Kirk Cox is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He is also the sole proprietor of Cox Strategic Insurance Solutions, a life insurance and annuity sales business he has operated since 2006. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients such as sovereign wealth funds and banking institutions. The firm provides fee-based asset management and financial planning primarily through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program.

Liliana Radu is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 34 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Commonwealth since 2018, following prior roles at Coastal Wealth Inc. and Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, investment management, and practice-support services. The firm offers advisors discretion in portfolio construction and manages model portfolios through its Investment Management and Research team.

Steven Yang is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as trustee of a personal trust. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of investment programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, combining strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and ongoing portfolio reviews.

Juna Chiang is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. In addition to her advisory role, Chiang is a licensed real estate broker handling residential transactions. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing a manager-focused, asset-allocation approach with proprietary due-diligence processes.

Mari Bowidowicz is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. She has been with Beacon Pointe Advisors since 2025 and has prior experience at Torrey Pines Bank. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers, employing both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Ryan Lam is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fountainhead Capital Management, LLC, Hornor, Townsend & Kent, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he is also an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach, utilizing a proprietary “Focus List” of independent managers, and offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Nicholas Colletta is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 65 license. Prior to joining Beacon Pointe in 2024, he worked at Bridge Advisory LLC and K2 Financial Inc. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and offers active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Karen Reifel is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 18 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, where she has worked since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of life and accident/health insurance products. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer functions to individual and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive investment strategies across public and private asset classes.

Steven Stauff is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with IEQ Capital, LLC since 2023 and previously worked at City National Bank for seven years. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment process includes centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Tamara Tudor is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bridge Advisory LLC, Matrix Private Capital Group, Keudell Morrison Wealth Management, Kemper Insurance, and Legal & General Insurance Co. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, using a combination of third-party independent managers and proprietary investment vehicles to implement client strategies.

Brian Ephraim is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Guided Path Wealth Management. Ephraim also engages in fixed insurance sales as an agent. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and operational support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed model portfolios and various distinct program structures.

Ethan Norris is a financial advisor at Mariner in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with no prior industry experience before joining the firm. His background includes four years at Pitzer College and four years at Branham High School. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both internal research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions uncommon for firms of its size.

Neil Livingston is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Beacon Pointe Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at Teles Properties from 2015 to 2017. He holds a Series 65 designation. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individual investors, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party Independent Managers and employs both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Courtney Johnson is a Series 66 licensed advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Samantha Mokma is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, OSAIC, and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives, combining individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Robinder Saggu is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient in Newport Beach, CA. His work history includes multiple roles within Corient and its affiliates since 2016. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and utilizes risk management tools and stress testing to align portfolios with client objectives.

Cayden Kotowitz is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with a Series 65 credential and experience dating back to 2023. His prior roles include positions at Spectrum Wealth Management, LLC and Putman Group. Before entering the advisory field, he was involved with GOGO Enterprises, LLC and attended the University of California. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement plan consulting, utilizing a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental research.

Alexander Stimpson is a financial advisor at Corient with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held various roles within Corient and its affiliated entities since 2015. Stimpson also serves as an individual trustee for clients of Corient. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and utilizes advanced risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Ben Putman is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Empirical Wealth Management, Independent Financial Group, and Spectrum Capital Investment Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell and service fixed insurance and fixed annuity policies. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment process that combines passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research and an internal Investment Committee.

David Hopkins is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Beacon Pointe Advisors since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent involved in the sale of life and accident/health insurance products through Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach, utilizing a proprietary Focus List and quantitative and qualitative due diligence to select third-party investment managers.