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.

Salvatore Capizzi is a financial advisor at Dunham with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel since 2008. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and dually registered broker-dealer that provides wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach with formal quarterly rebalancing and offers various investment vehicles, including proprietary mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and a private fund focused on long-term private equity investments.

Ryan Miiller is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA. His prior experience includes 11 years at TD AMERITRADE before joining Pure Financial Advisors. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee, incorporating modern portfolio theory, tax-aware strategies, and specialized management techniques.

Robert Mccullock III is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in San Diego, CA. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a large registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.05 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-centered approach based on academic frameworks and offers comprehensive planning along with discretionary portfolio management and a range of related services.

Bruce Beaty is a financial advisor at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has held roles at multiple firms including AE Wealth Management, Dynamic Planning Network, and Heartland Investment Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a managing partner in investment-unrelated ventures such as R&B Ventures, LLC and Quail Holding, LLC. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of portfolio management options through various platforms and third-party managers. The firm also supports pension consulting, college-savings assistance, and services for charitable organizations.

Nicholas Cipriano is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Merrill. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms, with a dual registration as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer.

Camryn Nurmberg is a financial advisor at Dunham with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Dunham, Camryn worked in various roles including at Solara Medical Supplies and McP’s Irish Pub. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth clients through multiple investment vehicles, including proprietary mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and a private fund. The firm uses a manager-of-managers approach with formal quarterly rebalancing and offers custody, trust, and donor-advised fund services through its affiliated trust company.

Kyle Farmer is a CFP® professional with four years of experience at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC and prior experience at Sunrun and the SDSU Financial Markets Lab. Based in San Diego, CA, he also owns and operates Tuna Twins Fishing, a commercial fishing business. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm’s investment approach is planning-centered, utilizing modern portfolio theory, tax-aware techniques, and a multi-advisor platform supported by enterprise-scale infrastructure.

Joseph Bailey is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently advising at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA. He has been associated with Pure Financial Advisors since 2023 and has a background that includes work at Bloomberg BNA and involvement with the Association of International Certified Public Accounts. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $11 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with an emphasis on continuous planning and tax-aware strategies.

Anthony Krickl is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. He is also a partner at DirectPath Financial, LLC, providing financial and insurance services. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of active and passive investment strategies and provides access to third-party managers and advisory annuity contracts.

David Morgan is a financial advisor with Belpointe Asset Management LLC in San Diego, CA, holding 5 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Dave Morgan CPA, Inc., an accounting firm providing tax and accounting services since 2003. Prior to Belpointe, he worked at Axxcess Wealth Management, Onyx Bridge Wealth Group, Elite Investment Team, and Securities America Advisors. Belpointe Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $7.6 billion in client assets through a network of about 174 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other advisers, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting with a focus on customized portfolios that combine various investment strategies.

Andrew Evans is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Sovran Advisors, LLC. He is a founding partner of Parliament Wealth Management & Insurance Services and has held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities, and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of financial advising, Evans is owner of Silent Flight Inc., a business focused on expense management, and serves as treasurer for Redeemer OC. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of 53 advisors, offering tailored portfolio management and planning solutions using both advisor-managed and model portfolios across multiple platform relationships.

Jeffrey Brecht is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Principal Securities, Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, and several other firms over the course of his career. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a large registered investment adviser with over $11 billion in assets under management, serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-centered approach based on academic frameworks, offering comprehensive planning and discretionary portfolio management across a range of investment products and specialized services.

Steven Brahy is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to this, he was with Rose Court Wealth Management for eight years. Outside of his primary role, he is involved with Empress Investment Group, providing wealth management, insurance, and investment advisory services. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, charitable institutions, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through various account platforms, employing multiple investment strategies and custodial arrangements.

Karen Baszak is a Certified Financial Planner® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC since 2014. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in San Diego, CA. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a planning-centered investment approach guided by an Investment Committee, incorporating tax-aware strategies and the use of sub-advisers for specialized investment sleeves.

Jeffery Wagner is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AE Financial Services, UMB Financial Services, and Waddell & Reed, among others. Madison Avenue Securities provides investment advisory and brokerage services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of portfolio management options through multiple platforms and sub-advisers. The firm manages approximately $2.0 billion across 14,000 clients and employs strategic and tactical asset allocation using various investment vehicles.

Deana Ingalls is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license, with 33 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Osaic FA, and WCG Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory services, she is a licensed notary and author. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on those other than high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized consulting services, utilizing a range of analytical approaches and discretionary management strategies to tailor portfolios to client needs.

Santiago Tena is a financial advisor at Dunham with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Dunham, he worked in educational roles at Loyola University Chicago and Benchmark Education, and has experience dating back to 2015 in various capacities. Dunham is an SEC-registered investment adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a manager-of-managers investment approach with a mix of proprietary mutual funds, wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and a private fund, alongside custody and trust services through its affiliated trust company.