Krystalynn Schlegel is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and has previously worked at The Leaders Group Inc and Sisu Insurance. Schlegel serves on the board of The Frederick Gunn School and Forum 400, a nonprofit organization supporting life insurance producers, and leads a monthly networking group with ProVisors. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive back-office services.

George Mccuen is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Mather Group, LLC. He has previously worked at Nwm Fund Group, LLC and Napa Wealth Management, Incorporated. Outside of financial advising, he is an owner and member of Bulldog Vineyards, LLC, a vineyard engaged in grape and wine sales in Napa, California. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based allocation models and offers customized portfolio options including ESG factors and liability-matching bond ladders.

Joshua Ingram is a financial advisor with Advisor Resource Council, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisor Resource Council and LPL Financial since 2021, and previously was with Avantax Advisory Services and related firms from 2014 to 2021. Ingram also operates Napa Valley Financial, a registered investment advisor DBA. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises, offering asset management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm employs AI-driven model portfolios combined with fundamental analysis and provides coordinated estate-planning document preparation through outside legal professionals.

David Boydell is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mutual Advisors, LLC since 2016. He previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc. from 2017 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, Boydell is involved in a financial technology company, FairShares, Inc., and is also authoring a children's book. Mutual Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plan participants, and institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs both active and passive strategies, supplements advice with third-party tools, and maintains significant assets under management along with multiple platform and manager relationships.

Tonya West is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Napa Wealth Management and Waddell & Reed Inc. She has managed her own business, Tonya and Kevin West, from 2016 to 2020. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering comprehensive financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based allocation models and incorporates AI tools while maintaining human oversight.

Zachary Wagner is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been involved with several organizations, including Narrative Strategy, Weaver of 3, and Epic Impact, where he has held roles since 2016 and 2017. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, using diversified investment strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Patrick Mccuen is a financial advisor with The Mather Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Napa Wealth Management before joining The Mather Group. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with multiple risk-based models and customization options, combining advanced technology tools with human oversight.

Cody Barclay is a financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial and Napa Valley Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with the Vintners Golf Club in Yountville, CA. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises by offering asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers and LPL advisory programs. The firm uses actively managed strategies that combine artificial intelligence tools with traditional fundamental analysis across a range of portfolio types.

Robert Blanusa is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Napa Wealth Management, Inc. for 10 years. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with customizable portfolios and incorporates AI and machine-learning tools alongside human oversight.

Timothy Ayles is a financial advisor with The Mather Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions at Napa Wealth Management, Incorporated, and Nwm Fund Group, Llc. Outside of advising, he operates SITKA TruckING, INC. as a FedEx independent contractor and contributes investment-related articles to SeekingAlpha.com. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and various entities, providing integrated financial planning, investment management, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based allocation models and customization options such as ESG portfolios and direct indexing.

Nancy Lewis Heliotes is a financial advisor with Momentum Independent Network Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Momentum in 2020, she worked at several firms including Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in nonprofit work as a co-founder and board member of the Bees For Trees Project, focusing on sustainable living education, and serves as President of the Fire Prevention Team for the Circle Oaks Homes Association. Momentum Independent Network Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple managed account programs and integrates broker-dealer operations with banking and municipal advisory capabilities as part of the Hilltop group.

Mark Patzer is a financial advisor with Compound Planning, Inc. in Novato, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC and Karp Capital Management Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in a sales management role at Visual Display Specialists, a CCTV monitor distribution company. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, institutional plan advisory, and a turnkey asset management program for financial intermediaries. The firm emphasizes customized, risk-based model allocations and employs a range of strategies including tax-aware direct indexing and options, supported by technology partnerships and third-party sub-advisors.

Marc Orourke is a financial advisor at Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at multiple firms, including Paulson Investment Advisors LLC and Broxton Capital Advisors. Financial Gravity Family Office Services, LLC provides tailored financial planning, investment supervisory and management services, pension consulting, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a broad range of securities, often utilizing third-party sub-advisors and model portfolios.

Richard Schultz is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Capital Analysts since 2003, also working at Lincoln Investment since 2012. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, corporate clients, trust companies, and third-party advisers. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs and custom portfolios, supported by an in-house investment management and research team.

Nick Denucci is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Creative Planning with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of financial advising, he owns a personal development and coaching business and works as a fitness coach. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad range of affiliated businesses including legal and trust services.

Brent Wolf is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, FSC Securities, and The Retirement Group, LLC. His career also includes over three decades as a self-employed insurance broker. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research focusing on quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Marta Amaton is a financial advisor with UNITED PLANNERS' FINANCIAL SERVICES of AMERICA and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has 26 years of experience in the industry, including prior roles at Jacobson Wealth Management and independent insurance services. Outside of advising, she works as a tasting room associate at Vezer Family Vineyard and serves as an instructor at Napa Valley College. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a diverse client base with advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports independent advisors like Amaton through a limited-partnership ownership structure and uses a combination of custodians and third-party managers to implement investment strategies.

Silje Solstad Normann is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Symetra Investment Management, Army & Air Force Exchange Services, and First Choice In-Home Care. She has also worked in various non-financial roles including physical therapy and education. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates in its financial planning approach.

Daniel Pallesen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Creative Planning since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Keystone Wealth Partners and Matrix Providers Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Level Up Vision, LLC, a financial psychology practice focused on coaching, writing, and speaking. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and long-term strategies, managing approximately $295.6 billion in assets across more than 1,100 advisors.

Justin Watson is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he served six years in the United States Air Force and is currently a first officer at FedEx Express, where he flies global freight under FAA Part 121 operations. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs using a centralized Investment Management Team to design and manage portfolios.