linked account management within its multi-team model.

Stevan Dority is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory role, he is the CEO of Wine Country Wealth, a wealth management firm. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolio management using ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a network of approximately 286 advisors.