Darren Thompson is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Ministry Partners Securities, LLC and has two years of industry experience. He serves as President and CEO of Ministry Partners Investment Company, which focuses on church financing and business lending. Prior to his current roles, he worked at Americas Christian Credit Union for eleven years. Ministry Partners Securities, LLC provides financial planning and consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, churches, faith-based organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants. The firm integrates clients’ religious and ethical values into investment recommendations and primarily refers clients to third-party asset managers while offering ongoing advice and planning services.

Seong Cho is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Allmerits Asset, LLC as part of an eight-advisor team. He has worked at Allmerits Asset, LLC since 2020 and at Sherwood Hall Financial Planning since 2018, where he is also an owner and insurance agent. Since 2024, Cho has been a CFP instructor, teaching a CFP course quarterly. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial consulting to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm combines tactical and strategic asset allocation with third-party sub-advisers and platform providers, serving a broad base of individual clients and managing substantial retirement-plan assets.

Quinn Carranza is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently serving at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. Prior to joining Falcon, Quinn worked at Orora Packaging Company and Montecito Bank & Trust. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis, employing fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, and offers services including ongoing portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and a Family Office for clients with over $5 million in assets.

K Lee is a financial advisor at Syndicated Capital, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Syndicated Capital since 2011. Syndicated Capital, Inc. provides money management and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and 401(k) plans, managing approximately $137 million on a discretionary basis. The firm offers customized advisory programs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance without imposing account minimums.

Marc Melendez is a CFP® professional at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Falcon, he worked for Invert Environmental Consultants for three years. Outside of financial advising, he operates an independent notary business called Notary Pro. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office service for clients with more than $5 million under management. The firm utilizes a range of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with regular quarterly reviews.

Martin Orton is a financial advisor with Kingsbridge Wealth Management, Inc. in Fullerton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. prior to joining Kingsbridge in 2010. Kingsbridge Wealth Management advises high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and organizations through discretionary separately managed accounts and financial planning, focusing on systematic asset allocation, broad global diversification, and tax-efficient portfolio management. The firm is also notable for sponsoring and syndicating private funds through affiliated entities.

Zackary Royce is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. He has worked at Falcon since 2018 and previously spent time at Beacon Pointe in 2017. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office service for clients with over $5 million in assets. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and various trading strategies, with client accounts reviewed quarterly.

Nihar Shah is a financial advisor at Shah Wealth Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise, Capital Group, and Fidelity Investments. Shah Wealth Advisors offers personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental-analysis approach and incorporates a range of investment options such as mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and alternatives tailored to each client’s goals and risk profile.

Aimee Calderon is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Eclectic Associates, Inc. since 2015 and previously worked at For His Glory Community Church from 2014 to 2016. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses. The firm manages over $1.4 billion in client assets, focusing on diversified mutual funds and ETFs using Modern Portfolio Theory, long-term holdings, and periodic rebalancing.

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.

Daewoo Lee is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 65 credential. He has worked with Allmerits Asset since 2020 and has been involved with affiliated insurance and financial services firms since 2012. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial consulting to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs tactical and strategic asset-allocation approaches and uses multiple third-party platforms while managing a substantial base of retirement-plan assets alongside discretionary client assets.

Michael Caster II is a CFP® certificant with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 12 years. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory, offering discretionary portfolio management and a Family Office service for clients with more than $5 million under management.

Jezmier Cornejo is a financial advisor at Gould Asset Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gould in 2023, he worked at PBK for one year and was a student for ten years. Gould Asset Management LLC provides discretionary investment management primarily through individually managed accounts for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, trusts, and similar entities. The firm emphasizes long-term, risk-adjusted returns and broad diversification while offering access to private real estate and equity opportunities for qualified investors.

Russell Murdock is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Eclectic Associates, Inc., where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he spent 23 years at Seabreeze Capital Management, LLC. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses. The firm manages over $1.4 billion across approximately 1,200 client relationships, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning with a focus on diversified mutual funds and ETFs, long-term holdings, and a fiduciary standard for retirement accounts.

Gladys Limones is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Concert Wealth Management before joining LifeSteps Financial in 2010. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LifeSteps Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $443 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan participants, offering comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services alongside specialized offerings such as bill payment and reconciliation and a short-term cash management program.

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.

Wayne Park is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Think Wealth, LLC and Kayan Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a marketing executive involved in personal and commercial insurance sales through Cal-Kor Insurance Service. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management using third-party sub-advisers and digital platforms, serving individuals, corporations, charities, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes tactical and strategic asset allocation and offers ERISA non-fiduciary retirement plan consulting and hourly-priced financial consulting engagements.

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.