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 affiliated with Strategy Asset Managers L.L.C. and has experience in the sports business sector since 1999. He has also been associated with the University of Southern California since 1994. Strategy Asset Managers serves individual, high-net-worth, ultra-high-net-worth, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and institutional investment management. The firm employs a mix of fundamental equity selection and quantitative strategies, managing accounts on a discretionary basis and offering family office services for ultra-high-net-worth families.

Jezmier Cornejo is a financial advisor at Gould Asset Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gould in 2023, he worked at PBK for one year and was a student for ten years. Gould Asset Management LLC provides discretionary investment management primarily through individually managed accounts for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, trusts, and similar entities. The firm emphasizes long-term, risk-adjusted returns and broad diversification while offering access to private real estate and equity opportunities for qualified investors.

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 with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Eclectic Associates, Inc., where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he spent 23 years at Seabreeze Capital Management, LLC. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses. The firm manages over $1.4 billion across approximately 1,200 client relationships, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning with a focus on diversified mutual funds and ETFs, long-term holdings, and a fiduciary standard for retirement accounts.

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 at Globalink Wealth Management since 2025 and at Transpacific Financial, Inc. as a fixed life insurance agent since 2020. Globalink Wealth Management offers hourly and fixed-fee financial planning alongside discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes a variety of investment strategies including charting, cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis, and provides both in-house management and access to 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® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Quantum Financial Advisors, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Quantum, she spent nine years at Abacus Wealth Partners. Quantum Financial Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high net worth families, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and other business entities. The firm employs an asset-class, rules-based investment process with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, offering both a Total Market and a Sustainable investment approach.

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.

Robert Vargas is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Ministry Partners Securities, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, ADP Inc., and Paychex, Inc. He has an interest in payment solutions, as noted by his association with Ultimate Payment Solutions. Ministry Partners Securities, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, churches, faith-based organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants. The firm integrates clients’ religious or ethical values into tailored financial planning and refers most accounts to third-party asset managers while providing ongoing advice and planning services.

Allison Kapadia is a financial advisor at K2 Financial Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Lincoln Investment and Legend Advisory, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a 25% owner and tax preparer at Krellwitz, Kurimoto & Associates, managing firm operations and preparing tax returns for clients. K2 Financial is a registered investment adviser with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $191.6 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, discretionary investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, options, and third-party managers, and operates affiliated businesses including a tax-preparation practice and an insurance agency.

Claudia Song is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Allmerits Asset, LLC, bringing two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Apiis Financial and Mass Mutual. In addition to her advisory role, she is active as an insurance agent and field manager at Allmerits Financial and Insurance Services. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management using third-party sub-advisers and digital platforms, serving individuals, corporations, charities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs tactical and strategic asset allocation and offers retirement plan consulting alongside standalone financial consulting.

Victor Martinez is a financial advisor at Strategy Asset Managers L.L.C. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is a member of Marstel Senior Homes LLC, which is involved in healthcare investments. Strategy Asset Managers serves individual, high-net-worth, ultra-high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and institutional investment management. The firm employs a combination of fundamental equity selection, dividend-oriented and growth strategies, and quantitative approaches, managing accounts on a discretionary basis and offering family office services for ultra-high-net-worth families.