Bart Zandbergen is a Certified Financial Planner® with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at firms including Financial Management Network Inc and Gramercy Securities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he holds a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation and performs intermittent modeling work while contributing to several magazines. Axxcess Wealth Management offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and government entities. The firm emphasizes customized multi-asset portfolios with ongoing oversight, acting both directly and through its proprietary platform as a TAMP and sub-advisor for third-party advisory firms.

Marc Seward is a financial advisor with AlphaCore Capital LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and brings 30 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Enviso Capital LLC and Raymond J. Lucia Companies, Inc., and has operated Marc Seward Consulting since 1998. Outside of advisory roles, he offers insurance products and services to clients through AlphaCore Insurance Services LLC and his consulting business. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with approximately 70 advisors managing around $13 billion. The firm serves individuals, entities, and institutional investors, providing comprehensive financial planning and multi-asset portfolio management that integrates alternative investments alongside traditional assets.

Creede Murphy is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked for American Assets Capital Advisers, LLC and American Assets Investment Management, LLC. Murphy holds a non-voting equity interest in American Assets Capital Advisers. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, investment management, and related consulting services. The firm employs a comprehensive approach that integrates investment management with tax, trust, legacy, philanthropy, and risk planning, offering tailored portfolios and both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

Christopher Brown is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the Page High School Quarterback Club, assisting with football game operations and program expenditures. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with third-party managers and supports insurance-linked accounts through affiliated financial entities.

Jeffrey Dunham is a financial advisor at Dunham with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Dunham and Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. since 1985. Dunham is also a board member of the Dunham Foundation, a charity supporting various children’s causes. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an asset allocation and manager-of-managers investment approach, offering proprietary mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and a private fund, alongside trust and custodial services through its affiliated trust company.

Michael Olsen is a financial advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Madison Avenue Securities since 2012. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm offers a variety of account platforms and investment approaches, including portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and college-savings services.

John Grady is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. for eight years. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, medical professionals, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification approach using a variety of internal models and third-party solutions across multiple platforms and offers a broad range of investment instruments and strategies.

Andrea Orlando is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Summit Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Summit Equities, Inc. Ms. Orlando is also licensed to offer insurance products through multiple companies. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets across 216 advisors and 17,800 clients. The firm provides a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services to meet diverse client needs.

Michelle Cavallero is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and Hayden Royal. Outside of her advisory work, she knits blankets for foster children in her community on a volunteer basis. 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 investment platform and integrates insurance-linked account management through affiliated entities.

Anthony Nardi is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Benchmark Investments, LPL Financial, Sterling National Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fixed annuity and life insurance activities through an independent marketing organization. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm operates an open-architecture platform using third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside affiliated financial entities.

Richard Rodgers is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and ten years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Kingswood Capital Partners, Benchmark Investments, and DST Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Rodgers is the founder and CEO of Dannah Investment Group, LLC, which provides financial consulting and insurance services, and he holds ownership positions in insurance agencies serving motorsports and Harley Davidson dealerships. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm uses an open-architecture investment platform and frequently incorporates third-party managers, with a distinctive focus on integrating affiliated financial entities and managing insurance-linked accounts.

Michael Nakanishi is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kingswood Wealth Advisors and Kingswood Capital Partners since 2022 and spent 12 years at American Independent Securities Group. Outside of his advisory role, Nakanishi is involved in business consulting and the sale of various insurance products through an independent operation in Honolulu. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with discretionary and non-discretionary advice, frequently utilizing third-party managers and integrating insurance-linked account management in its operations.

Gavin Schmitt is a financial advisor at Trek Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He has been with Trek Financial since 2015. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm combines strategic and tactical investment approaches, utilizing a range of quantitative and fundamental models along with artificial intelligence tools under governance and human review.

Damon Francis is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and with 20 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Unionbanc Investment Services and City National Securities, Inc. He has personal investments as a limited partner in multiple real estate ventures across several states, involving multi-family and industrial properties. RBC Securities provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. Investment management is delegated to RBC Rochdale, which constructs and implements diversified asset allocation strategies for clients.

Robert Choi is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at Neosho Capital, Choi Asset Management LLC, and Brandes Investment Partners, LP. He is based in San Diego, CA, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Silvercrest Asset Management Group provides investment management, family office, and institutional advisory services primarily to high-net-worth families and select institutions. The firm emphasizes bottom-up, value-oriented equity strategies and active fixed-income management, employing proprietary valuation tools and quantitative risk analytics while managing a range of investment mandates.

Richard Engbrecht is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at City National Bank from 2018 to present, Unionbanc Investment Services from 2010 to 2018, and Union Bank from 2009 to 2018. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates its advisory services within a broader financial services group affiliated with a bank, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and a range of custodial and cash-management features.

Kevin Manzo is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tessera Capital Partners and Arete Wealth Management LLC before his current tenure at Axxcess Wealth Management. Outside of advising, Manzo is involved in insurance sales, focusing on life and variable annuity products. Axxcess Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services, utilizing a multi-asset portfolio approach with strategic and tactical asset allocation, and provides operational support through its Third-Party Asset Management Platform.

Shawn Waltz is a financial advisor with Dunham, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel since 2019, following positions at Pershing LLC, Lockwood Advisors, Inc., and BNY Mellon Managed Investments, Inc. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and dually registered broker-dealer that serves individual and high-net-worth clients through various investment vehicles, including proprietary mutual funds and separately managed accounts. The firm uses an asset allocation and manager-of-managers approach, supported by a formal rebalancing process and proprietary tools, and offers integrated custody and trust services through its affiliated trust company.

Nelson Dort is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kingswood in 2022, he worked eight years at Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. He is also involved part-time in tax preparation with Financial and Retirement Strategies, Inc., a non-investment-related business he has been associated with since 2007. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management alongside its multi-team advisory model.

Jeffrey Babcock is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CreativeOne Securities, LLC since 2022. He has worked previously at Calton & Associates, Inc. and North County Financial Associates, where he has been involved since 1985. Outside of financial advising, Babcock is president of a nonprofit organization and owns a tax preparation business. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party manager programs through a network of 127 advisors.