Lawrence Depaul is a financial advisor with Newport Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with Centaurus Financial, Inc. and Newport Wealth Advisors since 2011. Outside of advising, he serves as president of the Newport Beach chapter of the Society for Financial Awareness, a nonprofit educational speakers bureau. Newport Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and personal financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and it manages approximately $193 million in assets through a small team of advisers.

Mohsen Reyes is a financial advisor with Secure Investment Management, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Fidelity Investments and AIL Insurance Company, as well as positions in various other industries prior to entering financial services. Secure Investment Management serves individuals, business entities, trusts, and estates, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account solutions. The firm employs a quantitative, factor-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and direct indexing tailored to client objectives.

Mark Iwamoto is a financial advisor with Apriem Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Apriem Advisors since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as an independent insurance agent for Apriem Insurance Services, providing insurance advice and sales. Apriem Advisors offers wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and charitable investment services primarily to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as 501(c)(3) non-profits and plan participants. The firm employs a mix of Tactical Index, Passive Index, and Apriem Index strategies and integrates fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio construction.

Michael Bader is a financial advisor at Secura Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He also has a background in accounting and tax services, operating his own CPA practice since 1984, and provides senior advisory services through My Senior Care Advisors since 2000. Secura Financial offers fee-based personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, combining fundamental and cyclical analysis with both long-term and shorter-term approaches.

Spenser Messmore is a financial advisor at Financial Advisors Network, Inc. in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Advisors Network, Inc. since 2015. Financial Advisors Network, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer retirement plans, offering services such as comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, corporate trustee services, and retirement plan management. The firm utilizes a quantitative investment process combining fundamental and technical analysis and provides both index-based core strategies and active tilts, alongside access to alternative investments when appropriate.

Martin Orton is a financial advisor with Kingsbridge Wealth Management, Inc. in Fullerton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. prior to joining Kingsbridge in 2010. Kingsbridge Wealth Management advises high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and organizations through discretionary separately managed accounts and financial planning, focusing on systematic asset allocation, broad global diversification, and tax-efficient portfolio management. The firm is also notable for sponsoring and syndicating private funds through affiliated entities.

Patrick Jeffs Catone is a financial advisor at Ascentis Asset Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with several firms including Redwood Investment Group, Golden State Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Catone is involved in multiple investment advisory activities across various independent firms. Ascentis Asset Management provides sub-advisory portfolio modeling, model portfolio construction, and signaling services to other investment advisers and Unified Managed Account (UMA) program sponsors. The firm focuses on asset allocation and investment selection using charting, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, delivering model portfolios and implementation guidance without directly managing client assets.

Craig Gougis is a financial advisor at Penserra Wealth Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at National Asset Management, Inc. for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in health insurance sales focusing on supplemental policies and business development related to traditional banking services. Penserra Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm serves clients using a mix of analytical approaches and implements diverse strategies including strategic asset allocation, ETFs, mutual funds, and options.

Matthew Del Junco is a financial advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Liberty Wealth Management since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent at Lifetime Planning Marketing, Inc., an insurance field marketing association. Liberty Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm combines centrally developed investment models with Advisor-developed strategies, emphasizes diversification, and operates a group of affiliated professional businesses offering legal, tax, real estate, and insurance services.

Samantha Morton is a financial advisor at Mosley Wealth Management, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mosley Wealth Management, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Previously, she was employed at Churned Creamery and held teaching positions at Woodbridge High School and Lakeside Middle School. Mosley Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, consulting, and participant account management. The firm uses a top-down, macroeconomic approach to asset allocation and incorporates both internal analysis and third-party tools in portfolio construction and risk profiling.

Ralph Romano is a financial advisor with Capital Synergy Partners in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including RJR Financial Services, Inc., The Leaders Group Inc, Sigma Financial Corporation, and SPC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Executive Planning Group, LLC, which focuses on fixed insurance. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individual clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third‑party money manager programs. The firm operates with dual RIA and broker‑dealer registrations, providing advisory services primarily on a non‑discretionary basis and utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Eric Shute is a financial advisor with Leisure Capital Management, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Leisure Capital Management in 2023. Leisure Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and consulting to individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plan participants, insurance companies, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes diversification and asset allocation using Modern Portfolio Theory and the Fama-French three-factor model, and offers a Sustainable & Responsible Investing overlay with a multi-step screening process.

Andrew Laurin is a financial advisor at Mosley Wealth Management, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Mosley Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as charitable organizations, offering investment management, consulting, and financial planning services. The firm employs a top-down, macroeconomic approach to asset allocation and utilizes a combination of mutual funds, ETFs, individual bonds and equities, supported by third-party analytics and a quantitative risk-profiling tool.

Taryn Lee is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at WealthSpring with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Commonwealth Financial Network and Kms Financial Services, Inc. Lee is also involved in fixed insurance sales conducted at her branch location. WealthSpring Partners serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering investment advisory, financial planning, retirement consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a primarily discretionary asset-management approach that incorporates various analytical methods and proprietary model programs, with an emphasis on ongoing financial planning.

Mark Larsen is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as managing partner and CEO at Purus Wealth Management, LLC. He has been with Purus Wealth Management since 2015 and also leads MANB Inc., a marketing and business management firm. Purus Wealth Management provides investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a diverse investment approach, combining fundamental and technical analysis across various instruments, and offers portfolio management, written financial plans, and ongoing pension-plan oversight.

Noriko Ikeda is a financial advisor with Global Assets Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services, U.S. Bancorp Advisors, and Western International Securities. She is also associated with International Assets Investment Management, LLC. Global Assets Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $552 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charities, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services through a team of advisors employing a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios.

Paul Horn is a Certified Financial Planner® with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Benefit Financial Services Group, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Puplava Securities, LPL Financial, and Financial Sense Wealth Management. Benefit Financial Services Group advises individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through wealth management and institutional services. The firm manages diverse portfolios using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis and is notable for its scale, use of options-based borrowing programs, and affiliations with various financial service providers.

Jean Suits is a financial advisor at Vanguard Capital with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 55 years of industry experience. She has worked with Vanguard Capital since 2010 and Vanguard Capital Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2016. Vanguard Capital provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $171 million across about 180 client relationships. The firm’s investment approach includes diversified allocations tailored to client profiles, risk management through rebalancing and stop-loss orders, and advisory services for assets held outside the primary custodian.

Aimee Calderon is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Eclectic Associates, Inc. since 2015 and previously worked at For His Glory Community Church from 2014 to 2016. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is an SEC-registered, fee-only investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses. The firm manages over $1.4 billion in client assets, focusing on diversified mutual funds and ETFs using Modern Portfolio Theory, long-term holdings, and periodic rebalancing.

Norris Perez is a financial advisor at Guardian Financial Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Guardian Financial Partners since 2024 and has a long-standing role with the Santa Ana Unified School District since 1996. Guardian Financial Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, retirement plan consulting, and individualized portfolio management through wrap-fee accounts, using proprietary asset allocation models and a fiduciary, client-focused approach.