James Hu is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mutual Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at CreativeOne Wealth, Polaris Financial, Partnervest Advisory Services, and Equitable Advisors. He is also an independent insurance agent servicing life, annuity, and long-term care insurance policies through Polaris Financial. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, employing a mix of active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives, and manages approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors.

Kevin Webb is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC and has previously worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Webb serves as a board member for Habitat for Humanity Pomona Valley, a charitable organization focused on providing affordable housing. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC offers investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, with a focus on constructing long-term, diversified portfolios using a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management and integrates affiliated insurance and financial services products.

Mike Antashyan is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. Antashyan also owns Antashyan Wealth Management, a financial services business based in Upland, CA. 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 diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services using both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Patrick Miles is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, Triad Wealth Partners, and Safeguard Investment Advisory Group. In addition to his advisory roles, Miles owns and operates an independent insurance agency, Miles Investment and Insurance Services LLC, focusing on life insurance products and annuities. Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm uses a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach combined with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage discretionary strategies while allowing independent advisors to maintain client relationships.

Christina Hospedales is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Kestra Private Wealth Services, Kestra Investment Services, and PSM Private Wealth Management since 2015. Outside of advisory duties, she is a notary and has served in various administrative and assistant roles within the investment industry. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment products and platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

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.

Lawrence Lo is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Sowell Management since 2025. Prior to this, he was Vice President of Global Business Development at Rayliant Investment Research, where he worked since 2017 and also serves as President of Rayliant Wealth. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs multiple management styles and offers model portfolios, third-party manager selection, unified managed account solutions, and the ability to manage held-away accounts.

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, Inc. and Horace Mann Companies. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Covina Valley Optimist Club and is a Commissioner on the City of Covina Finance Advisory Commission. Capital Analysts provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, and charitable organizations, through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm combines discretionary investment management by an internal research team with non-discretionary advisory services and emphasizes institutional relationships and fiduciary responsibilities.

Kenneth Yuen is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Industry, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with StoneX Securities and StoneX Advisors since 2019 and has a background that includes insurance sales dating back over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages Shine Vista LLC, which is involved in buying, selling, and managing rental properties. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and related consulting services through a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm utilizes proprietary and third-party investment models and platforms to implement strategies tailored to client needs.

Kathleen Chou is a financial advisor at Lifeworks Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Bright Advisers, LLC since 2010, serving as Operations Director. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales and implementation. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses, providing wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm employs a planning-based or risk-based investment approach using model strategies that include factor-based equity, ETFs, and hedged models, and integrates tax and accounting services alongside insurance offerings through affiliated entities.

Thomas Steele is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Jack Keeter & Associates and has over 30 years with Wealth Preservation Concepts. Outside of Gradient Advisors, he is involved in executive services for small business owners through WPC Executive Services Inc. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, using a largely non-discretionary model with tools such as the Color of Money Risk Analysis to tailor client portfolios.

Kevin Luu is a financial advisor with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lifeworks Advisors since 2023, previously serving at Bright Advisers and Pih Investments. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses, providing wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management through a mix of planning-based and risk-based investment approaches. The firm integrates tax and accounting services and uses a proprietary client portal and advanced analytic tools to support its advisory process.

Robert Oda is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including a long tenure at Kaiser Permanente and roles in clinical laboratory science alongside his advisory work. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm’s investment approach centers on technical and quantitative analysis applied to ETFs and mutual funds, utilizing proprietary research from its wholly owned affiliate, AdvisorGuide, LLC.

Raafat Iskander is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Calton in 2015, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments, Inc. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax filing business, Alexander Wealth Management, LLC. Calton & Associates is a registered investment adviser, broker-dealer, and corporate insurance agency serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm provides fee-based portfolio management and financial planning, offering both direct management through proprietary programs and third-party money manager recommendations.

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 the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LifePro Asset Management and VOYA Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory roles, 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 approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios that are monitored and rebalanced regularly, alongside technology and operational services for advisers.

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.

Jaye Ferguson is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sovran Advisors, Ferguson worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc., among other firms. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, providing financial planning and portfolio management through various program types. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies and offers access to multiple custodial platforms and third-party managers.

Mitchell Chatfield is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Horace Mann Companies and Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Covina-South Hills Kiwanis Club, a nonprofit focused on local scholarships and community service. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of advisors and its in-house investment management team.

Michael Roney is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors since 2024. He previously worked at Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management and Abridge Partners LLC from 2007 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife own and manage rental properties on a limited, passive basis. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach with centrally managed portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts through a network of investment adviser representatives.