After 15+ years as a financial planner working for high net worth families and successful business owners, I decided to follow my dream of starting my own firm, to serve people like myself: ambitious, increasingly complex life, and curious to examine my relationship to money. A true high-touch concierge service to go beyond the numbers by understanding what you want from life and what motivates you. We specialize working with AAPI and underserved communities, to undercover your money story to get a deeper meaning of your values and priorities.

Before we ever talk about financial planning, my team and I want to genuinely understand and deeply care about your life. Not just your accounts, taxes, or investments, but what those things are meant to protect. Your family.
 Your business.
 Your future.
 Your peace of mind.
 The people who depend on you. Our most important responsibility as a team is to listen, understand what matters most, and deeply care about your situation, because it truly matters. Once we fully understand what you are carrying, what you are trying to protect, and what you want your money to make possible, we then help turn that understanding into a clear plan. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® at Chatterton & Associates, my goal is simple, to give business owners and retirees a clear plan that keeps you one step ahead so you pay as little taxes as you legally have to, avoid costly mistakes, and are covered if something unexpected comes up. At our firm, wealth, tax, and estate all work together under one roof. I work directly with our CPAs, EAs, and attorneys to help keep your plan aligned and save you money. Qualified wealth clients also receive tax service credits through our firm, which often cover most or all of their tax services. I focus on making financial planning clear and easy to follow. I help clients understand their investments, reduce taxes owed, improve cash flow, and prepare for major transitions like retirement or selling a business. As a CFP® professional, I put my clients’ interests first. I take time to understand your goals and build tailored plans you can act on. I help my clients stay clear on where they stand, what to do next, and why it matters so they can move forward with confidence. Robert Chatterton III is a registered representative with, and securities offered through Osaic Wealth, Inc. member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Chatterton and Associates, a registered investment advisor. For hyperlinks to FINRA and SIPC, please refer to 'See Contact Info' section above. Third party posts found on this profile do not reflect the views of Chatterton and Associates and have not been reviewed by Chatterton and Associates as to accuracy or completeness. The financial professionals associated with Chatterton and Associates may discuss and/or transact business only with residents of the states in which they are properly registered or licensed. No offers may be made or accepted from any resident of any other state. Please visit website for disclosures: https://chattertoninc.com/disclaimer

Nelson Wu is a financial advisor with Open Square Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Open Square Capital since 2015 and at Open Insights Capital since 2022. Open Square Capital provides discretionary portfolio management to a limited number of high-net-worth individuals through separately managed accounts and manages a private investment limited partnership. The firm employs a value-oriented, fundamental analysis approach with a long-term investment horizon, focusing on concentrated, high-conviction positions.

Linda Walker is a Certified Financial Planner® with 45 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has operated her independent advisory firm, Linda A. Walker, CFP, since 1996 and has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 1991. Her practice includes some involvement with long-term care insurance in coordination with a colleague approved by LPL. Her firm provides financial planning and investment advice to individuals, trusts, and corporations, generally on an hourly or fixed-fee basis. The advisory work focuses on budget analysis, retirement, education, and tax projections, emphasizing asset allocation modeling with client-directed rebalancing and consultative advice rather than discretionary management or custody of client assets.

Stephen Kim is a financial advisor with Sierra Madre Partners LLC in Cerritos, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, including 12 years with Sierra Madre Partners. Sierra Madre Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on a proprietary global all-cap strategy aimed at long-term capital appreciation. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical research and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with client-specific investment guidelines.

Jeffrey Bronchick is a CFA® charterholder and principal at Cove Street Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Cove Street Capital is an independent advisory firm that offers discretionary portfolio management to individuals, institutions, and various organizations. The firm uses a research-driven, value-oriented approach focusing on undervalued small- and micro-cap stocks through fundamental analysis and systematic screening.

James Reeves is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Reeves, James, Townsend since 2020 and previously spent 16 years at Securities Service Network, LLC and SSN Advisory, Inc. The firm provides non-discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, maintaining a small client roster with roughly $17 million in assets under management. Investment advice is delivered on a non-discretionary basis, with a focus on fundamental analysis, client approval for trades, and regular account reviews.

Stewart Darrell is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Darrell Capital Management, LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. for four years. Darrell Capital Management is a fee-only wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth families, and trusts. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family-office style services, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and ongoing portfolio monitoring using both fundamental and technical analysis.

I’m John C. Pak, a Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of Otium Advisory Group. My mission is to help time-starved professionals—those who barely have time for lunch—cut through the noise and finally feel confident about their financial future. With a clear, no-fluff approach to retirement readiness, I create simple, effective strategies designed to fit real life—not a textbook. I believe financial planning shouldn’t feel like a second job, so I focus on what matters most, eliminating the jargon and complexity that gets in the way. Aside from my life-long devotion to personal finance, my other passion point is teaching. I've been presenting retirement literacy courses at select Southern California Universities since 2014. I believe… - If you are open to the idea of prioritizing, organizing, and purging, you will save time and money. - If you change the way you see things, you will change the way you do things. - If you find someone to go along with you on your financial journey, you will have more success. Take advantage of the complimentary consultation. I look forward to sharing my vision of how we can get you to the finish line.

