John Podesto is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC and previously worked at LPL Financial for 15 years. Podesto is also an officer and director of LEOZO DREAMS, LLC, a financial consulting business. 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 Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes multiple program options and third-party managers to implement client investment profiles.

Kevin Keefe is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC and has prior experience with firms including BNY Mellon Capital Markets and Realta Investment Advisors. He serves as a board member of FMT Solutions, a role unrelated to investment management. Independent Financial Group is a large advisory and brokerage firm that provides investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a broad range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and business owners. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies through a mix of in-house and third-party model portfolios, operating as both a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Benjamin Weinberg is a CFP® professional at Corient with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Centura Wealth Advisory and Davies Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he has experience working with the Viper Volleyball Club. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house and third-party strategies, with capabilities in private funds and affiliated trust services.

Dustin Briquelet is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Laurel Wealth Advisors since 2012 and joined Integrated Wealth Concepts in 2023. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a board member of the Dillon Foundation, a nonprofit supporting underprivileged children. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, emphasizing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Donald Rittenhouse is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Laurel Wealth Advisors, Inc. prior to joining Integrated Wealth Concepts. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing a combination of internal management and third-party managers with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Christopher Landwair is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment for 11 years and has been involved with Mammini Company and Capital Analysts Inc for extended periods. Landwair also engages in fixed insurance sales as a minor part of his business activities. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports affiliated advisors through operations, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Brett Saddler is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crown Capital Securities, Consolidated Brokerage Services, and Health Markets. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent contractor selling life insurance policies. 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 Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers.

Francis Pedace Jr. is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC since 2023. He previously worked at Laurel Wealth Advisors, Inc. for 10 years. Francis holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and has been licensed as an insurance agent in California since 1994, though he no longer actively engages in insurance activities. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing customized portfolios with a long-term investment approach supported by model and wrap-fee programs.

Nemanja Selezan is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities in various roles since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a council member for the Western Diocese Council and is involved in offering third-party identity protection services through Liberty ID. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs, utilizing multiple portfolio management strategies and account solutions.

Kimberlie Sonnenberg is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. for 15 years before joining Commonwealth in 2024. Sonnenberg also owns a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management services.

Trang Dinh Noonan is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved in several other ventures, including serving as owner and CEO of Pulsabilities, a company offering health and wellness programs to organizations. Additionally, she has experience as a nurse at Scripps Memorial Hospital and manages a family-run business that hires her children for clerical and social media tasks. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides access to proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Joseph Cisneros is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in San Diego, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his current role, he served in the United States Marine Corps for five years and has worked in various positions including security, retail, and hospitality. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a particular focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to manage model portfolios and select third-party managers.

Ryan Weisenberg is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Crest Capital Advisors and Goldman Sachs & Co. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers diverse portfolio construction options including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and custom indexing.

Charles Kreider is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Warner Pacific Insurance Services, WealthWave, and Champ Plan, among others. He serves as president of Kreider Inc and Sea Ray 460 LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models and both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Justin Do is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is currently with Mariner. He previously worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. for several years before joining Mariner in 2025. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm implements customized portfolios using both in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax and administrative family office services.

Drawing on a career as a former aviator, I've seamlessly translated the invaluable lessons of teamwork, training, and experience into my role as a financial advisor. Much like the reliance on a well-trained flight crew to navigate challenges in the air, I believe in employing a strategic approach to investing, fostering a long-term perspective, and embracing life's challenges as opportunities for growth. In establishing this firm, my mission is to guide individuals who appreciate a calculated and strategic approach to financial success. As a Certified Financial Planner, I prioritize your interests above all, dedicated to helping each client achieve their unique goals. From the early days of flight school to the final flight, I'm committed to supporting your financial journey. As your trusted co-pilot and navigator, I offer guidance and expertise to help you chart a course toward your life's aspirations. Together, let's plan and navigate the complexities of your financial flight, ensuring a smooth journey towards your envisioned destination."

Zhaoxia Tan is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. She has held roles at NetLaw, Function Academy, and ZEIDERS Enterprises, and has also worked as a math teacher at Sunny Hills High School. In addition to her advisory work, she teaches and tutors high school and college students in mathematics, including financial mathematics. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Vi Lieu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2017, with a brief interval, and has been associated with Wfgia since 2011. Her other business activities include the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, through a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms. The firm’s advisory model primarily utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers, offering services such as the Transamerica ONE and TFA365 Advisory Programs, with regulatory assets under management around $1.7 billion.

Christopher Mc Cain is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Truist Advisory Services and Truist Investment Services, joining both in 2026. Prior to that, he spent ten years at CUSO Financial Services, LP. Mc Cain serves as Vice President on the board of the Clan Rince Irish Dance Foundation, a nonprofit supporting Irish dance students. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations, utilizing a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by inter-affiliate integration across its affiliated entities.

Michael Lucenti is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cuso Financial Services, L.P. for six years before joining Commonwealth in 2021. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.