Isaac Pineda is a financial advisor with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Centaurus Financial, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is involved in innovation consulting focused on tax and exit planning. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses with discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm combines a planning-based tranche approach with risk-based modeling and utilizes factor-based equity strategies, ETFs, hedged models, options, and third-party managers, while integrating tax and accounting capabilities through affiliated entities.

Guillermo Silesky is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Secure Investment Management, Cambridge Investment Research, Cooper McManus, and MassMutual. Outside of his advisory role, he assists in the preparation of trusts and life insurance retirement planning through Tax Smart Investing & Planning. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering advisory services alongside a managed account platform and technology solutions for other advisors.

Thomas Gillespie is a financial advisor at NWF Advisory Services Inc with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2011 to 2023. Gillespie serves on the Board of Directors for Sonoma State, where he reviews financial statements and money market recommendations. NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisory representatives, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an open-architecture, technology-driven platform offering portfolio management, model portfolios, unified managed accounts, and retirement plan consulting.

Rick Martinez is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. He has previously worked at Great Point Advisors, Retirement Wealth Management, Great Point Capital, and Center Street Securities. In addition to his advisory roles, Martinez holds an emergency 30-day teaching credential and is involved with the Alvord Unified School District. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm provides a wide range of services including advisor-managed accounts, separately managed accounts, unified managed accounts, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, with investment strategies customized at the individual advisor representative level.

Kam Ho is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Royal Alliance since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a statutory agent for Wise Steward Insurance Services, assisting clients with insurance needs and policy delivery. OSAIC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by technology-driven investment processes and access to multiple custodial platforms.

Paul Seig is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2022. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for nine years. Outside of advising, he is a CPA and EA with his own practice and serves as treasurer for an RV club called Safari of Southern California. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and financial institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds and ETFs, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides financial planning and account aggregation services.

Bradley Shammas is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CreativeOne Securities, LLC. He has worked at CreativeOne Securities since 2016 and previously at Conaway and Conaway from 2010 to 2016. Shammas serves as president elect of the Financial Planning Association of Orange County and is involved in promoting financial literacy through educational workshops. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party managers, combining project-based planning with ongoing asset management through the CreativeOne Wealth platform.

Ronak Adani is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Valmark Advisers, Valmark Securities, and L2 Financial since 2025, and previously at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Valmark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

Christopher Gelfuso is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services, RIC Realco LLC, and Bridge Partners. Outside of advisory roles, he is the CEO of Gelfuso Enterprises, Inc., which provides tax planning, preparation, and bookkeeping services, and he is involved in managing several business ventures including a home improvement supply company and a trailer rental business. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through a team of about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA consulting, employing a model-driven investment approach that utilizes economic data and quantitative optimization.

Bei Wan is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC in Fullerton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal in 2026, Bei worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Guardian Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Bei also maintains a non-sponsored broker appointment with Guardian Insurance Company related to fixed products new business. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through advisory programs and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and provides overlay services and a Private Wealth Consulting program for high-net-worth clients.

Andrew Thiem is a financial advisor at OneSeven with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Bank of America, and Eli Lilly & Company. Thiem’s background spans wealth management and private banking roles. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and access to alternatives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Robert Birgen is a CFP® and PFS™ with 39 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Merit Financial Advisors and previously held roles at LPL Financial, Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management, Abridge Partners, and operated Birgen Asset Management. Outside of his financial career, he owns and produces a Christian Catholic podcast called BobtheLector. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services, including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advice, using a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by an internal Investment Management team and customizable portfolio models.

Shiow Yun Wu is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Outside of her advisory role, Wu is also engaged in insurance sales as an independent contractor. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access through various firm-managed and third-party platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with routine client reviews and employs a mix of separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and automated rebalancing tools.

James Hu is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mutual Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, Polaris Financial, Inc., and Partnervest Advisory Services, LLC. Hu also serves as president of an independent insurance agency, where he provides life, annuity, and long-term care insurance services. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.75 billion through a network of 123 advisors. The firm serves individuals, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement plan participants, employing a mix of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

James Ruwe is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms, including Galloway Asset Management and New York Life Insurance Co. Additionally, he is active as an insurance agent specializing in fixed annuity products. Modern Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through a group of about 94 advisors. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and modular services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, supported by a centralized Investment Committee and a mix of strategic and tactical portfolio approaches.

Hung Sam is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Kovack Securities, Inc., Kovack Advisors, Inc., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a tax preparation and accounting firm and manages a separate investment-related business. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services through a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers.

Christina Hospedales is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Kestra Private Wealth Services, Kestra Investment Services, and PSM Private Wealth Management since 2015. Outside of advisory duties, she is a notary and has served in various administrative and assistant roles within the investment industry. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment products and platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Jeremy Kovacs is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and previously held positions at Merrill and BNY Mellon NA. Perigon Wealth Management offers tailored investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and banking institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight of sub-advisors and wrap-fee programs, with a distinctive focus on servicing banking and thrift institutions.

Jordan Mangaliman is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for nine years at Goldline Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance producer with National Life Group and Cavalier Associates, focusing on life insurance sales. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a relationship-oriented approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and sub-advisors while maintaining discretionary oversight.

Edward Lebeau is a financial advisor at Dynamic with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Dynamic Wealth Advisors dba Legacy Financial Advisors since 2016. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, businesses, and other registered investment advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement services, and sub-advisory support, employing a long-term, client-specific investment approach and providing technology and operational resources to support other advisers.