Dominic Ramdin is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Next Membranes, Northrop Grumman Corporation, and the University of California, Los Angeles. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes investment strategies that include market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

David Hobbs is a CFP® and CFA® affiliated with Corient, with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors and Ernst & Young. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and utilizes risk management tools and stress testing to align portfolio exposures with client objectives.

Erick Montiel is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for nine years before joining his current firm in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved consultatively in a family business and shares responsibilities related to a commercial property investment. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of firm- and third-party investment models, strategic asset allocation, and both active and passive portfolio management to develop tailored client strategies.

Duane Knopke is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 51 years of industry experience. He worked at LPL Financial for 11 years before joining Independent Financial Group in 2009. Knopke also operates an independent insurance business focused on life, health, disability insurance, and fixed annuities. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, utilizing both firm- and third-party models to tailor strategies based on client risk profiles.

Evan Cohen is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Morgan Stanley. Cohen is based in San Diego, CA. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions, offering customized portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions through an independent contractor model and an open-architecture platform.

Nathan Sorkin is a CFP® and Series 65 registered advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, based in San Diego, CA. He has two years of industry experience and has worked at Stratos since 2022. Prior to his current role, he was employed at San Diego State University and the City of Del Mar, as well as Torrey Pines High School. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor managing approximately $18.6 billion in assets and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutions. The firm follows an independent advisor-driven model with an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers, offering customized portfolio management and specialized planning services.

Halle Hewitt is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. in San Diego, CA, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos, she worked at WCG Wealth Advisors, LLC and Fides Wealth Strategies Group. Hewitt’s background also includes roles outside the financial industry, such as positions at Ketch Grill & Taps and involvement with the YMCA San Diego. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits, employing an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers to provide customized portfolio management and specialized planning services.

John Foster is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life, where he worked for 20 years. Outside of advisory services, he teaches financial professionals at Guardian on the Living Balance Sheet software and is also engaged in authoring books. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans, offering financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and third-party managers. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with active and passive investment approaches, providing tailored client strategies developed by its Investment Adviser Representatives.

Colin Domonoske is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Brown Wealth Management and Allegiance Inc. prior to joining Stratos. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise firm with approximately 379 advisors managing around $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, employing an IAR-driven model that offers customized portfolio management via an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers.

Eron Reyes is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63-registered advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2019, following roles at Seaside Wealth Management and Wells Fargo. Reyes is also a consultant and contributor to Simplicity Ops Academy, where he helps develop educational course content on general finance concepts. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds with investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers to implement customized discretionary portfolios, supported by tax and accounting integration and administrative family office services.

Michael Tobin is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC, Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC, LPL Financial, and Invesco Advisers, Inc. He has worked with Capital Growth Inc. and Independent Financial Group since 2026. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes firm- and third-party models, combining strategic asset allocation with multi-manager portfolios and ongoing due diligence, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple platforms.

Dena Schwartz is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Investments, and Mutual Service Corporation. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management across multiple platforms, and utilizes a combination of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

Jerald Van Houten is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. His prior affiliations include Cetera Wealth Services, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Cetera. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in teaching and coaching through organizations such as Kingdom Advisors and the John Maxwell Group, and he serves as Central Valley Chapter President for the Main Street Chamber. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management using both firm and third-party models, combining strategic asset allocation with ongoing manager due diligence.

Samuel Ramirez is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower Advisors in 2025, he worked at Kelly & Wohlner Group and Northrop Grumman, and served ten years in the US Navy. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of Advisor Practices. The firm’s approach includes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, as well as proprietary research and diverse portfolio construction techniques.

Edwin Van Es is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies using robust internal standards and oversight, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Damon Delillo is a financial advisor with Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on customized, primarily long-term portfolios utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles, supported by a network of about 286 advisors.

Todd Oberlin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenure at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and more recent roles at OSAIC, Terramar Wealth, and Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also the owner of Oberlin Financial Services, Inc., which facilitates insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Suzette Lawrence is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at D.A. Davidson & Co. and Crowell, Weedon & Co. Lawrence also serves as a Girl Scout troop leader and is involved with several nonprofit scholarship foundations. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and employs a model-based approach combining strategic asset allocation with both passive and active investment exposures.

Michael Mayer is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Corient with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Willow Creek Financial, SNS Financial Group, Vector Wealth Management, and Pacific Life. 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 uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and alternative investment options where appropriate.

Rachel Dennenberg is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. She also operates Dennenberg Consulting Inc., a consulting business for tax and investment purposes. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of services such as advisor-managed programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions.