Steven Vasquez is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank LLC spanning over two decades. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm emphasizes managed advisory programs using third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform, supported by an investment committee that conducts due diligence and regular reviews.

Scott Chelberg is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at The AmeriFlex Group. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and OSAIC. He is involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad Foundation as a volunteer and serves as a board member of the Entrepreneurs Organization. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Jonathan Lugo is a financial advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he sells non-variable life, health, annuity, and disability income insurance products. Axxcess Wealth Management offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages customized multi-asset portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and provides operational support and consolidated reporting through its Third-Party Asset Management Platform.

Cory Persson is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC since 2018 and previously at Pacific Capital from 2013 to 2018. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and other advisers. The firm is notable for its Third-Party Asset Management Platform (TAMP) and sleeve-manager capabilities, offering customized multi-asset portfolios and operational support to RIAs and broker-dealers.

Deborah Stokes is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009, totaling 17 years at the firm. Wedbush Securities offers investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm’s services include wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Brett Elliott is a financial advisor at Golden State Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Edward Jones, Empyr, Dunham and Associates, and Sun Capital Management. Elliott operates his advisory services through Golden State Wealth Management, an independent registered investment advisor. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm offers asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing various analytic approaches and third-party managers to tailor portfolios.

Wyatt Gibbs is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Financial Planning Services, LPL Enterprise, and Prudential Financial. He is also a licensed insurance agent based in Laguna Beach, CA. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages customized multi-asset portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and is notable for its Third-Party Asset Management Platform and sleeve-manager capabilities.

Carl Pinkard II is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Aldrich Wealth LP in Carlsbad, CA, where he has worked since 2008. Pinkard also dedicates limited time to M&A consulting and investment banking through Aldrich Capital Advisors LP. Aldrich Wealth LP provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family offices, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive managers across asset classes, employs tax-aware strategies, and offers specialized solutions such as the RetireBridge 401K pooled employer plan and private market investment options.

Ryan Martinez is a financial advisor at Aldrich Wealth LP in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined Aldrich Wealth in 2025 and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Elor Energy and has educational experience from UC Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara City College. Aldrich Wealth LP provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family offices, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs an Investment Committee to oversee portfolio construction, combining active and passive strategies with tax-aware techniques and offers services including sub-advisory roles for insurance-dedicated funds and retirement plans.

Clarissa Tawel is a financial advisor at Aldrich Wealth LP with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with several firms including Strategy Asset Managers L.L.C. and Holly Street Wealth Advisors prior to joining Aldrich Wealth in 2023. Aldrich Wealth LP offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family offices, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines active and passive management across asset classes and applies tax-aware investment techniques, with oversight by an Investment Committee that guides asset allocation and manager selection.

Anthony Kakuk is a CFP® professional with three years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC. He has previously worked at T3 Trading Group, LLC and is involved as Chief Financial Officer at MTK Group dba Caring Companions Referral Agency, an in-home care services business. Additionally, he owns and operates Pro Fitness Body Solutions, a private training gym. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages customized multi-asset portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers distinctive TAMP and sleeve-manager capabilities.

Curtis Burns is a financial advisor with Integrated Advisors Network LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, Vintage West Capital Management, and Mutual Securities, Inc. He is also involved with The Burns-Blackburn Group, which operates an insurance agency offering various insurance products. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using a range of investment approaches and leverages third-party sub-adviser platforms for portfolio oversight and customized client solutions.

Erik Strong is a financial advisor at Aldrich Wealth LP with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade for eight years before joining Aldrich Wealth in 2021. Aldrich Wealth LP provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family offices, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of active and passive management strategies and offers tax-aware portfolio implementation alongside complementary services through affiliated accounting and broker-dealer entities.

Grant Starkey is a financial advisor at Verus Capital Partners, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Avantax. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Starkey Brothers, Inc. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation and offers customized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Dennis Manzo is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. He has six years of industry experience, including four years at Spartan Aviation prior to joining Axxcess. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor conducting on-site evaluations for a nonprofit regulatory agency that oversees private trade career schools. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm manages customized multi-asset portfolios using various analytical approaches and offers distinctive third-party asset management platform capabilities, serving other RIAs and broker-dealers with operational support and consolidated reporting.

Jacob Driver is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Compass, Pacific Sotheby's Realty, and RE/Max. Outside of his advisory role, Driver serves as Vice President of Investments at 1031 Capital Solutions and is a licensed real estate broker. Concorde Asset Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset management programs for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and charitable clients, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation and model-based portfolio construction, offering a range of investment products and ERISA-compliant advisory services.

Steven Clement is a CFP® with five years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC and has prior experience at Bridge Advisory, LLC and The Accountancy. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Clement is a Certified Public Accountant who provides tax preparation, planning, and trustee services through The Accountancy. Axxcess Wealth Management offers wealth management, financial planning, and related consulting services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, trusts, businesses, and municipalities. The firm emphasizes customized, multi-asset portfolios and provides services both directly and through its Axxcess Customized Portfolio Platform, which supports other advisory firms with multi-manager account structures and consolidated reporting.

Daniel Packard is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc. Since 2007, he has been a partner at Packard Senior Services, assisting clients with Medi-Cal applications. His prior roles include positions at Consolidated Portfolio Review Corp and CG Advisory Services. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and financial institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies through vetted third-party managers and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to select alternative private placements for accredited investors.

Bart Zandbergen is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Tessera Capital Partners, LLC, Gramercy Securities, Inc., Optivest Inc., and Financial Management Network Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst designation and contributes intermittently as a model and to several magazines in non-compensated roles. Axxcess Wealth Management provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, and government entities. The firm emphasizes customized, multi-asset portfolios managed through a combination of internal and third-party managers, and offers services both directly and via a third-party advisory platform.

Kevin Manzo is a financial advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tessera Capital Partners and Arete Wealth Management LLC before his current tenure at Axxcess Wealth Management. Outside of advising, Manzo is involved in insurance sales, focusing on life and variable annuity products. Axxcess Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and third-party asset management services, utilizing a multi-asset portfolio approach with strategic and tactical asset allocation, and provides operational support through its Third-Party Asset Management Platform.