James Egerstrom is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. since 2019 and previously worked at Tarbox Family Office and TD Ameritrade. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. manages approximately $454 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities through a team of nine advisors. The firm uses proprietary model portfolios combined with third-party managers, emphasizing downside risk management and diversification across various investment strategies.

Michael Diprimio is a financial advisor with Chicago Capital Management Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at American Trust Investment Services, Vanclef Financial Group, and Delta Investment Management, among others. Chicago Capital Management Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a fundamentals-driven investment process with diverse model strategies tailored to clients’ risk profiles and uses derivatives and other techniques for hedging and income generation.

Christine Kim is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Allmerits since 2021. In addition, she serves as President and CEO of CHK Financial & Insurance Services, where she is involved in life insurance sales and retirement planning. 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 as well as standalone financial consulting.

Anthony Correnti is a financial advisor at McDermott Investment Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Centaurus Financial, Inc., and the Jet Propulsion Lab. McDermott Investment Advisors, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately 700 accounts and $211 million in assets, utilizing both firm-developed and third-party model portfolios across a range of investment instruments.

Rasheed Ahmed is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Quantum Financial Advisors, LLC since 2026. Prior to joining Quantum, he worked at Abacus Wealth Partners LLC for seven years and Warner Pacific Insurance Services for three years. Quantum Financial Advisors serves individuals, high net worth families, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and business entities with comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an asset-class, rules-based investment process that emphasizes mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, offering both Total Market and Sustainable strategies that incorporate institutional-class funds and active transparent ETFs.

Kerry Wills is a financial advisor with First Western Securities, Inc. in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with First Western Securities since 2009. First Western Securities, Inc. is a team-based firm managing approximately $48.6 million primarily for high net worth individual clients across about 32 accounts. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy using a diverse range of investment instruments and customizes portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerances.

Ma Tapang is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining CRUX, Tapang worked at Raymond James Financial for 36 years. Outside of advising, Tapang prepares income tax returns through a separate business, Maria Tapang & Associates. CRUX Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $547.7 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charities, pension plans, and privately held businesses. The firm employs a process-driven investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and offers a range of analytical techniques and investment products.

Joshua Miller is an advisor at Regatta Capital Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience in the entertainment industry, including roles at Ventura Canyon Productions and Amazon Studios. Outside of financial advising, he has been involved with production companies since 2016. Regatta Capital Group serves a diverse clientele including individuals, institutions, and private funds, employing a long-term, fundamental-analysis investment approach with a focus on diversified portfolios and offering services such as comprehensive financial planning and digital-asset account facilitation.

Nathan Brummel is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sierra Investment Management, LLC since 2023 and previously held roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2016 to 2023. Sierra Investment Management is a team-based SEC-registered advisor that manages discretionary portfolios and offers limited financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and certain institutional accounts. The firm employs a rules-based, tactical investment approach focused on trend-following and disciplined risk management, and it operates multiple program series that utilize affiliated and unaffiliated mutual funds and ETFs.

Richard Ward is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Curated Wealth Partners, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Deutsche Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. Richard holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Curated Wealth Partners advises ultra-high-net-worth clients including individuals, families, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm specializes in holistic balance-sheet advisory, portfolio construction, and manager selection across public and private markets, offering customized portfolios and comprehensive family office services.

Marcus Crawshaw is a financial advisor at The William Allan Corporation with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2014. The William Allan Corporation provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, non-profits, trusts, and corporate accounts. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting, managing over $185 million in client assets with an approach that includes individualized account supervision, fundamental analysis, and a combination of long-term investing and selective short-term strategies.

Christopher Blassick is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fort Point Capital Partners LLC. Prior to joining Fort Point Capital Partners in 2024, he worked at Camden Capital for seven years and Salem Partners for three years. He also holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Fort Point Capital Partners focuses on investment management and financial planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals and family offices. The firm emphasizes risk management through global diversification, active oversight, tax-aware techniques, and employs both discretionary separately managed accounts and private pooled fund structures.

John Eing is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Quantum Financial Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously spent seven years at Abacus Wealth Partners. Quantum Financial Advisors serves individuals, high net worth families, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an asset-class, rules-based investment process focusing on mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, offering both Total Market and Sustainable strategies with access to institutional-class funds and specialized investment instruments.

Axel Hsu is a financial advisor at Curated Wealth Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Parametric Portfolio Associates and several other organizations. Curated Wealth Partners advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and special purpose vehicles. The firm offers comprehensive balance-sheet advisory, portfolio construction, and manager selection services across public and private markets, along with family office services including bookkeeping and cash-flow reporting.

David Colley is a financial advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors in Long Beach, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Arete Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advising, he is an insurance agent, providing insurance solutions and client consultations. CRUX Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using multiple analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with ongoing monitoring.

Kenneth Lee is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at CLG LLC. His career includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investment and Cetera, among others. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a family-owned real estate business, where he assists with property management. CLG LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies, including the use of sub-advisors, derivatives, and digital assets, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Robert Sowder is a financial advisor with CLG LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investment, Cetera Advisor Networks, LPL Financial, and H&R Block. Outside of his advisory work, he owns R.H. Sowder Enterprises, an S-Corporation structured for liability and tax purposes. CLG LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities by offering asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related advisory services. The firm uses a range of analytical methods and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, third-party sub-advisors, and derivative instruments, distinguishing itself with a diversified operational and product approach.

Alexander Dardick is a financial advisor at JRS Investments and Wealth Preservation, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Trilogy Capital, Hightower Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a Student Success Team Leader at Tutorly, an online tutoring company focused on customized learning for K-12 students. JRS Investments and Wealth Preservation, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and small businesses, employing a fundamental investment approach that incorporates macroeconomic review to create customized portfolios based on clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance.

Christopher Packard is a financial advisor at Womack Wealth Management, Inc. in Manhattan Beach, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank prior to joining Womack Wealth Management in 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Womack Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, wealth-planning, and institutional consulting to individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Markets Hypothesis, utilizing strategic asset allocation across various asset classes and offering family-office style wealth management and outsourced services to other advisors.

Erin Nelsen is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Asset Planning, Inc. since 2007. Asset Planning, Inc. provides personal financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and family businesses. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach combining passive index/ETF exposure with selected active funds, dividend-paying equities, and individual bonds, tailoring portfolios on a client-by-client basis.