John Borcich is a financial advisor at Vanguard Capital with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Vanguard Capital and its affiliated firms since 2009. Vanguard Capital provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $171 million across about 180 client relationships. The firm implements investment decisions based on written client profiles and plans, emphasizing risk management through diversification, rebalancing, and selective use of covered-call strategies.

Ronald Hudspeth is a financial advisor at Yosemite Capital Management with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Hudspeth joined Yosemite Capital Management in 2019 and is currently part of a seven-advisor team. Yosemite Capital Management is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $369 million for about 266 clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning services, and access to private fund investments, employing a discretionary approach that includes model risk profiles and a formal manager-selection process.

Cole Ducote is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Apriem Advisors, based in Irvine, CA, and has worked in the financial industry for two years. He has been with Apriem Advisors across two periods, totaling five years, with prior experience at Seek Business Capital and Herc Rentals. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management and customized portfolio services primarily to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as 501(c)(3) non-profits. The firm employs a mix of tactical and passive investment approaches and offers additional services such as retirement plan advisory, charitable investment services, and an online portfolio consolidation tool.

Erin Nelsen is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Asset Planning, Inc. since 2007. Asset Planning, Inc. provides personal financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and family businesses. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach combining passive index/ETF exposure with selected active funds, dividend-paying equities, and individual bonds, tailoring portfolios on a client-by-client basis.

James Konon Jr. is a financial advisor with Hollencrest Capital Management, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Hollencrest since 2005. Hollencrest Capital Management provides wealth management and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth and ultra-affluent families, trusts, business owners, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach integrates Modern Portfolio Theory with a combination of traditional equities, fixed income, alternatives, private investments, and tax-aware strategies, and it actively sponsors and manages private funds and direct private investment transactions.

Bonnie Wusz is a financial advisor at BW & Associates, Inc. in Orange, CA, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. She has 43 years of industry experience, including roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Girard Securities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, Wusz is involved in fixed insurance sales, offering life and long-term care products. BW & Associates provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages client assets predominantly on a non-discretionary basis, focusing on long-term, asset-allocation strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, with a relatively high asset base managed by a small team.

Sylvia Salguero is a financial advisor with Albitz/Miloe and Associates, Inc. in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2001 and has been with Albitz/Miloe and Associates since 2001. Albitz/Miloe and Associates serves individuals, businesses, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $703.5 million across about 618 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment services combining mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and variable annuity sub-accounts, using fundamental and technical analysis along with periodic rebalancing and regular monitoring.

Noah Sosa is a financial advisor at Miramontes Capital, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corp, The Habit Burger Grill, and in educational roles at Granada Hills Charter High School and Robert Frost Middle School. Miramontes Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans, offering 529 account management and a wrap fee comprehensive portfolio program. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental investment analysis and manages portfolios primarily through its wrap program and third-party sub-advisors.

Jeffrey Barrera is a financial advisor with Miramontes Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include sixteen years at Raymond James Financial and ongoing leadership positions at Tax & Wealth Management, LLC since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CEO and President of Retirement By Design, Inc. and provides notary services. Miramontes Capital offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm delivers written financial plans and portfolio management primarily through its wrap fee program, employing a combination of technical and fundamental investment analysis.

Connor Campbell is a financial advisor with CLG LLC in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PKS Investments and Cetera, with a seven-year tenure at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. He serves as a board member of the 5 Ryan Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on financial assistance and fundraising. CLG LLC works with individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and investment strategies, including use of derivatives and third-party sub-advisors, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Laurel Hackett is a financial advisor at BW & Associates, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Girard Securities, Inc. Hackett is also a licensed notary who provides notarization services to clients without fees. BW & Associates, Inc. offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing over $690 million in client assets. The firm focuses on a long-term, asset-allocation strategy using mutual funds and ETFs, with predominantly non-discretionary management and an emphasis on retirement planning and annuity suitability.

Moeez Ansari is a financial advisor at Compak Asset Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Compak Asset Management since 1999 and Compak Securities Inc. since 2002. Ansari hosts a one-hour "Market Wrap" talk radio show for 20 hours per month, recorded live at the firm’s Newport Beach office. Compak Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion on a discretionary basis for over 1,000 clients. The firm offers investment supervisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing model-driven asset-allocation strategies and a tactical approach to portfolio management.

Joseph Lu is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently a member of the Cutler Investment Group team at Cutler Investment Counsel, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Yosemite Capital Management and Conscious Capital Advisors, LLC. He is also the managing partner of MM Integration, a business consulting and enterprise software development firm. Cutler Investment Counsel provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, and registered investment companies. The firm offers risk-based Lifestyle Portfolios, a dividend-focused Equity Income strategy, and 401(k) consulting, while utilizing third-party technology and AI tools to support research and account servicing.

Elizabeth Mcelravey is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with CLG LLC and has held positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cetera, among others. In addition to her advisory work, she owns McElravey Financial Planning, which focuses on expense management services. CLG LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies, utilizing third-party sub-advisors and derivative instruments to manage portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

John Deardorff IV is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Compak Asset Management since 2015. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Compak Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion on a discretionary basis for over 1,000 clients through a 12-advisor team. The firm offers ongoing investment supervisory services, financial planning at no additional cost to managed clients, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing model-driven asset-allocation strategies and a combination of internal and external research.

Christian Canzone is a financial advisor with Miramontes Capital, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he operated a photography business for five years. Miramontes Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans, offering 529 account management and a wrap fee comprehensive portfolio program. The firm uses a combination of technical and fundamental investment analysis and manages client portfolios primarily through its wrap program and third-party sub-advisors.

Andrew Boughan is a financial advisor at Fort Point Capital Partners LLC with 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Camden Capital LLC, Mass Mutual Investors Services, American Century Investment Services, and Goldman, Sachs & Co. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Fort Point Capital Partners provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The firm specializes in risk management through global diversification, active risk oversight, tax-aware strategies, and operates a multi-series fund-of-funds private investment program across alternative yield, growth equity, real estate, and credit strategies.

John Morreale is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Purus Wealth Management, LLC. He has been with Purus and its related entity MANB, Inc. since 2015, where he coordinates marketing activities and is involved in fixed insurance sales. Purus Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities with investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational services. The firm combines portfolio management with a formal seminar program and employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Turill Engelman is a financial advisor with Tactive Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Tactive Advisors, Engelman worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Tax & Financial Group. Outside of financial services, Engelman owns and operates Bodies Performance, a personal training business. Tactive Advisors provides portfolio management to individual clients, trusts, businesses, employee benefit plans, and institutional investors through a combination of robo-advisor technology and advisor-led structured model portfolios. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation approach based on the Black-Litterman framework and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Greggory Jackman is a financial advisor with Secura Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at D.A. Davidson & Co., JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Arkadios Wealth Advisors. Secura Financial provides fee-based personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $320 million for about 673 clients through a team of seven advisors, implementing investment strategies tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.