Karla Thompson is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at multiple Cetera entities and CUSO Financial Services, among others. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional clients, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering advisory services alongside technology and operational support for other advisers through its managed account platform.

John Gergurich is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Lincoln Investment since 2012 and has been affiliated with Capital Analysts and Scripps Tax & Financial Group for over a decade. Gergurich is also involved in life insurance planning and serves as CEO and owner of Scripps Wealth Management, which provides tax consultation and planning services. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, advisor-managed custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent representatives and an in-house investment management team.

James Loken is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in Pasadena, CA. He holds the ChFC® designation and has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing both advisor-managed and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Nora Kouza is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in La Jolla, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at City National Bank and Unionbanc Investment Services. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm combines financial planning and portfolio management with access to affiliated sub-advisors and a range of custodial and cash-management features.

Brian Sauter is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Pure Financial Advisors, LLC since 2009, serving in his current role since 2019. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as services for trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Pure Financial Advisors employs a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee, combining enterprise-scale infrastructure with unique operational features such as private equity ownership and advisor involvement in adult-education teaching.

Albert Yanez is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including City National Securities, City National Bank, CUSO Financial Services, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Seabrook, Texas. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning.

Veston Thompson is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Navy Federal in various capacities since 2007 and previously worked at Ameriprise for one year. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm primarily delivers advice through managed advisory programs that emphasize third-party portfolio managers supported by an investment committee conducting ongoing due diligence and reviews.

Kendle Smith is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC since 2020, with prior roles at Householder Group, LPL Financial, Waddell & Reed, Inc., and various insurance carriers. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee, incorporating modern portfolio theory, tax-aware techniques, and specialized strategies.

Darren Todd is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently affiliated with The Wealth Consulting Group in San Diego, CA, and has held roles at WCG Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, and Todd Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. He also operates as an insurance agent specializing in health, group employee benefits, and property and casualty insurance. The Wealth Consulting Group provides fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a tailored investment process combining fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis, offering both direct management and access to third-party manager programs.

Bradley Swain is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2009 and previously spent eight years with UBS Financial Services. Wedbush Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through a range of investment advisory and broker-dealer services, including discretionary portfolio management, institutional research, and commodities and securities lending. The firm offers multiple wealth management and capital markets solutions while providing custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Patricia Stewart is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC in San Diego, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales. Belpointe serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and corporations, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs customized portfolio strategies across passive, active, tactical, and blended approaches, supported by a broad network of affiliated businesses and proprietary product sponsorships.

Carl Jackson Jr. is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Metlife Securities Inc., Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Jackson is also involved with WealthPointe Advisors, a financial services business. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory services, and portfolio management across various programs. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies and offers access to third-party managers and unified managed account platforms.

Troy Owens is a CFP® with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with AlphaCore Capital LLC and also acts as a producing agent for AlphaCore Insurance Services, offering insurance products to clients. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Nautilus Advisors, and other businesses. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing about $13 billion. The firm serves individuals, entities, and institutional investors, providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services with a focus on multi-asset portfolios that include alternative investments.

Marc Gallo is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with The Wealth Consulting Group since 2014 and previously worked at LPL Financial. The Wealth Consulting Group provides fee-based wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and plan sponsors, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a tailored investment process that integrates fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis and offers both direct management and access to third-party manager-of-manager programs.

Sasa Gligorijevic is a financial advisor at Dunham with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Dunham, he held roles at Sprott Asset Management USA and related affiliates, and has worked in various food and beverage businesses. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth clients through proprietary mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and private funds. The firm employs a manager-of-managers investment approach with formal quarterly rebalancing and offers custody and trust services through an affiliated trust company.

Lisa Aubel is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Navy Federal Financial Group and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, among others. She has also taught at Arizona State University. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union and other individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm primarily delivers advice through managed advisory programs using third-party portfolio managers and supports a range of investment solutions including automated ETF portfolios.

Michael Des Camp is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. His background also includes roles outside the financial services industry, including positions at Eugene Golf and Country Club and Fusion Golf Center. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm utilizes managed advisory programs featuring third-party portfolio managers and provides layered investment solutions through a combination of digital and personalized services.

Robert Reaburn is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at LifePro Asset Management and LifePro Financial Services, where he also serves as Managing Director providing consultation services to other advisers on retirement planning and insurance. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and select individual securities, and offers advisory, portfolio management, and managed account platform services combined with technology and operational support for advisers.

Bruin Jones is a financial advisor at Dunham with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Dunham, he held roles at Rival Roofing, Top Golf, Grove Hotel, Northwestern Mutual, Boise State University, and Sandpoint High School. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth clients through mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, investment consulting, and a private fund. The firm employs an asset allocation and manager-of-managers approach with formal rebalancing processes and offers custody, trust, and donor-advised fund services through its affiliated trust company.

Eugene Shepherd is a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life Insurance Company among others. Outside of finance, he is the CEO of Shepherd Fishing Excursions, a fishing guide business. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing $13 billion, serving individuals, entities, institutional investors, and banking institutions. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and multi-asset portfolio management, emphasizing alternative investments alongside traditional holdings and employing a combination of in-house and sub-advisory strategies.