John Weinstein is a financial advisor with Decision Investments, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Decision Investments since 2012 and was previously with Citigroup Global Markets from 1998 to 2009. Decision Investments, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, high-net-worth, and employer plan sponsor clients. The firm employs an active, tactical asset-allocation approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis, offering services across equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investment products.

David White is a financial advisor at Zermatt Wealth Advisors in San Diego, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Wheelerfrost Associates, Inc. and WFA San Diego, LLC. Zermatt Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered firm that offers personalized wealth planning and investment management to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs an asset-allocation framework supported by third-party research and provides services such as discretionary portfolio management, ETF-only model portfolios, and 401(k) consulting.

Alexander Heyman is a financial advisor at Heyman Investment Counseling LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Heyman Investment Counseling, he worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors and Aggancio. Heyman Investment Counseling LLC is a small, state-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, private foundations, and retirement accounts. The firm manages balanced portfolios primarily focused on large-cap equities with complementary exposure to international, small- and mid-cap equities, and fixed income, using a mix of fundamental, valuation, and technical analysis.

Daniel Laframboise is a financial advisor with DL Wealth Management Group in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He is co-founder of Axion Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at First Financial Equity Corporation. DL Wealth Management Group provides portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans, utilizing a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative and technical methods to tailor investment strategies across a broad range of asset classes.

Mark Young believes that wealth management is about more than just numbers—it’s about sleeping better at night. As the founder of Clearview Financial, Mark utilizes his dual expertise as a CPA and CFP® to strip away the complexity of financial planning, providing his clients with a clear, tax-efficient roadmap toward their goals. With a career spanning over 40 years, Mark has navigated every type of market cycle. This depth of experience allows him to offer a seasoned perspective that is rare in today’s fast-paced world, ensuring that every strategy is stress-tested for long-term success. His philosophy is simple: put the client’s interest above all else and focus on the “peace of mind” that comes from careful planning and rigorous review. A lifelong San Diegan, Mark is an alumnus of San Diego State University (’83) and Torrey Pines High School (’78). He and his wife are the proud parents of three adult children. When he is not in the office helping clients achieve financial freedom, Mark stays active on the pickleball courts, hiking local trails, or traveling the world with his family.

Juan Gomez is a financial advisor with Prime Capital Equities LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Prime Capital Equities since 2011. Prime Capital Equities LLC provides portfolio management services to individuals, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, combining fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term trading strategies. The firm emphasizes plan-sponsor services and maintains formal referral relationships with ERISA 3(38) managers.

Victor Colley is a financial advisor at Prime Capital Equities LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes nearly two decades at Coldwell Banker Residential Realty. Outside of advisory work, he has been involved with AmWay and SELF since 1995 and maintains a longstanding affiliation with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Prime Capital Equities LLC provides portfolio management services to individuals, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a particular focus on ERISA-related services for plan sponsors.

Christina Hammann is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Carter Financial, LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at Charles Otto Gillespie dba Litton Financial and LPL Financial. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in La Jolla, CA. Carter Financial, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and multi-style asset allocation approach, focusing on ETFs and mutual funds while utilizing individual securities and options as appropriate.

Andrew Jackey is a financial advisor at Axion Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tesorio and Carta, as well as a position at Sphere. Axion Wealth Advisors offers portfolio management and investment planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside long-term trading and options strategies, focusing on a diversified mix of investment vehicles such as mutual funds, equities, fixed income, real estate funds, ETFs, and TIPS.

Vincent Willyard is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is a principal at Evolution Global Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Luna Grill, a restaurant in San Diego, providing strategic guidance. Evolution Global Advisors provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on foreign equity investments, including ADRs and emerging markets, using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis to target above-market, risk-adjusted capital appreciation.

