John Koudsi is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 27 years of industry experience. He is a managing member and strategist of Trojan Storage, a commercial storage firm, and also serves as managing member of 31Ten Lounge, a restaurant and lounge in Santa Monica. He has worked at Counterpoint Mutual Funds, LLC since 2014 and Core Financial Partners Inc. since 2010. Core Financial Partners is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and insurance company clients. The firm provides financial planning, consulting, and wrap-fee asset management, constructing portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and a range of private and alternative investments.

Michael Lambrakis is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ares Financial Consulting LLC and previously worked at Mariner Platform Solutions and AdvicePeriod, LLC. Ares Financial Consulting serves individuals, families, small businesses, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, and customized investment policy statements, and offers educational seminars, workshops, and integrated business-focused services.

Dixon Karmindro Sr. is a financial advisor at Mainstream Capital Management with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Blue Dog Capital Management, Cheviot Value Management, and Raymond James Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in business consulting through Dissonance Capital and is a passive investor with Mainstream Capital Partners. Mainstream Capital Management serves individual clients, high-net-worth households, and businesses, providing financial planning and discretionary portfolio management across a range of asset classes. The firm emphasizes fundamental security analysis and tactical asset allocation, employing alternative strategies such as long/short approaches and selective use of leveraged or inverse funds.

Ariel Hartounian is a financial advisor at Acap Asset Management, Inc. in Studio City, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Acap Asset Management, he worked at Portfolio Management LLC for one year and was a student for nine years. Acap Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, tax planning and preparation, and personalized bookkeeping, using a process that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Christopher Hoshyarsar is a financial advisor at Kennedy Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and also serves as an insurance agent through Kennedy Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., where he dedicates approximately half of his time. His prior work includes roles at Weslend Wholesale, Mega Capital Funding, and Chime Charter School. Kennedy Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and consulting primarily to individual clients, acting as a referral intermediary to registered third-party money managers. The firm offers services such as cash-flow and tax planning, insurance and estate reviews, and educational seminars, while typically not charging direct asset-based fees or managing client portfolios in-house.

John Mcnally is a financial advisor with Alpha Analytics Investment Group LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Alpha Analytics since 1999 and also serves as Vice President of Corporate Management Group, Inc., a bookkeeping service. Additionally, he holds the roles of Secretary and Treasurer at PJC and Associates, Inc., an investment holding company. Alpha Analytics provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, and corporate plans. The firm employs a globally diversified, asset-allocation driven approach using primarily publicly traded mutual funds and ETFs, with portfolio construction guided by written Investment Policy Statements tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Alan Goodstein is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been a principal at Goodstein Wealth Management LLC since 2016 and serves as a director at large on the board of the nonprofit New Horizons, Inc. Goodstein Wealth Management is a fee-only advisory firm managing approximately $114 million in discretionary assets, serving individuals and businesses with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes client-specific investment policies and fundamental analysis, offering both limited-scope and fully discretionary fiduciary services for ERISA retirement plans.

Justin Falzone is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at MDRN Wealth in Venice, CA. His prior roles include positions at Beta Wealth Group, BEAM Asset Management, and AXA Advisors. MDRN Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and investment advisory services using a fiduciary standard. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and fintech tools, supported by a formal estate-planning partnership and a financial-literacy program for incarcerated individuals preparing for reentry.

Andrew Mutzabaugh is a financial advisor at Henney Wealth Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Henney Wealth Management since 2011. Henney Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and partnerships. The firm primarily constructs portfolios using ETFs and closed-end funds and offers retirement planning and Social Security guidance as part of its services.

Cory Chapman is a financial advisor with EFC Wealth Management Firm, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has held various roles since 2003, including leadership at EFC Wealth Group and work with multiple firms in advisory and consulting capacities. Outside of advisory work, Chapman provides personal development coaching through seminars, audios, books, and speaking events, and teaches a free financial education program at Pepperdine University. EFC Wealth Management Firm, LLC offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals and plan sponsors. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, uses sub-advisors for portfolio implementation, and provides educational seminars plus a subscription coaching program for investors not yet qualifying for full asset management.

Eugene Yahiku is a financial advisor at Astravia Family Wealth Office LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 17 years. Astravia Family Wealth Office LLC provides portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including asset allocation and various analytic methods, and offers ongoing oversight of sub-advisors as well as plan-sponsor services.

Lindsay Bourkoff is a Certified Financial Planner® with 20 years of industry experience. She is currently with Shrier Wealth Management, LLC, having joined the firm in 2025 after 19 years at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. Shrier Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, nonprofits, and corporate clients, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach and offers active management of donor-advised fund assets alongside a broader range of advisory services beyond typical retail wealth management.

Myron Kaufman is a financial advisor at AlphaNext, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with AlphaNext since 2019. AlphaNext serves individual and high net worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and sector analysis with diverse asset allocation strategies and incorporates alternative investments, private equity, and complex instruments alongside traditional securities.

Christopher Casanega is a financial advisor at Sharper & Granite LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Sharper & Granite since 2003. Sharper & Granite provides comprehensive portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, managing approximately $318 million on a discretionary basis. The firm uses a top-down asset allocation process focused on low-cost, tax-efficient index ETFs and no-load index mutual funds, applying statistical methods to optimize portfolio allocations.

Bradley Chapman is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Opus Private Wealth Group, LLC since 2014 and previously spent 13 years at Ameriprise. He is also involved in an insurance business outside of trading hours, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. Opus Private Wealth Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages discretionary wrap fee programs using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers tax-efficient asset location and opportunistic rebalancing.

Scott Tolton is a financial advisor at Tolton Asset Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as an analytics consultant at Cornerstone Research since 2017. Prior to his current role, he spent seven years at Brigham Young University. Tolton Asset Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a non-discretionary advisory model, emphasizing diversified portfolios with an allocation toward smaller-company and value exposures, and also operates an affiliated CPA division providing tax and accounting services.

Stephanie Chow is a financial advisor at Harold Davidson & Associates, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS and other firms. Outside of her advisory role, she is also a notary. Harold Davidson & Associates, Inc. manages approximately $358 million in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing fundamental analysis and a combination of long- and short-term strategies across various investment vehicles.

Kenneth Willner is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with over 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Willner & Heller LLC since 2004 and is also a partner in Willner & Ornedo LLP, a non-investment related tax preparation business where he dedicates approximately 20 hours per week. Willner & Heller LLC provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers retirement plan consulting and employs a portfolio management approach that includes fundamental and fund/ETF analysis, continuous oversight, and the use of various securities including the option of margin borrowing in separately managed accounts.

Ba Rack Little is a financial advisor at EFC Wealth Management Firm LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities. Outside of financial advising, he owns NGNS Global, a fitness and health consulting business. EFC Wealth Management Firm, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals and plan sponsors. The firm offers educational seminars and a subscription coaching program for investors who do not yet qualify for full asset management, utilizing fundamental, technical, and charting analysis as part of its investment approach.

Daniel Conway is the founder and sole advisor at Conway Capital Management, Inc. in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since 2004 and has prior experience in capital markets and the entertainment industry. Conway Capital Management provides investment management services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other legal entities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach supported by fundamental analysis and tailors portfolios to client objectives, managing approximately $212.8 million for about 68 clients.