John Schnieders is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Schnieders Capital Management, LLC since 2006, where he is part of a two-advisor team based in Pasadena, CA. Schnieders Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis with a focus on asset allocation and primarily long-term holdings, managing approximately $1.06 billion in assets across 459 client accounts.

Debra Fukawa is a financial advisor at Pasadena Private Wealth, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Bank of America N.A., and Pensionmark Securities, LLC. Pasadena Private Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, pension plans, and various business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and acts as manager or general partner for private funds, employing a model-driven investment process that includes fundamental analysis and long-term portfolio construction.

Gladys Limones is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Concert Wealth Management before joining LifeSteps Financial in 2010. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LifeSteps Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $443 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan participants, offering comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services alongside specialized offerings such as bill payment and reconciliation and a short-term cash management program.

K Lee is a financial advisor at Syndicated Capital, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Lee’s work history includes 28 years in various schools. Syndicated Capital, Inc. provides money management and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and 401(k) plans. The firm manages portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and offers customized advisory programs without account minimums.

Xi Yao is a financial advisor at Globalink Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Globalink Wealth Management since 2025 and at Transpacific Financial, Inc. as a fixed life insurance agent since 2020. Globalink Wealth Management offers hourly and fixed-fee financial planning alongside discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies including charting, cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis, and provides both in-house management and access to third-party managers.

Aidan Perry is a financial advisor at Stonemark Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 2018 to 2022 and attended the University of San Diego during the same period. Stonemark Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and employs strategies including covered-call and put-writing options, as well as leveraged and inverse ETFs to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Wende Headley is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Quantum Financial Advisors, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Quantum, she spent nine years at Abacus Wealth Partners. Quantum Financial Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high net worth families, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and other business entities. The firm employs an asset-class, rules-based investment process with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, offering both a Total Market and a Sustainable investment approach.

Terry Lamn is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Stonemark Wealth Management since 2024 and previously held positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he works as a part-time event photographer. Stonemark Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and employs strategies including options and leveraged ETFs, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Robert Vargas is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Ministry Partners Securities, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, ADP Inc., and Paychex, Inc. He has an interest in payment solutions, as noted by his association with Ultimate Payment Solutions. Ministry Partners Securities, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, churches, faith-based organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants. The firm integrates clients’ religious or ethical values into tailored financial planning and refers most accounts to third-party asset managers while providing ongoing advice and planning services.

Allison Kapadia is a financial advisor at K2 Financial Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Lincoln Investment and Legend Advisory, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a 25% owner and tax preparer at Krellwitz, Kurimoto & Associates, managing firm operations and preparing tax returns for clients. K2 Financial is a registered investment adviser with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $191.6 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, discretionary investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, options, and third-party managers, and operates affiliated businesses including a tax-preparation practice and an insurance agency.

Victor Martinez is a financial advisor at Strategy Asset Managers L.L.C. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is a member of Marstel Senior Homes LLC, which is involved in healthcare investments. Strategy Asset Managers serves individual, high-net-worth, ultra-high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and institutional investment management. The firm employs a combination of fundamental equity selection, dividend-oriented and growth strategies, and quantitative approaches, managing accounts on a discretionary basis and offering family office services for ultra-high-net-worth families.

Victor Lin is a financial advisor with Griffinest Asia Asset Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. Since 2012, he has also served as CEO of Griffinest Asia Securities, LLC. Griffinest Asia Asset Management primarily serves high-net-worth and qualified individual investors, as well as corporations and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management and personalized financial planning. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerances and objectives, managing approximately $10.27 million in assets across nine clients.

Thomas Hulick is a financial advisor at Strategy Asset Managers L.L.C. in Pasadena, CA, with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Holly Street Wealth Advisors. Hulick is also the CEO and founder of Hulick Capital Management, LLC. Strategy Asset Managers serves individual, high-net-worth, ultra-high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and institutional investment management. The firm combines fundamental equity selection and quantitative strategies across multiple asset classes and is notable for managing private pooled investment vehicles and providing family office services for very large relationships.

Travis Bettfreund is a financial advisor at K2 Financial Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Bettfreund is a co-owner and director of advisors at K2 Financial and has ownership interests in related affiliated entities. K2 Financial is a registered investment adviser with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $191.6 million for about 393 clients. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing a primarily long-term, discretionary portfolio approach using a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and options.

Frank Schweitzer is a financial advisor with Syndicated Capital, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Syndicated Capital since 2014 and at First Wilshire Securities Management, Inc. since 1983. In addition to his advisory role, he is a self-employed insurance broker specializing in disability, life, and major medical insurance products. Syndicated Capital, Inc. provides money management, portfolio management, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and 401(k) plans. The firm offers customized advisory programs with no account minimums, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets through various publicly traded securities tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Eric La is a financial advisor at Logic Wealth Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Sophis Real Estate Inc. and California State University, Fullerton. Logic Wealth Management serves individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, participant account management, and standalone financial planning. The firm tailors investment strategies to each client using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with portfolios reviewed quarterly and rebalanced as needed.

Siddharth Shah is a financial advisor at Shah Wealth Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2005 to 2026. Outside of advisory work, he owns a small commercial property through an LLC and operates an independent insurance brokerage. Shah Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and corporations. The firm uses a long-term, fundamental analysis approach to portfolio construction and incorporates a range of investment vehicles tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Wei Jing is a financial advisor at East West Wealth Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera and East West Bank. East West Wealth Advisors provides discretionary separately managed accounts for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and institutional investors, using a goals-based, multi-asset investment approach overseen by an Investment Policy Committee. The firm also sponsors a wrap-fee program and manages portfolios with attention to liquidity and tax-aware transitions.

Serena Lam is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Gould Asset Management LLC since 2017 and was previously with Genuine Financial Services from 2012 to 2017. Gould Asset Management LLC provides discretionary investment management primarily through individually managed accounts for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, trusts, and similar entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term, risk-adjusted returns and broad diversification, offering access to private real estate and private equity opportunities alongside traditional securities.

David Chung is a financial advisor at Logic Wealth Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Logic Wealth Management since 2010. His prior experience includes roles at Sophis Real Estate, Inc., Wealth Management Coach, LLC, and Castle Group Investment Counsel, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Sophis Real Estate, Inc. Logic Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, account management for retirement and HSA accounts, as well as financial planning and consulting, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis tailored to each client.