James White is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC since 2016 and previously spent 13 years at Ameriprise. Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and business entities, managing approximately $699 million in client assets. The firm offers tailored portfolios using a blend of asset allocation, fundamental, and technical methods, and provides a range of business-oriented planning and retirement plan consulting services.

Ralph Romano is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including RJR Financial Services, Inc., The Leaders Group Inc, Sigma Financial Corporation, and SPC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Executive Planning Group, LLC, which focuses on fixed insurance. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individual clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third‑party money manager programs. The firm operates with dual RIA and broker‑dealer registrations, providing advisory services primarily on a non‑discretionary basis and utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

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.

Joseph Volz is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Pelorus Capital Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to this, he spent 10 years at Wells Fargo Advisors and 17 years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, Volz has a minority ownership interest in Alpha Sports LLC, a soccer training business. Pelorus Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and participant-directed retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a personalized, discovery-based process and offers a mix of active and passive strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

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.

Brian Douglass is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Advisors Network, Inc. since 2014 and previously worked at LPL Financial from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in tax preparation and accounting services. Financial Advisors Network, Inc. serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, corporate trustee services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach with discretionary asset management and provides customized financial plans and periodic account reviews.

Walter Lapovich is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Synergy Partners since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a basketball referee and owns an insurance sales business. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individuals, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third‑party money manager programs. The firm provides predominantly non‑discretionary advice and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Maxwell Gray is a financial advisor at Financial Advisors Network, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Mercedes Benz at Laguna Niguel and Nike, Inc. before entering the financial advisory field. Financial Advisors Network serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, trustee services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diverse investment approach with strategies including growth, value, momentum, and tax-managed options, and provides clients with individualized portfolio management and periodic reviews.

Robert Nathan is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Anchor Bay Private Wealth LLC in Tustin, CA, and has two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. since 2023 and is also the owner of printOne, a printing brokerage business he started in 1997. Anchor Bay Private Wealth LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, business entities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs model-based allocations and fundamental security analysis, serving a client base that includes high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients with ERISA-focused services.

Justin Rucci is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Warren Street Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously spent five years at Ayco, a Goldman Sachs company. Warren Street Wealth Advisors serves individuals, employee benefit and pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and investment company clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing firm-developed model allocations and a combination of analytical approaches to actively manage equity and fixed-income strategies.

David Adams is a financial advisor with West Wealth Group, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Bank. West Wealth Group provides investment advisory, asset management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $616.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a team of 18 advisors using model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with ongoing monitoring.

Bing Wang is a financial advisor at American Fundstars with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He is also the co-owner and CEO of BINnovation LLC, a tutoring school focused on robotic education. Wang has previously worked with World Financial Group, where he served as a training agent involved in life insurance sales. American Fundstars serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management and advisory services. The firm employs a flexible, opportunistic investment approach across various asset classes and manages most client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Cory Christiansen is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Synergy Partners since 2014 and is also president and owner of Christiansen Financial Services, Inc., a fixed insurance business. Capital Synergy Partners serves individual clients across a range of net worth levels, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party money manager programs. The firm operates as both an RIA and broker-dealer, delivering primarily non-discretionary advice supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Gabriella Keefer is a financial advisor with Financial Advisors Network, Inc. in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, National Planning Corporation, and Zuk Financial Group. Financial Advisors Network serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, trustee services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach integrating fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with discretionary management through wrap accounts and SEI-sponsored programs.

Stephen Gilbreth Jr. is a financial advisor with Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at UBS Financial Services, seven years at Ameriprise, and other roles within the financial sector. He has been with Tempus Wealth Planning since 2016, contributing to a team of ten advisors. Tempus Wealth Planning, LLC serves individuals, including high net worth clients, and business entities by providing investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $699 million in assets and employs a combination of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis methods, with a notable willingness to use derivatives and borrowing in client accounts.

Yue Yu is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with American Fundstars in Irvine, CA, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining American Fundstars, Yue worked at Alibaba Group and Kexun Venture Capital Fund Partnership Enterprise. Outside of advisory work, Yue serves as president of My Asset Management LLC, overseeing administration and communications with fund administrators and auditors. American Fundstars serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing portfolio management and broader advisory services. The firm employs a flexible, opportunistic investment approach across various asset classes and combines SEC-registered adviser duties with broker-dealer and insurance agency activities.

Matthew Jen is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Pelorus Capital Management, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Pelorus Capital Management, LLC is a newly registered investment adviser that plans to serve individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a personalized, discovery-based process to provide discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary advisory services, employing a mix of active and passive strategies across equities, ETFs, and mutual funds.

Jingxuan Wu is a financial advisor at American Fundstars with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining American Fundstars, Wu held roles at academic institutions including the University of California and the University of Illinois, as well as positions in asset management and education. Wu currently maintains an affiliation with the University of California. American Fundstars serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with portfolio management and advisory services. The firm employs a flexible, opportunistic investment approach across asset classes and manages most client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Justin Tran is a financial advisor with West Wealth Group, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining West Wealth Group, he held roles at East West Bank, Loan Depot, LPL Financial, LLC, Trilogy Financial Services, and Broadview Mortgage Corp. West Wealth Group provides investment advisory, asset management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a networked operating model and a blend of portfolio management strategies, serving a large client base through an 18-advisor team.