Brian Spinelli is a CFP® and Series 66 professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Halbert Hargrove in Long Beach, CA since 2006. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services, utilizing a multi-advisor platform and a qualitative and quantitative investment process.

Tuesday Kendrick is a Series 65 credentialed advisor at Halbert Hargrove with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Halbert Hargrove, Kendrick held roles in various nonfinancial settings including hospitality and nonprofit organizations. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a discretionary, fee-only investment management approach supported by an Investment Committee and offers services including financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan advisory.

Maria Nguyen is a financial advisor with Principal Advised Services in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisers LLC, CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, and National Planning Corporation. Principal Advised Services provides investment advice and related services primarily to retirement plan participants and retail IRA clients, offering both non-discretionary recommendations and a discretionary wrap-fee investment management program called SimpleInvest. The firm integrates third-party and proprietary models and operates as part of the Principal Financial Group family, which allows access to affiliated products and services.

Brenden Melrose is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2014, currently serving as an advisor at their Long Beach, CA office. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services, utilizing a multi-advisor platform and an Investment Committee that combines qualitative and quantitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

Laurel Mann is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mariner Independent in Manhattan Beach, CA, and has previously worked at Purus Wealth Management and AdvicePeriod, LLC. She is involved with Reach for More, LLC, an entity created to receive non-investment related income. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and specialized retirement plan services through a platform integrating institutional resources and affiliated investment relationships.

Michael Chung is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Apollon Wealth Management, LLC. He has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets for 10 years and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for 2 years. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios and offers a range of investment solutions including ESG models, Direct Indexing, and sub-advisory services for private funds and insurance clients.

Ralph Jackson III is a financial advisor at FourStar Wealth Advisors, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of Athletic Scholarships R US, an organization that helps high school student-athletes obtain college scholarships. FourStar Wealth Advisors provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor portfolios across a range of securities and managers, including private funds and pooled investment vehicles.

Thomas Gillespie is a financial advisor at NWF Advisory Services Inc with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2023. Gillespie serves on the Board of Directors for Sonoma State, where he reviews financial statements and money market recommendations. NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisory representatives, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an open-architecture, technology-driven platform offering portfolio management, model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and retirement plan consulting.

Julianne Copeland is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Modern Money and California State University of Long Beach. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds. The firm uses a formal Investment Committee with a documented analytical framework to guide its investment decisions, combining qualitative and quantitative methods across a range of investment vehicles.

Damian Dering is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC in El Segundo, CA, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses including Series 63 and Series 66. His career includes roles at Concorde Investment Services and Custom Wealth, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales, particularly related to fixed insurance products and Medicare, and he participates in tax consulting and captive insurance referral activities. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers and wrap fee programs. The firm builds portfolios tailored to client objectives through asset allocation and model-based strategies, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms and serving as an overlay manager with discretionary trading responsibilities.

Mary Abundo is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Thrivent Investment Management Inc, Thrivent Financial, Northern Lights Distributors, Counterpoint Mutual Funds, Monograph Wealth Advisors, and Kestra Private Wealth Services. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm focuses on constructing diversified, long-term portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, along with other investment options, and offers ongoing portfolio management and financial planning.

Michael Masalehdani is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, as well as a brief tenure at Merrill. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and institutional entities, providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and outsourced CIO arrangements. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental value screening, quantitative optimization, and periodic rebalancing to tailor portfolios to clients’ objectives, risk tolerances, and tax circumstances.

Michelle White is a financial advisor with Halbert Hargrove in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Halbert Hargrove since 1998. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning through a multi-advisor platform, employing a research-driven Investment Committee to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Ricky Ackerman is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Mutual Advisors, LLC since 2020. He also has a background with California Retirement Advisors dating back to 2016. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, trusts and estates, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investment strategies with various analytical approaches to tailor portfolios, managing approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors and offering specialized services such as annuity access through an Outsource Insurance Desk.

Sarah Brace is a financial advisor with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at ORG Partners, LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and United Planners' Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers at Huntington Hospital’s gift shop and serves as a notary public. Ascentis Independent Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a tailored investment approach utilizing discretionary management, third-party managers, and private direct investments, with ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

Joseph Chrisman is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Monograph Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes to Libretto, LLC by providing software and strategy improvements for a financial planning platform. Monograph Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth and non-HNW individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with investment advisory, wealth planning, pension consulting, and philanthropic services. The firm emphasizes bespoke Investment Policy Statements and an asset-allocation-focused process, implementing strategies through in-house management and selected sub-advisors while offering comprehensive foundation support.

Julie Broady is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kingswood since 2022, including a prior role at National Securities Corporation from 2014 to 2022. Broady serves on the board of directors for Project ECHO, a nonprofit focused on entrepreneurial concepts for youth. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting. The firm employs an open-architecture platform, frequently uses third-party managers, and integrates with affiliated financial entities to support insurance-linked account management.

Kristy Haley is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera Planning Partners, Tower Square Investment Management, and multiple Cetera entities. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily operates through a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets across about 164 advisors and 7,500 clients.

Rostam Atefi is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Belpointe Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing shipping services to businesses in Long Beach, CA. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to client needs.

John Vogelzang is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with M HOLDINGS since 2000 and also works with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cal Surance Benefit Plans. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a fraternity housing corporation. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, supported by ongoing client monitoring and access to third-party sub-advisors and platform providers.