Mari Fries is a CFP® professional affiliated with ProsperiTea Planning in San Diego, CA, with one year of experience in financial advising. Her background includes tax preparation and advisory roles, notably at H&R Block for 14 years and as owner of Lead Turn Consulting. ProsperiTea Planning serves individuals and families with holistic financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and integrated tax services. The firm combines investment advice with tax preparation under separate engagements, using a structured investment process and a fixed annual retainer model.

Benjamin Koala is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as CFO and co-owner at Koala Financial. He has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services and Avantax, and concurrently serves as a Finance Officer in the Air National Guard. Koala is the President of the Chula Vista Rotary Foundation and will serve as President-Elect of the Chula Vista Rotary Club in 2025. He is also the owner-operator of Koala Law PC, a law firm offering client representation and legal services. Koala Financial provides investment advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, with offerings that include pension consulting and written financial planning. The firm integrates accounting, tax, legal, insurance, and real estate services into its investment process, which employs multiple methods of analysis and includes discretionary portfolio management focused on mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities.

Matthew Cobas is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kaiyo Wealth LLC, where he has worked since 2021, and previously held roles at Origin Investment Advisory LLC, Mariner Wealth Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Kaiyo Wealth LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment approach, utilizing margin and options strategies and outside managers, and manages approximately $240 million in discretionary assets.

Eric Sigdestad is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Simplifi, Inc. He has led the firm since 2010, including its previous iteration as Sigdestad Financial, Inc. Located in San Diego, CA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Simplifi, Inc. provides customized investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $251.5 million in discretionary assets across nearly 300 client relationships. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and incorporates human oversight alongside artificial intelligence for operational efficiencies.

Scott Melbrod is a financial advisor at M Wealth Management, LLC in San Diego, CA, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION. Melbrod is also involved as a managing partner in Accumulation Wealth Partners and Taxable Wealth, both financial planning and tax-focused firms. M Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as businesses. The firm employs an evidence-based, long-term investment strategy emphasizing diversification across asset classes and return streams, tax-aware implementation, and integration of human capital analysis into comprehensive wealth planning.

Carl Wiese is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at GROW Funds LLC. He also works as an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, teaching courses on Ethics and Financial Markets and Institutions, Financial Management, and Introduction to Hedge Funds. GROW Funds LLC is a state-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and pension consulting to individual, retirement plan, business, and institutional clients. The firm offers separately managed accounts guided by fundamental research as well as concentrated, opportunistic strategies through privately offered pooled vehicles.

Allen Trim is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and has been with Blue Summit Wealth Management since 2018. Prior to joining Blue Summit, he worked at Cetera Advisors and held a strategy management role at ResMed, a medical device manufacturer. Outside of his advisory work, Trim has experience managing a vacation rental business. Blue Summit Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, qualified retirement plans, and private trusts. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with an emphasis on sustainable investing and pension consulting.

Denisse Arebalo is a financial advisor at Pacific Canyon Investments with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bay Street Capital Holdings and TD Ameritrade prior to joining Pacific Canyon Investments. Pacific Canyon Investments serves individuals, families, institutional clients, and plan sponsors, offering financial planning, asset management, and institutional advisory services. The firm’s investment approach blends a focus on disruptive innovation with value-based fundamental analysis and employs strategies including equity holdings and option tactics, alongside customized educational seminars for clients.

David Sprenger is a financial advisor at Qualified Planning with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Sprenger has held roles at The Leaders Group DBA Simplicity Investments, Alkeme Insurance, IRA Solutions, Inc., and Dunhill Marketing & Insurance Services, Inc., where he serves as Vice President. Qualified Planning provides investment advisory services primarily to individual clients, as well as pension/profit-sharing plans and corporations. The firm offers passive, asset-allocation-driven portfolios mainly composed of ETFs and mutual funds, alongside model portfolio management and third-party manager monitoring.

Heather Quintero is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Carter Financial, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and LPL Financial before joining Carter Financial in 2019. Carter Financial provides discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and multi-style asset allocation with a focus on ETFs and mutual funds, managing approximately $282 million in discretionary assets.