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 Jr. is a financial advisor with Broxton Capital Advisors in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hudson Cooper Asset Management, Inc. for six years and has been with Broxton Capital Advisors since 2005. Outside of advising, he is involved with San Juan Incubators, an organization that assists development-stage companies. Broxton Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, other advisors, and institutions. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis along with quantitative methods and AI tools, managing strategies focused on income and total return across a variety of instruments and active trading techniques.

Glenn Goldman is a financial advisor with Goldman Lancaster, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Lancaster since 1994 and concurrently associated with LPL Financial LLC since 1997. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities in Long Beach. Goldman Lancaster serves individuals—including both high-net-worth and non-HNW clients—as well as corporations, non-profits, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and business continuity consulting, employing a fundamental analysis approach combined with strategic and tactical asset allocation across various investment vehicles.

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® at Harold Davidson & Associates, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He has been with Harold Davidson & Associates since 2025. 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 and offers individualized advisory services including fundamental analysis and planning engagements such as real estate and mortgage analysis.

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 financial advisor at Pacific Sun Financial Corp in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Aqua Blue Pool and Spa, Inc. for four years. Pacific Sun Financial Corp provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages client accounts internally and offers tailored strategies using a variety of investment vehicles, emphasizing direct client contact and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

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 an advisor at Coast Bridge Capital, where he has worked since 2023, following roles at Raymond James & Associates, Chandler Asset Management, Ford Equity Research, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Coast Bridge Capital is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutional clients, and other registered investment adviser firms. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and tactical asset allocation approach, offering both direct portfolio management and sub-advisory services.

Jens Spitta is a financial advisor at QCA Capital Management Inc with 56 years of industry experience. He has worked at Quincy Cass Associates, Incorporated since 1970. QCA Capital Management provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes personalized, actively managed strategies with a long-term focus and offers access to alternative investments as part of its comprehensive asset allocation approach.

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.

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.

Christine Chui is a financial advisor with Tortuga Wealth Management in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Tortuga Wealth Management since 2021 and also maintained roles with LPL Financial during this time. Outside of advisory services, she has experience managing family trusts and real estate rental properties. Tortuga Wealth Management serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm utilizes a mix of fundamental and technical analysis and employs a variety of investment strategies, delivering services primarily through LPL Financial–sponsored programs and its own wrap fee offering.

Geoffrey Bates is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Bates Wealth Management, LLC since 2016. He has operated as a sole proprietor since 2011 and is also the owner of an insurance agency specializing in life and health insurance. Bates Wealth Management serves individual investors and retirement plan sponsors, offering discretionary asset management, ERISA 3(21) advisory services, and hourly financial planning. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis, incorporating options and derivative strategies, and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with documented client goals and investment restrictions.

Angela Sheldon is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Tortuga Wealth Management since 2010, working alongside the team in Torrance, CA. Tortuga Wealth Management advises individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and utilizes multiple LPL Financial–sponsored programs alongside its own wrap fee offering.

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.