Hakim Dysart is a financial advisor at Mariner with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at several firms, including UBS Financial Services, Raymond James Financial, and Mission Federal Credit Union. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and it provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions alongside traditional portfolio management.

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.

Lane Hustead is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Corient, having joined the firm in 2024. Prior to Corient, he worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors from 2020 to 2024 and spent two years at Ernst & Young. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers, continuous portfolio monitoring, and risk management tools, including alternative investments and private fund options.

Michael Gallion is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and One Degree Advisors, Inc. Gallion also teaches financial planning and investing courses at a local adult school. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds, offering diversified investment programs and consulting services.

John Paladino is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC and has held positions at firms including Laurel Wealth Advisors, Sterling Global Strategies, Sterling Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he owns TerraGear Products, a business focused on fitness bike travel bags and gear. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, emphasizing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term approach.

Katherine Evans is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with one year of industry experience. She has prior experience with Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Barton Associates, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of her advisory roles, she has engaged with organizations including The Salvation Army Kroc Center in San Diego and Sun Devil Athletics. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select referrals, utilizing Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Chapman is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes nearly a decade at LPL Financial and over 20 years operating his own financial consulting practice. Outside of his core advisory role, he is the sole owner of a marketing DBA, Pacific Crest Global Wealth Management, and is also licensed as a California insurance agent and an independent contractor offering mortgage lending services. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios across both active and passive exposures, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions through various platforms.

Charles Hartford is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller, he spent 13 years at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an advisory board member and chair of the grants committee for the San Diego Police Foundation and is president of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in San Diego. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm operates under a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of other services including broker-dealer activities and placement of alternative investment vehicles.

Victoria Plum is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Independent Financial Group since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she operates a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, utilizing both firm- and third-party models with a combination of passive and active investment strategies.

Jacob Li is an advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds a Series 65 credential and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos, he worked at Qualcomm and held positions in various other companies including MRP Capital Group and Ronin Surgical Corp. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm 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 range of services including advisor-managed programs, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions through an IAR-driven, open-architecture investment model.

James Pierik is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, where he has worked since 2013, and has also been associated with LPL Financial, LLC since 1993. Based in San Diego, Pierik holds a license to sell fixed insurance products, including annuities and various types of insurance. 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, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering services such as financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and outsourced CIO solutions through an independent adviser representative model.

Victor Hernandez is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He has worked in various capacities within the mortgage and banking sectors prior to joining Integrity Alliance. Hernandez is also involved as a business owner in several investment-related entities. Integrity Alliance serves a broad client base including individual investors and business entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs through a large network of over 300 advisors managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm employs diverse investment approaches and provides extensive operational support, distinguishing itself as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Cari Leamy is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Brighton Jones, Refresh Investments, and Fisher Investments. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

William Brennan is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group and affiliated entities since 2003, with prior experience at Sentra Securities Corporation from 2000 to 2003. Outside of his advisory role, Brennan serves as a board member of St. Pat's Church. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of firm- and third-party models for portfolio management, blending strategic asset allocation with multi-manager and hybrid portfolios across various risk profiles.

Michael Guerrero is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he acts as CFO for Cheryl Kang Guerrero DDS, Inc., providing occasional assistance without day-to-day responsibilities. Mariner serves a diverse client base through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios and offers integrated tax and accounting services along with administrative CFO functions and a financial wellness platform.

Thomas Strohl is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and has previously held roles at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is based in San Diego, CA. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with 379 advisors and approximately $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 range of services such as financial planning, advisor-managed programs, and outsourced CIO solutions using an open-architecture approach with third-party platforms and managers.

Michael Strauss is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient. His prior roles include positions at Dowling & Yahnke, LLC, Portrait Wealth LLC, the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and The Vanguard Group, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that incorporates both in-house strategies and third-party managers, and it offers specialized services through affiliated entities.

Marcella Harkness is a CFP® professional affiliated with Independent Financial Group, LLC, with 35 years of experience in the financial industry. She previously worked at Capital Growth Investment Management Services and Sentra Securities Corporation. Harkness also serves as an independent contractor arbitrator on FINRA arbitration panels. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs a model-driven approach combining active and passive strategies, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services.

Monica Gooding is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC for 10 years before joining Independent Financial Group in 2018. Independent Financial Group provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions and uses both firm- and third-party models to develop client strategies based on assessed risk tolerances.