Stephen Lamm is a financial advisor with Zen Trading LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Zen Trading since 2018 and has been self-employed since 1997. Zen Trading provides discretionary portfolio management and ongoing asset supervision primarily to high-net-worth individuals, employing a combination of technical, fundamental, and charting analysis. The firm manages a small client base with tailored investment strategies that include long- and short-term positions, options, short sales, and margin transactions.

Robert Celman is a financial advisor at Trade Therapy, LLC in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been active in the financial industry since 2024. Prior to founding Trade Therapy, he worked at Yva.ai and was self-employed for over two decades. Trade Therapy, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, also serving charitable and religious organizations, trusts, and estates on a case-by-case basis. The firm’s investment strategy focuses on technical analysis and typically uses exchange-listed equities and ETFs, with periodic rebalancing and tactical adjustments based on market conditions. Trade Therapy also publishes an educational research publication called Clarity, which is provided free to advisory clients.

Brian Dennis is a financial advisor based in Calabasas, CA, with 37 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Brian Dennis, CFP®, an independent firm founded in 2023. Dennis holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, and maintains concurrent professional roles as a licensed attorney, independent insurance agent, notary public, and real estate broker. His firm provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and estates, emphasizing a value-oriented, long-term investment approach supplemented by tactical asset allocation. The firm offers tailored financial plans and portfolio management on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis, with various fee arrangements and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest related to the advisor’s other professional activities.

Scott Soohoo is the principal of Altron Capital Management in Calabasas, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and with eight years of industry experience. He is also the owner and manager of Zero Media Works, an e-commerce and marketing consulting company. Altron Capital Management provides asset management and portfolio supervision for a mix of individual and institutional clients, employing a fundamental, global value investment approach focused on concentrated, high-conviction positions. The firm operates on a discretionary basis and utilizes an institutional custodian that supports its research and operational needs.

Roberto Washington is a financial advisor at Financial International with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at H.D. Vest Investment Securities, Inc. for 20 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a church pastor and leads R & R International Enterprises, Inc., which provides real estate, mortgage, appraisal, and tax preparation services. Financial International offers portfolio management and advisory services primarily to individual clients, combining fee-based investment management with real estate brokerage, mortgage origination, and insurance brokerage. The firm’s integration of advisory services with transaction-oriented offerings, including commission-based products, distinguishes its approach among independent advisory firms.

Tiffany Hong is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with ADES Investment Counsel, Inc. She has 11 years of experience, including roles at TRM Wealth Management AB and Robert Ades Accountancy Corporation. Based in Los Angeles, CA, she is the sole advisor at her firm. ADES Investment Counsel primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement-plan participants, trusts, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm employs a long-term, passive-oriented investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified asset allocations implemented chiefly through index-type mutual funds and ETFs, with a strong emphasis on Dimensional Fund Advisors products.

Imee Rose Chellevold is a financial advisor at ID Asset Advisory with a Series 65 credential. She has been with ID Asset Advisory since 2026 and has prior experience with ID Asset Group, Inc. and Ms. Cellaneous Goods, LLC. ID Asset Advisory is an independent, fee-only firm serving individuals, families, trustees, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers modular financial planning, investment consulting, portfolio management, and educational workshops, using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and asset-allocation analysis tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Michael Todd is a financial advisor at OnPoint Financial Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including IAMS Wealth Management, AXA Advisors, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance. Outside of advising, he is involved in founding and operating a restaurant, a lounge, and a real estate investment venture. OnPoint Financial Management LLC is a single-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis for discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice across various asset classes, including mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, and insurance products.

Jeffrey Becker is a financial advisor at WB Financial Services, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Becker has been with WB Financial Services since 2001 and is also associated with Winningham, Becker & Company, LLP since 1996. WB Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts, focusing on personalized consultations without selling commissioned insurance or investment products. The firm operates as a referral-based adviser, connecting clients with independent investment advisors who manage portfolios, and is affiliated with a CPA firm whose principals hold CPA and personal financial specialist credentials.

Bill Nugent is the Founder of Convey Wealth Management, a financial services firm uniquely specializing in tax-smart planning for corporate executives, high-achieving entrepreneurs, and their families. Bill's 27-year career began with one of the industry's oldest and most respected wealth management firms. There, he focused on non-profit and public sector clients and drew inspiration from mission-driven professionals who dedicated their careers to caring for others. Having led hundreds of live workshops during his career, Bill is skilled at expressing complex topics in an understandable manner. He believes in customization and focuses on each client's goals to drive the investment management process. Bill is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional as well as an IRS Enrolled Agent. He received both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. In addition to providing personalized attention to his clients, he believes strongly professional mentorship and enjoys teaching financial planning at UCLA.

