Shufan Cao is a CFP® certificant with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Silver Oak Wealth Advisors Services, LLC since 2018. Prior to this, Cao worked at Silver Oak Wealth Advisors, LLC from 2005 to 2017. The firm serves individuals, family trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing integrated wealth management, financial planning, transition planning, and discretionary investment management. Silver Oak Wealth Advisors Services employs a holistic “Family CFO” model that combines investment planning with tax, estate, cashflow, and risk management, using both passive and active strategies alongside third-party managers and consultants.

Efren Bolisay is a financial advisor at Sitrin Capital Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Sitrin Capital since 2016. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities, managing approximately $351 million across about 236 client relationships. Sitrin employs a top-down investment process that emphasizes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with portfolios primarily composed of individual equities and selective use of fixed income and ETFs.

Richard Cabanes is a financial advisor with CleverAlpha holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Piper Sandler, First Empire Securities, and Velocity Clearing LLC. Cabanes is also the CEO of CleverAlpha Asset Management, an SEC-registered investment advisor. CleverAlpha offers discretionary investment management primarily through a digital platform that includes a standard algorithmic service and a premium AI-based tax optimization tier. The firm serves individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients using quantitative models and ETFs, with an emphasis on algorithmic monitoring and automated rebalancing.

Jason Wenk is a financial advisor at Graetz Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Graetz Wealth since 2022. Prior to this, he held roles at Altruist Corp, where he serves as CEO overseeing product development, and at Retirement Wealth Advisors, among others. Outside of advising, he is involved in software development as CEO of Altruist Corp and owns interests in family holdings investing in a West Michigan recreation business. Graetz Wealth provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines passive index exposures with tactical adjustments and uses both fundamental and technical analysis as part of its investment process.

Robert Cooke is a financial advisor at Broxton Capital Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Hudson Cooper Asset Management and Broxton Capital Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with San Juan Incubators, which assists development-stage companies. Broxton Capital Advisors serves individuals, corporations, trusts, independent managers, other advisors, and institutions, offering portfolio management through direct and co-advisory arrangements. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis combined with proprietary models across a diverse range of strategies, including income-focused management and shorter-term trading.

Glenn Goldman is a financial advisor with Goldman Lancaster, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Lancaster since 1994 and has also worked with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in non-variable insurance activities. Goldman Lancaster serves individual investors, corporations, non-profits, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through portfolio management, financial planning, and qualified retirement plan services. The firm manages approximately $321 million for about 382 clients and employs a variety of investment strategies, including strategic and tactical asset allocation, using ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and annuities.

George Thompson is a financial advisor with Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Securities Service Network, Inc., and is also president of Thompson Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor. Outside of advising, he owns Prosperity Publishing, through which he self-publishes books, CDs, DVDs, and online shows, and serves as treasurer and chair of the Audit, Budget, and Finance Committee for USA Volleyball. Redhawk Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, businesses, and captive insurance companies by providing investment management, financial planning, and ERISA retirement-plan services. The firm employs a risk-based investment process supported by third-party tools and offers specialized account types and services, including oversight of held-away accounts and support for captive insurance company clients.

Thea Nesis is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of experience, currently with Applied Wealth Management in Santa Monica, CA. She has held roles at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC, and operates Thea Nesis LLC, where she provides consulting and solicitor services. Additionally, she has a background in law but does not actively practice. Applied Wealth Management serves individuals, business entities, charities, and retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and estate-planning support. The firm employs an investment approach centered on asset allocation and modern portfolio theory, utilizing custom model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, with accounts typically managed on a discretionary basis.

Craig Farkas is a CFP® professional with over 27 years of experience at Harold Davidson & Associates, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA. He has been with the firm since 1999 and continues to serve as an advisor there. Harold Davidson & Associates provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $390.5 million across about 237 client relationships with a small advisory team, offering individualized portfolio management, planning services, and advice on employer retirement plans and private pooled vehicles.

