Raymond Clark is a CFP® professional at The Clark Group Asset Management with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2005, serving as its president. The Clark Group Asset Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a documented financial analysis process to tailor portfolios across various asset classes, utilizing both fundamental and technical research, and incorporates strategies such as shorting and option use.

Eric Henrickson is a financial advisor at Solomon and Associates LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Solomon and Associates since 2021. Henrickson also serves as a professor at Argosy University and is president of Build America Management Company. Solomon and Associates provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses asset-allocation driven strategies and employs fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to manage portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Richard Lewis is a CFA charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at White Stork Asset Management LLC since 2018 and previously at Raj Vasudevan LLC from 2016 to 2018. He is based in Irvine, CA. White Stork Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, non-profit organizations, and institutions, focusing mainly on equities and U.S. Treasury securities. The firm’s bottom-up, fundamental investment approach emphasizes undervalued market leaders for long-term holding, active allocation, and risk controls at the position level, serving a client base that includes a notable share of non-U.S. investors.

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.

Charles Mann is a financial advisor with Professional Financial Advisors Inc in San Juan Capistrano, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Professional Financial Advisors Inc since 1983 and is also associated with Independent Financial Group, LLC and NPB Financial Group, LLC. Mann holds officer and director positions at Professional Financial Advisors, Inc and Pacific Corporate Consultants, Inc, the latter providing pension-related services. Professional Financial Advisors, Inc serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals and business owners, offering comprehensive financial planning, retirement, estate and tax-focused analyses, portfolio asset management, and ongoing consulting. The firm employs a conservative, allocation-driven investment approach with client-directed, non-discretionary management and integrates tax and accounting expertise within its advisory model.

Robertina Gama is a financial advisor at GAMA Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with GAMA Wealth Management since 2019. GAMA Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals through discretionary asset management via its wrap-fee program. The firm manages approximately $29.6 million in assets, emphasizes individualized portfolios with continuous supervision, and employs various strategies including fundamental analysis, options writing, and margin transactions.

Ryan Dugan is a Series 65-registered advisor at Morgan Stevens Asset Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. His background includes roles in mortgage lending and retail prior to joining Morgan Stevens. Morgan Stevens Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis along with modern portfolio theory to manage asset allocation and risk.

Lora Rommel is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ehrlich Financial Group. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 17 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance sales. Ehrlich Financial Group is a four-advisor team that provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and insurance consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, long-term oriented investment approach using low-cost funds, individual securities, and independent managers, supported by fundamental and quantitative research methods.

Clifford Kolson is a financial advisor with Generational Wealth Strategies in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Advantage Asset Management, Inc. since 1994. Outside of advising, Kolson is a licensed California real estate broker and also works as an insurance agent. Generational Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as retirement plans, non-public businesses, and charitable entities. The firm employs a structured investment approach that incorporates portfolio management, alternative exposures, and family-oriented services.

Bryan Ugalde is a financial advisor at FDP Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been associated with FDP Wealth Management, Executive Insurance Agency, FDP Insurance Services, and Valmark Securities since 2010. Outside of advising, he serves as COO of FDP Insurance Services, overseeing the operation of the insurance and advisory business. FDP Wealth Management provides investment consulting and comprehensive financial planning primarily for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary advice focused on fundamental analysis and diversification, featuring a specialized life-insurance trust analysis process known as the TOLI Expert System.

Shiyi Zhang is a financial advisor at Illumine Investment Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Leju USA LLC and in academic roles at the University of California and Walla Walla University. Outside of advising, Zhang has experience as an assistant manager in the retail sector. Illumine Investment Management serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and other private clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with integrated financial planning. The firm employs a quantitatively driven investment approach using proprietary multi-factor models and customizes allocations based on client objectives and risk tolerances.

Nitai Chokshi is a financial advisor at Chokshi & Queen Wealth Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Tillys Inc and Chokshi & Shah CPA. Outside of advising, he serves as an assurance partner at Nitai & Company Financial Group, providing audit and accounting services. Chokshi & Queen Wealth Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions with asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in managing portfolios that include stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and derivatives, and offers both discretionary management and standalone financial plans.

Jordan Ver Hoeve is a financial advisor with Castle Capital Management in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Castle Capital Management, he worked at Ameritas Advisory Services, Equity Services Inc, and National Life Group. Outside of finance, he is also an independent artist. Castle Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to construct tailored allocations and implements third-party strategies for custodial and self-directed brokerage accounts.

James Skorheim is a financial advisor at Skorheim Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been involved in wealth management through various firms since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Skorheim is the CFO of a CPA firm, where he performs managerial and accounting duties including business valuation. Skorheim Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to manage diversified portfolios, offering both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Christopher Baum is a CFA® and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Coastal Capital Advisors since 2020 and previously spent seven years at Private Management Group, INC. Christopher operates out of Irvine, CA. Coastal Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. The firm employs a blend of active and passive, long-term, value-based asset allocation using customized portfolios and integrates outside specialists and services into client programs.

Andrew Ryan is a financial advisor with Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial, Inc. based in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Ryan’s background includes roles at Magic Elite, Bank of America, Merrill, and KPP Financial. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a basketball coaching program focused on training youth fundamentals in Southern California. Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities. The firm emphasizes client education through public newsletters and online classes and integrates a third-party digital estate-planning service into its advisory process.

Jason Topor is a financial advisor at Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 21 years of industry experience, all of which has been with his current firm since 2005. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, combining model-based asset allocation with estate-planning education and management of held-away accounts. Klein Pavlis & Peasley also offers a weekly periodical and public educational programming, distinguishing itself by integrating investment management with fee-based publications and educational services.

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.

Easton Miller is a financial advisor at Miller Financial Services, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Smith Financial Services and Chapman University. Outside of his advisory role, Miller provides tax consulting and tax planning services as a licensed tax consultant. Miller Financial Services, Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser that serves employer-sponsored retirement plans, plan sponsors, and corporate clients. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with an investment approach that combines passive and active strategies emphasizing asset allocation and fundamental analysis.

William Kieran is a financial advisor at Kevin Kennedy, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Sei from 2015 to 2023. Kevin Kennedy, LLC provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, pension plans, and not-for-profit organizations. The firm utilizes SEI Investment Management Corporation’s model portfolios and mutual fund managers for security selection and offers primarily non-discretionary services without taking custody of client assets.