Bradley Shammas is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CreativeOne Securities, LLC. He has worked with CreativeOne Securities and IWM Financial, Inc. since 2016. Shammas serves as president-elect of the Financial Planning Association of Orange County and is involved in promoting financial literacy through free education workshops. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party managers through its CreativeOne Wealth platform.

Scott Yi is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining Perigon, he worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Yi is involved in insurance sales. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and serves as both sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor programs, with notable experience servicing banking and thrift institutions.

Tanner Motske is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at LPL Financial and practiced law at the Law Offices of Mark E. Lewis. Outside of financial advising, he serves as an assistant golf coach at Pacifica Christian High School. Trilogy Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm’s approach focuses on strategic, globally diversified asset allocation and manager selection, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis to align portfolios with client risk profiles.

June Adams is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and has been associated with Trilogy Capital and Trilogy Financial Services since 2012 and 2015, respectively. Trilogy Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors and participants, providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a strategic, globally diversified investment approach with risk-based model portfolios and includes specialized instruments and in-house tax services through its affiliate, Trilogy Tax & Consulting.

Ronak Adani is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Valmark Advisers, Valmark Securities, and L2 Financial since 2025, and previously at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Valmark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

Carl Gottuso is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Crown Capital Securities, Lp, Innovation Partners LLC, and his own practice, Carl V. Gottuso. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with CVG Financial Services, where he sells fixed indexed annuities and occasional life insurance policies. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm is noted for its emphasis on non-high-net-worth individuals and its combination of investment advisory services with insurance and risk management consulting.

Tamrin Razo is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. and Independent Financial Group. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, providing customized strategies via model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Seamus Molony is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with approximately four years of professional experience. His background includes roles at EP Wealth Advisors, Stratos Private Wealth, and Trilogy Financial, as well as prior work in education and seasonal positions in surf-related businesses. Trilogy Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a strategic, globally diversified investment approach with risk-based model portfolios and includes in-house tax services through its affiliate, Trilogy Tax & Consulting.

Robert Birgen is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management, Abridge Partners, Birgen Asset Management, FFR Advisory, and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he hosts a Christian Catholic podcast called BobtheLector. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, long-term investment approach with centrally managed model portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

Jeffrey Hackbarth is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience currently with Trilogy Capital, Inc. and LPL Financial. He has worked at Trilogy Financial Services and National Planning Corporation, accumulating extensive experience in financial advising. Trilogy Capital, Inc. serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes strategic, globally diversified asset allocation, periodic rebalancing, and incorporates non-traditional instruments to align portfolios with client risk profiles.

Marcus Chin is a financial advisor at Private Management Group Inc with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with the firm since 2012. Private Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $4.5 billion in discretionary assets and employs a long-term strategic investment approach combined with tactical decisions, emphasizing fundamental analysis and absolute returns.

Howard Bolotin is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and longstanding involvement with Trilogy Financial Services and National Planning Corporation. He also serves as a life insurance and fixed annuity agent through Trilogy Financial Services Inc. Trilogy Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a strategic, globally diversified investment approach with risk-based portfolio models and includes in-house tax services through its affiliate, Trilogy Tax & Consulting.

Moriah Ranade is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Kestra Private Wealth Services, DFPG Investments, and Surevest Wealth Management. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to various advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Mohsen Khodaverdi is a financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with 2 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Lion Street Advisors and Balboa Tax & Accounting Services. Khodaverdi also has experience in personal tax services spanning over five years. Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management through a network of affiliated offices, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside model portfolios and asymmetric rebalancing techniques.

Jeremy Kovacs is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, having previously worked at Merrill, BNY Mellon NA, and Wells Fargo Investments. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction and serves as both sponsor and overseer of wrap programs and sub-advisor relationships.

Sean Seibert is a financial advisor with Private Management Group Inc in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Management Group, he worked in the golf course industry and education. Private Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm uses a long-term strategic investment framework with tactical adjustments and invests across a broad range of securities, serving several thousand accounts with approximately $4.9 billion in assets under management.

David Daley is a financial advisor at Forefront with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Daley Financial Planning LLC, End Pro Services, and several other firms. Outside of advisory work, Daley is involved in marketing for the financial industry through his role with N2 Content Marketing. Forefront Wealth Partners is a team-based SEC-registered advisor serving individual clients, business owners, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and estate-planning coordination, utilizing a multi-advisor structure and third-party managers to create customized portfolios.

Maria Carchi is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Equitable Advisors. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers with oversight from ValMark’s investment committee.

Andrew Chen is a financial advisor with CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Manchester Financial Inc. and has experience in both financial advisory and educational roles at Pepperdine University. CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with wealth advisory, asset management, financial planning, and business succession consulting. The firm combines fiduciary RIA services with broker-dealer and insurance activities and employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by firm-constructed model portfolios and multidisciplinary planning.

Phillip Anton is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Newport Coast Securities, Wedbush Securities, and Brookstreet Securities. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a sports agent with Pro Sports Enterprises, facilitating introductions between coaches and athletes. Calton & Associates is a multi-team firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers both fee-based portfolio management and commission-based brokerage and insurance products, using a variety of analytical approaches and managing assets through proprietary and third-party programs.