Jon Fenster is a financial advisor with Private Management Group Inc in Redlands, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Private Management Group since 2025 and concurrently serves as a limited liability partner at Fenster & Fenster CPA's LLP, where he is involved in accounting and tax preparation services. Fenster has prior experience with J.J.F. Investments, Inc., where he worked from 2006 to 2024. Private Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm constructs individualized portfolios using fundamental analysis and a combination of longer-term strategic frameworks with shorter-term tactical adjustments, investing across a broad range of instruments while emphasizing active client input.

Luis Espinoza is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including First Financial Equity Corporation and Espinoza Private Wealth Management, the latter being his own branding name for investment business. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Desert Recreational District. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio construction and monitoring, often using discretionary authority, and refers clients to third-party investment advisors while providing a broad range of financial and insurance consulting services.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Painter, Smith & Gorian, Inc. for 29 years. Smith serves as a governing board member of the East Valley Water District. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors overseeing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory platforms.

Raymond Prospero is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes ten years at Merrill Lynch and two years at AdvicePeriod, LLC. He serves on the boards of Lifestream and Circle City Rotary. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm delivers services through independent advisers on the Mariner platform, offering portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, as well as specialized planning and tax engagements.

Norberto Carmona is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wescom Financial Services, CUSO Financial Services, Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union, LPL Financial, and JP Morgan Chase & Co. He also served in the US Army Reserve for six years. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options primarily through managed advisory programs that incorporate third-party portfolio managers.

Jason Golembeski is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Painter, Smith and Amberg Inc. for six years and was involved with Hangar 24 Brewery LLC for seven years. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Thomas Steele is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Jack Keeter & Associates and has over 30 years with Wealth Preservation Concepts. Outside of Gradient Advisors, he is involved in executive services for small business owners through WPC Executive Services Inc. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model with tools such as the Color of Money Risk Analysis to tailor client portfolios.

Aaron Donaldson is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked extensively within the Navy Federal corporate structure since 2013, including various roles across Navy Federal Investment Services, Navy Federal Financial Group, and Navy Federal Credit Union. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm utilizes managed advisory programs featuring third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform, delivering a range of solutions including unified managed accounts, strategist portfolios, and digital automated ETF portfolios.

Enrico Tolson is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Merrill and Axa Advisors. Tolson has also worked as an independent insurance agent. Virtue Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm customizes portfolios using tactical, strategic, and dynamic approaches and operates through a multi-team model that provides ongoing monitoring, reporting, and client education.

John Marvin is a financial advisor with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 20 years at LPL Financial and eight years at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Citrus Wealth Management and serves as a co-trustee of a family trust. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and business entities. The firm utilizes a blend of discretionary management, third-party managers, and platform solutions, including private direct investments, with portfolios monitored and adjusted to client objectives.

Eberardo Mariscal is a financial advisor with John Hancock Personal Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Manulife Asset Management (US) LLC since 2012 and with John Hancock entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a social media influencer on TikTok, where he advertises products and creates content related to music. John Hancock Personal Financial Services provides financial planning and consultative services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and business entities, covering both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party financial planning software to deliver generally framed recommendations, with implementation decisions made by clients, and operates an Emergency Savings program through Apex Clearing.

Blake Isaeff is a financial advisor with Golden State Wealth Management, LLC in Riverside, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations. He has six years of industry experience and has been with Golden State Wealth Management since 2018. His prior work includes roles at Renaissance Wealth Management, LPL Financial, Canyon Crest Country Club, and the University of California, Riverside. Golden State Wealth Management serves individual, trust, pension, and business clients with asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management and uses a range of analytic approaches and third-party managers to tailor portfolios.

Reginald Jackson is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has worked with NWF Advisory Services and operates his own advisory practice. Jackson serves as a board member for two nonprofit organizations, The Unforgetables Foundation and Living Systems Health. OSAIC is a large financial services firm serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines risk-tolerance assessments with advanced portfolio management tools and offers a wide range of investment options through its extensive network of advisors.

Christopher Palmer is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Redlands, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at Wells Fargo Advisors, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing and selling a family ranch through a closely held corporation and owns a farm animal business in Texas. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.

Melanie Blakney is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She currently works at McAdam LLC, where she has been since 2024. Her prior roles include positions at Pacific Wealth Management, LLC, Holstrom, Block and Parke, and Breckinridge Capital Advisors, Inc. McAdam LLC is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing fundamental analysis and a range of investment strategies tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and objectives.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has experience dating from 2019, including roles at Farmers Insurance and Interac. He is based in Redlands, California. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory programs and platforms.

Scott Stephan is a financial advisor with Portside Wealth Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Townsquare Capital LLC, DFPG Investments, INC, and Allegis Investment Services. Outside of advising, he is president of Forethought Medical Resources, LLC, a company that distributes medical instruments and supplies for surgery. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm serving individuals, retirement and pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and other services, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Damon Friedman is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and has prior experience at Independent Financial Group and Kestra Investment Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of a general contracting business, Caliber Pacific Construction. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a broad platform including discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services, serving individual and institutional clients across the United States.

Larry Etzweiler is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Redlands, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience, including long-term affiliations with New York Life Insurance Co. since 1976 and Nylife Securities Inc. since 1978. He also operates Fox Financial and Insurance Services, brokering non-registered insurance products outside of New York Life offerings. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes customized recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Peter Lupone is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving at Valic Financial Advisors since 2010. He also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Agia since 2022, where he is involved in non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet UMA models to construct client portfolios.