Victor Espino is a financial advisor with Meridian Venture Partners, Inc in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Universal Wealth, Encompass More Asset Management LLC, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in accounting as the owner of The Tax Council and holds a silent partnership in Muladhara Venture, a business engaged in real estate flips and retail payment systems. Meridian Venture Partners, Inc provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate/business clients. The firm uses multiple analysis methods and offers a range of strategies including equities, fixed income, options, and specialty investments such as real estate funds and private placements.

Derek Munchow is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Augustus Wealth, LLC since 2022 and previously spent 20 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Long Beach, CA. Augustus Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis with multiple asset-allocation approaches, and offers specialty planning services including RSU and stock option analysis and cost segregation studies.

Jeffrey Joslin is a financial advisor at Stock Traders with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stock Traders since 1994 and holds a Series 63 designation. Stock Traders provides financial planning and individual portfolio management primarily to individual clients, as well as pension plans and businesses. The firm employs a non-discretionary investment approach using a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and asset-allocation methods across a range of investment types.

Michael Martin is a financial advisor with Goldman Lancaster, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Lancaster since 2013 and has also maintained a relationship with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he provides occasional support for a small family business, A Bite of Good. Goldman Lancaster serves individual investors, corporations, non-profits, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $321 million for about 382 clients, offering tailored investment strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and annuities, with both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Brent Greenshields is a financial advisor at Greenshields Capital LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2017, serving as Principal and Chief Compliance Officer, and previously worked at Questar Asset Management and Questar Capital Corporation. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent. Greenshields Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing about $177 million across roughly 140 accounts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services, typically using a long-term investment approach based on a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michael Walsh is a financial advisor at PointOne Family Office with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at William Blair and Merrill Lynch/Bank of America. Walsh is also the owner of Front Row LLC, a private investment business. PointOne Family Office provides discretionary portfolio management and family office services to high-net-worth clients, employing a variety of investment strategies and conducting due diligence on third-party managers as part of its advisory process.

Jessica Henderson is a financial advisor at South Bay Financial Partners in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. She previously worked for Pillars Community Health for five years before joining her current firm. South Bay Financial Partners serves individual clients, high-net-worth families, small businesses, trusts, and pooled income funds with customized financial planning, investment advice, tax preparation, and small-business planning. The firm emphasizes a buy-and-hold investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, and it offers financial coaching and education through workshops, courses, and an online platform.

Garrett Edson is a financial advisor with Clarus Group LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Clarus Group, he worked in various roles including at Dragonfly Rack and Plus24, and has a background in audio engineering and education at Berklee College of Music. Clarus Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm manages approximately $158 million across around 182 clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to create primarily long-term portfolios with tactical adjustments.

Mark Boujikian Jr. is a CFP® certificant with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Keymark Financial since 2017 and previously spent five years at Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he performs bookkeeping for a wildlife rehabilitation organization. Keymark Financial provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm employs a passive investment approach using index funds and ETFs, supplemented by fundamental and technical analysis, and offers comprehensive planning covering retirement, estate, tax, business, insurance, and college strategies.

Witt Mcdee is a financial advisor with Integrity Investment Portfolios LLC based in Downey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Integrity Brokerage Services, Inc., Witt McDee EA Tax & Business Service, Inc., and E-W Investments, Inc. He has a background that also includes operating a tax and business service firm. Integrity Investment Portfolios serves individual clients, families, trusts, and retirement accounts, providing ongoing portfolio management focused on equities and related securities. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches and pursues a long-term trading strategy, managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis with regular client reviews.

James Curtis is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is the principal of James Curtis Financial and Insurance Services in Costa Mesa, CA, where he has worked since 2014. Prior to that, he spent time with Collins Advisory and operates James Curtis Enterprises, Inc., a non-investment related business. Curtis is also a licensed insurance agent and real estate broker in California. James Curtis Financial and Insurance Services provides customized financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as other investment advisers. The firm uses fundamental and quantitative analysis with modern portfolio theory to develop long-term strategies, and it sponsors a wrap-fee program while offering services mostly on a non-discretionary basis.

Mark Baksic is a financial advisor at Life Planning Advisors LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Western International Securities, Inc. for 11 years. Baksic is also president of The Precision Companies, which provides insurance, real estate, and tax services. Life Planning Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, and business clients, offering asset management, financial planning, and estate, tax, and risk-management planning. The firm emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient passive investments and typically operates in a non-discretionary advisory role with a high client load per advisor.

David Piller is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Aegis Asset Management, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, where he has worked since 1997, including time at Western Research and Management, L.L.C. outside of Aegis. Outside of his advisory role, he is part owner and shares landlord responsibilities for a rental condominium property in El Segundo, California. Aegis Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and offers investment programs tailored to client-specific factors and managed primarily on a discretionary basis.

Darren Northam is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and has been with Clay Northam Wealth Management since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Huntington Beach, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sole proprietorship focused on selling fixed insurance products. Clay Northam Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a value-oriented investment approach with diversification and tactical asset allocation, managing over $300 million in assets across approximately 390 client relationships.

Diego Parra Cortez is a financial advisor at Madrid Retirement Advisors in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Madrid Financial Services since 2017 and has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2016. Prior to that, he spent one year at California State University Long Beach. Madrid Retirement Advisors provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and retirement plans. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis, utilizes multiple LPL-sponsored program options, and operates with a hybrid structure involving advisory and brokerage services.

Daniel Nandor is a CFP® professional with Eclectic Associates, Inc. in Fullerton, CA. He has been with Eclectic Associates since 2022, accumulating three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory career, he worked at Euro Soccer Trips from 2019 to 2021. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management, integrated financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses. The firm manages over $1.4 billion in client assets through an 11-advisor team and focuses on diversified portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, applying Modern Portfolio Theory and long-term strategies.

Bryan Hernandez is a financial advisor with CLG LLC in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling, Cetera, and Halbert Hargrove. He is also licensed as a fixed insurance agent, conducting sales of traditional insurance products. CLG LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a variety of analytical approaches and investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and third-party sub-advisors.

Melissa Going is a financial advisor at The William Allan Corporation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm since 2012. The William Allan Corporation provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high net worth individuals, non-profits, trusts, and corporate accounts. The firm employs a mix of long-term investing and short-term strategies, including option writing and margin transactions, with continuous, individualized account supervision and fundamental analysis.

Clarissa Hartono is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Eclectic Associates, Inc. in Fullerton, CA. Her work history includes roles at Eclectic Associates since 2021 and a position at Injoy Life Resources in 2021. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser managing over $1.4 billion in client assets across an 11-advisor team. The firm provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses, typically employing diversified mutual funds and ETFs within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework.

Leanne Drayton is a financial advisor at Wealthspring with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. prior to her current role. Wealthspring serves individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other entities by providing investment advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a primarily discretionary asset-management process combining various analytical methods and offers access to a broad range of securities and alternative investments.