Jared Gruccio is the sole advisor at Advice To Thrive and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at GWN Securities Inc for 14 years before founding Gruccio Financial, LLC. Gruccio serves on the Board of the Greater Vineland Chamber of Commerce and is a partner in a tax planning and consulting firm, Clement Tax Services, LLC. Advice To Thrive provides discretionary investment management along with bundled financial services such as financial, tax, estate, and insurance planning for business owners, high-net-worth individuals, and multigenerational families. The firm employs fundamental analysis, strategic asset allocation, and Modern Portfolio Theory to build primarily long-term portfolios, while also incorporating short-term and hedging strategies as needed.

Catherine Curtis is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial planning. She is the sole advisor at Curtis Financial Planning, an independent firm she has led since 2013 in Oakland, CA. Curtis Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, and small-business owners, with a focus on the financial planning needs of women. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process using diversified portfolios and operates as a fiduciary, offering educational seminars and maintaining a business continuity agreement with another fee-only advisory firm.

Ramon Franklin is the president of Capital Focus, Inc., an independent advisory firm. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 65 license, and has 16 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed real estate broker in South Carolina and Georgia and serves as a part-time adjunct faculty member at Clemson University, where he teaches undergraduate courses in real estate, corporate and personal finance, and investment. He is also the operating member of Cole Capital Management, LLC, which manages residential and commercial real estate. Capital Focus, Inc. provides fee-only investment counsel and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, diversification, and value-oriented stock selection within a primarily non-discretionary model, and is notable for its involvement in direct real estate investment and affiliated real estate management and development activities.

Brett Fellows is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been the sole advisor at Oak Capital Advisors, LLC since 2016. He previously worked at Kovack Advisors, Inc. and Kovack Securities, Inc. from 2013 to 2016. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates QDRO Divorce Financial Solutions, providing specialized QDRO document preparation services. Oak Capital Advisors is an independent, single-advisor firm serving primarily individual clients through managed accounts and financial planning retainers. The firm employs tailored investment strategies based on clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, with assets custodied through independent qualified custodians.

Paul Barrett is the sole advisor at Ravine Road Advisors in Greenwich, CT, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Citigroup Global Markets, and Entoro Capital. Outside of investment management, he is a principal at River Road Advisors LLC, advising companies on credit facilities, and a partner in Taurus Affiliates LLC, an online coupon and survey business. Ravine Road Advisors offers discretionary, fee-based investment management to institutional and private investment entities, including individuals and retirement accounts. The firm employs a tactical asset-allocation approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, using a variety of securities to implement strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Joseph Finneran is a CFP® professional with 44 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Tricord Wealth Advisors since 1988 and has also worked at Omni Financial Securities, Inc. and World Choice Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in public foundation administration through the Stewardship Foundation. Tricord Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial and business planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies, offers periodic account reviews and written reports, and may utilize third-party money managers when appropriate.

Strivent Financial provides fee-only, comprehensive financial planning advice, that follows the fiduciary standard, to Gen X and Baby Boomer generations with a focus on those preparing for retirement and those going through retirement in Orange County, California and beyond. We do our best work for clients that need clear answers to their complex questions and challenges. Strivent Financial works along-side you as a trusted partner to help you align your financial resources with your values and goals, so you can focus on what matters most to you. Meet in-person or virtually. Visit www.striventfinancial.com or call (800) 893-6783. Services include: • General Financial Planning – Cash flow, spending plan, saving strategies • Investment Management – Portfolio review, asset allocation, withdrawal strategies • Tax Planning – Tax mitigation strategies, Roth conversion strategies, employer benefits • Insurance Planning – Review of existing policies, auto, homeowner’s, health, disability, life, long term care • Retirement Planning – Retirement goal setting, retirement income analysis, social security, Medicare • Estate Planning – Create estate planning roadmap, wills, trusts, power of attorney • Assistance to Loved Ones – Gifting, education planning, 529 plans, caring for elderly • Special Services – Loss of spouse services, divorce services Kevin Henss is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) professional. He is the president and founder of Strivent Financial in Mission Viejo, CA. Kevin has been providing comprehensive financial planning advice for over twelve years. He is an avid speaker and presenter of financial planning concepts having presented to hundreds of financial advisors at the Financial Planning Association in Orange County and Santa Barbara chapters. Kevin served on the board of the Financial Planning Association in Orange County (FPA-OC) as the Director of Communications and was voted “Volunteer of the Year” in 2011 for his successful achievements and contributions. He continues to volunteer and is currently the leader of the FPA-OC’s Internship Program where he connects aspiring financial planners with host financial planning firms. Kevin resides in Ladera Ranch, California with his wife, Lauren, two daughters, Cadence and Haley.

Stephen Lay is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is the principal and sole advisor at Curtain Wealth Planning L.L.C., an independent firm he has led since 2023. Prior to that, he worked at LPL Financial for 19 years and was retired from 2021 to 2023. Curtain Wealth Planning L.L.C. is a fee-only financial planning firm serving individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on comprehensive financial planning using passive investing principles and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering ongoing subscription plans as well as hourly engagements without managing or custodying client assets.

Nathan Frerichs is a financial advisor at Blue Mountain Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. He previously served 20 years in the United States Coast Guard and has worked at Baobab Wealth Management, Baobab Wealth Abroad, and Golden State Equity Partners. Blue Mountain Wealth Management is an independent registered investment adviser offering wealth management and financial planning services primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a fee-only, discretionary management approach that combines Modern Portfolio Theory, fundamental analysis, and both passive and active investment vehicles, providing tailored portfolios and fixed, project-based planning fees.

Brent Ford is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the sole advisor at Ford Investment Counsel LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Strategic Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is also an independent insurance agent. Ford Investment Counsel LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as qualified retirement plans. The firm emphasizes ERISA plan consulting and 3(38) fiduciary services, employing a mix of strategies tailored to clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances.

Brian Wu is the sole advisor at Elemental Capital Partners LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Elemental Capital Partners since 2008. Elemental Capital Partners provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, focusing on customized portfolios and its proprietary Ascend Portfolio Strategy, an aggressive and concentrated growth approach primarily centered on the technology sector. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes active trading techniques, including short sales, option writing, and margin in non-retirement accounts.

David Marrone is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 29 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Financial Synergy, Inc. in Champaign, IL, and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Inc. for 12 years. Marrone is also a notary public. Financial Synergy, Inc. serves individual clients by offering financial planning, portfolio management, tax preparation, and advisory services. The firm operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis and combines investment advice with tax expertise and licensed insurance offerings.

Earl Wong is a financial advisor at Spirit Global Investment Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Spirit Global since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he manages One Road Media Ventures, focusing on developing and distributing global media projects with an emphasis on partnerships in Asia. Spirit Global Investment Advisors serves family offices, ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and institutional investors with integrated wealth management, combining public-market portfolio management, alternative fund access, and institutional-grade digital asset services. The firm employs a manager-of-managers approach with significant allocations to alternatives and digital assets, primarily targeting sophisticated and institutional mandates.

Dale Arrants is a financial advisor at Skyline Wealth Management with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Skyline Wealth Management, he held roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, and various positions in banking and automotive sales. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Skyline Capital, LLC, an entity formed for holding residential real estate, though it currently holds no assets. Skyline Wealth Management provides fee-only wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment approach that combines passive and active strategies and emphasizes pension consulting and retirement plan management.

Brendon Sutherland is a financial advisor at Percipient Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Percipient Advisors in 2026, he was self-employed from 2020 to 2026 and worked at Saint Louis University from 2016 to 2020. Percipient Advisors LLC is a registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides two primary investment strategies: an Active Swing Trading approach focused on a concentrated basket of high-volatility securities and a Passive Asset Allocation strategy using broad-based equity and fixed-income ETFs.

Robert Liggero is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Financial Prescriptions, LLC since 2012. Prior to and alongside his financial advisory role, he has worked as a physician assistant in a pediatric ICU at Baptist Medical Center since 1990. Financial Prescriptions serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and consulting, coordinating investment management through third-party institutional managers. The firm employs a structured, multi-phase planning process and combines fundamental and technical analysis with both active and passive investment strategies.

Kautilya Palaypu is a financial advisor at Cow Capital Inc in Newark, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He has been involved in multiple private companies, serving as a director and management consultant for businesses including a gold bullion distribution firm. Cow Capital Inc provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm offers a range of services from portfolio management to self-directed retirement plans, employing diverse investment strategies and features such as performance-based fees and advice on non-conventional tangible assets.

Jorge Diaz Druet is a financial advisor at Cima Sports & Wealth Management Inc with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Portfolio Medics, LLC and MassMutual. He is also involved with an affiliated accounting and tax-preparation business owned by the same principal. Cima Sports & Wealth Management is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individual retail clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm provides asset management and standalone financial planning services, employing fundamental analysis with strategic and tactical asset allocation, and operates with a single adviser using a designated custodian platform.

Bryan Stanley is a financial advisor at Definitive Advisor Group, LLC. He holds a Series 65 designation and is based in Cibolo, TX. His professional background includes roles at Rackspace Technology, Capital Venture Collective LLC, and Amazon, Inc., among others. Definitive Advisor Group provides non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, nonprofits, small businesses, estates, and trusts. The firm focuses on capital preservation and risk management, using both fundamental and technical analysis to create goal-oriented plans and facilitates access to third-party investment managers when discretionary portfolio management is required.

Allen Drake is the sole advisor at Royale Investment Advisor LLC, an independent firm based in Lake Mathews, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of experience in financial advisory services, having led Royale since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he sells life, health, and disability insurance as an agent with EMC Insurance Services. Royale Investment Advisor LLC provides asset management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers tailored portfolios and planning across various areas, including retirement, estate, charitable giving, tax and corporate structuring, and specialized analyses, managing assets largely on a non-discretionary basis with a focus on fundamental analysis and a long-term buy-and-hold strategy.