Nicholas Lemus is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor at Summit Wealth and Retirement Partners with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Summit Wealth and Retirement Partners, Great Pacific Securities, and MUFG Union Bank. Prior to his financial industry career, he was employed at Chapman University. Summit Wealth and Retirement Partners is a team of seven professionals managing approximately $978 million in client assets for individuals, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting, typically implementing risk-based, diversified portfolios using no-load mutual funds and ETFs alongside fundamental analysis.

Charles Summit is a financial advisor with West Wealth Group, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining West Wealth Group, he worked in mortgage lending, automotive sales, and the food service industry. He is also an independent insurance agent licensed in California for life, health, and accident insurance. West Wealth Group provides investment advisory, asset management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a model portfolio approach blending fundamental, technical, and Modern Portfolio Theory analyses, serving a broad client base through an 18-advisor team and affiliated advisors.

Jeremy Saltzberg is a financial advisor at Check Capital Management Inc with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Check Capital since 2016, following a brief tenure at Avondale Asset Management. Saltzberg holds a Series 65 credential. Check Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement cash-flow planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm follows a long-term, fundamentals-based investment philosophy influenced by a Warren Buffett style approach and manages both client portfolios and the Blue Chip Investor Fund.

Tony Jung is a financial advisor at Spectrum Asset Management Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Spectrum Asset Management since 2001. Spectrum Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $640 million for around 305 clients, including individuals, trusts, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with strategies across equities, fixed income, and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Dominick Zizzo is a financial advisor with Ignite Planners LLC in San Clemente, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Prestige Wealthwide LLC, Stonex Securities Inc., Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Girard Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns DZ Tax Solutions, providing tax preparation and bookkeeping services to individuals and small businesses in his community. Ignite Planners serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, retirement plans, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting, utilizing a volatility-responsive strategy that incorporates stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and private investments tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Gerald Zelko Jr. is a financial advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Balboa Wealth Partners since 2018 and previously spent nine years with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $1.07 billion in assets and employs a team-based approach that integrates discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, independent managers, and a TAMP relationship, focusing on long-term, diversified portfolios using a range of investment strategies.

Benjamin Beckstead is a financial advisor at Yosemite Capital Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at CW Advisors, LLC, Money 360, Inc., and G8 Capital, Inc. Yosemite Capital Management is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $369 million for around 266 clients. The firm delivers customized portfolio management and financial planning services, employing model risk profiles and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, while also offering access to private fund investments for qualified clients.

Scott Babbitt is a financial advisor with SB Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at International Assets Investment Management, Crown Capital Securities, LPL Financial, and Trilogy Financial Services. SB Advisory, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered firm managing approximately $1.1 billion for over 2,600 clients, serving individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary advice using a combination of fundamental, technical, and qualitative analysis across mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and third-party managers.

Chace Adams is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ignite Planners LLC and has previously worked at Prestige Wealthwide, Foresight Wealth Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Girard Securities. Adams also owns Proactive Tax, a tax preparation business. Ignite Planners serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, retirement plans, sovereign wealth funds, and accredited investors in private pooled vehicles. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting, with portfolios tailored to client objectives using a range of public and private investments and a volatility-responsive strategy.

Jose Soria is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at West Wealth Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Hightower Advisors, Pacific Life, Americor Funding, California Pizza Kitchen, and California State University Dominguez Hills. Outside of financial advising, he manages a non-investment activity involving coordinating distressed property leads for a family member. West Wealth Group provides investment advisory, asset management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and Modern Portfolio Theory approaches, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a team-based and networked operating model.

Kwintone Houberg Lawton is a financial advisor at Ignite Planners LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Girard Securities, Inc. He is also the owner of a marketing organization, Nexus Obligatus Business Services. Ignite Planners serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, and sovereign wealth funds, offering tailored portfolios that utilize stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and private investments with an emphasis on volatility-responsive strategies and tax-efficient management.

Jeremy Lau is a financial advisor at Prudent Investors with a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He worked at Deutsche Bank AG for six years before joining Prudent Investors Network in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Lau teaches an online Investment Management course at Cal State Fullerton. Prudent Investors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, fiduciaries, trusts, estates, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a total-return investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory with allocations primarily to ETFs and institutional mutual funds.

David Leckey is a PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Yosemite Capital Management. Prior to joining Yosemite, he has operated Diversified Tax and Accounting since 2019 and spent ten years with DVM Management. Yosemite Capital Management is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser with six advisors managing approximately $369 million for about 266 clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management and a range of financial planning services, including access to private fund investments, employing model risk profiles and a formal manager-selection process for third-party advisers.

Joseph Cavallo is a financial advisor with Financial Management Network Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Management Network, Inc. and FMN Capital Corporation since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a minority owner of a commercial real estate LLC. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals and institutions, including high-net-worth clients and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach with active management components and offers additional services such as tax preparation and bookkeeping consulting.

Tyler Thompkins is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Financial Advisors Network, Inc. and has prior experience at Advisory Services Network, Windawi & Associates, and Sterling Wealth Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as a delivery driver for DoorDash. Financial Advisors Network serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors, offering services such as comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, corporate trustee services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and provides discretionary management with individualized plans and regular reviews.

Glenn Link is a financial advisor at Compak Asset Management with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Compak Asset Management and Compak Securities Inc. since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Compak Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 1,000 clients. The firm uses model-driven asset-allocation strategies guided by an internal investment committee and offers financial planning and retirement-plan advisory services.

Kelly Dunagan Jr. is a financial advisor with J. Derek Lewis & Associates, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with J. Derek Lewis & Associates since 2005 and has been with the affiliated entity JDL Securities Corporation since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent affiliated with the firm, specializing in accident, health, life, disability, and variable contracts insurance. J. Derek Lewis & Associates serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on client profiling, formal investment policy guidelines, and asset allocation primarily through mutual funds and ETFs, supported by discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Robert Verdugo is a financial advisor at Benefit Financial Services Group with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Stevens First Principles Investment Advisors from 2013 to 2019. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, providing wealth management, institutional pension consulting, and tax preparation services. The firm emphasizes diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios and offers fiduciary services for retirement plans, leveraging relationships through its affiliation with Focus Financial Partners.

Christopher Whitaker is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Apriem Advisors since 2017. He has prior experience with Solutions Financial and Copenbarger Corporation. He is also an independent insurance agent advising on insurance and health insurance matters outside of his advisory role. Apriem Advisors is a team of 13 advisors providing wealth management and customized portfolio services primarily to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as nonprofit organizations. The firm combines tactical and passive investment approaches, employs derivatives and options strategies in certain portfolios, and offers financial and estate planning through third-party platforms.

Ronald Hada is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience and currently serves as an advisor at Ignite Planners LLC. He has prior experience at Foresight CPA Group, Foresight Wealth Management, and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of advisory work, he is actively involved as a CPA and partner at multiple CPA firms and holds leadership roles in related business ventures. Ignite Planners serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, retirement plans, sovereign wealth funds, and accredited investors. The firm manages tailored portfolios using various public and private investments and employs strategies such as a volatility-responsive VEGA approach with derivative overlays and tax-efficient asset management.