Eric Ervin is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Heirmont Wealth Management. His prior roles include positions at Securitize Corp., Onramp Invest, Blockforce Capital Management, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Heirmont Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning, primarily serving high-earning W-2 professionals such as physicians and corporate executives. The firm emphasizes financial planning alongside portfolio management and utilizes low-cost, diversified ETFs with a tax-aware approach, avoiding leverage, derivatives, or options in its baseline strategies.

Andrea Karafilis is a financial advisor at Karafilis Investments Corporation with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Karafilis Investments Corporation since 2006. The firm provides discretionary investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities. Karafilis Investments Corporation employs a long-term, low-cost investment philosophy focused on diversification and portfolio construction using Dimensional Fund Advisors’ enhanced-index mutual funds guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a multifactor model.

Hugo Lopez is a financial advisor at Lighthouse Advisory Services, Inc. in San Diego, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fortune Financial Services, Inc. and Seaside Advisory Services, Inc. He is also active as an independent insurance agent. Lighthouse Advisory Services, Inc. is a small independent firm managing approximately $9.6 million for 24 clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors, employing diverse analytic methods and strategies, and provides a formal pension consulting practice along with educational programs for plan participants.

Mark Jackson is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Jackson Asset Management, Inc. since 1995. The firm is an independent registered investment adviser based in San Diego, CA, offering portfolio management, financial consulting, and ERISA-fiduciary services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. Jackson Asset Management employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with cyclical analysis for tactical adjustments, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with a focus on minimizing transaction costs and periodic rebalancing.

Robert Duncan is a CFP® currently affiliated with Elevate Wealth LLC in San Diego, CA. He has over eight years of professional experience, including his work with Duncan Funding Partners since 2016. Duncan also maintains an affiliated insurance business that occupies a significant portion of his time. Elevate Wealth LLC, founded in 2025, serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as various entities, offering discretionary asset management alongside comprehensive financial planning and consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, and passive/index strategies to construct and monitor portfolios, with a focus on coordination with outside professionals for trust, tax, and estate matters.

Clifford Schmidt is the sole advisor at Foundation Associates Asset Management Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2018. Schmidt serves as treasurer of the advisory board for the San Diego High School Foundation’s Academy of Finance. Foundation Associates Asset Management provides portfolio management and investment research to individual investors and small businesses, operating both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts. The firm employs a primarily technical approach using chart studies and option-based strategies, with client accounts reviewed weekly and trades aggregated across clients.

Andrew Fowler is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with two years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently the sole advisor at Torrey Pines Investment Management, an independent firm based in Del Mar, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Liquid Investments, Inc, Bridge33 Capital, Dodge & Cox, and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Torrey Pines Investment Management offers investment advisory services, active portfolio management, and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals and certain charitable organizations. The firm’s approach centers on proprietary fundamental research of equities and municipal bonds, emphasizing cost-conscious, tax-efficient strategies with low portfolio turnover.

Halle Carter is a financial advisor at McNaughton Wealth Management, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining McNaughton Wealth Management in 2026, she worked at MacLean Capital Advisors, LLC and has a background in education at UC Davis C-STEM. McNaughton Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities, managing approximately $291.6 million for around 240 clients. The firm offers discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning, using fundamental analysis and a range of strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Stephen Jensen is a managing partner at Jensen Capital Asset Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at firms including Pickwick Capital Partners and Juniper Square Inc, where he serves as SVP of Sales. Jensen is also CEO and equity owner of Jensen Capital Group, a family office holding company. Jensen Capital Asset Management is a state-registered investment manager providing discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to construct tax-efficient portfolios primarily using individual bonds, equities, and low-cost ETFs, and does not employ options, margin, short sales, or managed futures.

Erik Smith is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He currently works at 401 Financial, where he has been since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Onramp, Roell Capital Management (Mass Mutual), US Bank, and Principal. 401 Financial is a small advisory practice serving individual and high-net-worth clients with financial planning, investment planning, and specialized cryptoasset strategy services. The firm emphasizes passive core allocations supplemented by tactical elements and offers proprietary crypto research and coaching as part of its tailored client approach.

Krysta Kelly is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at D’Arcy Capital Management, LLC since 2011. She is based in San Diego, CA, and is part of a four-advisor team. D’Arcy Capital Management provides personalized investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm uses a core-and-satellite approach blending active and passive investments, offering diversified and non-diversified strategies with a focus on long-term fundamental analysis and customized solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Jan Gleisner is a financial advisor at Hafnia Financial, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including California Wealth Management and Hermes Econometrics. Jan is also licensed as an Independent Insurance Agent and sells insurance products. Hafnia Financial provides discretionary investment management and incidental financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a core-and-satellite strategy with passive indices and ETFs for core exposure, supplemented by selective active managers for satellite positions, emphasizing global diversification and limited trading.

Elisabeth Dawson Scherbaum is a financial advisor at Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Copia Wealth Management since 2017 and previously spent time with Regal Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president and CEO of Dawson Insurance and Financial Services, Inc., where she provides consulting and coaching services. Copia Wealth Management Advisors, Inc. serves primarily individual households, managing approximately $19.7 million on a discretionary basis for about 86 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through third-party asset managers, comprehensive financial planning, and ongoing due diligence on certain private securities, using a mosaic research approach that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Patrick McNaughton is a financial advisor at McNaughton Wealth Management, LLC in San Diego, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent and engages in insurance planning. McNaughton Wealth Management provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing fundamental analysis and asset-allocation strategies, and maintains an affiliation with DPL Financial Partners to provide access to commission-free insurance products.

Shimon Blumenfeld is a financial advisor at Integrity Investment Portfolios LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Integrity Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2009. Integrity Investment Portfolios serves individual clients, families, trusts, and retirement accounts, providing ongoing portfolio management with a focus on long-term trading strategies. The firm uses a combination of analytical approaches to tailor investment plans across a range of securities, managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis with regular client reviews.

Jonathan Hoffman is a Series 65 licensed advisor with six years of industry experience. He has been with Zenith Investment Management, LLC since 2019 and also works with Independent Capital Management. Outside of advising, he is a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in long-term care, life, and disability insurance. Zenith Investment Management is a boutique wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and specializes in customized, goals-based strategies using fundamental and technical analysis, along with alternative investments and quantitative approaches in its private fund management.

Robert Leuffen is a financial advisor at Torrey Wealth, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fidelity and TIAA-CREF before joining Torrey Wealth in 2020. His professional credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Torrey Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension or profit-sharing plans, offering wrap asset management and comprehensive portfolio management through a sponsored wrap fee program. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios with low-cost equity index ETFs and fixed-income instruments, applying a combination of quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis that can be customized for socially responsible preferences.

Autumn Vaughn is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Satori Wealth Management, Inc. Prior to joining Satori in 2026, she worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and Day & Ennis, LLC. Satori Wealth Management serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, and employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, employing a long-term investment approach based on modern portfolio theory with personalized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring.

Parker Hann is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Simplifi, Inc. based in San Diego, CA. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Ospi Montecito and The Nugget Bar and Grill. Simplifi, Inc. provides customized investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, periodic rebalancing, and standalone financial planning. The firm manages various custodial accounts and inherited-IRA transitions, utilizing a diversified asset allocation strategy supported by third-party research and artificial intelligence for administrative and compliance functions.

Lawrence Palme is a financial advisor with Tate Asset Management and DCO Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. Tate Asset Management and DCO Wealth Management serve individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporate entities with investment supervisory services, discretionary advisory, and financial planning. The firm offers portfolio construction using a variety of securities and alternative vehicles, with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, and provides specialized ERISA-focused retirement plan services for plan sponsors.