Tina Herrera is a financial advisor at Sharper & Granite LLC in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with Sharper & Granite since 2014. Sharper & Granite provides comprehensive portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $318 million on a discretionary basis. The firm utilizes a top-down asset allocation approach focused on low-cost, tax-efficient index ETFs and no-load index mutual funds, employing statistical methods to estimate efficient frontier allocations.

Aaron Munoz is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is currently a financial advisor at Cerda Munoz Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2013. Prior to that, he spent a year each at Cerda Wealth Management and Wealth Management Lab. In addition to his advisory role, Munoz prepares individual income tax returns within the firm. Cerda Munoz Advisors, Inc. serves individual clients including high-net-worth households, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with diversified allocations and integrates tax and accounting services into its offerings.

Stephen Stroup is a financial advisor at Onward Advisors LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Qapital LLC, and Wedbush Securities. Onward Advisors LLC provides discretionary asset management primarily for institutional and pooled-vehicle clients, along with financial planning and consulting services. The firm’s investment approach considers client objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon, and tax factors, employing a broad range of instruments and often managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Andi Kim is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is a partner and Chief Investment Officer at Positive Delta Asset Management LLC, having been involved with the firm since 2005. Prior to that, he worked at Think Wealth, LLC from 2020 to 2022. Kim also serves as a partner at AK Financial Holdings, a CFTC-registered commodity pool operator. Positive Delta Asset Management LLC advises individual and institutional clients through separately managed accounts, offering a Global Alpha multi-asset ETF strategy and customized portfolio management. The firm utilizes quantitative measures and a combination of strategic and tactical exposures to manage risk and pursue incremental alpha.

Dion Collins is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has operated Collins Advisory since 1999 and is affiliated with James Curtis Financial And Insurance Services in Fullerton, CA. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance sales. James Curtis Financial And Insurance Services provides customized financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and other investment advisers on a non-discretionary basis. The firm employs a tailored Investment Policy Statement and combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with modern portfolio theory to construct long-term portfolios, offering a range of investment options including mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, real estate funds, and insurance products.

Jiyao Xu is a financial advisor at X and Y Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. Xu holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Blend Financial, Inc. dba Origin Financial, Confidence Wealth Management, LLC, and as a self-employed advisor. X and Y Advisors, Inc. is a fee-only advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, offering financial planning alongside tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll accounting, business consulting, and investment management. The firm primarily uses passive, low-cost portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and provides financial planning on both project-based and ongoing terms.

Kyongjin Lee is a financial advisor at Mainstream Capital Management with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a general partner in a retail shoe business and is a major in the United States Army National Guard. Mainstream Capital Management provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individual and corporate clients, including high-net-worth households. The firm employs fundamental security analysis and tactical asset allocation, utilizing a range of investment strategies such as leveraged ETFs and a long/short absolute-return program.

Kaine Nicholas is a financial advisor with Shifting the Culture Wealth Partners LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch and Prudential, among others. Outside of advising, he teaches financial literacy to youth through the nonprofit Wall Street Wizards Academy and is involved in sales of photovoltaic technology and life insurance. Shifting the Culture Wealth Partners is a fee-only firm offering comprehensive financial planning and investment management primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a primarily passive, asset-class investment approach combined with fundamental and technical analysis, implementing portfolios through third-party Sub-Advisors and the Altruist platform.

Larry Yu is an investment advisor at Castle Group Investment Counsel, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior roles at Fortune Securities, Inc. and Evergreen Realty & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Feather Insurance & Financial Services, which sells fixed life, annuity, health, and property and casualty insurance. Castle Group Investment Counsel, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with client risk profiling to tailor portfolios and accepts discretionary authority to manage client accounts accordingly.

Melanie Tanaka is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Legacy Financial Group in Torrance, CA. She has worked at Legacy Financial Group since 2001 and held positions at SagePoint Financial and OSAIC. Outside her advisory role, she is involved in selling life and long-term care insurance and provides notary services. Legacy Financial Group offers financial planning, asset allocation, and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm employs a model-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing third-party platforms and acting as a wrap fee program sponsor across multiple programs.

