Kyle Davis is a financial advisor at Retirementadvice | Jka with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and has been with Jack Keeter & Associates since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he provides bookkeeping services through a tax advice business connected to the firm. Retirementadvice | Jka serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement-plan sponsors, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with regular account supervision and quarterly portfolio reviews.

Charles Armendarez is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ascendant Capital Management since 2019 and previously at One Source Capital Group and Canyon Holdings. Ascendant Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm integrates modern portfolio theory with fundamental and technical analysis to construct tailored portfolios that are reviewed quarterly and may include a range of securities such as stocks, bonds, ETFs, and private securities.

Mitchel Katz Winnick is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Edelman Financial Engines and Morgan Stanley, before joining My Portfolio Guide, LLC. Outside of financial advising, his background includes time at In-N-Out Burger and studying at Chapman University. My Portfolio Guide, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individual, high-net-worth, and pension plan clients. The firm uses proprietary investment models tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis along with tactical trading strategies.

Christopher Morgan is a financial advisor at Ark Wealth Advisors, LLC, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2020. Outside of advising, he serves on the finance committee of Friends Community Church in Brea and is involved with MDR Partners, LLC, which focuses on qualifying prospects for R&D credits. Ark Wealth Advisors is a two-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $77 million for about 185 clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm combines asset allocation with multi-disciplinary analysis and uses a variety of implementation methods, including direct securities and third-party managed accounts, while integrating alternative and private real estate investments into its offerings.

Somboon Wongvitavas is a financial advisor at Integrity Investment Portfolios LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Integrity Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2016. Integrity Investment Portfolios LLC is a registered investment adviser that provides ongoing portfolio management focused on public equities for individual clients, families, related trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis and employs a broad investment approach combining multiple analytical methods to build tailored plans around clients' goals and risk tolerance.

Yeewa Chu is a financial advisor with Eagle Investors LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Discovery Behavioral Health and RnO Billing and Consulting. She is also involved in an S corporation, Turning Points Entities, which provides data analytics services. Eagle Investors serves individual clients through a fee-based subscription platform and one-time online advising sessions, offering both impersonal trade recommendations and personalized, non-discretionary financial advice. The firm focuses on active trading education and short-term strategies, delivering real-time trade alerts and technical analysis via a Discord platform that incorporates AI-generated analysis.

Emanuel Avina is a financial advisor with Avina Financial Group, Inc. in Bellflower, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. He is also involved with Avina Insurance Services, Inc., where he serves as a general agent focusing on life insurance and fixed annuities. Avina Financial Group serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a wrap fee program and focuses on mutual funds and ETFs, providing ongoing account monitoring and participant education.

Victor Espino is a financial advisor with Meridian Venture Partners, Inc. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Meridian, he worked at Universal Wealth, Encompass More Asset Management LLC, and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of advising, he owns and operates The Tax Council, an accounting firm. Meridian Venture Partners, Inc provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate clients. The firm uses multiple methods of analysis and offers a range of strategies, including cryptocurrency exposure and specialty investments such as real estate and venture capital funds.

Eric Domingues is a financial advisor with Retirementadvice | Jka in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Jack Keeter & Associates, Inc. since 2007. In addition to advisory services, he provides bookkeeping through a tax advice business affiliated with JKA. RetirementAdvice | JKA offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm manages discretionary portfolios with a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and provides ongoing account supervision with periodic reviews and rebalancing.

Drew Marinelli is a financial advisor with IBN Advisory Services, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining IBN Advisory, he worked at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, Pacific Advisors, and Marinelli & Feldman MDS. He also has experience with Building Blocks VC and worked at Loyola Marymount University. IBN Advisory Services, Inc. provides asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses multiple internal investment teams and third-party managers to develop individualized client portfolios based on investment policy statements.

Derek Munchow is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Augustus Wealth, LLC since 2022 and previously spent 20 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Long Beach, CA. Augustus Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis with multiple asset-allocation approaches, and offers specialty planning services including RSU and stock option analysis and cost segregation studies.

Michael Martin is a financial advisor with Goldman Lancaster, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Lancaster since 2013 and has also maintained a relationship with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he provides occasional support for a small family business, A Bite of Good. Goldman Lancaster serves individual investors, corporations, non-profits, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $321 million for about 382 clients, offering tailored investment strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and annuities, with both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Gaetano Scalzo is a financial advisor at Claremont Financial Group, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Capital Investment Group Inc. and multiple positions related to financial services and other industries. Claremont Financial Group provides personal financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, focusing on professionals, pre-retirees, and retirees. The firm uses third-party asset allocation platforms and independent managers while maintaining oversight of model selection and portfolio management under fiduciary standards.

Joseph Richard is a financial advisor at Anchor Financial Group with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at NPB Financial Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a California Life agent and engages in life and health insurance sales. Anchor Financial Group is a state-registered advisory firm offering personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs strategies based on fundamental analysis and broad diversification, blending passive and active investments with various alternative asset classes.

Edward Ober is a financial advisor at Balancing Life Financial Planning with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ober Financial since 2005, where he is also employed as a staff accountant. Prior to joining Balancing Life Financial Planning in 2019, he spent seven years with Independent Financial Group, LLC. Balancing Life Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm constructs portfolios aligned with client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations, often utilizing outside managers and custodians such as Buckingham Strategic Partners and Nationwide.

Mark Turner is a financial advisor at WMS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wealth Management Strategies Financial Services LLC since 2018. Turner also owns and operates an insurance sales business through WM Strategies & Insurance Services Corp. WMS Financial Services is a state-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management tailored to client objectives and employs a range of investment strategies including long-term holdings, trading, options, and margin.

Witt McDee is a financial advisor with Integrity Investment Portfolios LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 31 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Integrity Brokerage Services, Inc., Witt McDee EA Tax & Business Service, Inc., and E-W Investments, Inc. He has operated his own tax and business service firm since 2010. Integrity Investment Portfolios LLC is a registered investment adviser providing ongoing portfolio management focused on public equities for individual clients, families, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis and offers tailored investment plans using a broad toolkit of analytical methods.

Rick Emmett is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with InvestLinc Wealth Services, bringing seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with InvestLinc Wealth Services since 2024 and has a long tenure with InvestLinc Wealth Services, Inc. Outside of advising, Mr. Emmett is involved in several business activities including management consulting through MFO Resource, Inc. and roles in real estate and marketing firms. InvestLinc Wealth Services provides wealth management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities. The firm offers customized multi-asset portfolio management using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, along with financial planning services covering retirement, estate, tax, and philanthropic matters.

Mark Baksic is a financial advisor with Life Planning Advisors LLC in Garden Grove, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Life Planning Advisors since 2024 and concurrently at Western International Securities, Inc. and The Precision Companies, where he serves as president. His other business activities include acting as an agent for accident and health, life, and variable insurance. Life Planning Advisors provides asset management, financial planning, estate, tax, and risk-management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as business entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary portfolio management using diversified, tax-efficient passive funds and ETFs, and refers clients to third-party managers for discretionary trading.

David Piller is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Aegis Asset Management, Inc. in Anaheim, CA since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner involved in managing a rental condominium property. Aegis Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes, tailoring portfolio management to client-specific factors and offering both mutual fund–focused and individual stock–focused programs.