John Schnieders is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Schnieders Capital Management, LLC since 2006, where he is part of a two-advisor team based in Pasadena, CA. Schnieders Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis with a focus on asset allocation and primarily long-term holdings, managing approximately $1.06 billion in assets across 459 client accounts.

Charles Bohlen is a financial advisor at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined SFE Investment Counsel in 2026 and has prior experience at New Sun Partners LLC, Renewable Resources Group LLC, CreateSafe, Inc., and Metamason, Inc. SFE Investment Counsel serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and a total-return approach, managing concentrated portfolios through fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with fixed-income laddering.

Debra Fukawa is a financial advisor at Pasadena Private Wealth, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Bank of America N.A., and Pensionmark Securities, LLC. Pasadena Private Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, pension plans, and various business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and acts as manager or general partner for private funds, employing a model-driven investment process that includes fundamental analysis and long-term portfolio construction.

Gladys Limones is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Concert Wealth Management before joining LifeSteps Financial in 2010. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LifeSteps Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $443 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan participants, offering comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services alongside specialized offerings such as bill payment and reconciliation and a short-term cash management program.

Mitra Shahi is an advisor at Wealth Management Partners, LLC with no prior industry experience. She has been with Wealth Management Partners since 2026 and held roles at Pesar Corp and Dapa Corp before that. Wealth Management Partners serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients by providing discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative investment approaches and actively uses derivatives, margin, and digital asset advisory services.

K Lee is a financial advisor at Syndicated Capital, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Lee’s work history includes 28 years in various schools. Syndicated Capital, Inc. provides money management and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and 401(k) plans. The firm manages portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and offers customized advisory programs without account minimums.

Wayne Park is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Think Wealth, LLC and Kayan Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a marketing executive involved in personal and commercial insurance sales through Cal-Kor Insurance Service. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management using third-party sub-advisers and digital platforms, serving individuals, corporations, charities, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes tactical and strategic asset allocation and offers ERISA non-fiduciary retirement plan consulting and hourly-priced financial consulting engagements.

Xi Yao is a financial advisor at Globalink Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been affiliated with Transpacific Financial, Inc. as a fixed life insurance agent. Globalink Wealth Management offers hourly and fixed-fee financial planning along with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs various investment strategies, ranging from long-term holdings to active trading, and provides access to third-party managers while maintaining affiliations with a FINRA-registered broker-dealer.

Mark Gleason is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with WESCAP Group in Glendale, CA since 1993. WESCAP Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with global diversification and a value-oriented approach, and also manages a private pooled investment vehicle, Hedgecap Partners, L.P.

Aidan Perry is a financial advisor at Stonemark Wealth Management with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 2018 to 2022 and attended the University of San Diego during the same period. Stonemark Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and employs strategies including covered-call and put-writing options, as well as leveraged and inverse ETFs to tailor portfolios according to client objectives and risk tolerance.

David Barr is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with California Financial Partners, Inc. He has previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC, and has experience outside finance in roles at Rancho Grande Cantina and the Parkhill School District. California Financial Partners, Inc. provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, business entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm follows a structured planning process, focusing on fundamental analysis and public research, and does not manage client assets or engage in discretionary portfolio management.

Wende Headley is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Quantum Financial Advisors, LLC since 2022. Prior to joining Quantum, she spent nine years at Abacus Wealth Partners. Quantum Financial Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high net worth families, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and other business entities. The firm employs an asset-class, rules-based investment process with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, offering both a Total Market and a Sustainable investment approach.

Richard Holtz is a financial advisor at Ocean Park Capital Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Ocean Park Capital Management since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Racing Manager for Broad Racing LLC, where he is involved in buying, selling, and racing horses. Ocean Park Capital Management provides investment management exclusively to pooled investment vehicles, focusing on fundamental research to identify early inflection points. The firm employs an aggressive trading style that includes short-term trading, short sales, options, and opportunistic use of leverage, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis within broad fund mandates.

Simon Hobbs is a financial advisor at California Financial Partners, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial, LLC since 2018. He was previously involved with Silver Ring Productions LLC, a business entity used for investment purposes. California Financial Partners provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, business entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm utilizes a structured planning process and fundamental analysis, focusing on planning rather than discretionary portfolio management.

Terry Lamn is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Stonemark Wealth Management since 2024 and previously held positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he works as a part-time event photographer. Stonemark Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and employs strategies including options and leveraged ETFs, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Robert Vargas is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Ministry Partners Securities, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, ADP Inc., and Paychex, Inc. He has an interest in payment solutions, as noted by his association with Ultimate Payment Solutions. Ministry Partners Securities, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, churches, faith-based organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants. The firm integrates clients’ religious or ethical values into tailored financial planning and refers most accounts to third-party asset managers while providing ongoing advice and planning services.

Allison Kapadia is a financial advisor at K2 Financial Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Lincoln Investment and Legend Advisory, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a 25% owner and tax preparer at Krellwitz, Kurimoto & Associates, managing firm operations and preparing tax returns for clients. K2 Financial is a registered investment adviser with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $191.6 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, discretionary investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, options, and third-party managers, and operates affiliated businesses including a tax-preparation practice and an insurance agency.

Hagop Karadanaian is a financial advisor at Lazari Capital Management, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at institutions including Western Alliance Bank, Vanderbilt Financial Group, Merrill, Primerica, City National Bank, and Citigroup. Lazari Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and an affiliated private fund. The firm offers portfolio management, estate and retirement planning, pension consulting, and access to a broad range of investment strategies with both discretionary and quantitative approaches.

Claudia Song is a Series 65 licensed advisor with Allmerits Asset, LLC, bringing two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Apiis Financial and Mass Mutual. In addition to her advisory role, she is active as an insurance agent and field manager at Allmerits Financial and Insurance Services. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management using third-party sub-advisers and digital platforms, serving individuals, corporations, charities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs tactical and strategic asset allocation and offers retirement plan consulting alongside standalone financial consulting.

Victor Martinez is a financial advisor at Strategy Asset Managers L.L.C. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is a member of Marstel Senior Homes LLC, which is involved in healthcare investments. Strategy Asset Managers serves individual, high-net-worth, ultra-high-net-worth, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and institutional investment management. The firm employs a combination of fundamental equity selection, dividend-oriented and growth strategies, and quantitative approaches, managing accounts on a discretionary basis and offering family office services for ultra-high-net-worth families.