Deryk Cherubini is a financial advisor with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC, and U.S. Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally resells collectibles and rare sneakers online and works as a commissioned sales representative for a remodeling company. Safeguard Investment Advisory Group serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and business clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party sub-advisers, and fee-based financial planning. The firm manages over $600 million across approximately 1,800 client relationships and employs a fundamental-analysis investment process with a preferred horizon of two to ten years.

Ronald Blau is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Synergy Partners since 2011 and also works with National Life Group. Blau serves as a board member of the Jewish Free Loan Association of Greater Phoenix, a nonprofit organization. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across a range of wealth levels, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm operates as both an RIA and a broker-dealer, offering advisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis with a multi-method investment approach that includes mutual funds, equities, bonds, and covered-option strategies.

Arpy Raval is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Shah Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining Shah Wealth Advisors in 2026, Arpy worked at Ameriprise, LPL Financial, NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION, and AR Financial Planning. Shah Wealth Advisors offers personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental-analysis approach to portfolio construction, utilizing a range of investment vehicles tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Neal Quon is a financial advisor at API Financial Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc for 18 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and service of insurance products through Neal Quon Insurance - Retire Different. API Financial Advisors, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and participant account management. The firm implements individualized portfolios using model strategies maintained by an affiliated sub-adviser and employs a combination of technical and fundamental investment analysis across various product types.

Randy Barkley is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at TriCord Advisors, Inc. since 2010. He also has a longstanding affiliation with Liberty Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Barkley is a licensed real estate and insurance agent and holds a wholesale auto dealer license. TriCord Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and manager-of-managers solutions, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in its investment process.

Jeremiah Lee is a financial advisor with TriCord Advisors, Inc. in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining TriCord Advisors in 2020, he worked at Best Best & Kreiger LLP for six years. He is also the owner and operator of TriCord Legal Services, Inc., a law firm specializing in estate planning and business-related legal services. TriCord Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations by offering discretionary portfolio management, model portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a manager-of-managers approach and combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in its investment process.

Patricia Gomez is a financial advisor at CPR Investments Inc with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at First Advisors National, LLC and Kaiser Permanente. In addition to her advisory role, she is self-employed as an insurance agent, tax preparer, and notary public. CPR Investments Inc primarily serves individual investors, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and ERISA plan services. The firm employs a multi-manager approach that emphasizes tactical and absolute-return strategies to manage risk and provides a broad range of financial products through affiliated sales activities.

Joseph Lyons is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at TriCord Advisors, Inc. since 2010. He also has experience with Hargrave & Associates, LLC dating back to 2006. TriCord Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, model portfolio management, and manager-of-managers services, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis within a structured investment process.

Matthew Melendez is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Synergy Partners since 2014. He also holds an Enrolled Agent credential and operates a tax preparation business, Melendez Company & Associates Inc., as well as a fixed insurance sales business. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across various wealth levels, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager programs. The firm operates with both RIA and broker-dealer registrations, delivering predominantly non-discretionary advice supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Robert Duncan is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has held roles at Simmons Capital Group, Steward Advisors Group, Global Impact Wealth Management LLC, The Baptist Foundation of California, and the International Mission Board. Steward Advisors Group is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $105 million in discretionary assets. The firm integrates clients’ faith-based values into its investment process and offers tailored portfolio management alongside financial planning and advisory services on tax, insurance, and estate matters.

Morgan Fippinger is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Pacific Capital and has previously worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Morgan is also the owner of Morgan's Bonsai, a retail business based in San Diego, CA. Pacific Capital Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth clients, including families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined asset management process featuring portfolio analysis, continuous monitoring, and a variety of trading techniques, alongside its proprietary Financial Life Inspection® planning program.

John Bivens is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners and holds the Series 63 designation. He has 29 years of industry experience, including roles at Capital Synergy Partners since 2011 and Onyx Investment Advisors from 2010 to 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and CEO of a medical and wellness spa in Culver City, CA. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across a range of net worth levels, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager programs. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis and provides advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis while also operating as a broker-dealer and insurance broker.

Lesley Hernandez is a financial advisor at TriCord Advisors, Inc. in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining TriCord Advisors in 2022, Hernandez worked at Walmart from 2018 to 2022 and was a student from 2012 to 2022. TriCord Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to individuals and families, along with high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and administrative services, tailoring strategies to clients’ objectives and using third-party managers on a client-by-client basis.

Joshua Coniglio is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pacific Capital since 2019 and previously with Coniglio Wealth Management, Sterling Wealth Partners, and USA Financial Securities. Coniglio serves as volunteer board treasurer for the Morgan Square Homeowners Association in Chino, CA. Pacific Capital Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth clients, including families, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined asset management process incorporating portfolio analysis, continuous monitoring, and periodic rebalancing, and offers a branded financial planning program called the Financial Life Inspection®.

William Rapp is a financial advisor at Capital Synergy Partners with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked with Capital Synergy Partners since 2008, following a prior tenure at CPS Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. Additionally, he operates a sole proprietorship offering fixed insurance services. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across varying net worth levels, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager programs. The firm offers advisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis and integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Charles Taylor is a financial advisor at Capital Synergy Partners with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Capital Synergy Partners since 2017 and previously at Invest Financial Corp. from 2008 to 2016. Taylor is also the owner and president of Taylor Wealth Management Group, a fixed insurance business specializing in life, health, and long-term care insurance. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across various net worth levels, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, providing a range of investment strategies and insurance products, with a primarily non-discretionary advisory approach supported by oversight and compliance processes.

Brian Park is a financial advisor with Harvest Investment Services, LLC in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Harvest Investment Services since 2015 and previously at ProEquities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and CEO of Glocal Outreach, a nonprofit organization focused on coordinating religious groups for special projects, outreach, and disaster relief. Harvest Investment Services, LLC manages approximately $534 million in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charities through a multi-advisor team structure. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, employing an actively managed tactical strategy with fundamental and technical analysis.

Randall Francis is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Pacific Capital. He previously operated as a sole proprietor and worked at LPL Financial LLC. Pacific Capital Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to high-net-worth clients, including families, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a disciplined asset management process and offers a comprehensive Financial Life Inspection® as part of its planning services.

Bruno Krenn is a financial advisor at Pacific Capital with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as an insurance agent. Pacific Capital provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a disciplined asset-management approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with continuous monitoring and quarterly reviews.

Chelsea Pittman is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Abraham & Co., Inc., bringing one year of industry experience. She has held prior roles in the technology sector, including positions at Dropbox and Freshworks. Outside of her advisory work, she continues to work full-time as an Account Executive at Dropbox, focused on software sales to business IT departments. Abraham & Co., Inc. provides discretionary private asset management and related advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses client-specific investment profiles combined with various analytical methods to develop diversified fixed-income, income-oriented, balanced, and growth strategies.