Christine Diruscio is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with Madison Avenue Securities since 2016 and is currently associated with Empress Investment Group. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable institutions, foundations, and trusts. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for around 14,000 clients through multiple programs and investment models utilizing a range of securities and discretionary portfolio management strategies.

Haley Otten is an advisor at Dunham with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Dunham, she held roles at the Aztec Recreation Center at San Diego State University and worked at Carlsbad High School. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth clients with a range of wealth management solutions including proprietary mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and a private fund. The firm employs a manager-of-managers investment approach with formal quarterly rebalancing and offers custody, trust, and donor-advised fund services through its affiliated trust company.

Michael Graham is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is a part-time independent contractor for TravelPlex, assisting clients with travel arrangements, and also works as a part-time Uber and Lyft driver. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, with additional offerings for pension consulting, college savings, and charitable institutions. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion for about 14,000 clients across 91 advisors, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches including advisor-managed models and third-party managers.

James King is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Coppell Advisory Solutions since 2014 and previously with Ken Stern & Associates Inc for nine years. Mr. King is also licensed for fixed insurance and long-term care. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC is part of Fusion Investment Advisors, which manages discretionary portfolios and financial planning services for individuals, retirement plan participants, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses an open-architecture platform with tailored investment strategies, employing both fundamental and technical analysis across a broad range of investment products.

Monica Szakos is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC. She previously worked at Arete Wealth Advisors LLC and Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC. Outside of advising, she is involved in computer consulting, web design, and IT maintenance. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $7.6 billion in client assets across 174 advisors. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other advisers, employing a combination of passive, active, tactical, and blended strategies tailored to client objectives.

Kelsey Anderson is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a wealth manager at The AmeriFlex Group. Prior to joining AmeriFlex, Kelsey worked extensively at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in various roles over eight years. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a committee member position at the Country Club of Rancho Bernardo. 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, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model allocations, discretionary and non-discretionary manager relationships, and multiple wrap programs.

Stephen Widner is a Series 63 registered advisor with 35 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC and Navy Federal Financial Group, LLC since 2020, following two decades at CUSO Financial Services, L.P. in various advisory roles. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm focuses on managed advisory programs that utilize third-party portfolio managers and provides a range of investment solutions, including automated ETF portfolios and unified managed accounts.

Charlotte Jones is a financial advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northstar Financial Management and held roles at Intuit, Inc. and FTD Companies. Outside of advising, she serves as a manager and member of an LLC focused on community investment through real estate in Moscow, Idaho. Compound Planning, Inc. serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional services. The firm uses a fiduciary, goals-based process and employs a variety of investment strategies, including direct indexing and alternative assets, supported by automated monitoring and technology partnerships.

Czarina Frias is a financial advisor at Dunham with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel Inc. for a total of six years, with prior experience at Gold Bullion International, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities, LLC. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth clients through mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and a private fund. The firm uses an asset allocation and manager-of-managers approach, offering tailored investment strategies and custody, trust, and donor-advised fund services through its affiliated trust company.

Gregory Stephens is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ms Howells & Co, Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and KeyBanc Capital Markets. He is also managing director of Stephens Investments & Wealth Management Solutions. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, with a notable focus on insurance-linked accounts and an open-architecture platform utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisors.

Logan Lowrey is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and having 16 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Benchmark Investments, Inc., CAPE SECURITIES, Inc., PNC Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. Lowrey also owns Lowrey Wealth Management, an investment-related business focused on financial advice and life insurance. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, with a distinctive operational model supporting insurance-linked account management and an open-architecture platform utilizing both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Rebecca Martin is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2016 and previously spent three years at SPC. Based in San Diego, CA, she holds the Series 66 designation. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a manager-of-managers investment approach with formal quarterly rebalancing and offers a range of strategies including proprietary mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and a private fund focused on long-term private equity investments.

Alphonse Chan Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC since 2019 and previously spent six years at Neosho Capital. Chan is based in San Diego, CA. Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC provides investment management and family-office services to families and select institutional investors, including endowments and foundations. The firm employs a combination of proprietary equity and fixed-income strategies alongside tailored portfolio management and quantitative risk analytics.

Michael Deluca is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Robert Hall is a financial advisor at Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC in San Diego, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms, including Brookstone Wealth Advisors and Global Financial Private Capital. Hall also serves as president of Hall Financial Group, which offers insurance products and investment advisory services. Impact Partnership Wealth, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.96 billion. The firm offers a variety of portfolio solutions and discretionary asset management through a combination of firm-managed, third-party, and advisor-managed models.

Christopher Pinkstaff is a financial advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Goldman Sachs, and Edelman Financial Engines. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Lisa Brumfield is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Marathon Group Wealth Management, Visionary Wealth Management, and Coppell Advisory Solutions. Brumfield is also the owner of Marathon Group Financial, where she conducts life insurance analysis and retirement income reviews, and provides business development consulting for insurance companies targeting public employers. Gibbs Wealth Management offers discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on each client’s financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance.

Kyle Rodgers is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Benchmark Investments, DST Wealth Management, and Kingswood Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory work, Rodgers serves as Vice President of Dannah Investment Group, LLC, a property casualty insurance agency and business consulting firm, and is a board member of Brotherhood for the Fallen, a nonprofit supporting families of fallen police officers. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm features an open-architecture investment platform that utilizes third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside its advisory offerings.

Gabrielle Beard is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at City National Securities, Inc. and City National Bank. Outside of finance, she has worked in event-related roles including Anna Marie Events and Pop Ups Unlimited. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ongoing reporting.

Danielle Mariano is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and Benchmark Investments, LLC. She is also active in helping clients aged 65 and older understand Medicare insurance options through her role as an insurance agent at Mariano Agency LLC. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with a focus on integrating insurance-linked accounts and frequently works with affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.