David Feinman is the principal of Silverlake Portfolio Advisors LLC, an independent firm based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 12 years of experience in financial advising. Prior to founding Silverlake Portfolio Advisors in 2015, Feinman has been active since 1990 as a composer, producer, and musician through his business Non Linear Music, creating soundtracks and popular releases for film, video, and television. Silverlake Portfolio Advisors provides customized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement accounts, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on market efficiency, broad diversification, and asset allocation based on modern portfolio theory and behavioral finance, with an emphasis on passive index exposure and institutional-class mutual funds.

William Royea is a financial advisor at LPR Capital, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with LPR Capital since 2014 and also serves as president of Next Dimension Technologies, a clinical diagnostics development company. His role at Next Dimension Technologies involves managing research and development activities outside of securities trading hours. LPR Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and nonprofit organizations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory and risk management, conducting macroeconomic and business-cycle research to guide customized investment strategies.

David Fried is the sole advisor at Fried Asset Management, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, with 29 years of industry experience. He has managed Fried Asset Management since 1996 and previously operated David Fried Enterprises, Inc. from 1995 to 2025. Fried Asset Management provides fee-based portfolio management and financial consultation to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and other account types, serving a relatively small client base. The firm employs a combined quantitative and qualitative investment process, manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, and avoids leverage in its portfolio management.

Jack Tsai is the principal advisor at Tsai Wealth Management in Pasadena, CA, holding the PFS™ and Series 65 designations with 19 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Jack Tsai & Associates, a CPA firm where he spends approximately half of his time. His prior work includes five years at Colton Wealth Management. Tsai Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and trusts. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach focused on strategic asset allocation and diversification, managing portfolios primarily with no-load institutional mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and certificates of deposit.

Philip Boucher is a financial advisor with PVB Wealth Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. Prior to founding PVB Wealth Management in 2018, he worked at United Planners' Financial Services of America and Penniall & Associates, Inc. He is also a licensed insurance agent. PVB Wealth Management provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients and sponsors a wrap fee program. The firm offers a multi-method investment approach, manages most assets on a non-discretionary basis, and conducts regular account reviews.

Kambiz Mahdavi is the sole advisor at K financial Services, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, Mahdavi operates an affiliated insurance practice that involves fixed insurance sales. K financial Services, LLC is a registered investment manager providing non-discretionary direct asset management, financial planning, and public seminars and workshops. The firm constructs portfolios based on client objectives and fundamental analysis, requiring prior client approval for trades, and uses third-party custodians for asset custody and trade execution.

Michael Markarian is a financial advisor at MB3 Consulting LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He held a role at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 21 years before founding MB3 Consulting in 2019. Markarian is also co-owner of SID Ventures LLC, a real estate management and development company, and operates as a licensed insurance agent. MB3 Consulting LLC provides portfolio management and family office services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporate clients such as banks and thrift institutions. The firm combines traditional investment advisory work with business and administrative functions, employing a long-term investment approach based on modern portfolio theory.

Sanjay Tolia is a financial advisor at Kubence with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining Kubence, he has been involved with firms including Marine Layer Securities, Institutional Securities Corp, and has founded and managed exempt reporting advisers such as Marine Layer Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Pharm, LLC, a licensed plant-based wellness company, and Agrify Inc., a branded beverage company. Kubence provides discretionary investment management to registered investment advisors and individual and corporate clients through a web- and mobile-based platform. The firm focuses on algorithm-driven box-spread option strategies and structured note portfolios, employing automated, model-based recommendations combined with discretionary trade execution.

Keith Holt is the sole advisor at Holt Investment Advisors in Manhattan Beach, CA, with 31 years of experience operating under his firm’s name. He holds a Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in Red Fir Ranch Enterprises, a business focused on the sale of Christmas trees and related items. Holt Investment Advisors is an independent sole proprietorship serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a systematic, goals-based process to establish investment policies and implements portfolios using a proprietary “Three Dimensional Diversification” approach across asset allocation, investment philosophy, and custodian.

