Michael Martin is a financial advisor with Goldman Lancaster, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Lancaster since 2013 and has also maintained a relationship with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he provides occasional support for a small family business, A Bite of Good. Goldman Lancaster serves individual investors, corporations, non-profits, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $321 million for about 382 clients, offering tailored investment strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and annuities, with both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

David Jones is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Flatrock Wealth Partners LLC. He previously worked at Yosemite Capital Management LLC for 14 years and Securities Equity Group for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches a business law class at Concordia University as a substitute instructor. Flatrock Wealth Partners provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, estates, foundations, and select businesses. The firm manages approximately $417.6 million in assets across 73 client relationships, focusing on larger portfolios and constructing customized, primarily long-term investments using ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and other vehicles.

Joseph Marshall is a financial advisor at Coastal Capital Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Procore Technologies from 2016 to 2020. Coastal Capital Advisors serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by providing discretionary investment management along with comprehensive financial planning and wealth management. The firm combines active and passive long-term, value-based asset allocation strategies with customized portfolios and integrates outside specialists and services into client programs.

Robert Vaughn Jr. is a financial advisor at Vaughn Investment Advisors Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with the firm since 2005. Vaughn Investment Advisors Inc. is a fee-only registered investment adviser managing approximately $74.85 million in assets for individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a team-based investment process combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up security selection, using fundamental, technical, and charting methods to tailor portfolios to client goals and risk tolerances.

Louis Barajas is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at International Private Wealth Advisors LLC. He has held roles at multiple firms, including MGO Wealth Advisors and his own entities such as Louis Barajas, Inc. and Business Management Lab, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the US-LATAM Tax Group, LLC, which he has been associated with since 1984. International Private Wealth Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs primarily long-term, customized strategies using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, managing most client assets on a discretionary basis.

John Ramey III is a financial advisor at Yayati Asset Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including D.H. Hill Advisors, BlueArc Capital Management, and operates Ramey Capital, Inc. since 2015. Yayati Asset Management specializes in quantitative portfolio management for institutional clients, individual investors, and trusts. The firm uses a model-driven approach incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory, options strategies, and proprietary technology to construct ETF- and stock-based portfolios.

John Heldman is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Triad Investment Management, LLC since 2008, where he is one of two advisors at the firm. Triad Investment Management serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations and businesses. The firm focuses on fundamental security analysis and concentrated equity portfolios aimed at long-term capital growth, managing approximately $120 million across about 40 client relationships.

Luke Guerrero is a financial advisor with Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial, Inc. based in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial in 2023, he worked for seven years at Dimensional Fund Advisors. He also serves as Vice President and Director of the Charles C. Volberg Company, a family-owned real estate holding company. Klein Pavlis & Peasley Financial provides discretionary investment management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities through model asset allocation portfolios. The firm emphasizes client education through subscription-based offerings and integrates estate-planning services alongside a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Joseph Richard is a financial advisor at Anchor Financial Group with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at NPB Financial Group, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a California Life agent and engages in life and health insurance sales. Anchor Financial Group is a state-registered advisory firm offering personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and small businesses. The firm employs strategies based on fundamental analysis and broad diversification, blending passive and active investments with various alternative asset classes.

William Hargrove is a financial advisor at Pelorus Capital Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 10 years and Merrill for 11 years. He serves as a trustee for Pelorus Capital Management’s 401(k) plan and manages financial affairs as attorney-in-fact for a family trust. Pelorus Capital Management, LLC is a newly registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a personalized, discovery-based process and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside retirement plan consulting, employing a combination of active and passive strategies across various asset types.

Joon Hyon is a financial advisor at Yayati Asset Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Savos Investments, AssetMark, Inc., and Genworth Financial Asset Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he has an ownership interest in the holding company for Yayati and is involved in its technology subsidiary, spending about ten hours per week on those activities. Yayati Asset Management specializes in quantitative portfolio management for institutional clients, individual investors, and trusts. The firm uses a model-driven approach incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory, option pricing models, and optimization techniques to manage ETF- and stock-based portfolios, including strategies with derivatives and leverage.

