Frank Deptola Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2018 and previously at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group and LPL Financial. He is co-owner of Frank Deptola & Associates, LLC and serves as a part-time adjunct professor teaching finance and insurance at CSU Fullerton and Texas A&M University. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, offering advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm provides operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Catherine Brown is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2009, previously serving at National Planning Corporation and operating CB Wealth Management since 2000. Brown is active in her community, serving as a board member for the University of Notre Dame Alumni Club in Palm Springs, the Executive Woman’s Golf Association of Palm Springs, the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce, and Soroptimist International of Palm Desert. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm emphasizes client-tailored strategies through proprietary and third-party models, combining active and passive investment approaches across standard risk profiles.

Ernest Cox is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Commonwealth Financial Network, Kestra Investment Services, LLC, and Scott Braun Realty. He has worked with Independent Financial Group since 2016. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation with both passive and active investment exposures.

Brent Carroll is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Llorac Financial LLC since 2017, Tenco Inc. from 2008 to 2017, and Irm Distributors, Inc. since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Llorac Financial LLC, which provides tax preparation, insurance, and securities sales and service. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as a fiduciary for many plans and providing education, support, and participant-level investment options. The firm utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation approach with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and emphasizes portfolio strategy, fund selection, and periodic rebalancing.

Larry Bambico is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, providing a broad range of advisory, execution, and custody services.

Charles Ragonese is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2018. He is also president of Mountain Peak Financial, Inc., where he is involved in life and fixed insurance product sales. AE Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a platform-centered approach with model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and plan services, combining internal and third-party managed models tailored by advisors.

Jeffery Quiggle is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2013. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Cathleen Morici is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors since 2012. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, offering access to affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and diversified portfolio construction.

Bradley Dugdale Jr. is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Rancho Mirage, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 1982. Outside of his advisory role, Dugdale serves as a director of Mountain West Savings Bank, is president of Lets Save America Corporation, chairs the finance committee of the North Idaho College Foundation, and is involved in educational publishing and coaching activities. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering services ranging from ERISA advisory to comprehensive financial planning and private wealth management. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and includes unique features such as municipal advisory roles and affiliated custodial entities.

Robert Torrie is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Investment for 17 years and has served as president of Rooney Group, Inc. dba Teachers Tax Service, which offers securities, insurance, and tax preparation services. He is also the treasurer of the Rancho Mirage Property Owners Association board. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios using a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and offers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Skylar Brown is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. Brown holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at CB Wealth since 2015. Outside of advising, Brown participates in Leadership Coachella Valley, a program focused on regional issues and leadership development. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and organizations, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party investment models tailored to client risk tolerances.

Patrick Anabu is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with PlanMember since 2018 and is affiliated with various related entities including Teachers Tax & Investment and POA Capital, Inc. Outside of finance, Anabu has operated as a self-employed DJ since 2007. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, offering fiduciary support under ERISA Section 3(38) and participant-level investment options through its Asset Allocation Portfolios. The firm’s investment approach centers on strategic asset allocation and management of unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supplemented by educational and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Valerie Rivera is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates for 11 years. Outside of financial advising, she owns a small business selling Young Living products, including vitamin supplements and essential oils. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Laurie King is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson in 2025, she worked for Raymond James & Associates for 10 years. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, operating under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and ERISA fiduciary duties for retirement accounts.

Jay Wahlin is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2013 and has been the owner of Jay D Wahlin An Accountancy Corporation, providing tax preparation, accounting, and trustee services, since 1980. Wahlin also serves as an executor and trustee for various estates and trusts. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence across standard risk profiles.

Christine Hagen is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience. She is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked at AK Financial Group, LPL Financial, Mutual Service Corporation, and National Planning Corporation. In addition to her advisory work, she provides income tax preparation and tax consultations for a significant portion of her clients. She is also a painter who dedicates time to her art. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, offering access to proprietary managed account solutions and third-party managers, utilizing various investment strategies and technology platforms.

Cristian Garcia is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rancho Mirage, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to Edward Jones, he worked at Lares Research and has been independently contracted with Family Heritage Globe Life, where he sells supplemental insurance and assists clients with claims. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large network of advisors and branches nationwide.

Dinorah Sanchez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked for Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2014 to 2024 before joining J.P. Morgan in 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Deborah Tryon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palm Desert, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using approved tools and simulations to model outcomes.

Dominic Corleto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Continuity Group LLC, an administrative company based in Springfield, Oregon. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and investment solutions tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold.