Olivia Shin is an advisor at 49 Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Oakwood Capital Securities and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in writing children's books through Shindig Publishing LLC and teaches indoor cycling classes. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and family office services, utilizing a disciplined, long-term asset allocation approach implemented through proprietary and platform model portfolios.

Philippe Oertle is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with CW Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Catalina Capital Group, LLC. CW Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach combining active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and provides wealth management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement plan advisory.

Joel Lenzini is a financial advisor with Retirement Planners of America in El Segundo, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, including 10 years with MMWKM Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs an “Invest and Protect” approach focused on capital preservation, tactical rebalancing, and uses model portfolios composed mainly of ETFs and mutual funds.

Eric Cardenas is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He joined Kingswood Wealth Advisors in 2024. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Angelica Roxas is a financial advisor with Brookwood Investment Group in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Secure Investment Management and Optivise Advisory Services, and owns Strategic Asset Preservation, Inc., where she is involved in insurance and annuity sales. Roxas also owns South Bay Tax Solutions, a business in which she has no involvement with tax preparation or advice. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and supporting negotiable advisor-level fees and third-party service platforms.

Nigel Pierce is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently affiliated with Nwf Advisory Services Inc. He has three years of industry experience and has previously worked at Tellone Management Group Inc. and Perigon Wealth Management, LLC. Nwf Advisory Services is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets. The firm primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients through an open-architecture, technology-driven platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services.

Jeremy Brown is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, based in Torrance, CA, and has 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Vanderbilt Securities, LLC and Raymond James Financial Services, among other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Brown is active in the community, serving on several nonprofit boards including the Carson Gardena Dominguez Rotary Club, Gardena Carson Family YMCA, and Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, and he also works as a part-time kickboxing instructor. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning services using a strategic asset allocation approach that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, and is distinguished by its integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms to provide pension consulting and plan administration alongside advisory services.

Allen Hsu is a Series 66 licensed advisor with The AmeriFlex Group and has two years of industry experience. He has worked at Mancuso Wealth Management and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and has a background that includes over a decade in disability services. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection and monitoring, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Jennifer Caravello is a financial advisor with Halbert Hargrove in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2015. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutions by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds. The firm uses a formal Investment Committee with a documented analytical framework and combines qualitative due diligence with quantitative testing to manage allocations across various asset types.

Amber Wynn is a financial advisor at Savvy with one year of industry experience. She is also the owner and CEO of Amber Wynn, Philanthrepreneur Nonprofit Management Services, where she provides nonprofit consulting focused on strategic development and training. Savvy offers customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, option overlays, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Tisha Neal is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with ICMA Retirement Corporation since 2014. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

William Pettus is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at California Retirement Advisors Group, First Allied Advisory Services, and Waddell & Reed. He is also an independent insurance agent focusing on life insurance and annuities. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory services and manages portfolios using both active and passive strategies, emphasizing diversification and alignment with clients’ objectives.

Samuel Boone is a financial advisor at Maia Wealth with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Maia Wealth and Simplicity Wealth in 2026, he worked at Intuit and Robinhood Markets. Maia Wealth provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its long-term investment approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers to meet client objectives.

Kylie Schwartz is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked in various roles including positions at California State University, Long Beach and several hospitality establishments. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses a committee-driven investment process combining qualitative and quantitative research to build diversified portfolios and integrates both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Michelle Cooper is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Camden Capital, UBS Financial Services, and Capstone Investment Advisors. Certuity serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as private foundations, endowments, family offices, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers investment advisory, family office, financial planning, and investment consulting services, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and a long-term buy-and-hold strategy that incorporates both fundamental and quantitative analysis.

Cyrus De Reu is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove since 2022. His prior work includes roles at Doordash, Nike, Inc., and Azusa Pacific University. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management coupled with financial planning and retirement plan services, utilizing a multi-advisor platform with an investment committee that employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Roy Guia is an advisor with Mariner Independent in Torrance, CA, with experience primarily in accounting and financial services since 2016. His background includes roles at several accounting firms such as Westside CPAs LLP, Armanino, Marcum LLP, and operating his own Roy Guia Accountancy Corporation. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of 119 advisors and a variety of investment platforms.

Stephen Tu is a financial advisor at SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. He also serves as a mortgage financing referral partner. SeaCrest Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis and incorporates AI tools for decision support.

Lynn Kulzak is a financial advisor at BCG Securities, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at BCG Securities since 2003, with prior experience at Horace Mann Investors, Inc. since 2019. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored investment policy statements and non-discretionary advice, using independent third-party managers and multiple investment analysis methods.

Coco Lorenzo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Monograph Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at The Leaders Group Inc and Stonemark Wealth Management. Monograph Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory services along with wealth planning, pension consulting, and philanthropic services. The firm emphasizes customized investment policy statements and employs asset allocation, third-party sub-advisors, and alternative investments as appropriate.