Nathan Chong is a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Cooper McManus and attended St. Mary’s College. AWM Capital is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, managing approximately $1.15 billion across 418 clients. The firm utilizes a liability-driven investing approach and offers financial planning, retirement advice, business consulting, and asset management through a diverse range of investment vehicles and affiliated private funds.

Earl Rideau is a financial advisor with Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Golden State Wealth Management since 2016 and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC. Rideau also operates Earl B. Rideau, LLC, which serves non-investment-related business purposes. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, offering asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses tailored portfolios through various analytic approaches and third-party managers, primarily providing discretionary portfolio management.

James Hennessy is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, with 36 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2007 and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets from 2002 to 2007. Hennessy holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wedbush Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory and broker-dealer services including portfolio management, fixed income, commodities, and research. The firm is noted for its dual registration as both an adviser and broker-dealer and provides custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Sean Richardson is a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Citizens Business Bank and Whittier Trust Company. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, managing approximately $1.15 billion for around 418 clients through a multi-team staff of 24 advisors. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with an emphasis on liability-driven investing and asset allocation, integrating financial planning, business consulting, and asset management services.

Ashley Lamothe is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Vermilion Cliffs Partners/Cinnabar Operating from 2016 to 2022. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and utilizes customized model portfolios as well as third-party managers to provide a range of investment solutions.

Francisco Sanchez is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at AWM Capital, LLC since 2024. Prior to joining AWM Capital, he worked at Capital Group for six years and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for three years. He also served in the United States Army Reserve for eleven years. AWM Capital, LLC advises high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and private funds, providing fee-based investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning services, including tax and estate planning, insurance analysis, and business consulting. The firm uses an open-architecture platform and a liability-driven investing framework to create customized portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers.

Ali Matin is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2015 and previously spent a year with Wells Fargo Clearing. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Dustin Hansen is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. based in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank, MUFG Union Bank, and Wells Fargo. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with broader financial services, including trust, municipal advisory, and pension consulting activities, serving clients with financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting.

Shannon Loewenberg is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Morgan Stanley, and TD Ameritrade. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions alongside discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Sophia Barclay is a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience at firms including Excellent Capital, Hudson Pacific, and CBRE. She began her professional career after attending the University of Alabama. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, managing approximately $1.15 billion across a multi-team staff of 24 advisors. The firm emphasizes liability-driven investing and asset allocation, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and integrates comprehensive financial planning services including tax and estate planning.

Jared Goodman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2025, he spent 12 years at McDonald Partners. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Goodman Wealth Advisors and is involved in commercial real estate finance consulting. Wedbush Securities offers investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of wealth management solutions, including discretionary portfolio management and institutional research, supported by custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Kristoffer Fu is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC. He previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities for nine years before joining Kestra in 2021. Fu is also the founder and strategic business advisor of DayOne Strategic Advisers, where he consults with business owners on valuation and wealth gap strategies. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers access to a broad range of investment products and specialized service platforms.

Joseph Rubinstein is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services from 1999 to 2004 before joining Wedbush Morgan Securities, where he has been since 2004. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Leyton Bohren is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lifeworks Advisors, he held accounting roles at Green Dot Bank while completing his education and work history spanning from 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is employed as a staff accountant at Green Dot Bank. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm uses both planning-based and risk-based investment approaches, integrates tax and accounting capabilities, and employs quantitative and fundamental analysis supported by artificial-intelligence tools.

Robert Skillestad is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RBC Capital Markets from 1996 to 2003 before joining Wedbush in 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Skillestad is involved with several non-investment-related businesses including Future Genetics, Future Cross Genetics, Bulls Eye Ranch Meats, and Skillestad Land & Cattle, all based in Billings, Montana. Wedbush Securities provides both investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and an asset management group overseeing multiple investment platforms.

Chun Yong Liu is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2020 to 2024 and at Wayal Health Sciences and Andorra Life LLC from 2017 to 2020. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients. The firm uses a risk-tolerance based approach supported by Envestnet technology, combining internally created models with third-party managers to offer both model-based and advisor-managed solutions.

Spencer Seid is a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hightower Advisors, Georgetown University, and Lavine, Lofgren, Morris, Engleberg CPA. AWM Capital advises high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and private funds, providing fee-based investment management along with comprehensive financial planning services such as tax, estate, and insurance planning. The firm uses an open-architecture platform and a liability-driven investing framework to create customized portfolios utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and conducts due diligence on separately managed accounts and private placements.

Charlie Deaver is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He is also the owner and principal of Greyhawk Brokers LLC, a property and casualty and group benefit insurance firm. Prior to Sovran Advisors, he worked at Cornerstone Preferred Insurance for eight years. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of 53 advisors, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning solutions using a combination of advisor-managed and model portfolios.

Lawrence Stone is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at National Planning Corporation and Financial Security Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Endera Corporation, a company focusing on turnkey electric vehicle solutions. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a blend of active and passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and is notable for its scale, institutional expertise, and use of multiple analytical approaches in portfolio management.

Steven Schwary is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and offers services including research, trade execution, and clearing.