Lawrence Bartlett is the sole advisor at Bartlett, Lawrence E and holds a CPA designation with 40 years of experience in accounting. He has been practicing as Lawrence E Bartlett CPA since 1986. The firm provides discretionary investment supervisory services primarily to individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations, focusing on U.S. common-stock portfolios with a growth and momentum orientation. Its approach combines fundamental research and technical analysis, with portfolio tactics including ADRs, high-dividend stocks, covered calls, and, with client consent, margin or listed options.

David Hindi is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at OakGrowth Wealth Management LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2020. Prior to that, he worked at Avantax Investment Services, INC. and DH Advisors for 18 years. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed life and health insurance agent, providing related services since 2000. OakGrowth Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and business clients with investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm primarily uses passive investment strategies with non-discretionary account supervision, offering tailored advice on portfolios, cash flow, insurance, retirement, tax, and estate matters.

Akiva Glazerson is a financial advisor with STQ Capital, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lido Advisors, PIMCO Investments, RBC Capital Markets, UBS Financial Services, and Deutsche Bank. STQ Capital is a fee-only registered investment adviser providing integrated wealth management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blended investment approach rooted in asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services.

Matthew Farwell is a CFA charterholder and financial advisor at Penmar Advisors, LLC, with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Odeon Capital Group, Roth Capital Partners, and Imperial Capital Asset Management. Penmar Advisors, LLC is an investment manager offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes fundamental and cyclical analysis, employing various equity strategies, options, derivatives, and alternative investments tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Robert Wycoff is a financial advisor at BrightOrange Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Light Capital Management, LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in real estate as owner and CEO of Raymond Hill Realty and serves as a healthcare consultant for RadSurg. BrightOrange Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning, using customized portfolios that incorporate exchange-traded funds, individual securities, and options with both fundamental and technical analysis.

Shauket Sherali is a financial advisor at Spondeo Capital, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Spondeo Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis to manage diversified portfolios and offers ongoing consulting services to plan sponsors.

Kelly Woo is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as president of Bene Wealth Management Company. Prior to this role, Kelly held leadership positions at Profectus Wealth Management and has been involved in several financial and investment entities, including serving as a co-founder and principal of Profectus Financial and as a board member of Accendo Charity. Kelly also manages real estate and private investment funds, including the Empower Opportunity Zone Fund. Bene Wealth Management Company provides portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm utilizes fundamental analysis and a long-term trading approach, focusing on mutual funds, equities, ETFs, and fixed-income securities, while documenting risk tolerance and adhering to fiduciary standards for retirement accounts.

David Chapman is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at DFS Capital Management. Prior to founding the firm, he worked at APX Operating Company and the Automobile Club of Southern California. Outside of his advisory role, Chapman conducts freelance analyst work on Upwork, providing financial statement analysis for small businesses. DFS Capital Management is an independent firm offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and business clients. The firm specializes in managing employer-sponsored retirement plans and held-away assets, employing a mix of charting, cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis with an emphasis on equity strategies.

Pavan Nagpal is the sole advisor at Sila Value Advisors, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Manhattan Beach, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has 17 years of industry experience, having operated Sila Value Advisors since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches at a community college. Sila Value Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management through separately managed accounts, serving individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional clients including corporate pension and Taft-Hartley plans. The firm employs a value-oriented investment process focused on intrinsic value derived from free cash flow and targets contrarian opportunities using valuation screens.

William Hoeffer Jr. is a CFP® professional with over 43 years of experience in financial advising. He has been the principal of William C. Hoeffer, Jr. Inc. since 1989 and has held positions at The Leaders Group Inc., Western International Securities, Inc., and Financial West Group. His background includes insurance sales and pension consulting alongside investment advisement. William C. Hoeffer, Jr. Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on non-securities advice such as insurance, taxation, and estate planning. The firm delivers advisory work through individualized written plans or consultations and offers retirement plan consulting while employing fundamental analysis and multiple investment strategies without discretionary asset management.

Mei Lee Ney is the sole advisor at Richard Ney & Associates Asset Management, Inc., with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm since 1973. The firm provides personalized, fee-only discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. Its investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with a core-and-satellite framework, using passively managed index funds and ETFs as the core and selected high-quality stocks or focused funds as satellites, managed with a long-term holding orientation.