Brandon Boyd is a financial advisor at Legacy Advisory Group, Inc. in Santa Ana, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Crown Capital Securities, and Heritage Planning Financial Group, where he is also co-owner of a tax preparation and accounting practice. Legacy Advisory Group, Inc. provides portfolio management and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a model-informed investment process overseen by an internal committee and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through a range of program-based services.

Michael Lagos is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. He is the president of Lagos Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 1995, and has also been affiliated with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in a referral business focused on securing R&D and ERC tax credits through partnerships with CPA and law firms. Lagos Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, sponsoring organizations, and other entities by offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory referral services. The firm employs the AssetMark platform and third-party managers to implement customized investment strategies and manages a Next Level IRA program using a quantitative and qualitative scoring process for mutual funds.

West Cohan is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience and currently serves at InvestLinc Wealth Services. He has worked with InvestLinc in various forms since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Cohan is the CFO and founder of Lémore, a skincare company. InvestLinc Wealth Services provides wealth management and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities. The firm designs tailored multi-asset portfolios, incorporating fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and offers access to both traditional and alternative investments.

Michael Vaughn is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Vaughn Investment Advisors Inc. in Tustin, CA, where he has worked since 2007. He has 12 years of industry experience. Vaughn Investment Advisors Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $74.85 million in assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and corporations, using a team-based investment process that combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection and emphasizes diversification through ETFs and ETNs.

Tami Simpson is a financial advisor with Wealth Financial Group West, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA, holding CFP® and Series 65 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms, including Gradient Advisors, LLC and Brokers International, and is also the owner of Simpson & Simpson Life Insurance Services, Inc. Wealth Financial Group West, Inc. provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and third-party manager recommendations to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm develops investment strategies based on client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers ongoing portfolio oversight and tailored financial plans.

Brian Walker is a financial advisor at SVL Investment Management with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for 22 years. Walker has held a Series 63 designation and has experience as a former insurance agent earning trailer commissions. SVL Investment Management is a boutique, research-oriented firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, endowments, and corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, global investment approach that incorporates strategic asset allocation, monthly rebalancing, and a proprietary valuation model with a long-term horizon.

Ritwik Kumar is a financial advisor at Leyland Cypress, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at DBD Partners and RIGZ. Leyland Cypress, LLC provides investment monitoring and recommendation services primarily to individual clients and other entities, employing a quantitative ETF arbitrage strategy focused on asset allocation. The firm emphasizes daily account monitoring and frequent client reporting through a secure portal and quarterly written updates.

Armand Batocabe is a financial advisor at Golden State Capital Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at various firms including LTNG Capital, X Capital Advisors, and SecureVest Financial Group. He is also involved with ACB Partners LLC and has prior experience at Blue Sky MLS, Inc. Golden State Capital Inc. provides investment advisory services primarily to accredited investors and family offices, focusing on private and alternative investments such as private equity, credit, real estate, and venture capital. The firm employs a non-discretionary, tailored approach emphasizing long-term strategies and customized due diligence on private placements.

Mark Shoemaker is a financial advisor with BSIAS Advisors, LLC in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Peter P. Brown in real estate for 16 years and has been involved with Brown-Shoemaker, Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2004 and Brown-Shoemaker, CPA's since 1979. BSIAS Advisors, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management primarily for individuals, families, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm follows a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment philosophy with tailored asset allocations and plans to offer income tax preparation services to existing clients starting in 2025.

Richard Lederer is a financial advisor at Lederer & Associates Investment Counsel with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since its founding in 1986 in Long Beach, California. Lederer & Associates provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages equity, fixed-income, and balanced portfolios using distinct equity strategies focused on growth and income, maintaining concentrated portfolios with active monitoring and disciplined sell criteria.

Vladimir Pixa is a financial advisor with My Portfolio Guide, LLC in Seal Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with My Portfolio Guide since 2010 and has also worked at Deloitte since 2009. My Portfolio Guide, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $201 million in assets and employs proprietary investment models tailored to clients' goals, tax situations, and risk tolerances, with a distinct use of short sales and tactical rebalancing.

Edward Schuh is a financial advisor at Inception Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Inception Financial Services and AlphaStar Capital Management, LLC. He is also an independent licensed insurance agent. Inception Financial Services provides discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and business entities, employing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation with long-term trading and various analytical approaches.

Darin Guthrie is a financial advisor with Opus Private Wealth Group, LLC in Orange, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Investments, and TD Ameritrade. Opus Private Wealth Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities with investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $102 million in discretionary assets and offers a firm-sponsored wrap fee program alongside hourly financial planning, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction using a mix of fundamental and technical analysis.

Andrew Geller is a financial advisor at Quantumvest, Inc. in Los Alamitos, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has recently started his career, with experience beginning in 2025. Prior to joining Quantumvest, he worked in non-financial roles at Saxum Surgical and Allied Universal. Quantumvest serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and small businesses. The firm combines buy-and-hold portfolio construction with technical analysis and cycle-driven charting to guide timing and rebalancing decisions, and provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and wealth-planning services.

William Davis III is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Capital Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Sentinel Stone Financial and Saxony Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance agent. Pinnacle Capital Advisors provides non-discretionary financial planning and consulting primarily for individuals and high-net-worth clients, including family offices and corporate executives. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental investment approach, often recommending third-party advisers for portfolio management while emphasizing client participation and tailored planning.

Jason Clardy is a financial advisor with My Portfolio Guide, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining My Portfolio Guide, he worked at Edward Jones and has management experience outside finance as a superintendent at Fenix Marine Services, where he oversees cargo movement and ship discharge operations. My Portfolio Guide, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans, managing over $200 million in assets. The firm uses customized investment models and a mix of trading strategies, including short sales and tactical rebalancing, supported by educational resources for clients.

Bing Cao is a financial advisor at Sky Vision Wealth Management Corp. in Irvine, CA, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Platinum Eco Capital, Hercules Investments, and Beijing Vitality Textiles Co. Ltd. Cao is also the founder and CEO of Egret Wealth Group LLC, a life and health insurance sales and services business. Sky Vision Wealth Management Corp. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth and individual clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across various asset classes and conducts regular account reviews with personalized Investment Policy Statements.

Samuel Wida is a financial advisor with Stock Traders in Huntington Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Stock Traders since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a certified tax preparation business from home. Stock Traders provides financial planning and individual portfolio management primarily to individual clients, as well as pension plans and businesses. The firm manages assets on a largely non-discretionary basis and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and asset-allocation methods across a range of investment types.

Matthew Martinez is a financial advisor with Opus Private Wealth Group, LLC in Orange, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Opus Private Wealth Group since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Martinez is involved in vintage trailer restoration through Classic Cans Inc. and serves as CEO of Legacy Private Wealth LLC, where he focuses on tax and estate planning education for clients. Opus Private Wealth Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $102 million in discretionary assets. The firm provides investment advisory and financial planning services, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and offering a firm-sponsored wrap fee program alongside other management and consulting options.

Richard Yang is a financial advisor at BOS Taurus with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Brightwater Associates. Yang also serves as an Academic Dean for a private school. BOS Taurus provides ongoing portfolio management and standalone financial planning primarily for individual clients. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard, employing personalized Investment Policy Statements and discretionary portfolio management that includes mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, real estate funds, annuities, and cryptocurrencies, utilizing both long- and short-term trading strategies.