Maria Ojeda Partida is a financial advisor at Shah Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise for 15 years. Shah Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach to portfolio construction, tailoring allocations to client goals and risk tolerance with a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and suitable alternatives.

Reid Abedeen is a financial advisor with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Safeguard since 2008 and is also associated with Woodland Financial Services, Inc. Abedeen offers insurance products to clients through his California life insurance license. Safeguard Investment Advisory Group serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and business clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party sub-advisers, and fee-based financial planning. The firm manages over $600 million across approximately 1,800 client relationships, employing a fundamental-analysis investment process with a time horizon of two to ten years and utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and listed equities.

Douglas Callen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. since 2010. He also provides consulting services to investment-related firms through CONNEXIEN, LLC and serves as an industry arbitrator for FINRA and the NFA. B.B. Graham & Company offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and businesses, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Michael Caster II is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. from 2011 to 2023 and has been with Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC since 2025. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with over $5 million under management. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and various trading strategies, managing accounts typically on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.

Jezmier Johnson Oliveros is a financial advisor at Gould Asset Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gould, he worked at PBK and was a student for ten years. Gould Asset Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with a focus on risk-adjusted returns, diversified strategies, and access to private market opportunities.

Roberto Romero Leon is a financial advisor at Mosley Wealth Management, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gideon Strategic Partners, Local Tax, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and CFG Wealth Management. He is also active as an insurance agent with Mosley Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Mosley Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a top-down, macroeconomic asset-allocation strategy and incorporates financial planning at no additional fee.

Gladys Limones is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with LifeSteps Financial (formerly Foothill Financial Advisors, Inc.) since 2010. Limones holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LifeSteps Financial serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plan participants, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an ETF-centric investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services alongside integrated financial planning and a bill-payment and reconciliation service.

K Lee is a financial advisor at Syndicated Capital, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Lee’s work history includes 28 years in various schools. Syndicated Capital, Inc. provides money management and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and 401(k) plans. The firm manages portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and offers customized advisory programs without account minimums.

Ramon Hechanova is a financial advisor with Legacy Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and U.S. Bank. Legacy Investment Services provides advisory services primarily through fee-based management of fixed, indexed, and variable annuity products and refers clients to third-party money managers. The firm focuses on non-discretionary portfolio management within annuity contracts and monitors accounts regularly while maintaining a household minimum of $250,000.

Robert Vargas is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Ministry Partners Securities, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, ADP Inc., and Paychex, Inc. He has an interest in payment solutions, as noted by his association with Ultimate Payment Solutions. Ministry Partners Securities, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, churches, faith-based organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants. The firm integrates clients’ religious or ethical values into tailored financial planning and refers most accounts to third-party asset managers while providing ongoing advice and planning services.

Alexandra Castillo is a financial advisor at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC with a Series 65 designation. She has been with the firm since 2022 and is based in Ontario, CA. Prior to joining Falcon Wealth Planning, she was a college student from 2019 to 2023. Falcon Wealth Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, third-party adviser selection, and a Family Office service for clients with over $5 million in assets, using both fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory.

Eric Oh is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 17 years of experience at Chatterton & Associates in Anaheim, CA. He has worked at OSAIC and Chatterton & Associates since 2008, serving as a financial planner focusing on fee-based investment products. Chatterton & Associates advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans, providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, bookkeeping, and business consulting services. The firm applies a top-down investment approach using SEI asset-allocation models and manages approximately $1.33 billion in assets for over 1,500 clients.

John Marshall is a financial advisor at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at B.B. Graham since 2019, following an 11-year tenure at RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is licensed as a life insurance agent and operates Jay W. Marshall Wealth Management LLC. B.B. Graham & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, with a significant portion managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Frank Schweitzer is a financial advisor with Syndicated Capital, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Syndicated Capital since 2014 and at First Wilshire Securities Management, Inc. since 1983. In addition to his advisory role, he is a self-employed insurance broker specializing in disability, life, and major medical insurance products. Syndicated Capital, Inc. provides money management, portfolio management, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and 401(k) plans. The firm offers customized advisory programs with no account minimums, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets through various publicly traded securities tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Christopher Marsh is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at TriCord Advisors since 2012 and has prior experience with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and The Leaders Group Inc. Marsh serves as Chief Compliance Officer and Financial Planner at TriCord Advisors. TriCord Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to individuals and families, as well as high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and administrative services, often tailoring strategies to clients’ unique objectives and conducting ongoing account supervision.

Kraig Strom is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Secura Financial. His career includes roles at Arkadios Capital, Barth Calderon LLP, and Crown Capital Securities. Outside of financial advising, he is active as a director on the board of the Porsche Club of America, president of CHL Motors Inc., founder of Cars & Coffee Corona, and hosts a podcast and YouTube channel focused on general content. Secura Financial provides fee-based personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis with a range of strategies, including the use of options, margin, and derivatives, and also offers third-party money manager placements and co-advisory wrap fee programs.

Kevin Mayo is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC since 2020 and also works with Bank of the West, where he has been employed since 2015. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with over $5 million in assets. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies and reviews client accounts quarterly.

Siddharth Shah is a financial advisor with Shah Wealth Advisors in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes 21 years at Ameriprise Financial Services and recent roles at Simplicity Investments and Shah Wealth Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages business entities related to commercial property ownership. Shah Wealth Advisors offers personalized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations, employing a fundamental analysis approach and incorporating a range of investment types such as mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and alternative assets.

Richard Kikuchi is an advisor at Secura Financial with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Secura Financial, he worked for 32 years at LSL CPAs before retiring in 2022. Secura Financial, LLC provides fee-based personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm uses a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, combining fundamental and cyclical analysis, and integrates planning across tax, insurance, retirement, and estate considerations.

Serena Lam is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Gould Asset Management LLC since 2017 and previously spent five years at Genuine Financial Services. Gould Asset Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $901 million in assets as of December 2024. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutions, employing a diversified investment approach with tailored strategies and access to private market opportunities.