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.

Stephanie Bucko is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. She is currently a financial advisor at Mana Financial Life Design in Glendale, CA, where she has worked since 2018. Bucko also serves as Chief Information Officer and Manager of Mana Management Partners, overseeing the distribution of financial education programs through the Mana Money School. Mana Financial Life Design serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer plan sponsors, offering financial life planning, discretionary investment management, employee benefit plan advisory, estate planning support, and project consulting. The firm employs a goals-based investment approach that combines long-term perspectives with active tax management and selective use of leverage and derivatives, alongside client education and engagement initiatives.

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.

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 a financial advisor at Coast Bridge Capital and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Chandler Asset Management, and Ford Equity Research. Coast Bridge Capital is a state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $77.5 million in client assets. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and sub-advisory services to individuals, family offices, institutional clients, and other registered investment adviser firms, utilizing a fundamental analysis and tactical asset allocation approach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anastasia Timineri is a financial advisor at Torrey-Payne Wealth Management with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at firms including Raymond James & Associates Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. Timineri also serves as a client service associate, handling meetings and account updates for Torrey-Payne. Torrey-Payne Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing tailored portfolios with asset allocation, rebalancing, and fundamental and modern portfolio theory analysis.

Kellen Doop is a financial advisor at Maxwell Financial Group, Inc with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Maxwell Financial Group since 2017. Prior to that, he was affiliated with MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Maxwell Financial Group serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as company and pension plan clients by providing investment supervisory services, financial planning, and third-party portfolio reviews. The firm employs a predominantly non-discretionary investment approach and offers retirement-focused educational seminars at no cost.

Gray Von Adelung is a financial advisor at von Adelung Wealth Management with 39 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Western International Securities, Inc., and Financial West Group. He has managed von Adelung Wealth Management since 2005. Von Adelung Wealth Management is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and qualitative analysis alongside asset allocation and trading strategies to develop individualized portfolios.

Mitchell Kraus is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Intelligence Advisors, Inc. since 2004. He also has a longstanding affiliation with LPL Financial, LLC dating back to 2003. Kraus conducts seminars on financial planning and related topics for businesses and associations. Capital Intelligence Advisors provides financial planning services to individuals, families, small businesses, and institutional clients, focusing on written financial plans and ongoing planning engagements rather than discretionary portfolio management. The firm does not take custody of client assets and offers clients the option to implement recommendations through affiliated brokerage and insurance channels.