Maria Ojeda Partida is a financial advisor at Shah Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise for 15 years. Shah Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach to portfolio construction, tailoring allocations to client goals and risk tolerance with a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and suitable alternatives.

Hiroshi Mizutani is a financial advisor with Global Assets Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Merrill, Citigroup Global Markets, and Western International Securities. Global Assets Advisory, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charities, and businesses with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s team approach emphasizes customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, employing both internal and third-party asset managers.

Stephanie Hagan is a financial advisor at Arroyo Investment Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. She has been with Arroyo Investment Group since 2013. Arroyo Investment Group, LLC provides personalized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a proprietary screening process to select funds for 15 model portfolios, primarily investing in no-load mutual funds and adjusting portfolios semiannually.

Daewoo Lee is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 65 credential. He has worked with Allmerits Asset since 2020 and has been involved with affiliated insurance and financial services firms since 2012. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and financial consulting to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs tactical and strategic asset-allocation approaches and uses multiple third-party platforms while managing a substantial base of retirement-plan assets alongside discretionary client assets.

Wade Perry is a financial advisor at Stonemark Wealth Management in Pasadena, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He has held positions at The Leaders Group, Inc. and has been with Stonemark Wealth Management (formerly Wespac Advisors SoCal LLC) since 2011. Perry holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stonemark Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $610 million across nearly 400 client relationships. The firm employs customized model portfolios using both fundamental and technical analysis, incorporates option strategies and ETFs for hedging, and offers both direct advisory and sub-advisory services.

Sun Shim is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently working at Mason & Associates, Inc. since 2006. Prior to this, Sun Shim spent 11 years at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. In addition to advisory work, Sun Shim is an independent insurance agent and a notary public. Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with personalized financial planning and investment management. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and includes strategic asset allocation, sector rotation, and global diversification, typically implemented through no-load or load-waived mutual funds and ETFs.

David Carter is an advisor with Strategy Asset Managers L.L.C. and has no prior industry experience. His background includes long-term roles with the Sports Business Group and the University of Southern California. Strategy Asset Managers serves individuals, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, pension and institutional clients, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and a family office, managing approximately $930 million in discretionary assets and providing a range of equity and multi-asset investment strategies.

Jezmier Johnson Oliveros is a financial advisor at Gould Asset Management LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gould, he worked at PBK and was a student for ten years. Gould Asset Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management with a focus on risk-adjusted returns, diversified strategies, and access to private market opportunities.

Liliana Verduzco is a financial advisor at Mason & Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles, California, with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and also works as an Account Manager for Insurance Group Benefits. Verduzco has been associated with Charles W Mason & Associates, Orion Risk Management, and Cass and Johansing over her career. Mason & Associates, Inc. serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses by providing personalized 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.

Russell Murdock is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Seabreeze Capital Management, LLC since 2003 and joined Eclectic Associates, Inc. in 2026. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses. The firm manages over $1.4 billion in client assets through an 11-advisor team, focusing on diversified portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, long-term holdings, and periodic rebalancing.

Daniel Watson is a financial advisor at Arroyo Investment Group, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Arroyo Investment Group since 2017 and has also worked at Capital Research & Consulting, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Senior Law Enforcement Advisor for the Department of Justice. Arroyo Investment Group is a fee-only investment management and financial planning firm managing approximately $319.5 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals and institutional clients using a discretionary, model-driven approach with proprietary portfolio screening and regular performance reporting.

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.

Wayne Park is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Think Wealth, LLC and Kayan Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a marketing executive involved in personal and commercial insurance sales through Cal-Kor Insurance Service. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management using third-party sub-advisers and digital platforms, serving individuals, corporations, charities, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes tactical and strategic asset allocation and offers ERISA non-fiduciary retirement plan consulting and hourly-priced financial consulting engagements.

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 since 2020 as a Fixed Life Insurance Agent at Transpacific Financial, Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he spent several years as a homemaker. Globalink Wealth Management offers hourly and fixed-fee financial planning along with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies, including long-term holdings and active trading, and provides access to both in-house and 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® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Quantum Financial Advisors, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Quantum, she worked at Abacus Wealth Partners for nine years. Quantum Financial Advisors serves individuals, high net worth families, trusts and estates, employer retirement plans, and other business entities with comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an asset-class, rules-based investment process emphasizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, offering both Total Market and Sustainable strategies that incorporate institutional-class funds and active transparent ETFs.

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.