Richard Rappaport is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor with WestPark Capital, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with WestPark Capital since 1999 and serves as president of WestPark Holdings LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a director of Skechers USA, Inc. and involved in public acquisitions through a leadership position in AOTS-WRASP-SKRP. WestPark Capital, Inc. provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services for individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm often incorporates third-party money managers in its advisory programs and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and custom financial plans.

Boris Gertsen is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with JSF Financial, LLC and has worked at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation since 2010, alongside his ongoing role at JSF Financial since 1999. JSF Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.73 billion in client assets and employs dynamic asset allocation, model portfolios, and quantitative analysis as part of its investment approach.

Razmig Der Tavitian is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor at Evolve Private Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sanctuary Advisors, Sanctuary Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and MUfG Union Bank. He serves on the investment committee of the Western Diocese Endowment Fund and is a board member of the Hovsepian School, an educational organization. Evolve Private Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, financial institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm manages approximately $2.15 billion in assets across 679 clients, employing a fundamental and long-term investment approach that includes diversified portfolios of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities and bonds, independent managers, alternative investments, and use of derivatives supported by artificial intelligence tools.

Lorenzo Esparza is a financial advisor at Manhattan West Asset Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Manhattan West since 2016. Manhattan West Asset Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a Digital Asset Advisory Program, managing over $1 billion in discretionary assets through a fiduciary, client-tailored approach that combines multiple investment strategies across various asset classes.

Stephen Seo is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at L & S Advisors, Inc., where he has been since 2023, and previously spent eight years at RVW Wealth, LLC. L & S Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a tactical and unconstrained investment approach across a range of strategies and asset types, including derivatives and private investment vehicles.

Nick Garris is a financial advisor at TriaGen Wealth Management LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2008 to 2020 before joining TriaGen in 2020. TriaGen Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tailored, suitability-based investment process and utilizes a range of strategies and instruments, including third-party money managers, model portfolios, and options trading, while integrating operational AI tools for client service and back-office functions.

Lily Mossayi is a financial advisor at AIRE Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AIRE Advisors since 2021. Prior to that, her background includes positions in real estate and law firms. AIRE Advisors manages approximately $1 billion in client assets, serving individual clients, family offices, employer retirement plans, and brokerage customers. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and employs a range of investment strategies, including the use of third-party money managers, with services offered on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Gregory Zedlar is a financial advisor with California Capital Management in North Hollywood, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with California Capital Management since 2004. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-trustee of the G & L Zedlar Family Trust and is involved with Conceptual Thinking, LLC, which invests in startups. California Capital Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities with a focus on customized portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $358 million in discretionary assets for a client base of several hundred accounts, offering wrap fee programs and retirement plan consulting tailored to various time horizons and risk tolerances.

James Frawley is a financial advisor at Westside Investment Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at Westside Investment Management since 2015, as well as LPL Financial since 2004. Westside Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, derivatives, and alternative investments, and participates in specialized programs such as SEI’s Managed Accounts Program.

Darren Pollock is a financial advisor at Cheviot Value Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Cheviot Value Management since 2000. Cheviot Value Management is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm applies a value-oriented investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis, utilizing diversified and sometimes concentrated portfolios, along with a range of strategies including tactical asset allocation and absolute-return techniques.

Joshua Sailar is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Blue Zone Wealth Advisors, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Blue Zone Wealth Advisors since 2019, following three years at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC. Additionally, he holds a California insurance agent license and has been involved in the sales of life insurance and fixed annuities since 2015. Blue Zone Wealth Advisors is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, technical, and sector analysis and offers access to private pooled investment vehicles for qualified clients.

Jeffrey Garagliano is a financial advisor at Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 1998. Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs diversified model allocations based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and held-away account services.

Matt Stadelman is a financial advisor at Navalign, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Navalign since 2018, following prior roles at Carter Jacobs, LLC and 1080 Financial Group. Navalign, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $655.6 million for around 677 clients, employing a blend of fundamental analysis and various investment strategies, including the use of margin borrowing and options within separately managed accounts.

Handong Yu is a financial advisor at Dew Point Capital with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Dew Point Capital since 2024. Prior to this, he held various roles including positions at StockSwap and the JACCK Foundation for the Arts. Dew Point Capital provides fee-based discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses a custom, strategic allocation approach emphasizing long-term purchase strategies with flexibility for short-term trades under certain market conditions.

Steven Nudelman is a financial advisor at BMB Advisers LLC in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with BMB Advisers and its affiliated firm Freedman Broder & Company since 2008. BMB Advisers provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and an independent-adviser referral program primarily serving high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plan accounts, with a client base concentrated in the entertainment industry. The firm focuses on long-term portfolio management using primarily mutual funds, ETFs, and individual bonds, and refers clients seeking active or specialized strategies to independent third-party advisers.

James Turo is a financial advisor with GT Investment Management, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He currently serves as Managing Director of GT Securities, Inc., and CEO of Growthink, Inc., a strategic business planning advisory firm. He is also involved with Guiding Metrics, a business analytics provider. GT Investment Management provides investment management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individual clients, managing approximately $5.5 million for about 35 clients as of the end of 2025. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to create tailored portfolios and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management and access to alternative investments.

Timothy Day is a financial advisor at Evolve Private Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at IEQ Capital, RBC Capital Markets, and Charles Schwab. Prior to his finance career, he held roles outside the industry, including positions at Lazy Dog Restaurant/Bar and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Evolve Private Wealth provides wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $2.15 billion in assets and employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach utilizing diversified portfolios of mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternatives.

Michael Laine is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Altruist Advisors LLC. He has previously worked at LPL Financial Corporation for 17 years. In addition to his advisory role, he owns Living Well Enterprises LLC, a sailboat charter business. Altruist Advisors serves individual investors, trusts, estates, and other entities with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with modern portfolio theory, implementing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios through its integrated technology platform.

Martin Irani is a financial advisor with Cheviot Value Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Hancock Management Partners for 25 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Touchdown Capital, LLC, a real estate investment business. Cheviot Value Management is a privately owned registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach with fundamental analysis and diversification, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and other related services.

Francois Schramek is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Manhattan West Asset Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at JPMorgan Private Bank, DropTerra Limited, and Pathstone Federal Street. Manhattan West Asset Management serves individual and institutional clients including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-tailored approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across traditional and alternative asset classes, managing over $1 billion in discretionary assets.