Blair Aaronson is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Virtue Capital Management in 2019, he worked at Horter Investment Management and Prudential Equity Group and has operated Retirement Thru Design since 2005, where he is involved in insurance and annuity sales. He occasionally refers clients to Brighton Advisory Group for services outside his scope. Virtue Capital Management serves a broad client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and qualified retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager due diligence. The firm employs a multi-team model with customizable portfolios and combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches.

Oleg Katrikh is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Gold Coast Securities, Inc. for 20 years. Outside of advisory services, he is president of an insurance agency and executive director of operations at a retirement benefits consulting firm. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and related consulting through a network of representatives serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach includes tailored portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and a network structure connected with affiliated broker-dealer and platform entities.

Christopher Good is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he provides part-time in-home respite care for his special needs daughter through a program compensated by the State of California. Hilltop Securities Inc. offers brokerage, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and provides a range of portfolio management programs and fiduciary services through an open-architecture platform with notable municipal bond strategies and custody capabilities.

Robert Oberstein is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. He has 25 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Oberstein is also a CPA and owner of RSO Advisors, LLP, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as secretary/treasurer on the board of David H Fell & Co., Inc. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical investment approach with strategic asset allocation and offers customized portfolios aligned with client objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Anthony Montenegro is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, based in Pasadena, CA. He has 13 years of industry experience, including ownership of Montenegro Financial Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in marketing and management through Black Mountain Marketing Inc. and holds a partial ownership in a hair salon business. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and a variety of analytical approaches to guide investment allocations.

David Yee is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding the Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Investment Services and Kestra Private Wealth Services since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer and partner in investment-related businesses including Malama Investments, Inc. and Pacific Point Asset Management. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC delivers 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 wide range of investment products and platforms while overseeing advisor recommendations within a defined menu.

Kaisee Pelino is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. In addition to advising, Pelino has operated Kaisee's Bookkeeping Service since 2005. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $800 million for approximately 1,745 clients. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses using a range of investment vehicles and third-party managers.

Samuel Adams is a financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kinetic since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC for two years and has been involved with RTA & Associates Financial & Insurance Services since 2009, where he serves as Director of Sales & Marketing. Kinetic Investment Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $348 million in assets across about 1,250 client relationships, employing a mix of analytical methods with a primary long-term trading orientation and providing portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and educational services.

Robert Clark is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at PGT and Petersen International. Outside of his advisory role, he supports employee benefits brokers with individual insurance for executives. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients. The firm provides a range of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party adviser management for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses.

Randall Bishop is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at ChangePath, LLC since 2020 and Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC since 2009, with prior experience at Partnervest Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains a private law practice focused on trust administration, wills and trusts, tax law, and estate planning. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option-based strategies, offering tailored portfolio management through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Racquel Wilder is a financial advisor with Prosperitas Financial, LLC, holding one year of industry experience. She has managed her own business, Two Wilder Inc, since 2015. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients through a team of 39 advisors. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party adviser management for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, utilizing a diverse range of securities and third-party managers.

Matthew Montefusco is a financial advisor at Golden State Wealth Management, LLC in Encino, CA, with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Miracle Mile Advisors, Wells Fargo Bank, Pinnacle Capital Management, Bowen Advisors, and the University of California, Los Angeles. He also provides administrative support to Golden State Wealth Management through a separate registered entity. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and referrals to third-party managers. The firm primarily provides discretionary portfolio management, utilizing various analytic approaches and third-party managers while offering flexible billing arrangements.

Robert Venezia is a financial advisor with SteelPeak Wealth, LLC in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining SteelPeak in 2023, he spent 15 years at Key Asset Advisors and 16 years with the Key Investment Team. SteelPeak Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, family offices, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, alternative strategies, and private placement consulting, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and conducting due diligence on privately placed securities for eligible clients.

Stephen Ting is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Verity Financial and Insurance Services, LifePro Asset Management, and other firms. Outside of Gradient Advisors, he owns and operates Verity Wealth Group and Seel Capital Inc, engaging in financial planning, income planning, and accounting activities. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model with fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

Shirley Tan is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Perennial Investment Advisors LLC since 2017 and previously was with Lake Avenue Financial, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a real estate license and is involved in insurance sales through Perennial Legacy Insurance Solutions. Perennial Investment Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pensions, and corporations. The firm utilizes a range of investment vehicles and integrates technology such as AI tools and third-party platforms to enhance portfolio management and client service.

Lois Gough Lopez is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Berthel Fisher since 2003 and also has experience with BFC Planning, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Lopez is involved in fitness consulting, provides business training and workshops, writes fictional stories, and sells artwork through an online storefront. Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets and offering a range of tailored investment management and consulting solutions.

Katherine Cooper is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a CPA designation and has operated her own CPA practice since 2014. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients. The firm provides a range of services including asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses.

Sean Denich is a financial advisor with Prosperitas Financial, LLC in Valencia, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Prosperitas since 2026. His prior work experience includes roles in behavioral health and learning support organizations. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients. The firm provides asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, using a broad mix of securities and third-party money managers tailored to client objectives.

Bhagwati Mahendru is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 33 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Mahendru serves as a board member for the nonprofit counseling organization Valley Family Center. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes individualized advice and utilizes a wide range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes, supported by its NOVA platform and third-party manager programs.

Jordan Williams is a financial advisor at Golden State Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial LLC and Merrill. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm primarily offers discretionary portfolio management using various analytical approaches and third-party managers.