Dean Heimbach is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Pure Financial Advisors, LLC. He has worked at Pure Financial Advisors since 2020, with prior experience at Retirement Planners of America from 2014 to 2019. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $11 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-centered approach using academic frameworks and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and donor-advised fund solutions.

Royce Gittings is a financial advisor at Dunham with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2003, except for a brief period at Fidelity Investments in 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent for Dunham Trust Company, authorized to execute various financial agreements related to trust and custodial services. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and high-net-worth clients through proprietary mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and private funds. The firm uses an asset allocation and manager-of-managers investment approach, supported by committee oversight and algorithmic rebalancing tools, and is affiliated with a trust company providing custody and trust services.

Michael Stephenson is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Integrated Advisors Network LLC and has prior experience at Ernst & Young. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Copper Crest CPA's LLP, a professional services business specializing in tax preparation and financial consulting. Integrated Advisors Network is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a risk-profile framework and combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with various investment strategies, while also utilizing third-party sub-adviser platforms and private fund structures.

Edgar Jimenez Mora is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Cetera Wealth Services, MassMutual, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he manages El Ranchito, a family restaurant, and oversees operational improvements through Mora Administrative Management. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and regularly reviews client accounts to tailor strategies to individual objectives.

Henry Mcclurg is a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab for 15 years, as well as Citigroup Global Markets for 2 years. 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, offering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and specialized advisory services with an emphasis on multi-asset portfolios that include alternative investments.

Brian Dixon is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CITY NATIONAL BANK, RBC Capital Markets, Raymond James Financial Services, and SunTrust. Outside of his advisory work, Dixon is involved in insurance sales and serves as a power of attorney for multiple family members. 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, and ERISA plan advisory services. The firm utilizes an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and integrates insurance-linked account management through affiliated entities.

John McCartin is a financial advisor at Sound Income Strategies, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Sound Income Strategies since 2015, in addition to operating McCartin and Associates since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in the sale of life insurance and fixed annuity products. Sound Income Strategies is a fee-based investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and pension clients, registered advisors, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fixed-income and income-oriented investment approach, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers asset management, financial planning, insurance services, and co- and sub-advisory arrangements.

Brian Samuels is a financial advisor at Exodus Wealth, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at National Planning Corporation and Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Managing Director and CEO of Highland Capital Financial Consulting LLC, an insurance marketing agency. Exodus Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various investment types and strategies.

Jesse Lipscomb is a financial advisor with Compass Financial Management LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bison Advisors and Truadvice, LLC, and has owned and operated several businesses including Roadmap Tax Services, Inc. and Roadmap Insurance Solutions, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, Lipscomb manages a cattle ranching operation through Charcoal Valley Ranch LLC. Compass Financial Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting, employing a multi-disciplinary investment process that combines fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes.

Joseph Schaaf is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC. He has been with Pure Financial Advisors since 2020 and has prior work experience including a role at Epic Wings and Things. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as services for trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee and integrates tax-aware techniques, diversified portfolios, and specialized sub-advisers within an enterprise-scale infrastructure.

Ethel Mcglynn is a financial advisor at AlphaCore Capital LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. AlphaCore Capital LLC is an independent wealth advisory firm with about 70 advisors managing approximately $13 billion. The firm serves individuals, entities, and institutional investors, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment management that incorporates alternative investments alongside traditional assets.

Mohamed Alsoraimi is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Benchmark Investments, Kingswood Capital Partners, and Chalice Capital Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Sierra Regulatory Consulting, an LLC that provides occasional regulatory consulting services. 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 approach, uses third-party managers and sub-advisors, and supports insurance-linked account management through its integration with affiliated financial entities.

James Lingelbach is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has previous experience at Cambridge Investment Research, Sagepoint Financial, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. He is also president of CURO Financial Planning, LLC, and CURO JRL, Inc., a business entity based in California. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning solutions, utilizing model asset allocations and discretionary manager relationships, with accounts custodied at multiple major custodians.

Hannah Alves is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Dunham with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Dunham, she held roles at Trilogy Finance and spent four years in the service industry. She has a background that includes work in hospitality and retail sectors. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth clients through a range of investment products including proprietary mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and a private fund. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach with formal rebalancing processes and offers custody and trust services via its affiliated trust company.

David Martin is a financial advisor with American Independent Securities Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with American Independent Securities Group since 2010 and has been involved in real estate development since 2004. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes an open architecture investment approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options, and offers access to various custodial and advisory platforms.

Christopher Kilrain is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Bank of America. Kilrain serves as an elected board member of the Mount Helix Park Foundation, where he participates in maintenance and finance committee decisions for the nature preserve. Sovran Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing a mix of active and passive investment strategies across multiple program types. The firm employs written investment policy statements and integrates internal portfolio models and third-party strategies through technology-supported platforms.

Renee Faison is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including World Equity Group and Woodbury Financial Services. Faison is the president and founder of the Derrick Faison Foundation, a nonprofit focused on heart disease prevention, education, and youth support, and serves on the board of Farrs Best, a community outreach organization. She is also the founder of Kingdom Awakening 2020 Magazine, a ministry publication. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA advisory, and consulting services. The firm operates an open-architecture platform using third-party managers and integrates insurance-linked account management within its multi-team model.

Michael Bendix is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cedar Crest Advisors, LLC and DFPG Investments, Inc. Bendix serves on the board of directors for the Alternative and Direct Investment Securities Association and consults for a nonprofit organization focused on financing and fundraising. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small businesses. The firm employs a tactical diversification approach and offers a variety of investment options and fee structures tailored to client needs.

Ciano Villaquiran is a CFP® and ChFC® with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has worked previously at firms including Cambridge Investment Research, MassMutual, and Metlife Securities. Villaquiran also operates a financial literacy coaching business in San Diego. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies through various model allocations and manager relationships.

Judson Gee is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Kingswood Capital Partners, Niagara International Capital Limited, Hayden Royal, Uhlmann Price Securities, and Jhg Financial. He is also involved as majority owner and operator of Camp Stonefly LLC, overseeing campground management and related activities. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture investment platform, frequently uses third-party managers, and integrates insurance-linked account management through affiliated entities.