Robert Crawford is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC. He has held roles with LPL Financial and U.S. Financial Advisors LLC, and he operates Robert Crawford Consulting Services. Outside of advisory work, he also provides tax preparation services through The Accountancy. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Nicholas Lentini is a financial advisor at Continuum Advisory, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including OSAIC, Triad Advisors, and Signator Investors, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he has owned and operated Lentini Financial Advisory since 1996 and serves as an instructor at College of the Canyons. Continuum Advisory serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management. The firm utilizes mutual funds, ETPs, individual securities, model portfolios, and third-party managers, and offers retirement plan consulting including ERISA fiduciary services.

Katherine Ehlers is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Hilltop Securities since 2022, following nine years at D.A. Davidson & Co. and prior roles at Crowell, Weedon & Co. and Stone & Youngberg LLC. Outside of her advisory career, she owns and operates KatyErin Photography, providing event and wedding photography services. Hilltop Securities serves both individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and broker-dealer services, offering managed accounts, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and annuity advisory solutions. The firm combines custody, banking, and market-making capabilities while delivering advisory services on an open-architecture platform using third-party and firm-sponsored strategies.

Byron Alvarado is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including OneAmerica Securities and American United Life. Alvarado is also CEO and agent at FWDTHINK Insurance & Alt Solutions, focusing on fixed insurance products and life settlements. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients through a 39-advisor team. The firm provides asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party adviser management for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses.

Paul Tokar is an advisor at Golden State Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Golden State Trial Attorneys since 2024 and has nine years of experience at Beitchman & Zekian PC, as well as running his own law office since 2015. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm primarily offers discretionary portfolio management and utilizes a variety of analytic approaches and third-party managers to construct tailored portfolios.

Krikor Demirjian is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Vanderbilt Financial Group, Western International Securities, Inc., Financial West Group, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a caretaker for his elderly mother and is involved in insurance sales, including accident, health, life, variable, and fixed insurance products. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and access to third-party sub-advisors and digital platforms, with an investment approach that combines strategic asset allocation and multiple analytical methods tailored to client objectives.

Mc Eathren Herrera is a financial advisor with Prosperitas Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Prosperitas in 2023, Herrera worked in athletics and recreation at the University of California, Santa Cruz for four years. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party adviser management services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses.

Brian Altounian is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Calabasas, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vanderbilt, he was with Miramontes Capital, LLC and has been self-employed since 2015. He is also the owner and founder of Harbor Light Financial Strategies, LLC, where he is involved in insurance sales and financial education. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, access to third-party sub-advisors and digital platforms, and combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis in its investment approach.

Shea Weiner is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual. Shea’s educational background includes five years of undergraduate study followed by secondary education. Prosperitas Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving approximately 1,745 clients with a 39-advisor team. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other services for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and actively monitoring portfolios to align with client goals.

Imagbe Odigie is a financial advisor at Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Quoin Advisors LLC, Quoin Capital LLC, Cedros Capital LLC, and Inspired eLearning LLC. In addition to his advisory roles, he has been involved with Meet Me In The Cloud INC since 2018. Wealthcare Advisory Partners LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a goals-based advising approach supported by proprietary Wealthcare software and a behavioral economics framework, combining quantitative metrics with fundamental, technical, and behavioral analysis to implement tailored investment strategies.

Bradley Glasman is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities for over two decades, including his current tenure since 2022 in Sherman Oaks, CA. Hilltop Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and broker-dealer services, offering managed accounts, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and annuity-based solutions. The firm combines custody, banking, and market-making capabilities with an open-architecture platform that includes both third-party and firm-sponsored investment strategies.

Parviz Pourfarid is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 15 years. His other business activities include acting as an agent in accident and health, life, and variable insurance. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth individuals and integrates insurance consulting and risk management alongside traditional investment advisory services.

Karen Mcclintock is a CFA® and CIC credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC since 2021 and previously spent 13 years at LS Investment Advisors, LLC. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts and estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, tax and estate planning, and access to public and private funds, combining individualized advice with centralized investment oversight.

Avi Bialo is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is a self-employed musician. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations and uses third-party sub-advisers, regularly monitoring accounts while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Jeffrey Bannon is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has professional affiliations with The Rawls Group, where he assists family-owned businesses with succession planning, and Pacific Southwest Financial, providing life insurance solutions. Bannon also serves as Vice President and CFO of the Sideline Supporters Boosters Club, a nonprofit supporting youth sports. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice. The firm integrates discretionary and non-discretionary investment management supported by an in-house research team and maintains institutional relationships to deliver a range of investment services.

Lorraine Bishop is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with ChangePath, LLC, Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC, and Partnervest Advisory Services LLC, and maintains a legal practice as a partner at Bishop and Bishop. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as an adjunct instructor at Glendale Community College, teaching business law and international marketing. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary ETF-based core models, third-party managers, and option-based strategies to manage client portfolios.

Jerry Citarella is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Prosperitas Financial since 2021. He also maintains a longstanding role at Next Financial Group Inc since 2007. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing assets for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses. The firm provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party adviser management, employing a diverse range of investment vehicles and utilizing ongoing monitoring and rebalancing aligned with client objectives.

Tab Artis is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Integrity Advisory Solutions with five years of industry experience. He has worked previously at LPL Financial and maintains a legal practice specializing in estate planning, probate, and trust administration through The Artis Law Firm, which he oversees as owner. Tab also assists clients with integrating investment strategies and estate planning through his advisory entities. Integrity Advisory Solutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business clients via a network of about 100 independent advisors, managing approximately $1.1 billion in client assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and sub-advisory services, employing a range of asset allocation strategies and third-party platforms.

Satenik Nshanyan is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial and Securities America before joining Verus Capital Partners, where she has been an advisor since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a caregiver business and serves as a caretaker in a non-investment capacity. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis to create customized portfolios, employs tactical adjustments and selective hedging, and provides ongoing account monitoring through multiple institutional platforms.

Ronald Mendoza is a financial advisor with Financial & Tax Architects, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Brookstone Capital Management and has been self-employed in life insurance sales since 2002. Mendoza continues to operate as a licensed life insurance agent, focusing on marketing and sales of life insurance and fixed annuities. Financial & Tax Architects provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly those nearing or in retirement. The firm implements proprietary “Private Wealth Strategies” using ETFs, individual securities, and trend-aware rebalancing, and also offers retirement-plan consulting, educational seminars, and ancillary services such as estate-planning assistance.