David Hutchison is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Triad Investment Management, LLC since 2013. He serves on the Investment Advisory Committee for CalOptima, a health insurance provider, where he helps oversee investment consultants and outside managers for corporate cash management. Triad Investment Management serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations and businesses. The firm focuses on fundamental security analysis and concentrated equity portfolios aimed at long-term capital growth, managing roughly $120 million across about 40 client relationships.

Charles Mann is a financial advisor at Professional Financial Advisors Inc with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Professional Financial Advisors Inc since 1983, with prior roles at NPB Financial Group, LLC and Independent Financial Group, LLC. Mann is also an officer and director at Pacific Corporate Consultants, Inc., which provides 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 alongside 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 into its advisory model.

Mickey Payne is a financial advisor at Advisors on Call in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wealth Management & Business Concepts, Emmaus Capital Management, and William Jordan Investments Inc. Outside of advisory services, he is president of Teleios Back Office Solutions, providing bookkeeping and consulting services to raise capital for alternative investments. Advisors on Call offers personalized investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement and pension plans. The firm focuses on tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and ongoing risk assessment, serving both high net worth clients and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary agreements.

Robertina Gama is a financial advisor at GAMA Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2019. GAMA Wealth Management primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, managing approximately $29.6 million across nine client accounts through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using fundamental analysis and a range of investment strategies, maintaining a small, concentrated client base that includes a significant portion of non-U.S. clients.

Patrick Morehead is a financial advisor with Quiver Financial Holdings LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Global Crossing Airlines, GoJet Airlines, and several financial firms. Outside of advising, he is also active as a real estate agent and insurance sales agent, and he owns an asset protection company for personal real estate. Quiver Financial Holdings serves individual and high-net-worth clients, investment companies, and corporations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and managed account services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and operates a subscription newsletter providing macro commentary on emerging sectors and disruptive technologies.

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.

Michael Thibodeaux is a financial advisor with Elevate Wealth Advisors, LLC in Newport Beach, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been working in the financial services industry since 2020, including roles at World Financial Group and Elevate Financial Partners. Elevate Wealth Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment management and portfolio trading for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an active, adaptive investment approach focused on fundamental analysis and offers participation in a private fund utilizing an ETF call-option long/short strategy.

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 CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Illumine Investment Management, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Leju USA LLC and the University of California. Outside of advising, she has experience as an assistant manager in retail. Illumine Investment Management serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, and other private clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside integrated financial planning. The firm employs a quantitatively driven investment approach using proprietary multi-factor models and customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerances.

Riley Stephenson is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Stephenson and Company, Inc. since 2016 and has worked with the affiliated entity, Stephenson and Company, since 2014. The firm serves individuals, including high net worth clients, retirement plans, and other entities, offering fee-only investment management and financial planning services. Stephenson and Company employs a strategic asset allocation approach across various securities and integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process, managing approximately $312 million for about 236 clients.

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.

Robert Lingle is a financial advisor at Merus Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Capital Growth Advisors, LLC, Capital Growth Securities LLC, and Pacific Alternative Investments, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a managing partner at Pacific Alternative Investments, where he focuses on sourcing and marketing private investment offerings. Merus Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients and families, focusing on due diligence and monitoring of third-party managers rather than trade execution. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversification, low volatility, and tailored recommendations based on clients’ risk tolerance and goals.

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.

Anne Norris is a financial advisor at Pelorus Capital Management, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC for 10 years and Merrill for 4 years. Pelorus Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and participant-directed retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a personalized, discovery-based process and employs a mix of active and passive strategies across equities, ETFs, and mutual funds, including discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary advisory services for retirement plans.

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.