Thomas Hulick is a financial advisor at Strategy Asset Managers L.L.C. with 30 years of industry experience. He has held positions at firms including Morgan Stanley, UBS Financial Services, and Holly Street Wealth Advisors. Hulick is the CEO and Chief Compliance Officer of Strategy Asset Managers and also leads Hulick Capital Management, LLC. Additionally, he owns and manages an insurance agency providing insurance products and services. 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 combination of bottom-up fundamental equity selection, dividend-oriented and growth strategies, and quantitative market approaches, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with the use of various investment vehicles and third-party platforms.

Travis Bettfreund is a financial advisor at K2 Financial Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Bettfreund is a co-owner and director of advisors at K2 Financial and has ownership interests in related affiliated entities. K2 Financial is a registered investment adviser with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $191.6 million for about 393 clients. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing a primarily long-term, discretionary portfolio approach using a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and options.

Eric La is a financial advisor at Logic Wealth Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Sophis Real Estate Inc. and California State University, Fullerton. Logic Wealth Management serves individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, participant account management, and standalone financial planning. The firm tailors investment strategies to each client using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with portfolios reviewed quarterly and rebalanced as needed.

Charles Bohlen Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with SFE Investment Counsel Inc. since 2007. The firm serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. SFE emphasizes asset allocation and a total-return approach, managing portfolios with a concentrated selection of equity positions and combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside fixed-income laddering to manage risk.

Wei Jing is a financial advisor at East West Wealth Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera and East West Bank. East West Wealth Advisors provides discretionary separately managed accounts for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and institutional investors, using a goals-based, multi-asset investment approach overseen by an Investment Policy Committee. The firm also sponsors a wrap-fee program and manages portfolios with attention to liquidity and tax-aware transitions.

David Chung is a financial advisor with Logic Wealth Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Logic Wealth Management since 2010 and is also involved with Sophis Real Estate, Inc. and Wealth Management Coach, LLC. Logic Wealth Management serves individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities with tailored investment strategies that combine fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, participant account management, and financial planning services.

Daniel Beckwith is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at First Financial Consulting since 2018 and previously spent two years with WESCAP Group. Beckwith is based in Pasadena, CA, and holds the Series 66 designation. First Financial Consulting is a team-based firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and closely held businesses. The firm provides financial planning and investment consulting through customizable, project-based or ongoing services, focusing on client-directed implementation without discretionary trading authority.

Hong Tran is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Logic Wealth Management since 2010 and also worked at Origin Financial LLC starting in 2021. Tran holds a Series 65 license and provides investment advice and financial planning. Logic Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing portfolios with discretionary trading authority and regular reviews.

Rene Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The Legend Group before joining Lincoln Investment and K2 Financial Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a website for music enthusiasts and is active as an artist. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately $18.9 billion in assets under management and a network of nearly 900 advisors. The firm serves individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, corporations, and other investment advisers, offering a range of financial planning, custom portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party manager access.

William Chapman is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role at Merrill, he provides financial guidance and investment strategies tailored to client needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the Purdue University System. His academic background supports his expertise in wealth management and financial planning.

Jeffrey Locke is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with AWM Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he held roles at Five Oceans Advisors and has a background that includes various positions in professional sports organizations. Locke serves as Treasurer and Board Member for The 3rd Decade, a nonprofit providing financial education and mentoring to underserved populations. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as private funds. The firm manages approximately $1.15 billion through a multi-team staff of 24 advisors, focusing on liability-driven investing and asset allocation using an open-architecture platform.

Chi Zhang is a financial advisor at Logic Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Logic Wealth Management, Chi Zhang worked at Olive Asset Management for one year. Chi Zhang has also operated as a solo practitioner attorney since 2015. Logic Wealth Management serves individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities with tailored investment strategies combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, with regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Rachel Liao is a financial advisor at Globalink Wealth Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Globalink Wealth Management, she spent several years in educational roles at local schools. Globalink Wealth Management offers financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, long-term holdings, active trading, and option writing, and provides access to both in-house and third-party discretionary management.

Kevin Lum is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Foundry Financial LLC since 2019 and previously spent six years at The Table. Outside of his advisory role, he dedicates time weekly to managing insurance sales. Foundry Financial LLC offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified investment approach with adviser-held discretion to manage long-term client portfolios.

Scott Hood is a CFP® and CFA® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Wilshire Securities Management, Inc. since 1998. He holds a controlling ownership interest and officer roles in affiliated management entities Lake Street Management, LLC and Mount Wilson Management, LLC. First Wilshire Securities Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and institutional accounts, focusing on a value-oriented approach to small- and micro-cap U.S. and foreign equities. The firm manages separately managed accounts and affiliated private funds, employing fundamental research and an investment committee to guide portfolio decisions.

Iain Whyte is a financial advisor with Pasadena Private Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and GT Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a principal in Pasadena Private Solar Production, an alternative energy company. Pasadena Private Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, pension plans, and various business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and private fund management. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach with long-term portfolio construction while incorporating shorter-term trading aligned with client objectives.

Harley Wedgbury is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at California Financial Partners, Inc. since 2001. He also maintains a concurrent affiliation with LPL Financial. California Financial Partners provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, business entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans, focusing on cash flow, retirement, tax, insurance, and estate planning. The firm follows a structured planning process and relies on fundamental analysis and public research sources in evaluating investments, without managing client assets or providing discretionary portfolio management.

Aram Urfalyan is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Acrylic Financial, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CEO of Paper Tycoon Inc. and is licensed as a realtor and notary. Acrylic Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside one-time and ongoing planning.

Elizabeth Isaacs is a financial advisor at MBM Wealth Consultants, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Isaacs holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. MBM Wealth Consultants provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages client assets through tailored model portfolios that include equity and debt securities, ETFs, options, and other investment vehicles, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

David Thomsen is a financial advisor at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with SFE Investment Counsel since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Thomsen volunteers with the New Center for Psychoanalysis, a school for mental health professionals, dedicating about 10% of his time since 2009. SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients with a focus on individualized investment supervisory services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and a total-return approach, managing concentrated portfolios through a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with fixed-income laddering to manage risk.