Melvin Nazarian Masihi is a financial advisor at Lazari Capital Management, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lazari Capital Management, he worked at Bank of America for two years and at Abra Inc. for two years. Lazari Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and an affiliated private fund. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative investment process alongside fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage client portfolios and offers a range of services including estate and retirement planning, pension consulting, and third-party asset manager recommendations.

Lucas Mendoza is a financial advisor at Vance Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vance Wealth, he worked at KB Home and attended Texas Christian University. Vance Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other financial institutions. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary investment management, financial planning, business consulting, and retirement-plan advisory services with a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach.

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Christopher Pelch is a financial advisor at Vance Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Checchi Capital Advisers, LLC, Kudu, Eliqs, LLC, UCLA Anderson School, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Vance Wealth is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis, using a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and independent managers while tailoring asset allocation to clients’ cash-flow needs and risk tolerance.

Tyler Tilton is a CFP® professional at Vance Wealth with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Waddell & Reed Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is also a part-time independent insurance agent. Vance Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other financial institutions. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary investment management, financial planning, and business consulting, utilizing a fundamentally driven, long-term investment process with customized portfolios.

Amanda Rocca is a financial advisor at Highline Wealth Partners with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Allworth Financial, AW Securities, Ms Howells & Co, and Hall Private Wealth Advisors. Highline Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, family office services, corporate retirement plan consulting, and real estate advisory, with portfolio decisions centralized through an Investment Committee and supported by education and technology-driven solutions.

Stephen Rischall is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Navalign, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Carter Jacobs, LLC and 1080 Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mod Potter, an e-commerce business specializing in plant and garden products. Navalign, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $655.6 million across about 677 clients, utilizing fundamental analysis and a mix of investment strategies including the use of borrowing and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Ryan Meacham is a financial advisor at Highline Wealth Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Vivaldi Capital Management and Cornerstone Wealth Management. Highline Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and various business entities, offering investment management, financial planning, family office services, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment decisions are made through a centralized committee and it provides regular portfolio reviews, participant education, and utilizes third-party technology for retirement plan management.

Brent Mason is a financial advisor with Mason & Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, where he has worked since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a board member for Rosemary Children's Services, a nonprofit organization. Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, offering personalized financial planning and investment management services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes strategic asset allocation, global diversification, and client-specific investment policies.

Jon Bowles is a financial advisor with Secure Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Secure Investment Management since 2023 and operates his own financial services business, Jon L. Bowles Finances, since 2010. Outside of advising, he is the U.S. Operations Lead and a partial owner of the Sports Financial Literacy Academy, which produces sports-themed financial education materials for athletes. Secure Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and business entities, offering financial planning and portfolio management with a quantitative, factor-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm utilizes low-cost funds and tailored strategies through Orion Portfolio Solutions and operates as a network of independent adviser representatives customizing portfolios to client goals.

Michael Frazier is a financial advisor with California Financial Partners, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and City National Bank. He provides financial planning and consulting services through California Financial Partners, an independent investment advisor firm. California Financial Partners offers financial planning and consulting to individuals, business entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans across areas such as cash flow, retirement, tax, insurance, and estate planning. The firm follows a structured planning process and uses fundamental analysis and public research sources, but does not manage client assets or provide discretionary portfolio management.

Scott Gaynor is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Navalign, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at KCS Wealth Advisory and Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC. Navalign, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $655.6 million for about 677 clients, employing a mix of investment strategies including margin borrowing and options trading, alongside pension consulting and corporate-level financial services.

Hugh Meyer is a financial advisor at Highline Wealth Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 17 years. Highline Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, family office services, corporate retirement plan consulting, and real estate advisory, with portfolio decisions centralized through an Investment Committee.

Bronson Feuer is a CFP® professional with one year of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Vance Wealth, LLC and has prior experience at 360 Business Management, BDO USA, Deloitte Tax LLP, Southern Methodist University, and the University of Washington. Vance Wealth is a multi-advisor investment advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and financial institutions. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach and offers discretionary wealth management, financial planning, business consulting, and retirement plan advisory services.

Daniel Frattali is a financial advisor at HS Wealth Partners with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, Frattali is president of Frattali & Co, Inc., a CPA and tax preparation firm. HS Wealth Partners is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and estates. The firm provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning with a primarily long-term, fundamental investment approach.

Jake Sarnoff is a financial advisor at Providence Financial and Insurance Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Providence, he worked at Equity Services Inc and True Path Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with JS Financial and Insurance Services LLC. Providence Financial and Insurance Services, Inc. advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, and insurance consulting, with an investment approach focused on buy-and-hold strategies using income-producing securities and tailored account supervision.

Lorraine Grossman is a financial advisor at Providence Financial and Insurance Services, Inc. in Woodland Hills, CA, with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Providence Financial since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a notary service as a sole proprietor in Oak Park, California. Providence Financial and Insurance Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial and estate planning, and insurance consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $190 million in client assets, emphasizes a buy-and-hold investment approach, and offers estate-planning legal advice through an affiliated in-house legal practice.

David Yoshioka is a financial advisor at Highline Wealth Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Charlesworth & Rugg, Inc. since 2016, as well as at P.H. Group since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves as the Chief Operations Officer for P.H. Group, an insurance company. Highline Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, family office services, corporate retirement plan consulting, and real estate advisory, with portfolio decisions centralized through an Investment Committee that oversees asset allocation and fund selection.

Mitchell Crocker is a financial advisor at Mason & Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mason & Associates, he worked for seven years at Petersen International Underwriters. Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with financial planning, investment management, and limited-scope hourly planning services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, sector rotation, and global diversification.

James Ellis is a financial advisor at J K R & Company, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J K R & Company since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship that sells term insurance and conducts presentations. J K R & Company functions as a team investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $136 million in client assets and advising on about $179 million in retirement plan assets.