Victor Colley is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Equities LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes nearly two decades at Coldwell Banker Residential Realty. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with AmWay and SELF since 1995 and maintains a longstanding affiliation with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Prime Capital Equities LLC provides portfolio management services to individuals, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a particular focus on ERISA-related services for plan sponsors.

Mari Fries is a CFP® professional affiliated with ProsperiTea Planning in San Diego, CA, with one year of experience in financial advising. Her background includes tax preparation and advisory roles, notably at H&R Block for 14 years and as owner of Lead Turn Consulting. ProsperiTea Planning serves individuals and families with holistic financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and integrated tax services. The firm combines investment advice with tax preparation under separate engagements, using a structured investment process and a fixed annual retainer model.

Benjamin Koala is a CFP® and PFS™ with 11 years of experience in financial advisory and related fields. He is the CFO and one-third owner of Koala Financial, where he also manages tax preparation and accounting services. Koala serves as a finance officer in the Air National Guard and holds leadership roles in the Chula Vista Rotary Club, including President of its nonprofit foundation. He is also the owner of Koala Law PC, a law firm providing legal services alongside his financial practice. Koala Financial offers investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, incorporating pension consulting and written financial planning. The firm combines accounting, tax, legal, insurance, and real estate services, employing a multifaceted investment approach that includes discretionary portfolio management and various analytical methods.

Denisse Arebalo is a financial advisor at Pacific Canyon Investments with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bay Street Capital Holdings and TD Ameritrade prior to joining Pacific Canyon Investments. Pacific Canyon Investments serves individuals, families, institutional clients, and plan sponsors, offering financial planning, asset management, and institutional advisory services. The firm’s investment approach blends a focus on disruptive innovation with value-based fundamental analysis and employs strategies including equity holdings and option tactics, alongside customized educational seminars for clients.

Brady Bishop is a financial advisor at Waits Investments, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for the San Diego Futures Foundation for 15 years. Waits Investments primarily serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering personalized financial planning, hourly consulting, and ongoing portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation focused investment approach that combines low-cost index funds and ETFs with selective active management.

John Hart is a financial advisor at Hayes Hart CPA's Wealth Management, Inc. in Coronado, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has served as president of the firm since 2014. Hart is also a board member and secretary of the Levine Foundation, a nonprofit organization, where he participates in annual meetings. Hayes Hart CPA's Wealth Management, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $45.7 million. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and integrated tax and accounting services, emphasizing individualized, long-term asset allocation primarily through actively managed mutual funds and ETFs. Its CPA/accounting firm structure combines tax, accounting, and audit representation services with investment advice, distinguishing it from most supported advisory firms.

Arslan Bahler is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Altura Wealth Advisors Inc. His prior work includes roles in ESG planning and qualified planning, along with a position at UCLA Extension. Altura Wealth Advisors Inc. manages approximately $250 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and defined-contribution plans through customized portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a primarily passive, long-term investment approach using ETFs and mutual funds, with discretionary account management and consideration of tax and liquidity in portfolio rebalancing.

Michael Rosendahl is a financial advisor at Torrey Pines Financial, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Frank E. Montes Financial Services, Inc. since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance sales representative with Sun Life Financial, where he spends approximately half of his professional time. Torrey Pines Financial provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement accounts. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party asset managers and uses fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to develop diversified, long-term investment strategies tailored to clients’ financial and tax situations.

Kameron Barzegar is a financial advisor at RJ Patterson Group with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at RJ Patterson Capital Investment Group since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at the University of Arizona and Euro Sport Auto. RJ Patterson Group provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and participant-account services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and corporations. The firm employs a value-oriented equity approach with diversified investments and offers a subscription-based Emerging Professional Program for early-career clients.

Kelly Dunston is a financial advisor at Raskin Global Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company for nearly two decades. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed to sell life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. Raskin Global Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm combines traditional asset management with consulting and litigation-support services, managing accounts on a discretionary basis and utilizing SEI asset allocation models and third-party manager oversight.

Brandon Silvia is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Silvia McColl Wealth Management, LLC. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank before joining Silvia McColl Wealth Management in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Moonshot Ventures, LLC, a private investment firm. Silvia McColl Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, retirement plans, foundations, charities, and businesses. The firm employs diversified model-based portfolio management combined with individualized customization and serves approximately 110 client relationships with around $283 million in assets under management.

Michael Holland is a financial advisor with The Holland Group, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and LPL Financial LLC. Outside of advisory services, he owns and manages MY RACE SHOP LLC, a non-investment-related business. The Holland Group provides discretionary investment management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis alongside asset-allocation software. The firm emphasizes personalized portfolios with listed equities and employs diversification and periodic rebalancing as key risk-management strategies.

Arley Gonzalez is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Koa Wealth Management, LLC. Prior to joining Koa Wealth Management, he worked at Blankinship & Foster LLC and Premier Wealth Advisors. Koa Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charities, and business entities. The firm integrates fundamental and technical analysis to build portfolios customized to clients' risk tolerance and investment objectives, managing approximately $255 million with a two-advisor team.

Evan Compton is a financial advisor at TruFinancial Registered Investment Advisory Services, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with TruFinancial and its affiliated insurance services since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Compton is a licensed insurance agent and serves as vice president of sales at TruFinancial & Insurance Services Inc. TruFinancial Registered Investment Advisory Services, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach, including fundamental and technical analysis, and manages approximately $44 million across about 267 accounts with tailored portfolios documented through Investment Policy Statements.

Kunal Gupta is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor at Gold Path Investment Group with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Robert Half International, Aon Corporation, and IBM. Gold Path Investment Group is a newly registered advisory firm that provides asset management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and non-profit organizations. The firm serves a range of institutional clients and employs a combination of fundamental analysis, charting, and modern portfolio theory to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Robert Bernstein is a financial advisor with Rgb Capital Group in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Rgb Capital Group since 2009. Bernstein serves as President of the San Diego Chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors, a nonprofit that organizes investment education events. Rgb Capital Group is a state-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm focuses on capital preservation and active risk management, employing mutual funds and ETFs across multiple strategies, and offers both managed and client-directed trading services.

Tyler Birch is a financial advisor at Lightcap Financial Group, LLC in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry for one year. His prior experience includes roles at CDW and positions related to education and retail. Lightcap Financial Group is a recently formed registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts and estates, and business and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a variety of analytic approaches across multiple investment instruments.

Timothy Schneider is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at ACAS, LLC, operating as Tate Asset Management and DCO Wealth Management. He has been with ACAS since 2013. ACAS, LLC serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities with investment supervisory services, discretionary advisory, and financial planning. The firm offers both ongoing portfolio management and limited investment consulting, employing a variety of asset types and trading strategies, and provides specialized ERISA-focused retirement plan services for plan sponsors.

Jason Park is a financial advisor at Margo Park Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Margo Park Financial since 2014. In addition to advisory services, Jason is a licensed insurance agent who donates all profits from insurance sales to avoid conflicts of interest. Margo Park Financial manages approximately $36.3 million across about 75 clients, providing portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, and businesses. The firm uses model portfolios and applies modern portfolio theory and quantitative analysis to tailor investment programs according to client risk tolerance.

Alan Grismore is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Santara Wealth Management LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC DBA Alta Private Wealth and JP Morgan Chase Bank NA. In addition to his advisory work, he is also involved in insurance sales, focusing on accident and health, life, and variable products. Santara Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering discretionary asset management and comprehensive portfolio management. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to tailor portfolios and employs a range of investment strategies, including stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments.