Michael Gallop is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, ICM Private Client Group, Sagepoint Financial, and significant involvement with Terramar Wealth, where he is also a co-owner. He dedicates part of his business hours to fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs, investment management, and practice-support services. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures, supporting advisors with operations, trading, technology, and compliance.

Kyle Tatro is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network and has 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Principal Securities INC and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is also the owner of Think Financial Wealth Management, Inc., a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and manages about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Shawna Christiansen is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Triad Advisors, OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial, LLC. She is also involved with RetirementDNA, a registered investment advisor d/b/a under Integrated Wealth Concepts. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing customized portfolios generally built with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income using a primarily long-term approach.

Scott Heising is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Advisors Edge Securities LLC since 2005. He also serves as president of Independent Financial Group, Inc., a related insurance holding company. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of advisors and utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers.

Jeffrey Gohsler is a CFP® and CFA® affiliated with Corient, bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Dowling & Yahnke, LLC from 2007 to 2023 before joining Corient and its affiliated entities in recent years. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs risk management tools and stress testing to align portfolios with client objectives.

Daniel Quirk is a CFP® and CFA® with 17 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Creative Planning and has previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks. Quirk is also a member of the Del Mar City Council. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Patrick Wynne is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Epstein and White Financial LLC, Centaurus Financial Inc., and Tremblay Financial Services. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor strategies.

Brett Keener is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently associated with Primerica Advisors and Park Avenue Securities. He has worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2015 and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Keener is also licensed to sell insurance products beyond Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities serves a diverse retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and retirement planning. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms, managing approximately $15 billion in assets with a large network of advisors.

Alden Salcedo is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, and several other firms and organizations over the past several years, including roles outside the financial industry. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, employing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Andrew Rogel is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 credential. He has six years of industry experience, including previous roles at J.P. Morgan Chase and Park Avenue Securities. Rogel is also affiliated with California State University San Marcos. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and investment advisory services, with tailored solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios managed in-house or by third-party strategists.

Jeremy Laub is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Monarch Retirement Group. Outside of finance, he performs live music and works as a handyman. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a national network, utilizing multiple advisory programs and third-party managers to implement client investment profiles.

Alberto Gallegos is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Charles Schwab entities since 2009, including Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. since 2022 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm delivers advice through Charles Schwab’s proprietary asset allocation models and research tools, with final trading decisions made by clients.

Savannah Guy is a CFP® professional affiliated with Corient, with three years of industry experience. She has held roles at Corient and Dowling & Yahnke, LLC, as well as Bank of America Private Bank. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house security strategies with third-party manager solutions and customized asset allocation.

Marko Zivic is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His work history spans multiple roles with both Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Zjiveli LLC, which focuses on personal taxes and cash flow organization. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs.

Paul Cotofana is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SagePoint Financial and SagePoint Financial, Inc. from 2009 to 2021 before joining Independent Financial Group in 2021. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing platforms such as AccessPoint and third-party asset managers, with approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Michael Winaker is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Centaurus Financial Inc. Winaker studied at Pepperdine University from 2018 to 2022. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach centers on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with services that include portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Cory Morrison is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds the ChFC® designation along with a Series 66 license. He has 20 years of industry experience and has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company in various roles since 2015. Morrison also occasionally writes health insurance for clients. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, offering both brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a range of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports various account-level services such as lending solutions and donor-advised funds.

Terrance Arges is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Laurel Wealth Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, Mission Federal Credit Union, and CUSO Financial Services. Mr. Arges is also a licensed insurance agent in California, authorized to solicit and sell annuity contracts. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, utilizing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Timothy Wheelwright is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with Corient, based in San Diego, CA, and has three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Corient, Dowling & Yahnke, LLC, and involvement with Albion SC San Diego and La Roca FC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates both in-house and third-party strategies, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and risk management.

Carsten Lester is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient in San Diego, CA. His work history includes roles at Dowling & Yahnke, LLC and Axos Bank. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that incorporates in-house strategies along with third-party managers, employing risk management tools and alternative investment options where appropriate.