Mike Antashyan is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and bringing seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2024 and has a background in the industrial gases sector with Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. and Linde North American Gases. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and municipal entities, employing a risk-based investment approach supported by Envestnet and offering both model-based and advisor-managed portfolio solutions.

Sam Sy is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he sells health and travel insurance. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, including Hilltop/Envestnet, and manages over $900 million in client assets.

Salvador Flores Chatfield is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Horace Mann Investors and Horace Mann Companies. He serves as president of the Covina Valley Optimist Club, a nonprofit organization that provides youth sports scholarships, and is also a commissioner on the City of Covina Finance Advisory Commission. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporate clients and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs. The firm’s in-house Investment Management & Research team drives investment decisions using proprietary screening processes, and advisors may customize portfolios or select third-party managers depending on client needs.

Kenneth Yuen is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at StoneX Securities Inc. and Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Yuen is involved in insurance sales and provides training and support to licensed insurance agents. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a variety of portfolio implementation platforms and supports multiple account structures, operating as part of the broader StoneX Group with integrated clearing, custody, and lending capabilities.

Larry Olea is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with City National Securities, Inc. and City National Bank since 2004. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging an affiliated sub-advisor for asset allocation and investment implementation within an integrated financial services group.

Raafat Iskander is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Alexander Wealth Management, LLC, which provides tax filing services. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm’s investment recommendations are tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing multiple program structures and a range of analytic approaches.

Leah Pattison is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The AmeriFlex Group. She has previously worked with firms including Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., OSAIC, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Pattison is also involved as an agent with Summit Financial & Insurance Services. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Mario Uyboco is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LifePro Asset Management and VOYA Financial Advisors prior to joining Simplicity Wealth. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Cal Poly University, teaching supply chain management and internet web application development. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers a turnkey asset management platform (TAMP) with a focus on model portfolios and third-party manager due diligence.

Tony Yu is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. since 2015. He has held leadership roles including President of DSG Insurance Services, overseeing property, casualty, and various insurance products. Yu is also involved in nonprofit organizations such as the Asian Pacific CPA Association and the Taiwanese American Lawyers Association, serving in board positions. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients nationwide through a broad offering of advisory and brokerage services, including investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a range of managed account programs and sub-advisory relationships.

Patrick Egan is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc., Coordinated Wealth Management, LLC, and operated as a licensed tax preparer. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, along with access to third-party money managers and financial planning services.

Mitchell Chatfield is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including Horace Mann Companies and Lincoln Investment. Outside of advisory services, he serves as President of the Covina-South Hills Kiwanis Club, a non-profit focused on local community service and scholarships. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes an in-house Investment Management & Research team to guide portfolio management and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services through various programs and model portfolios.

Michael Roney is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors since 2024. He previously worked at Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management and Abridge Partners LLC from 2007 to 2024. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with more than 260 advisors serving over 20,000 clients. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and follows an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios using centrally managed models overseen by an internal Investment Management team and committee.

Hal Burns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and related firms from 2015 to 2021 and currently operates Burns Tax & Wealth Management and Hal Burns & Associates, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Burns also provides investment advisory services through Verus Capital Partners, LLC, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial offers advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm supports its advisors with in-house research and a variety of investment solutions, combining advisory capabilities with non-advisory products such as insurance and lending services.

Caleb Tsang is a financial advisor at Verus Capital Partners, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Avantax. Tsang is also involved with Vinepoint Advisory Group and provides tax preparation and accounting services through Vinepoint Consulting. 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 across multiple asset classes, offering customized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Kenneth Donckels is an advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has multiple years of varied work experience across financial services and related industries, including roles at Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., Herbert Financial, and Grant Thornton. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports approximately $3.8 billion in client assets and over 11,000 client relationships through a network of independent advisers offering flexible fee structures and multiple program options.

Julio Bedolla is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors, and Capital Group, among other firms. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities, with tailored portfolio construction and monitoring to align with client objectives.

Steven Murphy is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Root Financial Partners. His prior roles include positions at USA Financial Securities and Sterling Wealth Partners. He has also worked in community and educational settings in Whittier, CA. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement-plan relationships. The firm emphasizes diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and also offers educational programs and paid online academies for financial education.

Carl Grande is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at CG Financial, Allstate Insurance, National Life Group, and Farmers Insurance. He is also the CEO of CG Financial, an insurance and financial services firm based in Covina, CA. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines manager selection and monitoring with tactical and strategic allocation, supplemented by fundamental analysis of individual securities.

Sean Montgomery is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors. His prior experience includes 13 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. He serves as a board member of the Cliffs Resort Vacation Owners Association. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm provides coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using centrally managed model portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Management team and committee.

Carlos Guzman is a financial advisor at Regal Investment Advisors LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Regal since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Brookstone Capital Management for one year and has served as president of CKG Insurance Agency Inc, where he sells life insurance products and fixed/indexed annuities. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, doing business as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and their clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers both proprietary and third-party model portfolios and grants discretionary authority to implement and manage these strategies on behalf of clients.