Siddarth Sharma is a financial advisor at Polestar Capital LLC based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has recently entered the industry, with prior experience at Spring Health, Deliverr, and roles in education and nonprofit sectors. Polestar Capital LLC serves as the general partner and investment adviser to private pooled investment vehicles and manages separately managed accounts for high-net-worth individuals, institutions, trusts, endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs a value-driven, contrarian equity approach focused on company fundamentals and uses both long-term and short-term strategies, including options and leverage.

Carl Montgomery is a financial advisor at Astravia Family Wealth Office LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Astravia Family Wealth Office provides portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach incorporates asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory alongside various analytic methods, employing a range of investment vehicles and monitoring portfolios with annual reviews.

Christopher Soukup is a financial advisor at Lighthouse Financial Services Inc with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including TD Ameritrade and Fidelity. Soukup has been with Lighthouse Financial Services since 2021. Lighthouse Financial Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and institutional accounts, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and tax preparation. The firm’s investment process combines a top-down macroeconomic view with bottom-up security selection, emphasizing asset allocation across diverse model strategies.

Michael Pysnik is a financial advisor at Pysnik Financial, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Independent Financial Group and Lee Pysnik, CPA. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed California insurance agent offering various insurance products. Pysnik Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, consulting, and insurance implementation, using a goal-based asset allocation approach that includes ETFs, mutual funds, fixed income, and individual securities.

G Miguel Alves is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Vida Private Wealth LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch and Cantella & Co., Inc. He is also a general partner of VIDA Vision Fund GP, LLC, a private fund. Vida Private Wealth serves high-net-worth individuals and families with private wealth management, multi-family office services, and financial life planning. The firm emphasizes fiduciary advice and multi-asset portfolios, offering tailored discretionary portfolio management and access to private fund investments for qualified clients.

Davis Thompson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Thompson & Thompson Investment Advisors, Inc., based in Pasadena, CA. He has six years of industry experience and also serves as the Engineering & Computer Science Program Director at Tarbut V'Torah Community Day School, where he manages curriculum and oversees teaching staff. Prior to his current role, he has worked at Mater Dei High School and DKRBT Enterprises, Inc. Thompson & Thompson Investment Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, retirement income planning, and tailored portfolios of U.S. stocks and bonds for individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory principles using both passive index allocations and active stock selection and distinguishes itself by offering performance-based fee arrangements, regular performance reporting, and educational seminars.

Davis Thompson is a financial advisor at Thompson & Thompson Investment Advisors, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He worked for nearly three decades at Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Rau & Romo, a law corporation, before joining his current firm in 2019. Thompson & Thompson Investment Advisors serves individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing comprehensive wealth and retirement income planning along with management of U.S.-traded stock and bond portfolios. The firm employs a combination of passive and active investment strategies based on modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk profiles.

Annmarie Rizzo is a financial advisor at Plectrum Advisers LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Plectrum Advisers, she worked at Figure Technologies Solutions, Goldman Sachs, and Yahoo. Plectrum Advisers serves individuals, estates, trusts, and small businesses by offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and educational seminars. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with diversified allocations primarily using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and supports both traditional advisor-managed accounts and an app-based onboarding pathway for newer investors.

William Torres is a financial advisor at Cerda Munoz Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. Torres has worked at firms including Wright Ford Young and 1st Global Insurance Services, and he serves on the board of directors for the East LA YMCA. Cerda Munoz Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with diversified allocations and integrates tax and accounting services into its offerings.

Richard Cabanes is a financial advisor at CleverAlpha with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Velocity Clearing LLC, Piper Sandler, and First Empire Securities. Cabanes is also the CEO of CleverAlpha Asset Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor. CleverAlpha provides discretionary investment management primarily through an interactive digital platform, serving individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs quantitative models and offers both standard algorithmic services and a premium AI-supported tax optimization tier.