Timothy Hamilton is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Compound Planning, Inc. He previously worked at Alternativ Wealth Management and Atlas Private Wealth Management, LLC. Compound Planning, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth families, businesses, retirement plans, and financial intermediaries through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and institutional advisory services. The firm offers Direct Investment Management and a Turnkey Asset Management Program featuring both in-house and third-party investment models, with an emphasis on risk-based allocations tailored to client goals.

Thomas Gillespie is a financial advisor at NWF Advisory Services Inc with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2023. Gillespie serves on the Board of Directors for Sonoma State, where he reviews financial statements and money market recommendations. NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisory representatives, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an open-architecture, technology-driven platform offering portfolio management, model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and retirement plan consulting.

Andrew Lewis is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Verity Asset Management and Appreciation Financial, where he continues to serve as an Area Vice President. Outside of investment advisory, he assists business owners with Employee Retention Credit qualification through an independent contractor role at ERC Specialists, LLC. Encompass More Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement platform services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model-based strategies combining proprietary and third-party sub-advisers and manages approximately $985 million across about 4,000 clients.

Julianne Copeland is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Modern Money and California State University of Long Beach. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds. The firm uses a formal Investment Committee with a documented analytical framework to guide its investment decisions, combining qualitative and quantitative methods across a range of investment vehicles.

Shannon Beahan is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cooper McManus. Her work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Ladenburg Thalmann. She is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm utilizes a fundamentally driven investment approach, employing a diverse set of instruments and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Jon Kerby is a financial advisor with TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with TCFG Investment Advisors since 2013 and also serves as president of Kerby Financial Services, where he provides tax preparation and planning as well as bookkeeping services. Additionally, he is a licensed insurance agent offering life and disability insurance through TCFG Insurance Solutions. TCFG Investment Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, along with access to third-party money managers.

Elisa Steingruebner is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Euro Pacific Capital/Alliance Global Partners since 2017. Prior to that, she was not employed in the financial sector for ten years. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer operating a multi-team platform with about 131 advisors managing approximately $2.95 billion for more than 7,000 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and brokerage services, utilizing an open-architecture model that combines internally managed strategies with co- and sub-advisory relationships and emphasizes value and dividend-oriented international approaches.

Desire Gonzalez is a Series 65-registered advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Trilogy Capital, Gonzalez worked at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, Walmart, and 99 Cents Only. Outside of advisory work, Gonzalez is licensed as a life and health insurance agent. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with both in-house and third-party models, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis and non-traditional instruments when suitable.

Sylvia James is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Trilogy Capital, she worked at BMW Management Inc. and Performance SCL, and spent five years affiliated with Biola University. She also maintains a role as an insurance agent specializing in accident and health coverage. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement plan services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans, using a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with in-house and third-party managers. The firm integrates personal and business real estate considerations into advanced planning and offers a range of portfolio management, retirement consulting, and financial coaching services.

Paul Seig is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2022. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a CPA practice and serves as treasurer for a local RV club. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, utilizing a comprehensive investment approach supported by Envestnet technology and both internal and third-party portfolio management solutions.

Paul Yoon is a financial advisor at Tucker Asset Management LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Retirement Wealth Advisors, Inc. for six years. Yoon also operates his own insurance and investment advisory business. Tucker Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic asset-allocation process and offers a range of investment strategies, including alternative investments and private offerings.

Steven Jaksch is a financial advisor with TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He serves as Board President of the Chapman Argyos Alumni Association, coordinating events and promoting graduate programs in Orange, CA. TCFG Investment Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, along with financial planning and consulting services.

Nicholas Piccarreta is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Index Fund Advisors, Inc. and spent 14 years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to joining his current firm. Index Fund Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and other institutions. The firm’s investment approach focuses on globally diversified, passively managed portfolios constructed from index mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating tax-aware strategies and regular portfolio monitoring.

Matt Ward is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. since 2012. Based in Newport Beach, CA, he operates within a multi-team platform that includes 131 advisors. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.95 billion across more than 7,000 clients. The firm employs an open-architecture model combining internally managed strategies—especially international equity separately managed accounts—with co- and sub-advisory relationships, model programs, and both discretionary and non-discretionary mandates.

Gabriella Sheffield is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management since 2018. Prior to joining Northwest, she worked at Advanced Practice Advisors, LLC for two years. Northwest Asset Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, offering customized investment management, retirement and financial planning, consulting, tax preparation, and sub-advisory services.

Pamela Sowers is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2007, with prior roles at RBC Capital Markets and UBS Financial Services. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of wealth management services, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets solutions, delivering tailored portfolio management through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Ahmed Ghulamali is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Trilogy Capital since 2015 and LPL Financial since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a driving instructor with Varsity Driving Academy. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework with both in-house and third-party strategies, integrates real estate considerations into advanced planning, and offers comprehensive portfolio management and retirement consulting services.

Gary Robertson is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Royal Alliance since 2015 and is involved as a principal in a holding entity that owns a boat. Robertson also conducts a small insurance and long-term care business outside of his advisory role. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan consulting and trust and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and operates an open-architecture wealth management platform featuring advisor-managed portfolios, third-party model portfolios, and SMA/UMA solutions, emphasizing strategic long-term investing with additional tactical strategies available.

Justin Whitsell is a financial advisor at Western Wealth Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Western Wealth Management since 2016, also maintaining a long tenure with LPL Financial beginning in 2011. Whitsell hosts the Capital Gain Podcast, an investment-related podcast based from his home. Western Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a decentralized network, combining firm-designed model portfolios with access to various LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers, offering a broad range of strategies and annual account reviews.

Deborah Griffith is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Everett Harris & Co in Mission Viejo, CA since 1998. Everett Harris & Co provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a predominantly buy-and-hold investment approach across a range of asset classes, maintaining a compact team of 13 advisors.