Richard Rappaport is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with WestPark Capital, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with WestPark Capital since 1999 and serves as president of WestPark Holdings LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a director of Skechers USA, Inc. and involved in public acquisitions through a leadership position in AOTS-WRASP-SKRP. WestPark Capital, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services for individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm often incorporates third-party money managers in its advisory programs and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and custom financial plans.

Razmig Der Tavitian is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor at Evolve Private Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sanctuary Advisors, Sanctuary Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and MUfG Union Bank. He serves on the investment committee of the Western Diocese Endowment Fund and is a board member of the Hovsepian School, an educational organization. Evolve Private Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, financial institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm manages approximately $2.15 billion in assets across 679 clients, employing a fundamental and long-term investment approach that includes diversified portfolios of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities and bonds, independent managers, alternative investments, and use of derivatives supported by artificial intelligence tools.

Lorenzo Esparza is a financial advisor at Manhattan West Asset Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Manhattan West since 2016. Manhattan West Asset Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a Digital Asset Advisory Program, managing over $1 billion in discretionary assets through a fiduciary, client-tailored approach that combines multiple investment strategies across various asset classes.

Stephen Seo is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at L & S Advisors, Inc., where he has been since 2023, and previously spent eight years at RVW Wealth, LLC. L & S Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a tactical and unconstrained investment approach across a range of strategies and asset types, including derivatives and private investment vehicles.

Nick Garris is a financial advisor at TriaGen Wealth Management LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2008 to 2020 before joining TriaGen in 2020. TriaGen Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tailored, suitability-based investment process and utilizes a range of strategies and instruments, including third-party money managers, model portfolios, and options trading, while integrating operational AI tools for client service and back-office functions.

James Frawley is a financial advisor at Westside Investment Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at Westside Investment Management since 2015, as well as LPL Financial since 2004. Westside Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, derivatives, and alternative investments, and participates in specialized programs such as SEI’s Managed Accounts Program.

Darren Pollock is a financial advisor at Cheviot Value Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Cheviot Value Management since 2000. Cheviot Value Management is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm applies a value-oriented investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis, utilizing diversified and sometimes concentrated portfolios, along with a range of strategies including tactical asset allocation and absolute-return techniques.

Joshua Sailar is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Blue Zone Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Blue Zone Wealth Advisors since 2019, following three years at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC. Additionally, he holds a California insurance agent license and has been involved in the sales of life insurance and fixed annuities since 2015. Blue Zone Wealth Advisors is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and sector analysis and offers access to private pooled investment vehicles for qualified clients.

Jeffrey Garagliano is a financial advisor at Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 1998. Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs diversified model allocations based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and held-away account services.

Matt Stadelman is a financial advisor at Navalign, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Navalign since 2018, following prior roles at Carter Jacobs, LLC and 1080 Financial Group. Navalign, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $655.6 million for around 677 clients, employing a blend of fundamental analysis and various investment strategies, including the use of margin borrowing and options within separately managed accounts.

Steven Nudelman is a financial advisor at BMB Advisers LLC in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with BMB Advisers and its affiliated firm Freedman Broder & Company since 2008. BMB Advisers provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and an independent-adviser referral program primarily serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plan accounts, with a client base concentrated in the entertainment industry. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio management using primarily mutual funds, ETFs, and individual bonds, and refers clients seeking active or specialized strategies to independent third-party advisers.

Timothy Day is a financial advisor at Evolve Private Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at IEQ Capital, RBC Capital Markets, and Charles Schwab. Prior to his finance career, he held roles outside the industry, including positions at Lazy Dog Restaurant/Bar and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Evolve Private Wealth provides wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $2.15 billion in assets and employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach utilizing diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternatives.

Martin Irani is a financial advisor with Cheviot Value Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hancock Management Partners for 25 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Touchdown Capital, LLC, a real estate investment business. Cheviot Value Management is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach with fundamental analysis and diversification, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and other related services.

Francois Schramek is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Manhattan West Asset Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at JPMorgan Private Bank, DropTerra Limited, and Pathstone Federal Street. Manhattan West Asset Management serves individual and institutional clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-tailored approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across traditional and alternative asset classes, managing over $1 billion in discretionary assets.

Rem Oculee is a financial advisor at Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has served as CEO of multiple companies, including 3rd Delta, Inc., a marketing operations firm, Exit Mindset, LLC, which focuses on authorship of business growth strategies, and 9Q Ventures, LLC, a venture capital company. He also oversees insurance agencies affiliated with his firm. Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. manages approximately $454 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities through a team of nine advisors. The firm employs proprietary model portfolios combined with third-party managers to implement diverse investment strategies, emphasizing risk management and diversification.

Roque Wicker is the sole advisor at Westside Financial Advisors LLC in Los Angeles, California, with two years of industry experience. He is also the President and CEO of CT Watch Inc., a defense contractor he has led since 2008. Westside Financial Advisors LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as corporations and businesses. The firm employs a primarily passive, asset-class-based investment approach supplemented by fundamental and technical analysis, and may use sub-advisory services to implement client portfolios.

Kristina Zimmerman is a financial advisor at Lazari Capital Management, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Lyndhurst Securities, Kovack Securities, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is president of Glasswing Consulting, Inc., a company providing business, operational, and compliance support to broker/dealers, RIAs, and fund companies. Lazari Capital Management offers portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and a private fund. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis and manages accounts with regular monitoring and reviews.

Gregory Kushner is a financial advisor at IDB Lido Wealth, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at multiple related firms, including Lido Advisors and Oakhurst Advisors. Outside of his advisory roles, he is the founder and president of Lido Consulting Group, LLC, which provides consulting and educational services to family offices. IDB Lido Wealth, LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, pensions, and other institutional clients with an integrated wealth management approach that includes multi-asset allocations and utilizes affiliated sub-advisers. The firm is jointly owned by Lido Advisors and Israel Discount Bank of New York and offers discretionary investment management as well as financial planning and fiduciary services.

Kelly Sueoka is a financial advisor at RVW Wealth LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining RVW Investing, LLC in 2022, Sueoka was self-employed from 2009 to 2022 and has been associated with Pacific Financial Research since 2001. RVW Wealth provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a fundamental research approach with portfolio allocations focused on ETFs, mutual funds, and fixed-income securities, managing approximately $1.94 billion in client assets.

Lucas Franco is a financial advisor with Oder Investment Management, LLC, holding 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Oder Investment Management since 2002, including its prior iteration as Oder & Stewart Investment Management, and also has a role at Whitetail Properties. Outside of finance, he is involved in wine production and sales through his operations role at Gogi Wines, Inc. Oder Investment Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, foundations, and employer plan sponsors with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory with a combination of active and passive management and global diversification, managing approximately $366.7 million across about 180 clients with a four-person advisory team.