Scott Hinkle is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Alden Investment Group. His career includes long-term work at Westhem Grant Group and roles with World Equity Group and Hinkle Insurance Services. Alden Investment Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, nonprofit, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocations using proprietary and third-party strategies and integrates technology platforms to provide unified household reporting and comprehensive fiduciary services for employer plans.

James Freeman is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Alternatives, Inc. since 1989. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management and wealth advisory services. Financial Alternatives, Inc. employs diversified portfolios across various asset classes and provides ongoing supervision and consolidated reporting through third-party platforms.

Kelli Burger is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with Weatherly Asset Management, where she has worked since 2016, accumulating 13 years of industry experience. She is based in Del Mar, CA, and operates within an 11-advisor team at the firm. Weatherly Asset Management serves individual and institutional clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, managing approximately $1.68 billion in assets. The firm combines a top-down macroeconomic perspective with bottom-up fundamental research, focusing on mid- to large-cap core equities and high-quality fixed income, and employs a team-based approach supported by an investment committee.

Colin Summers is a CFP® affiliated with Bull Oak Capital, LLC and has one year of experience in financial advising. Before joining Bull Oak Capital, he worked at the City of San Diego for six years and at Starbucks Corporation for six years. Bull Oak Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $261.6 million in discretionary assets across about 125 client relationships, using a broadly diversified approach centered on exchange-traded funds tailored to clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Rory Macdonald is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Mission Wealth Management, LP since 2012. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and related consulting services. The firm employs a comprehensive approach that integrates investment, tax, trust, philanthropy, and risk planning, utilizing both in-house management and select third-party sub-advisors.

Ryan Callan is a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Callan Capital, LLC for 18 years and Merrill for 5 years. He serves as a consultant for Alternative Fund Advisors, LLC, dedicating a limited number of hours monthly to this role. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing about $13 billion. The firm serves individuals, entities, and institutional investors, offering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory, with an emphasis on alternative investments alongside traditional asset classes.

Michael Love is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Private Asset Management Inc. for 11 years before joining Kestra in 2023. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad range of investment products and specialized services, with an emphasis on advisor-managed accounts and institutional operational support.

Matthew Summe is a financial advisor at Dunham with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously at UBS Financial Services, CITIGROUP, Merrill, and Stratos Wealth Partners. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and dually registered broker-dealer that serves individual and high-net-worth clients with a range of offerings 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 provides custody, trust, and donor-advised fund services through an affiliated trust company.

Kevin Bendix is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Kirkland & Ellis LLP for twelve years. Bendix is also affiliated with DFPG Investments, LLC and has been involved with the University of California since 2022. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, medical professionals, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach utilizing a range of internal models and third-party solutions across multiple platforms.

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.

Samuel Nunez is a financial advisor at Bolton Securities Corporation with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Bolton Global Asset Management and Bolton Global Capital since 2016. He is also the owner and managing member of Bilimek, LLC, an entity created to facilitate his securities and investment-related business. Bolton Global Asset Management provides asset management and financial planning services to individual, corporate, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management through a network of independent advisers, using a variety of investment vehicles and a primarily long-term approach.

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.