Robert Meyer is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed to sell and service fixed insurance products, including fixed annuities and various types of insurance coverage. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions. The firm’s Strategic Wealth Management platform features an open-architecture approach that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios.

Peter Smegielski is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, and Bbva Securities. Outside of financial advising, he serves as treasurer for the First Church of Christ, Scientist, and has roles as an independent consultant for Young Living Essential Oils and president of First Choice Financial. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related advisory services through multiple program models, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Magdalena Doemeny is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience. She currently works at Farther and has held positions at Hello Magda Consulting, NerdWallet Inc, Plaid, Origin, Wealth In Hand, LLC, and FutureAdvisor. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct client meetings. The firm applies a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke or algorithmic model portfolios with automatic rebalancing and primarily allocates among ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Camryn Bolek is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at KPMG and Anthropologie. Outside of finance, she occasionally dog sits for friends and family. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party model portfolios with customizable client strategies.

Zachary Diskin is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrated Wealth Concepts, he spent several years with Laurel Wealth Advisors, Inc. His background also includes roles outside the financial industry, such as work at Crisp Painting and Car Toyz Car Wash. 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, family office and retirement plan advisory services, and sponsors wrap-fee programs, utilizing a combination of internal management and third-party asset managers with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Daphne Martin is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and treasurer for the Texas Exes Los Angeles Chapter, a nonprofit scholarship foundation. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm adheres to fiduciary standards under the Advisers Act and ERISA, offering a range of services from retirement plan advisory to comprehensive financial planning and private wealth management.

Barry Naiditch is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience and practiced law as an attorney from 2012 to 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a model portfolio approach implemented through third-party managers and proprietary platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Raul Lizalde is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrated Wealth Concepts, he worked at OneDigital Investment Advisors, Retirement Wealth Advisors, and has held a long-term role as a business manager at VEBS, where he manages administrative and federal employee retirement training activities. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan services, employing a primarily long-term investment approach with customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Mark Kruspodin is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial LLC and Kestra Advisory and has been involved with Duffy Kruspodin LLP since 1989, where he is owner of a tax preparation and accounting business. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, utilizing customized portfolios that combine mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Arthur Molloy is a CFP® and CFA® with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2003 and is also the president and founder of Capital Growth, Inc., a marketing DBA he manages. Molloy serves as a board member for the Brisa at Del Mar Mesa Homeowner’s Association in San Diego. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, serving a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors.

Brett Clarke is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2015 and has operated under his own name since 2010. Clarke is also the owner of Clarke Financial Services, Inc., which provides tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm delivers advisory services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and provides multiple program options tailored to client risk profiles.

Colin Andrews is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Diversy Fund Inc., McKinney Capital, Viasat Inc., and California State University of San Marcos. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, serving a diverse client base with a range of investment solutions.

Gabriel Nave is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Before joining Hornor, Townsend & Kent in 2026, he worked with Northwestern Mutual in various capacities for one year. Prior to his advisory career, he spent several years in the technology sector with Everynet and CalAmp. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisers, operating both as an SEC-registered adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Riley Robinson is a financial advisor at Corient with Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Before joining Corient, he served in the U.S. Navy for several years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and 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 and uses risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Benjamin Shepherd is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mulligan Funding, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Based in San Diego, CA, he has a varied background that includes work outside financial services at San Diego State University and Stater Bros Supermarket. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing both in-house and third-party model portfolios, with assets under management reported at approximately $12.9 billion.

Kimberly Gern is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at LPL Financial and Mohr Financial Group, as well as earlier experience with the University of College Dublin and the Irish Stock Exchange. Outside of her advisory work, she has operated Ambrose Business Consulting since 2014. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, emphasizing customized portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term investment approach.

Daniel Ortega is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos Wealth Partners, he held roles at Mercer Global Advisors, San Diego State University, DoorDash Inc., Relionce Solar, Southwestern College, and Castle Park High School. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm managing approximately $18.6 billion in assets with around 366 advisors and over 24,000 clients. The firm offers a range of financial planning services and investment strategies through a network of independent adviser representatives, utilizing an open-architecture platform that integrates third-party managers and proprietary solutions.

Brian Howarth is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Principal Financial Services, based in Encinitas, CA, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in short-term consulting with AlphaSights, focusing on industry-level trends. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Robert Leach is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2015. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to individual investors, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans, and other institutional clients through portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory solutions. The firm’s Strategic Wealth Management platform offers an open-architecture approach that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios.

Kristopher Lindley is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC since 2018. He also has a long tenure with LPL Financial, dating back to 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a referee with the CASRA Referee Association. 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, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a primarily long-term investment approach with customized portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.