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 at Independent Financial Group, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Mulligan Funding, MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and American Internet Mortgage. 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 offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management through various platforms, third-party asset manager programs, and retirement plan services, utilizing both firm- and third-party investment models tailored to client risk tolerances.

Kimberly Gern is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with LPL Financial, Mohr Financial Group, the University of College Dublin, and the Irish Stock Exchange. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Ambrose Business Consulting, a non-investment-related business she has operated 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, and manages customized portfolios with a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income using both internal management and third-party asset managers.

Daniel Ortega is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mercer Global Advisors, San Diego State University, DoorDash Inc., Reliance Solar, Southwestern College, and Castle Park High School. 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 advisory and portfolio management services through an open-architecture platform and multiple third-party partnerships.

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 at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2015. 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 high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutional clients, offering a range of services such as advisor-managed programs, financial planning, third-party manager programs, and outsourced CIO solutions.

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.

Linda Smith is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public in Carlsbad, CA. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad range of clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients, emphasizing fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Edward Watson is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2011 and previously spent 12 years at Charles Schwab. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of firm- and third-party models to develop client strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple platforms.

Brian Dennen is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Ally Invest Advisors, Wealthfront Advisers, and several other firms. Outside of advisory services, he is an officer and director at RAMONA WOODWORX LLC, a company involved in marketing and sales of outdoor furniture. 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 offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and employs a model-driven approach that combines strategic asset allocation with active and passive investment exposures.

Beth Westburg is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Del Mar, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Commonwealth since 2018 and concurrently involved with LS Investment Management since 2014. Westburg is also a 50% owner of Lipman-Westburg Inc, a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a broad client base. The firm provides a variety of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office services including trading, reporting, and custody.

John Ogden is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He also serves as a trustee for a personal family trust. Oppenheimer serves a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services across various asset classes and investment strategies.

David Kempton is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Catalina Capital Group LLC and OneAmerica Securities. Kempton also engages in fixed insurance sales as a part of his business activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Richard Gigliotti is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America Inc for nine years each. He also operates R.B. Financial Planning, LLC and is involved in insurance-related activities for clients. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is a comprehensive SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and platforms such as Schwab, Fidelity, Envestnet, and Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management.

Timothy Hayes is a CFP® with 53 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2024. He previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for 25 years and has operated his own investment and insurance business, Timothy Hayes Financial, since 1975. His other activities include ownership and management of Timothy Hayes Financial and Insurance Services, Inc., involved in the sale of fixed annuities and life insurance. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of firm- and third-party models for portfolio management, integrating strategic asset allocation with active and passive exposures across various risk profiles.

Kelsey Hasterlik is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2018. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group, she worked at Emerson Equity LLC, Nelson Brothers Professional Real Estate, Shopoff Securities, Inc., SGL Investment Advisors, Inc., and Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC. She also provides consulting services as an independent contractor to Mountain View Capital, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence in its investment approach.

Brett Pernicano is a CFP®, CFA®, and ChFC® with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to joining Corient, he spent nine years at Dowling & Yahnke, LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to 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 that incorporates both in-house strategies and third-party managers, with continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools to align investments with client objectives.

Matthew Sessa is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with Timothy Hayes Financial & Investment Services Inc. and Crown Capital Securities, LP. Outside of financial advising, he is a licensed health insurance agent, a notary public, and an enrolled agent preparing taxes. 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 strategic asset allocation and manager selection across passive and active exposures to deliver tailored investment solutions using both firm- and third-party models.

Kai Swick is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra Advisory in 2025, he worked at Solomon Retirement Services and Independent Financial Group, and has experience in tax preparation and filing through an independent contractor role with Solomon Wealth Management. Outside of advisory services, he has worked in the tax planning and accounting field. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients such as plan sponsors and sovereign wealth funds.

Kathleen Lindquist is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with United Planners' Financial Services of America. Her prior roles include positions at San Diego Wealth Management, LLC and SagePoint Financial Services, Inc. She is also the founder of Sustainable Financial Planning, a marketing entity in San Diego. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, emphasizing largely non-discretionary asset management.