Michael Karp is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Karp is associated with Shanks Crowfoot Limited Partnership, a sports facility in Calgary, Canada. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm offers an open-architecture investment platform with a range of managed account programs and distinctive operational features including municipal bond strategies co-advised by Franklin Templeton Group and custody services uncommon among enterprise advisers.

Barbara Frenkel is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. She has been with Hilltop Securities since 1981. Hilltop Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through an open-architecture platform, combining custody, banking, and market-making capabilities alongside both firm-sponsored and third-party investment strategies.

Sandra Cho is a financial advisor with Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Golden State Wealth Management since 2016 and also maintains a longstanding role with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses with asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management and tailors portfolios using various analytic approaches, often incorporating third-party managers and model portfolios.

Elana Malekan is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Eternity Financial and Golden Age Financial, Inc. Legacy Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs tailored investment strategies across a broad menu of assets and utilizes affiliated service entities, including accounting and tax advisory firms, to support client needs.

Joy Prefer Cohen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience. She is currently with Blackridge Asset Management, LLC and Peak Brokerage Services, and previously worked at Cheviot Value Management and ClearBridge Investments LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and designer of a jewelry business and serves on the board of the nonprofit organization Connecting a Caring Community. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored portfolio management through a network of investment adviser representatives and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis in its investment process.

Michael Kriechbaum is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Lincoln Investment, Pruco Securities, LLC, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Jack Keeter & Associates, Inc. Outside the financial sector, he has been involved in entrepreneurial activities with Elite Costumes and Rhinestone Dealer. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, access to third-party managers, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and internal investment management.

Michael Schoffman is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Arax Advisory Partners and has held prior roles at Kingswood Capital Partners, Schechter Investment Advisors, and MMWKM Advisors. He is involved with Schechter Private Capital, a private equity investment vehicle serving clients. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets with a team of more than 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services to pooled private funds.

Antonio De Frank is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He joined Prosperitas Financial in 2025 following completion of his undergraduate education. 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, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party adviser management for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, utilizing a range of securities and third-party money managers to align with client objectives and risk tolerances.

Matthew Munro is a CFP® professional at BakerAvenue with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Baker Avenue Asset Management LP since 2021 and previously spent eight years at Sand Hill Global Advisors. BakerAvenue offers investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. institutions, employing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis along with tactical asset allocation across multiple strategies. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, family office and estate planning, tax preparation, and concentrated stock management.

Ryder Bendrat is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience spanning various roles, including positions at Thelma's Cafe and Jerry Citarella Presents. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving approximately 1,745 clients with a team of 39 advisors. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party adviser management for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, using diverse portfolios and ongoing monitoring to align investments with client goals.

Tammy Taylor is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Calabasas, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Oxford Tax Partners, Washington National Insurance Company, and multiple advisory and insurance firms. She is also a partner at Impact Leadership Network, where she trains and mentors new insurance agents. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services with an investment approach that combines strategic asset allocation and multiple analytical techniques.

Peter Cappos is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Senior Concerns, a nonprofit organization supporting senior citizens and their families. Hilltop Securities Inc. offers brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and provides a range of managed account programs, utilizing an open-architecture platform with multiple adviser-managed and model-based investment solutions.

Mark Petersen is a financial advisor with Prosperitas Financial, LLC, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at NEXT Financial Group and Petersen International Underwriters. Outside of advising, he is involved in a marketing and graphic design business, Intensify Marketing LLC. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $800 million for approximately 1,745 clients through 39 advisors. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party adviser services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, utilizing a range of securities and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Scott Reiber is a financial advisor with Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Concorde Investment Services, SCF Investment Advisors, and World Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is a senior agent and broker associate with Redfin Corporation, focusing on real estate brokerage. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access through various account management strategies and third-party arrangements. The firm is dually registered as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA broker-dealer, managing over $900 million in client assets.

Paul Wunsch is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Hilltop Securities since 1989. Hilltop Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm offers managed account programs, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and annuity-based solutions, combining custody, banking, and market-making capabilities with an open-architecture platform.

Evan Barrett is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 license holder with 18 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is affiliated with Mutual Advisors, LLC and serves as the owner and agent of Barrett Planning Group, Inc., a firm focused on insurance sales. Additionally, he has a background in acting and performing. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, employing a combination of active and passive investment strategies with a focus on diversification and alignment to client objectives.

Craig Steinhauer is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc. in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with NWF Advisory Services and NWF Advisory Group since 2005 and has been associated with OSAIC since 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Temple Or Ami, a 501(c)(3) Jewish temple, where he participates in financial oversight and board governance. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan consulting and trust and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and operates an open-architecture wealth management platform offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account programs.

Eric Abrahamian is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Whole Foods, the Office of Congressman Mike Garcia, and Legacy Cristian Academy. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients, offering services including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses.

Dulce Vazquez is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. She has been with Prosperitas Financial since 2023 and has a concurrent role at Park Regency dating back to 2005. 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, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party adviser management for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses.

Maryam Odom is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Poole Shaffery for five years and currently maintains a legal practice with Odom Law Group, APLC. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $800 million for approximately 1,745 clients. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and financial institution services for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, utilizing a range of securities and third-party money managers to align portfolios with client objectives.