Robert Nowak is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Pure Financial Advisors in San Diego, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Interactive Brokers for one year and RMV Capital for six years. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as services for trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm’s investment approach is planning-centered and incorporates modern portfolio theory, tax-aware techniques, and the use of sub-advisers for specialized strategies.

Rachel Fuss is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently with Pure Financial Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Securian Advisors Northwest, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Securian Financial Services Inc, and Edward Jones. She was also the owner of Charthouse Financial LLC, a finance business that is in the process of closing. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as for trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee, incorporating modern portfolio theory, tax-aware techniques, and the use of sub-advisers for specialized portfolio sleeves.

Andrew Baker is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of BakerStayz, a short-term rental business. Baker leads a team at Financial Haus, where he mentors junior advisors and meets with clients. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, advisory services, and portfolio management across various program types. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and utilizes internal models as well as third-party platforms to manage assets.

Shawn Waltz is a financial advisor at Dunham with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Pershing LLC and Lockwood Advisors, Inc. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and high-net-worth clients through a range of offerings, including proprietary mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and a private fund. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and a manager-of-managers strategy, utilizing formal quarterly and algorithmic rebalancing, and provides custody, trust, and donor-advised fund services through its affiliated trust company.

Nelson Dort is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in Clearwater, FL, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Kingswood Wealth Advisors since 2022 and has a background that includes eight years at Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority and ongoing involvement with Financial & Retirement Strategies Inc., where he assists part-time with tax preparation. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA-qualified plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering portfolio management, third-party manager oversight, and consulting services.

Joan O'Connell is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Blue Water Capital Management, LLC, and operated her own consulting practice prior to joining MissionSquare. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans, offering plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services. The firm’s investment advice and model portfolios are developed by Morningstar Investment Management, using a quantitatively driven and personalized approach delivered through multiple channels exclusively within MissionSquare-administered accounts.

Andrew Levacy is a financial advisor at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC and Partnervest Advisory Services LLC. Outside of advising, he has operated Levacy Photography and runs The Levacy Group, providing income tax preparation and investment services. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option strategies, with a platform supporting tailored suitability assessments and discretionary management agreements.

Zareh Shahinian is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisory representative at Sovran Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Shahinian is also the owner of Oliria Financial LLC, a financial services business. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of 53 advisors, offering tailored portfolio management and a mix of advisor-managed and model portfolios.

Ryan Burgess is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Pure Financial Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Blue Oaks Financial, Fisher Investments, and several other firms. Pure Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm employs a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee, utilizing modern portfolio theory, tax-aware strategies, and specialized sub-advisers.

Scott Munro is a financial advisor with BFC Planning, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crown Capital Securities, LP and American International Marketing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Executive Director for Munro World Art Associates, representing collectors and galleries in the buying and selling of art collectibles. BFC Planning, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates through a network of approximately 200 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory platforms and third-party managers, employing a range of investment strategies primarily involving stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

William Morrow is a CFP® professional affiliated with Concorde Asset Management, LLC, with 49 years of industry experience. He has worked with Concorde since 2018 and previously was with Independent Financial Group, LLC for 14 years. Morrow is also the president and owner of Financial Designs, LTD, and hosts the weekly radio show "Financial Advisors" on KOGO AM 600 in San Diego. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, customized financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm utilizes model-based strategies and serves as an overlay manager while offering ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Peter Nesbitt is a financial advisor with Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Dunham since 2010. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and high-net-worth clients through proprietary mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, standalone consulting, and a private fund. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach with formal quarterly rebalancing and offers a combination of business lines including mutual funds, private equity investments, and trust services through its affiliated trust company.

Dominick Pullano is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kingswood Capital Partners, Benchmark Investments, and Aegis Capital Corp. He is also president of PCM Associates, managing investment services and office operations. Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture approach, tailoring strategies to client objectives and risk tolerance while conducting due diligence on third-party managers and sub-advisors.

Michael Delgado is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently advising at Gladstone Wealth Partners. He previously worked at Aurora Wealth Advisors and has a background that includes positions at George Fox University. Gladstone Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through independent adviser representatives who tailor strategies and use various resources, including sub-advisers and third-party technology, to manage client accounts.

William Bianchi is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Lincoln Investment and Legend Advisory Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Health & Wealth Advisors Inc., a business involved in the sale and service of life, long-term care, Medicare, home, and auto insurance. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and high-net-worth clients to corporations, pension plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, offering portfolio management, third-party manager oversight, and ERISA plan consulting.

David Noosinow is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanford C. Bernstein and AdvicePeriod, LLC before joining Mariner Platform Solutions. He is also the managing member of PHALANX VFO, LLC, an entity offering investment advisory services through Mariner Platform Solutions. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines in-house resources with third-party managers to provide comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and access to alternative investments through a network of 119 advisers.

Howard Arden III is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2006. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and offers a range of investment solutions through an open-architecture platform that includes adviser-managed and model-based programs, with features such as municipal bond strategies, tax- and impact-overlay services, and custody capabilities uncommon among enterprise advisers.

Ricardo Leyva is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with the firm, and its predecessor Snowden Lane Partners, since 2015. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial and estate planning. The firm combines multi-team scale with institutional capabilities, offering customized model portfolios and a variety of investment tools while managing significant assets across diverse client types.

Leah Burnett is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise for 21 years, as well as at Aurora Wealth Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Gladstone Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a network of independent investment adviser representatives who select and monitor strategies, utilize third-party managers, and provide ongoing financial planning and consulting services.

Alec Walsh is an advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC based in San Diego, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Asset Preservation Strategies, Inc. and involvement with Sushi 101. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser with more than 160 advisors managing over $7.5 billion for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other advisers. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, employing customized portfolios and various advisory relationships.