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.

Yvonne Darby is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sherwood Financial Partners, LLC. Her prior work experience includes roles at Fullscreen and McBeard. Sherwood Financial Partners advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and basic tax preparation. The firm generally manages portfolios on a discretionary, long-term basis using a combination of value-based indexing and active bond management, with custody through Schwab Institutional.

Douglas Lagerstrom is a financial advisor with Private Wealth Solutions, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Securities, Inc. since 2008 and has been with Private Wealth Solutions since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a fixed insurance business. Private Wealth Solutions serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses with asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services and integrates commissionable securities and insurance product sales alongside advisory services.

Alex Lanzkowsky is a financial advisor at Davidson Kahn Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Rockefeller Capital Management and Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CFO of Centennial Medical Group in Las Vegas, NV. Davidson Kahn Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and foundation clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis with a long-term investment orientation and manages client assets in-house.

Ravi Davis is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Hippocratic Financial Advisors in Westlake Village, CA. He previously worked at Advanced Practice Advisors for three years and has been involved with Hippocratic Insurance Services since 2014 as a partner, handling client property and casualty, disability, and fixed life insurance. He also owns a consulting firm specializing in computer and information technology. Hippocratic Financial Advisors provides fee-only wealth management and comprehensive financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a long-term, goals-based investment approach with customized portfolios and offers a proprietary student-loan analysis and management service.

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.

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.

Jessica Rosenberg is a financial advisor at JDM Financial Group LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with JDM Financial Group since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she works as an insurance agent through various insurance agencies. JDM Financial Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and corporations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm utilizes an asset-allocation approach favoring mutual funds and ETFs, incorporating fundamental analysis and behavioral finance, and provides both wrap-fee and non-wrap advisory services.

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.

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.

Azelia Betancourt is a financial advisor at Galliott Capital Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2016 to 2020. Betancourt is also affiliated with Insigneo Advisory Services, where she engages in portfolio creation and asset allocation. Galliott Capital Advisors is a family-office and investment advisory boutique serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, businesses, institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers asset and portfolio management, financial planning, multi-family office services, and consulting, using a range of investment types including equities, fixed income, ETFs, options, and alternatives.

Austin Link is a Series 66 licensed advisor at GKV Capital Management Co Inc with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GKV in 2026, he held roles at Fidelity Investments and has a diverse work background including positions outside the financial industry. GKV Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, employing a combined top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental research approach. The firm customizes portfolios to client objectives and integrates held-away accounts while offering financial planning and estate-planning support through third-party technology.

Peter Finkel is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with six years of industry experience. He has been with Eliot Finkel Investment Counsel, LLC since 2003. Eliot Finkel Investment Counsel, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a value-oriented, income-focused investment approach emphasizing fundamental research and economic analysis, and it uses borrowing within separately managed accounts, a practice uncommon among peers.

John Boyd is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with eight years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at MDRN Wealth in Venice, CA, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to founding MDRN Wealth, he worked at Charles Schwab and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He is involved with the Arizona Department of Corrections, providing financial literacy education and pro-bono planning resources to incarcerated individuals preparing for reentry. MDRN Wealth LLC is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning services. The firm integrates fintech solutions to manage held-away accounts and employs a mix of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and diverse investment strategies, including private placements and derivatives.

Josh Graybill is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Bristlecone Value Partners, LLC since 2004. Bristlecone Value Partners advises individuals, families, and institutional clients through discretionary investment supervisory services and sub-advisory arrangements, focusing on a Large Cap Value strategy. The firm also manages a private pooled vehicle targeting microcap companies and is notable for integrating separate-account management with private fund advising.

Kumbirai Mtunga is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Solutions, LLC with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He previously spent 10 years at Stevens Foster Financial Advisors before joining his current firm. Private Wealth Solutions serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients by providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary portfolio management and delivers planning work within defined engagements.

Jonas Lee is a financial advisor at Aligne Wealth Advisors Investment Management with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC and MML Investors Services, Inc. He is also a licensed insurance agent specializing in non-variable insurance products such as life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Aligne Wealth Advisors Investment Management manages approximately $224 million for about 200 clients, including individuals, trusts, business entities, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach based on proprietary global macroeconomic research and offers financial planning and pension consulting services.

Christopher Mattern is an advisor at MFA Wealth Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Tone, Walling & Meador LLP, where he is a minority partner in a tax preparation and accounting firm, in addition to his ongoing advisory work. Mattern has been affiliated with MFA Wealth Services and related entities since 2013. MFA Wealth Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, business owners, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $293 million across 224 accounts, focusing on strategic asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering personalized financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager oversight.

Steven Karkenny is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently an advisor at Kanan Advisors and also owns KarkennyX, an investment-related consulting business that assists an unaffiliated advisory firm with client deliverables and business growth strategy. His prior experience includes roles at Integrity Financial Corporation and Alliance Advisory & Securities, Inc. Kanan Advisors is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving employer-sponsored plans, corporate clients, and business owners. The firm uses a mix of investment strategies and may employ Outside Managers while maintaining primary advisory oversight, focusing on retirement plan consulting and business-owner services.