Christopher Ballard is a financial advisor at Check Capital Management Inc with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Check Capital Management since 2012. Check Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement cash-flow planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm follows a long-term, fundamentals-based investment philosophy influenced by a Warren Buffett style approach and manages both client portfolios and the Blue Chip Investor Fund, employing distinctive fee structures and programs for sophisticated investors.

Faramarz Amiri is a financial advisor with Secura Financial in Orange, CA. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, including roles at World Financial Group, Inc. and New Century Financial Alliance & Insurance Solutions, where he also works as an insurance agent. Secura Financial provides fee-based personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to a range of clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm employs strategies based on fundamental and cyclical analysis and uses a variety of investment techniques, including option writing and derivatives, while also offering third-party manager placements and co-advisory services.

Phillip Law is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Warren Street Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2018, with a three-year tenure at Capital Group preceding that. Warren Street Wealth Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and investment-company clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm constructs customized and model portfolios, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern-portfolio theory analyses, and acts as sub-adviser to ETFs employing derivatives-based overlay strategies.

John Prichard is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Knightsbridge Asset Management since 1998 and is currently part of the Knightsbridge Wealth Management team in Newport Beach, CA. Knightsbridge Wealth Management is an independent, employee-owned investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a blend of tactical and strategic asset allocation with active risk management across multiple equity and income strategies, and manages its own wrap-fee program as well as a private fund focused on California Carbon Allowances.

Mark Molenaar is an investment advisor representative at Parsonex Advisory Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Parsonex entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a senior risk consultant for Chubb, focusing on high-net-worth personal risk services, and is involved in estate planning document preparation through United Living Trust Services. Parsonex Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and investment advice to individuals, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a multi-manager approach, relying on third-party advisers and sub-advisors, and offers discretionary managed accounts with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

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.

Jack Stemper is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ducere Wealth Management since 2025. He previously worked at First Foundation Advisors for 19 years. Stemper is a minority owner in a biomedical private company, Ostentus. Ducere Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and advanced tax and estate planning primarily for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a long-term strategic asset allocation approach with tax-efficient techniques and incorporates alternative investments and third-party manager programs for accredited investors and qualified purchasers.

Luis Garcia Estrada is a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Premier America Credit Union, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets, employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach, and offers a substantial wrap fee program with institutional managers and customized strategies.

Martin Lombrano is a financial advisor at Miramontes Capital, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Financial Advocates Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Promise Land Living. Miramontes Capital advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account services. The firm manages assets on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and employs a range of investment strategies, including long- and short-term trading, ETFs, mutual funds, and options.

Michael Allbee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Benefit Financial Services Group since 2016. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering wealth management, institutional pension consulting, and tax-related services. The firm focuses on diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios and provides ERISA fiduciary services for retirement plans while leveraging relationships through its affiliation with Focus Financial Partners.

Gary Hitzler is a financial advisor with Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years before joining Tempus Wealth Planning in 2022. Tempus Wealth Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan sponsors, offering asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a client-specific investment process with continuous monitoring and periodic rebalancing, employing both fundamental and technical analysis, and may utilize derivatives, options strategies, and margin in certain managed accounts.

Brandon Welch is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Newport Wealth Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at various firms including Centaurus Financial, Inc. and MVP Realty Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Catab Enterprises, Inc., a company involved in sponsorship sales and race car driver management. Newport Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pensions, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with ongoing supervision and regular reviews, and may engage third-party advisers to manage portions of client assets.

Sandra Goins is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Sandra works closely with her clients to develop personalized financial strategies and provides customized personal wealth analyses to help clients stay on track with their financial goals in a changing market environment. A San Diego native, Sandra earned a bachelor's degree with a double major in Sociology and History from the University of California system and holds an MBA from the California State University system. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP). Outside of work, Sandra enjoys baseball, camping, cooking, dancing, music, running, soccer, traveling, volleyball, and yoga.

Paul Oh is a financial advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Citi Personal Wealth Management, BancWest Investment Services, AXA Advisors, and Chase Bank. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and options while managing over $1 billion in client assets through a team-based structure.

Rudy Dahbura is a financial advisor with West Wealth Group, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Ensemble Wealth Management and Securities America Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Dahbura is involved in insurance sales. West Wealth Group provides investment advisory, asset management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $600 million in discretionary assets, employing a networked operating model and a blend of investment strategies, while also offering ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance.

Christine Kim is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Allmerits since 2021. In addition, she serves as President and CEO of CHK Financial & Insurance Services, where she is involved in life insurance sales and retirement planning. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management using third-party sub-advisers and digital platforms, serving individuals, corporations, charities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs tactical and strategic asset allocation and offers retirement plan consulting as well as standalone financial consulting.

Mitchel Needelman is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Needleman Asset Management since 2002. He is part of Spectrum Asset Management Inc, an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $640 million for around 305 clients, including individuals, trusts, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management across equity and fixed-income strategies, financial planning, and sub-advisory services, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis tailored to client objectives.

Palmer Mahoney is a financial advisor at Weaver Consulting Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Weaver Consulting Group, he worked at Emich Kia and has educational experience spanning several years. He is licensed to sell life and health insurance in California and Colorado and is appointed as an agent to sell life insurance policies through Ashe Brokerage. Weaver Consulting Group provides financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a holistic, client-focused asset-allocation process and offers both stand-alone planning and integrated wealth management services.

Antonia Lipovac is a financial advisor at Benefit Financial Services Group with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network, Frank Deptola & Associates, the US Small Business Administration, and Stratos Wealth Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part-time financial manager at Worldwide Construction Services, Inc., a construction firm owned by her family. Benefit Financial Services Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering wealth management, financial planning, and institutional pension consulting. The firm emphasizes diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios and provides a range of services including tax preparation, ERISA fiduciary roles, and access to ESG and alternative investment options.

James Garrison is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Knightsbridge Wealth Management since 2025 and was previously with First Foundation Advisors from 1999 to 2025. Knightsbridge Wealth Management is an independent, employee-owned investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with fundamental and technical analysis across multiple strategies and emphasizes active risk management and tax-aware approaches for taxable accounts.