Jeffrey Wolman is a financial advisor at WWM Advisory Inc. with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been with Wolman Wealth Management since 1995, where he provides both business management and investment advisory services, primarily for clients in the entertainment industry. Approximately 20% of his time is devoted to investment advisory work, with the remainder focused on business management. WWM Advisory Inc. offers investment advisory and portfolio management services mainly to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, and pension or profit-sharing plans associated with its affiliated business-management practice. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and mutual fund/ETF analysis to create tailored portfolios, with accounts reviewed quarterly and managed on a discretionary basis when appropriate.

Robert Hearn III is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Pacific Sun Financial Corp with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at Aqua Blue Pool and Spa, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Pacific Sun Financial Corp provides discretionary portfolio management and a firm-sponsored wrap fee program serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $290 million through three licensed advisers, offering portfolios including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and private securities, with all accounts managed in-house and tailored to client objectives.

Ivan Illan is a financial advisor at Aligne Wealth Advisors Investment Management (AWAIM) in Los Angeles, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, MML Investors Services, and Mass Mutual Financial. Illan is also a licensed insurance agent selling long-term care, disability, life, fixed annuities, and health insurance products. Aligne Wealth Advisors Investment Management manages approximately $224 million for around 200 clients, including individuals, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs discretionary investment management through four model portfolios, guided by proprietary global macroeconomic research, and emphasizes a long-term investment approach.

Mark Dziuba is a financial advisor at Pinnacle Capital Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wildermuth Advisory and Unified Financial Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he teaches securities licensing courses through Pass Perfect. Pinnacle Capital Advisors provides non-discretionary financial planning and consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, corporations, and corporate executives. The firm uses a long-term, fundamental approach and may recommend both traditional and alternative investments, emphasizing client participation and tailored plans.

Sam Namiri is a financial advisor at Ridgewood Investments with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Ridgewood Investments since 2018, following five years at Grand Slam Asset Management and a brief period as self-employed. Ridgewood Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental analysis and model-level portfolio construction with a long-term investment horizon, offering both traditional and private pooled investment vehicles.

Devin Weinstein is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Coast Bridge Capital and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Chandler Asset Management, and Ford Equity Research. Coast Bridge Capital is a state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $77.5 million in client assets. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and sub-advisory services to individuals, family offices, institutional clients, and other registered investment adviser firms, utilizing a fundamental analysis and tactical asset allocation approach.

Jens Spitta is a financial advisor at QCA Capital Management Inc in Los Angeles, CA, with 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Quincy Cass Associates, Incorporated since 1970. QCA Capital Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an actively managed, generally long-term investment approach with tailored portfolios constructed from a range of securities and alternative vehicles.

Julian Scott is a financial advisor at WellAcre Global Wealth Advisors in Santa Monica, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining WellAcre, he worked at Generate Capital and McKinsey & Company, and completed an MBA program at The Wharton School. WellAcre Global Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs multiple analytical methods to create tailored asset allocation strategies and offers a wide range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Bradley Kaiser is a financial advisor with HG Wealth Partners LLC in Long Beach, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and Hamilton Grant LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he provides consulting services to broker-dealers and registered investment advisers. HG Wealth Partners is a small registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning to individual clients, families, trusts, and select institutional accounts. The firm manages portfolios primarily through fundamental analysis and periodic reviews, with financial planning services available as separate, time-limited engagements.

Jacques Soenens is a financial advisor with Great Gable Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has served as Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Great Gable Partners, LP since 2004, where he leads the firm's alternative investment strategy. Great Gable Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages balanced portfolios focused on capital appreciation through equity and fixed-income investments, emphasizing equity selection based on free cash flow analysis, value metrics, and competitive advantage assessments.

Ryan Sitrin is a financial advisor with Sitrin Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Sitrin Capital Management since 2016, working within a six-advisor team based in Century City, CA. Sitrin Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a top-down investment approach focused on the S&P 500 to identify leading sectors and select individual equities, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its decision-making.