Fatemeh Ashouri is a financial advisor at Monarch Wealth Strategies in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Monarch Wealth Strategies, she held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She has also worked in academic and innovation settings, including at UCLA Extension and the Techno Tejarat Innovation Center. Monarch Wealth Strategies provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and investment consulting to affluent individuals, families, trusts, pension plans, and broker-dealers. The firm manages approximately $463 million across about 390 client relationships, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and third-party analysis alongside tax-aware and strategic asset allocation practices.

Lucas Mendoza is a financial advisor at Vance Wealth with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Vance Wealth, he worked at KB Home and attended Texas Christian University. Vance Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other financial institutions. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary investment management, financial planning, business consulting, and retirement-plan advisory services with a long-term, fundamentally driven investment approach.

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Christopher Pelch is a financial advisor at Vance Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Checchi Capital Advisers, LLC, Kudu, Eliqs, LLC, UCLA Anderson School, and Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. Vance Wealth is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach based on fundamental analysis, using a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and independent managers while tailoring asset allocation to clients’ cash-flow needs and risk tolerance.

David Tassone is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Avise Financial, joining the firm in 2024 after seven years at Kaye Capital Management and a year at KPMG. Avise Financial serves individual and institutional clients, including high net-worth individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary investment management combined with financial planning, pension consulting, tax preparation, business management, and educational seminars, using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory to develop tailored portfolios.

Daniel Novak is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in financial services. He is currently a wealth manager and executive at Williams & Novak Wealth Management, LLC in Westlake Village, CA. His previous roles include positions at Alexander Capital, Integrity Brokerage, Western International Securities, and Charles Schwab. Novak is also involved in non-investment business activities including managing an estate document referral service and ownership roles in affiliated tax preparation and insurance firms. Williams & Novak Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $343 million for about 275 clients, combining proprietary model portfolios with sub-advisor solutions and direct-indexing strategies to provide customized portfolio management and financial planning services.

Tyler Tilton is a CFP® professional at Vance Wealth with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Waddell & Reed Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is also a part-time independent insurance agent. Vance Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and other financial institutions. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary investment management, financial planning, and business consulting, utilizing a fundamentally driven, long-term investment process with customized portfolios.

Jonathan Herson is a financial advisor at Cruden Bay Investment Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cruden Bay since 2016 and previously at LPL Financial from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor and advisor at Investo, an investment firm based in São Paulo, Brazil. Cruden Bay Investment Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, corporations, and other business entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and consulting services. The firm employs a risk-adjusted investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis and maintains ongoing account monitoring with at least quarterly reviews.

Liza Dela Cruz is a financial advisor at Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Alliance Advisory & Securities, she worked at Steelpeak Wealth and Doubleline Capital, and held roles at American International Group. Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs diversified model allocations and modern portfolio theory across multiple model groups and individual-security strategies, with portfolio reviews at least quarterly.

Amanda Rocca is a financial advisor at Highline Wealth Partners with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Allworth Financial, AW Securities, Ms Howells & Co, and Hall Private Wealth Advisors. Highline Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, family office services, corporate retirement plan consulting, and real estate advisory, with portfolio decisions centralized through an Investment Committee and supported by education and technology-driven solutions.

Stephen Rischall is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Navalign, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Carter Jacobs, LLC and 1080 Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mod Potter, an e-commerce business specializing in plant and garden products. Navalign, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $655.6 million across about 677 clients, utilizing fundamental analysis and a mix of investment strategies including the use of borrowing and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Mark Weiderman is a financial advisor at Manchester Financial Inc with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Manchester Financial since 2015. Manchester Financial provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses individualized client profiles and various asset-allocation models to manage portfolios across a range of investments, employing both long- and short-term strategies where appropriate.

Ryan Meacham is a financial advisor at Highline Wealth Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Vivaldi Capital Management and Cornerstone Wealth Management. Highline Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and various business entities, offering investment management, financial planning, family office services, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment decisions are made through a centralized committee and it provides regular portfolio reviews, participant education, and utilizes third-party technology for retirement plan management.

Jon Bowles is a financial advisor with Secure Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Secure Investment Management since 2023 and operates his own financial services business, Jon L. Bowles Finances, since 2010. Outside of advising, he is the U.S. Operations Lead and a partial owner of the Sports Financial Literacy Academy, which produces sports-themed financial education materials for athletes. Secure Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and business entities, offering financial planning and portfolio management with a quantitative, factor-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm utilizes low-cost funds and tailored strategies through Orion Portfolio Solutions and operates as a network of independent adviser representatives customizing portfolios to client goals.

Theresa Pablos is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Avise Financial. She previously worked at Wealth Enhancement Group and KCS Wealth Advisory. Outside of financial advising, she operates Theresa Pablos Communications, providing consulting on podcast production. Avise Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary investment management combined with financial planning, pension consulting, tax preparation, and business management, employing a range of analytical approaches and maintaining extensive third-party relationships.

Steven Rezzelle is a financial advisor at Manchester Financial Inc with 13 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Securities America, Hefren-Tillotson, and Scottrade. He also operates as an independent licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, and variable insurance products. Manchester Financial provides portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm uses individualized client profiles and multiple asset-allocation models to manage diversified portfolios, employing both long- and short-term strategies and offering plan-participant investment management through the Pontera platform.

Scott Gaynor is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Navalign, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at KCS Wealth Advisory and Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC. Navalign, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $655.6 million for about 677 clients, employing a mix of investment strategies including margin borrowing and options trading, alongside pension consulting and corporate-level financial services.

Hugh Meyer is a financial advisor at Highline Wealth Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 17 years. Highline Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, family office services, corporate retirement plan consulting, and real estate advisory, with portfolio decisions centralized through an Investment Committee.

Andrew Lowenstein is a financial advisor at Cruden Bay Investment Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cruden Bay since 2016 and previously worked at LPL Financial from 2012 to 2016. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Outside of advisory work, he has involvement with DRL Insurance Services, LLC. Cruden Bay Investment Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, corporations, and other business entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and consulting services. The firm employs a risk-adjusted investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, and it operates a wrap-fee program that integrates money management and administrative costs.

David Dietrich is a financial advisor at Dew Point Capital with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Advantage Capital Advisors, LLC for five years before joining Dew Point Capital in 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent and sells annuities. Dew Point Capital is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides fee-based discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, emphasizing strategic asset allocation with fundamental and cyclical analysis and a long-term purchase strategy supplemented by periodic short-term adjustments.