Steven Le is a financial advisor at SVL Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with SVL Investment Management since 1987 and also worked at California State University for 38 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a property management company. SVL Investment Management is a boutique, research-oriented money manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, endowments, and corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, global investment process with a long-term horizon, combining top-down economic analysis and a proprietary statistical valuation model.

Nicole Plumlee is a financial advisor with RBA Wealth Management, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBA Wealth Management since 2017 and previously at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. RBA Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities with wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and behavioral analysis within an asset-allocation framework based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering portfolios of individual equities, bonds, and ETFs through goal-based planning and regular rebalancing.

Jack Jentz is a financial advisor at Elevate Wealth Advisors, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 credential. He has been with Elevate Wealth Advisors since 2025 and is also associated with Elevate Financial Partners, LLC. Jentz has a background as a student at UC Santa Barbara and has experience volunteering at the Indianapolis Community Center. Elevate Wealth Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment management, portfolio trading, and rebalancing services for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on an active, adaptive investment approach based primarily on fundamental analysis. The firm manages separate accounts and offers access to private investment vehicles, including a pooled private fund employing an ETF call-option long/short strategy.

Jason Prattes is a financial advisor at Prattes Wealth Partners with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC from 2010 to 2019 before founding Jason A. Prattes Financial Inc. in 2018. Prattes Wealth Partners provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, family offices, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and economic analysis in its investment process and acts as sponsor and manager of private funds, a role uncommon for similarly sized supported advisors.

Carl Fernandez is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with three years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Pruvise in Newport Beach, CA, and has worked at Great Pacific Securities since 2016. Prior to that, he was involved in independent trading for one year. Pruvise provides investment advisory and portfolio management services for individuals, families, and business clients, including corporate retirement planning and consulting. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, emphasizing strategic asset allocation across various strategies while delivering ongoing advice without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Ava Pompay is a CFP® professional with experience at Prosperity Wealth Planning LLC since 2024. Prior to her advisory role, she completed work and study roles including at California State University and Target. Prosperity Wealth Planning LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, family legacy planning, educational seminars, and divorce-planning services. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach using multiple analysis methods and offers unique programs such as Next Generation Preparation and client education workshops.

Daniel Conard is a financial advisor at Vela Consulting, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Columbia Capital Securities, Inc., Fortalice Group, Inc., and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as president of Oak Quarry Management, LLC, overseeing investments in real estate and small businesses, and serves as CEO of Two Plots, LLC, a real estate development company. Vela Consulting is a state-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $47 million across 53 client relationships using an investment process grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on asset-class diversification, long-term allocations, and tailored rebalancing.

Glen Park is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Park Capital Group, Inc. since 2012 and has also worked with LPL Financial, LLC since 2010. In addition to his advisory work, Park is a licensed real estate agent and serves as Secretary of the nonprofit organization American Dream Builders. Park Capital Group, Inc. serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans with services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses firm-developed model portfolios and a variety of analytical methods to tailor investment strategies, and it emphasizes participant education and seminars for plan participants.

Emily Hermeno is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Financial Advocates LLP since 2006 and has been with Prosperity Road, LLC since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a CPA firm. Prosperity Road, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental investment approach using no-load institutional mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, and offers ongoing portfolio management and ERISA-focused plan oversight.

Armen Grigorian is a financial advisor with Redmount Capital Partners LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cobalt Commercial Credit, SellWise Inc., and Redmount Mergers and Acquisitions. He is also involved in business data and analytics as treasurer and secretary of SellWise Inc. Redmount Capital Partners provides asset management, financial planning, consulting, and ERISA retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management, private-equity advisory, and performance-based fee arrangements.

Michael Farah is the principal of Farah Private Wealth Management, Inc in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since 2005. Farah also provides trustee services in a personal capacity and leads a charitable foundation. Farah Private Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on investment management using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis across various asset classes with both long- and short-term strategies.

Winifred Sun is a financial advisor with Sun Group Wealth Partners LLC in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Sun Group Wealth Partners since 2013 and LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as an author and media personality, contributing articles to publications such as Forbes.com and TurboTax, and producing and hosting shows including “Renegade Millionaire with Winnie Sun” and “Level Up with Winnie Sun.” Sun Group Wealth Partners LLC serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth households, business owners, corporate executives, Hollywood professionals, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, charitable giving, and pension consulting, utilizing discretionary investment management through various platforms and employing strategies such as option writing and third-party portfolio management.

Rafay Khalid is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 credential, with five years of experience at Solomon and Associates LLC. His prior work includes a position at XAI LLC and a longstanding role as a Senior Industry Analyst at GCS Risk Management. Outside the advisory business, he is involved in risk analysis and holds membership roles in accounting and insurance entities. Solomon and Associates provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach guided by client-specific policy statements, utilizing asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and strategic use of derivatives and borrowing in client accounts.

Balamir Trunec is a financial advisor at SVL Investment Management with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Liberty Group, LLC for 14 years before joining SVL in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns 4CAM1 Advisory, Inc., which manages his personal income, expenses, and taxes. SVL Investment Management is a boutique, research-oriented money manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, endowments, and corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, global investment approach using top-down economic analysis, strategic asset allocation, and a proprietary statistical valuation model to construct individualized portfolios.

Marah Fineberg Kuck is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fineberg Financial Management LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. She is actively involved with the Women's Symposium, a nonprofit focused on empowering women through financial literacy and STEAM awareness, where she holds multiple leadership positions. Fineberg Financial Management provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with third-party manager due diligence, managing approximately $34.8 million across about 70 client relationships.

Joseph Ramirez is a financial advisor at Retirementadvice | Jka with a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. He joined the firm in 2024 after completing ten years as a student. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with clerical tasks at a tax preparation firm on a limited basis. Retirementadvice | JKA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and employer retirement-plan sponsors by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages discretionary portfolios and offers consulting services, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Carolanne Chavanne is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience. She is currently with Prosperity Wealth Planning LLC, where she has been since 2019, following prior roles at Dynamic Wealth Advisors and LPL Financial. Prosperity Wealth Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities, offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial and family legacy planning, educational seminars, and specialized divorce-planning services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and provides unique programs such as next-generation financial education and periodic client workshops.

Tiffany Delarosa is a financial advisor at Meridian Venture Partners, Inc with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also a licensed insurance agent with Universal Wealth. In addition to her advisory role, she is co-owner and administrative assistant at Diamond Senior Living. Meridian Venture Partners, Inc provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate clients. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary portfolio management, cryptocurrency exposure, and specialty investments such as real-estate funds and venture capital.

Raelyn Andresen is a financial advisor at Granite Capital Wealth Management LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Granite Capital Wealth Management since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she manages operations at Aladdan Construction. Granite Capital Wealth Management LLC is a state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $30 million for about 45 individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a proprietary options-oriented investment strategy and offers customized portfolios with performance-linked compensation for qualified clients.

Brandon Rivera is an advisor at Unity Wealth Partners with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Crown Capital Securities and Regal Investment Advisors. Rivera is the founder of Nurture Financial Planning, which focuses on clients in medical, dental, biotech, and healthcare professions. Unity Wealth Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary investment management and both ongoing and project-based financial planning. The firm uses a multi-method investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, emphasizing asset allocation and tax-aware rebalancing.