Bonnie Wusz is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at BW & Associates, Inc., a firm she has been affiliated with since 1989. She previously worked at Girard Securities, Inc. from 2002 to 2017 and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC from 2017 onward. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses in addition to her CFP® designation. BW & Associates, Inc. manages individual portfolios and provides financial planning and consulting to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach focused on buy-and-hold strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis with client approval for all trades.

Noah Sosa is a financial advisor at Miramontes Capital, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Securities Corp and has a background including roles in education and the food service industry. Miramontes Capital advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account services. The firm manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases, using a range of investment approaches including active trading strategies and sub-advisors.

Jeffrey Barrera is an advisor at Miramontes Capital, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and has worked at Raymond James Financial and Tax & Wealth Management, LLC. Barrera is also the owner and president of Retirement By Design, Inc., a support company. Miramontes Capital serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans by offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account services. The firm manages accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and employs a range of investment strategies, including long- and short-term trading and options techniques.

Matthew Jensen is a financial advisor at US Capital Global Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at MarshBerry Capital LLC, Cutler Investment Group, Helium Advisors LLC, Artis Advisors, and Heller Capital Resources. Jensen is also a licensed real estate agent in California but is not currently practicing. US Capital Global Wealth Management provides investment management, consulting, and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-step screening process combining fundamental, sector, and quantitative analysis to build asset allocation models and select managers, utilizing a range of securities including ETFs, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Laurel Hackett is a financial advisor with BW & Associates, Inc. in Orange, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Girard Securities, Inc. She is a licensed notary who provides notarization services to clients without fees. BW & Associates, Inc. offers investment management, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, charities, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation-driven approach focused on mutual funds, ETFs, and variable annuities, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Curtis Farrell is a CFP® with over 41 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Financial Management Network, Inc. since 1993 and FMN Capital Corporation since 1995. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of the Western Pension Benefit Council’s Orange County chapter and Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo. Financial Management Network provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals and institutions, including high-net-worth clients and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combined with active management and offers additional services such as income tax preparation and bookkeeping support.

Moeez Ansari is a financial advisor at Compak Asset Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Compak Asset Management since 1999 and Compak Securities Inc. since 2002. Ansari hosts a one-hour "Market Wrap" talk radio show for 20 hours per month, recorded live at the firm’s Newport Beach office. Compak Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion on a discretionary basis for over 1,000 clients. The firm offers investment supervisory services, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing model-driven asset-allocation strategies and a tactical approach to portfolio management.

Joseph Lu is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently a member of the Cutler Investment Group team at Cutler Investment Counsel, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Yosemite Capital Management and Conscious Capital Advisors, LLC. He is also the managing partner of MM Integration, a business consulting and enterprise software development firm. Cutler Investment Counsel provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, and registered investment companies. The firm offers risk-based Lifestyle Portfolios, a dividend-focused Equity Income strategy, and 401(k) consulting, while utilizing third-party technology and AI tools to support research and account servicing.

Felicia Gopaul is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CSP Financial Group LLC in Irvine, CA. Her work history includes roles at Invest for Better, Financial Control Mastery, and a financial education company she runs called Shipt. Outside of advising, she operates this financial education business, which delivers educational services. CSP Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes portfolio construction and monitoring aligned with Modern Portfolio Theory, asset allocation, and ongoing rebalancing, often utilizing third-party managers such as Matson Money.

John Deardorff IV is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Compak Asset Management since 2015. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Compak Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion on a discretionary basis for over 1,000 clients through a 12-advisor team. The firm offers ongoing investment supervisory services, financial planning at no additional cost to managed clients, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing model-driven asset-allocation strategies and a combination of internal and external research.

Sheldon Singleton is a financial advisor with Chicago Capital Management Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Trust Investment Services, WestPark Capital, and Delta Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, Singleton owns several financial and insurance-related businesses focused on life and health insurance as well as strategic tax planning. Chicago Capital Management Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $135 million in discretionary assets for individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a bottoms-up fundamental screening process to create customized portfolios across various risk profiles and offers comprehensive financial planning services for complex estate, tax, business disposition, and insurance matters.

Christian Canzone is a financial advisor with Miramontes Capital, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he operated Christian Canzone Photography for five years. Miramontes Capital advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account services. The firm utilizes a range of investment approaches, including long- and short-term trading and options strategies, and operates as a wrap fee program sponsor with affiliated broker-dealer and insurance entities.

Joshua Valdivia is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Financial Management Network Inc and FMN Capital Corp, where he has worked since 2020 and 2021 respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Valdivia Financial Services LLC, a personal S corporation licensed for life, health, and variable insurance products in California. Financial Management Network provides discretionary and nondiscretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate pension plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework with active management components and offers additional services such as tax preparation and bookkeeping.

John Morreale is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Purus Wealth Management, LLC. He has been with Purus and its related entity MANB, Inc. since 2015, where he coordinates marketing activities and is involved in fixed insurance sales. Purus Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities with investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational services. The firm combines portfolio management with a formal seminar program and employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Laura Ponticello is a financial advisor at Sage Rhino Capital LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she is an authorized signer for a consulting firm in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry managed by her husband. Sage Rhino Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $787 million in client assets and employs a range of strategies including fundamental, quantitative, and options-related approaches.

Turill Engelman is a financial advisor with Tactive Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Tactive Advisors, Engelman worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services and Tax & Financial Group. Outside of financial services, Engelman owns and operates Bodies Performance, a personal training business. Tactive Advisors provides portfolio management to individual clients, trusts, businesses, employee benefit plans, and institutional investors through a combination of robo-advisor technology and advisor-led structured model portfolios. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation approach based on the Black-Litterman framework and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Morgan Fippinger is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Pacific Capital and has previously worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Morgan is also the owner of Morgan's Bonsai, a retail business based in San Diego, CA. Pacific Capital Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth clients, including families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined asset management process featuring portfolio analysis, continuous monitoring, and a variety of trading techniques, alongside its proprietary Financial Life Inspection® planning program.

Greggory Jackman is a financial advisor with Secura Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at D.A. Davidson & Co., JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Arkadios Wealth Advisors. Secura Financial provides fee-based personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $320 million for about 673 clients through a team of seven advisors, implementing investment strategies tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

David Macleod is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Eclectic Associates, Inc. in Fullerton, CA, since 2010. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management, integrated financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses. The firm manages over $1.4 billion in client assets through an 11-advisor team, constructing diversified portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory and maintaining fiduciary standards for retirement accounts.

Robert McIsaac is a financial advisor at Chicago Capital Management Advisors, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Crown Capital Securities for 20 years and is the sole shareholder of McIsaac Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., a firm he founded in 1984. Chicago Capital Management Advisors provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a bottoms-up fundamental screening process and offers a range of model portfolios tailored to various risk profiles.