Kevin Hsu is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Summit Gates Capital with eight years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Vaco LLC, Exploding Kittens Inc., Broadata Communications, Clean Energy Fuels Corp., and Alna International LLC. Summit Gates Capital provides discretionary investment management mainly for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on U.S. equities through a process combining fundamental and technical analysis and managing concentrated portfolios of high-conviction ideas.

Akbar Torbat is a financial advisor at Investek Company with eight years of industry experience. He has an academic background that includes a Ph.D. in political economy and has taught at California State University, Los Angeles, where he currently serves as a lecturer post-retirement. Investek Company provides portfolio management and financial advice primarily for individual investors and small businesses, offering discretionary managed accounts across stocks, bonds, ETFs, retirement accounts, short-term cash management, and tax-free municipal bonds. The firm employs fundamental analysis and diversified allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.

Jordan Miotto is the sole advisor at Miotto, Jordan Philip in Anaheim, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the financial advisory industry for one year. Prior to founding his firm, he worked in various roles at Accurate Circuit Engineering, Target Corporation, and Champion Power Equipment. Miotto, Jordan Philip offers one-time financial planning and portfolio review services to individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm delivers written reports with asset-allocation and investment recommendations based on a top-down approach, focusing on strategic asset allocation using broadly diversified, liquid instruments. Services are non-discretionary, with clients responsible for implementing recommendations. The firm charges a flat fee and does not accept commissions or third-party compensation.

Nicholas Arellano is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as Managing Partner and CEO of YLP Financial, LLC. He also leads Your Legacy Partners, LLC, which provides M&A advisory and valuation services to privately owned businesses, and Kospow Partners, which facilitates co-investments in private equity deals for family offices. His prior experience includes roles at DeVoe & Company and Shoreline Growth Partners. YLP Financial, LLC offers portfolio management and investment policy development primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a blended investment approach that includes fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and options trading, focusing on a range of securities including equities, fixed income, ETFs, and private placements.

Kathleen Stapleton is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience. She is the sole advisor at CHOICE Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., where she has worked since 2002, including a period from 2016 to 2022 at PlanMember Securities Corporation. Stapleton also provides tax preparation services during part of the year. CHOICE Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers customized investment programs incorporating fundamental and technical analysis and also conducts educational seminars and licensed insurance activities.

Loc Tran is the sole advisor at JHL Investment Firm Inc in Westminster, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with eight years of industry experience. He has managed JHL Investment Firm since 2018 and is also involved in insurance sales as the CEO of Tran Insurance Agency and an agent at Lords Insurance Agency, businesses he has been part of since 2011 and 2016 respectively. Loc Tran additionally works as a seasonal tax preparer. JHL Investment Firm Inc provides non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients. The firm’s investment approach centers on fundamental analysis and tailored strategies aligned with client goals and risk tolerance, with client approval required before executing trades.

Gary Hughes is the principal advisor at Hughes Wealth Management Incorporated in Hermosa Beach, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm in 2022, he worked at Concorde Asset Management, LLC and Concorde Investment Services, LLC for nine years. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed independent insurance agent. Hughes Wealth Management provides portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and access to alternative investments and private placements for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis to implement investment strategies and may engage sub-advisers, managing accounts mostly on a non-discretionary basis.

Gregory Quon is the sole advisor at Core Investment Management, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He has led Core Investment Management since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, Quon is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed annuities and life insurance. Core Investment Management provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing portfolios with a range of securities including mutual funds, equities, bonds, ETFs, and REITs. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, using both long-term and short-term trading strategies, and manages approximately $16 million in assets.

Randall Kimmel is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license, with two years of experience in financial advising at My Money Mgr, an independent fee-only firm based in Newport Beach, CA. Prior to this, he was retired for ten years. My Money Mgr serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering discretionary investment management and project-based financial planning. The firm uses a combination of passive and active investment approaches and maintains a very small client roster, focusing on personalized service and individualized investment policies.

David Ross is a Certified Financial Planner® with over 20 years of industry experience. He has led Ross Financial Group since 2011 and previously worked as a business consultant. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a business consultant for a long-term client and operates as an insurance broker. Ross Financial Group provides tailored investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals and institutions, including trusts, estates, foundations, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a proprietary “Tides Portfolio” strategy focused on low-turnover, concentrated mid-cap index ETF holdings, with an objective to outperform the Dow Industrial Average over time.

Quan Le is a financial advisor at Rockside Investments LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Valero Energy Corporation for 32 years. Rockside Investments LLC is an independent advisory firm serving a small group of individual and institutional clients, including qualified retirement and profit-sharing plans. The firm uses a model-based, primarily long-term value investing approach with discretionary portfolio management and offers specialized pension consulting and performance-based fee arrangements.