Edward Ober is a financial advisor with Balancing Life Financial Planning in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Balancing Life Financial Planning since 2019 and previously spent seven years at Independent Financial Group, LLC. Additionally, he is employed as a staff accountant at Ober Financial, where he has been active for over two decades. Balancing Life Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning. The firm builds portfolios aligned with clients’ goals, tax considerations, and risk tolerance, often using outside managers and recommended custodians such as Buckingham Strategic Partners and Nationwide.

Mark Turner is a financial advisor at WMS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wealth Management Strategies Financial Services LLC since 2018. Turner also owns and operates an insurance sales business through WM Strategies & Insurance Services Corp. WMS Financial Services is a state-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management tailored to client objectives and employs a range of investment strategies including long-term holdings, trading, options, and margin.

Wanda Delgado is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge and its affiliated firms since 2009 and previously worked at Insight Financial Advisors, where she also serves as owner and principal. Outside of her advisory work, Delgado is a board member and treasurer for Help for Brain Injured Children. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent financial professionals using multiple account platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Witt Mcdee is a financial advisor with Integrity Investment Portfolios LLC based in Downey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Integrity Brokerage Services, Inc., Witt McDee EA Tax & Business Service, Inc., and E-W Investments, Inc. He has a background that also includes operating a tax and business service firm. Integrity Investment Portfolios serves individual clients, families, trusts, and retirement accounts, providing ongoing portfolio management focused on equities and related securities. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches and pursues a long-term trading strategy, managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis with regular client reviews.

James Curtis is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is the principal of James Curtis Financial and Insurance Services in Costa Mesa, CA, where he has worked since 2014. Prior to that, he spent time with Collins Advisory and operates James Curtis Enterprises, Inc., a non-investment related business. Curtis is also a licensed insurance agent and real estate broker in California. James Curtis Financial and Insurance Services provides customized financial planning and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as other investment advisers. The firm uses fundamental and quantitative analysis with modern portfolio theory to develop long-term strategies, and it sponsors a wrap-fee program while offering services mostly on a non-discretionary basis.

Rick Emmett is a financial advisor at InvestLinc Wealth Services with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been associated with InvestLinc entities since 1979 in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Emmett manages projects and provides consulting services through MFO Resource, Inc., a management consulting and administration company. InvestLinc Wealth Services provides wealth management and portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and closely held businesses. The firm offers customized investment implementation and a range of financial planning services, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across traditional and alternative asset classes.

Mark Baksic is a financial advisor at Life Planning Advisors LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Western International Securities, Inc. for 11 years. Baksic is also president of The Precision Companies, which provides insurance, real estate, and tax services. Life Planning Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, and business clients, offering asset management, financial planning, and estate, tax, and risk-management planning. The firm emphasizes low-cost, tax-efficient passive investments and typically operates in a non-discretionary advisory role with a high client load per advisor.

Thomas Friedberg is a financial advisor at Sutter Capital Partners, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several affiliated firms, including Boustead Securities, LLC and Mineral King Partners, where he is the sole owner providing business consulting. Outside of his advisory roles, Friedberg provides non-investment related support to a disabled friend through In Home Supportive Services in Marin County. Sutter Capital Partners offers investment advisory, consulting, and sales-and-marketing services primarily to pooled vehicles, institutional and corporate clients, and third-party investment managers. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis, periodic account reviews, and employs sub-advisors for specialized strategies, while also providing manager due diligence and marketing support.

David Piller is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Aegis Asset Management, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, where he has worked since 1997, including time at Western Research and Management, L.L.C. outside of Aegis. Outside of his advisory role, he is part owner and shares landlord responsibilities for a rental condominium property in El Segundo, California. Aegis Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and offers investment programs tailored to client-specific factors and managed primarily on a discretionary basis.