Ana Blumberg Markus is the sole advisor at Beverly Hills Capital Management LLC in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Beverly Hills Capital Management since 2012. Outside of financial advising, Ms. Blumberg is a sculptor and occasionally creates and sells artwork. Beverly Hills Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management to individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $16.9 million across around 41 client relationships. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and technical analysis, employing long-term, short-term, and active trading strategies tailored to client objectives.

Ellis Balsam is a financial advisor with Carter & Balsam Advisers in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Carter & Balsam Advisers, formerly John R Carter Corporation, since 2010 and also serves as president of Carter & Balsam CPAs, a certified public accounting firm he has led since 2001. Carter & Balsam Advisers provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and corporations, managing approximately $15 million for a select client base. The firm uses fundamental and cyclical analysis, combining long- and short-term trading strategies, and maintains a close integration with the CPA practice owned by the same principal.

Susan Marki is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She is the principal and sole advisor at Marki Financial Services, LLC, an independent firm based in La Canada Flintridge, CA. In addition to her advisory work, she has been affiliated with the Art Center College of Design since 2014. Marki Financial Services provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and various other entities. The firm emphasizes personalized Investment Policy Statements, fundamental and cyclical investment analysis, and primarily manages assets internally across a diverse range of investment products.

I’m Melissa, founder of Fidela Wealth. I hold CFP® and CIMA® designations, and I’ve spent the last 13 years guiding clients through high-stakes financial transitions with precision and care. At Fidela, I work with: -Families navigating legacy planning, education funding, long-term care, or supporting loved ones with special needs. -Business owners seeking tax efficiency, transition planning, or coordinated advice across teams. -Entertainment professionals managing income variability, loan-out entities, pension structures, and privacy concerns. My job is to bring order to complexity, no jargon, no confusion. Just clear, personalized advice and disciplined financial strategy. I don’t sell products, and I don’t take shortcuts. As a fiduciary, I work exclusively in your best interest. If you’re facing a turning point or simply want to feel more confident about your financial future, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and integrity.

Gerard Singfield is a financial advisor at Culture Capital Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and The Pacific Group. In addition to his advisory role, he provides clients with life insurance options and business management services, including budgeting and bill pay support. Culture Capital Partners offers portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes a range of analytical methods and investment strategies across traditional and alternative assets, operating mostly on a non-discretionary basis with tailored service for a limited client base.

Martin Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor at Johnson's Capital Partners Corporation with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Colorado Financial Services Corporation and Johnson's Global Advisors. Since 1989, he has also owned Johnson's Financial Group, an administrative business unrelated to financial services. Johnson’s Capital Partners Corporation provides investment management services using passive, index-based strategies to create globally diversified portfolios for a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary portfolio management, rebalancing, and monitoring of third-party money managers to align with client objectives.

Gregory Nathan is a financial advisor at Ajax Asset Mgmt., LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He previously worked for First Pacific Advisors, LP from 2015 to 2023 before joining Ajax Asset Mgmt. in 2023. Ajax Asset Mgmt. is a state-registered investment manager that provides discretionary portfolio management for pooled and institutional mandates, as well as separately managed accounts for individuals, corporate entities, retirement plans, and nonprofits. The firm offers equity and fixed-income strategies driven by fundamental analysis and employs borrowing and derivatives within its implementation.

Richard Sirott is the sole advisor at Richard N. Sirott Accountancy Corporation, an independent firm based in Northridge, CA. He holds 29 years of industry experience and has operated his combined accounting and investment advisory practice since 1979. The firm offers customized investment management alongside accounting and tax compliance services, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other business entities. Richard N. Sirott Accountancy Corporation manages discretionary portfolios using a range of model allocations and employs both fundamental and technical analysis, maintaining accounts with independent custodians.

Casey Grigg is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience and has been the principal advisor at Callidus Capital Partners LLC since 2006. He serves as a full-time, tenured finance faculty member at Los Angeles Pierce College and has also taught finance courses as an adjunct at California State University, Northridge. Callidus Capital Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to a variety of private clients, including individuals, families, trusts, and charitable organizations, typically managing accounts with a minimum of $100,000. The firm employs an individualized, long-term investment approach supplemented by fundamental and technical analysis and manages approximately $31 million in client assets as of January 2025.

Mehrdad Farhat is a financial advisor with Opes Capital Group, LLC in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Opes Capital Group since 2013. Opes Capital Group provides investment advisory and financial consulting services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management and guidance on selecting other advisers. The firm employs a range of analytical methods including charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, focusing on diversification and utilizing instruments such as equity index options, commodities, REITs, and insurance products.