Paul Hynes is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Aspiriant, LLC since 2021. Prior to joining Aspiriant, he led Hynes Advisory Inc. Dba Hearthstone | Private Wealth Management for seven years and was involved with the Strategic Trusted Advisors Roundtable for eight years. Aspiriant primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing investment management alongside wealth planning and family office services. The firm offers customized investment programs using a variety of implementation options and provides expanded family office capabilities beyond typical advisory services.

Wendy Wildey is a financial advisor at Aspiriant, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Hynes Advisory Inc. Dba Hearthstone | Private Wealth Management for seven years before joining Aspiriant in 2021. Aspiriant serves primarily high-net-worth individuals, families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive wealth planning, family office, and specialty services. The firm employs customized investment programs based on asset allocation and offers a range of implementation options, including third-party managers and private investments.

Douglas Dort is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Chalice Wealth Advisors, LLC and Chalice Capital Partners, LLC since 2018 and previously at Harbor Financial Services, LLC from 2007 to 2018. Dort is also president of Financial & Retirement Strategies, Inc., a company involved in insurance and tax preparation services. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform utilizing third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management as part of its operational model.

Brian Wolff is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining Pure, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Wwm Financial. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.05 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, employing a financial-planning-centered approach that incorporates modern portfolio theory and tax-aware asset location.

Lawrence Hudson is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Metlife Securities, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Wealth Advisory Solutions. Hudson is also an insurance agent specializing in life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care 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 client assets through a team of about 53 advisors and offers a range of portfolio management and retirement consulting services tailored to client objectives.

Sofia Biggs is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Primerica Advisors and XP Securities LLC. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union and other clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm primarily advises through managed programs utilizing third-party portfolio managers and offers a range of investment solutions supported by both advisory and commission-based channels.

Michael Chipperfield is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA. He previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank for three years before joining Pure Financial Advisors, where he has been since 2020. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a large registered investment adviser managing approximately $11 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-centered approach incorporating modern portfolio theory and tax-aware strategies, offering comprehensive planning and discretionary portfolio management across a variety of investment vehicles.

Joseph Brocato is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, MetLife Securities Inc., and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of advising, he is involved in documentary film production as a co-owner of Unlikely Hero Productions, LLC, and writes articles on financial services topics. He also provides freelance strategic coaching and consulting services to both financial and non-financial clients. Sovran Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans, managing approximately $1.78 billion in assets across about 3,390 clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services using a combination of advisor-managed accounts, model portfolios, and third-party managers, with regular reviews tailored to client objectives.

Randal Atwell is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Madison Avenue Securities since 2007 and operates Randal L. Atwell Insurance Services, Inc., where he provides insurance product evaluations and reviews. Madison Avenue Securities serves individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, offering investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services with approximately $2.0 billion in assets under management.

Barry Waxler is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Universal Financial Consultants Corporation and Versus Capital Partners, and has authored the book *Stop Bleeding Cash*. Waxler also participates on an advisory board focused on exit planning and is involved in life insurance sales and referrals related to technology and capital development. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm operates an open-architecture platform, frequently utilizing third-party managers, and is notable for its integration with affiliated financial entities and its management of insurance-linked accounts.

Jason Greer is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in San Diego, CA. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and dually registered broker-dealer that provides wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes a manager-of-managers approach with formal quarterly rebalancing and proprietary algorithmic tools, offering a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and a private fund.

Kyle Kraus is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and currently serves at AlphaCore Capital LLC. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors, The Vanguard Group, Ameriprise, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he is also a freelance musical artist performing at various venues. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing around $13 billion for individuals, entities, and institutional investors. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and institutional sub-advisory services, emphasizing allocation to alternative investments alongside traditional asset classes through a multi-asset portfolio approach.

Mark Peetz is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kingswood Wealth Advisors and Kingswood Capital Partners since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Cantella & CO., Inc. and Silicon Valley Securities, Inc. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Amy Gallego is a financial advisor at Dunham with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she is the co-founder of Out of Doors Picnics, a San Diego-based picnic planning service. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth clients with a range of services including mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and private funds. The firm employs an asset allocation and manager-of-managers investment approach, supported by formal quarterly rebalancing and proprietary algorithmic tools.

Vilayphone Fixsen is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Madison Avenue Securities since 2008. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in construction as a treasurer and office administrator for BuildingLegacy Contracting. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion in assets and offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through multiple account platforms and programs.

Jamie Plemons is a financial advisor with Creativeone Wealth, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Plemons owns Advanced Wealth Planning and Advanced Estate Planning, providing investment advisory, insurance, estate planning, and Medicaid planning services. Additionally, Plemons works as a paralegal and assists with Medicaid applications and legal document preparation. Creativeone Wealth, LLC offers fee-based asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and nonprofit clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option strategies to implement portfolios and supports tailored suitability assessments and regular rebalancing through its network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Frank Hsin is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kingswood Wealth Advisors in 2023, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 12 years. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of a coffee business, 805 Office Coffee Company LLC, involved in invoicing, deliveries, and customer service. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, operating an open-architecture platform that integrates insurance-linked accounts and uses both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Holaday is a financial advisor with Infinity Financial Services Advisory in El Cajon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Infinity Financial Services Advisory since 2021 and has concurrently operated Holaday Financial since 2012. Infinity Financial Services Advisory serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning using a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

David Koehler Jr. is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of finance, he is involved with the Kansas City Bier Company, where he works as a server and bartender. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages about $2.0 billion for roughly 14,000 clients and offers portfolio management through advisor-managed models, third-party managers, and model portfolios.

Andrew Heil is a CFP® professional with ten years of industry experience, currently working at RBC Securities, Inc. His career includes prior roles at firms such as Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, LPL Financial LLC, Northwestern Mutual, Wells Fargo Clearing, and UBS Financial Services. 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’s investment management is delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale, which implements diversified asset allocation strategies and manages accounts on a discretionary, asset-based fee basis.