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.

Dale Walker is a financial advisor with The Partners Wealth Management in San Diego, possessing 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Financial Sense Securities, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a director and board member of the San Diego County Junior Golf Association. The Partners Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of custom portfolios and model-based management, leveraging both in-house and third-party strategies, with a required use of the Amplify Platform for trading and back-office functions.

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.

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.

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.

Matthew Bregozzo is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera-affiliated firms and First Allied, spanning over a decade. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives. The firm manages approximately $7.57 billion in assets and utilizes firm-designed style allocation models with tax-intelligent strategies.

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.

Robert Jones is a financial advisor at BOK Financial Securities, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northern Trust Securities, Inc., Northern Trust Investments, Inc., and CUSO Financial Services, L.P. He has worked in both independent and enterprise settings throughout his career. BOK Financial Securities, operating as BOK Financial Advisors, serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, corporations, retirement plans, government agencies, municipalities, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary, fee-based investment management through its Guided Portfolio Solutions program, combining proprietary research and a range of model strategies supported by its affiliation with a bank holding company and related investment entities.

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.

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.