Nicholas Gower is a financial advisor at HIP Investor, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and serves as Senior Vice President of HIP Investor Inc. In addition, he is President of HIP Investor Ratings LLC, a firm that produces and licenses investment ratings and research for a variety of market participants. Outside of his advisory role, Gower is involved in these two businesses, splitting his time between them. HIP Investor Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, families, family offices, foundations, corporations, and registered investment advisers. The firm combines fundamental security analysis with a proprietary impact framework that integrates human, social, and environmental metrics alongside financial factors, implementing its approach through model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and consulting engagements.

Troy Brown is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Tidecrest Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of finance, he pursues a hobby creating screw art from painted screws and wooden boards. Tidecrest Wealth Management provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other entities, offering portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines quantitative, fundamental, technical, and economic analysis in its investment approach and integrates private placements and alternative investments into client portfolios.

Richard Mcfadden is a financial advisor with Quiver Financial Holdings LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Quiver Financial Holdings since 2020 and previously worked at American Trust Investment Services, Inc. Mcfadden is also CEO of Quiver Financial Insurance Services and manages a non-investment related consulting role at North Beach Auto, LLC. Quiver Financial Holdings serves individual and high-net-worth clients, investment companies, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and managed account services. The firm provides a subscription newsletter focused on macro commentary and emerging sectors, employing a variety of investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Paul Hewitt is a financial advisor at Optimus Advisory Group in Irvine, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Optimus Advisory Group since 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent agent selling life and health insurance for various companies. Optimus Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs strategic asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and proprietary algorithms to manage tactical ETF and mutual fund portfolios, offering both discretionary client services and model strategies to other investment professionals.

Shaun Mutch is a financial advisor at Fairway Capital Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Based in Newport Beach, CA, he has been with Fairway Capital Advisors since 2021. Fairway Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages client accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party manager due diligence while combining retirement plan consulting with individualized portfolio management.

Eric Cedergreen is a financial advisor at The Clark Group Asset Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with The Clark Group since 2005. The Clark Group Asset Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other business entities, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and analyses. The firm employs a documented financial analysis to tailor portfolios across various asset classes, incorporating fundamental and technical research and strategies such as shorting and options, with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing to match client risk tolerances.

Brandon Chang is a financial advisor with Sun Group Wealth Partners LLC in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Sun Group Wealth Partners since 2013 and also maintains a role with LPL Financial. Chang is involved in several related business activities including non-variable insurance and operates multiple DBAs connected to his advisory and brokerage work. Sun Group Wealth Partners serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth households, business owners, corporate executives, Hollywood professionals, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, charitable giving, and pension consulting with ERISA fiduciary acknowledgements, utilizing discretionary investment management through various platforms and third-party managers.

Kenneth Hobbs III is a financial advisor at Clearview Investment Partners, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Clearview since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Clearview Investment Partners provides wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm utilizes proprietary asset-allocation models combined with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to guide investment decisions across mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and Independent Managers.

Traci Kaas is a financial advisor with Probitas Financial in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Shelter Wealth Strategies, Devon Investment Advisory, and Cambridge Investment Research, among others. She is also the president of Kaas Consulting, Inc., a structured settlement planning firm. Probitas Financial provides portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and ERISA-based plans, utilizing Turnkey Asset Manager Platforms to implement investment advice on a non-discretionary basis. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Lawrence Bassell is a financial advisor at KOHR Investments with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at KOHR Investments since 2019, alongside roles at O'CONNOR Wealth Management and Kohr Financial & Insurance Services dating back to 2006. His other business activities include providing insurance services for various carriers covering life, health, and long-term care. KOHR Investments offers advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement rollover advice. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-only investment approach with strategic and tactical asset-allocation overlays and conducts educational seminars and workshops for clients and the public.

Silvia Fettig is a financial advisor at Western Growers Financial Services, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Western Growers Financial Services since 2013 and joined its affiliated firm, Western Growers Financial Services, Inc., in 2026. Western Growers Financial Services, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and qualified retirement plans, focusing on professionals, pre-retirees, and retirees. The firm offers both fee-based advisory services and commissionable brokerage and insurance products, managing portfolios through fundamental analysis and serving a broad range of account sizes.

Todd Dagostino is a financial advisor with Your Private Client Group, Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Your Private Client Group since 2018 and has been associated with AssetMark Financial, Inc. and AssetMark Brokerage, LLC since 2014. Your Private Client Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on portfolio management and third-party manager selection. The firm emphasizes a long-term trading approach using modern portfolio theory and various analytical methods, directing client accounts to the AssetMark platform for management and trade execution.

David Andresen is a financial advisor with Granite Capital Wealth Management LLC in Goodyear, AZ. He holds a Series 65 registration and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Granite Capital, he worked at M5 Capital Management LLC and M5 Capital Investments LP for 12 years each. Outside of advisory services, he is co-owner of Aladdan Construction Corp. Granite Capital Wealth Management provides individualized portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities, and serves as a sub-advisor to other registered advisers. The firm manages a private fund using a proprietary options-focused strategy that emphasizes active trading and risk management.

Christopher Wescott is a financial advisor at Edward Haro Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes positions at Crown Capital Securities, LP and self-employment before joining Edward Haro Financial. Edward Haro Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and supplemental services such as advanced options trading training and access to private placements. The firm manages approximately $16.7 million across about 143 client accounts using a documented Investment Policy Statement and a mix of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and options strategies.

Isaiah Real is a financial advisor with Laguna Wealth Advisors, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. and Miramontes Capital, LLC. Isaiah serves as president of the California State University, Fullerton Alumni Finance Association, facilitating connections between alumni and business school students. Laguna Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, business entities, and trusts, offering portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and estate-planning services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analyses, often utilizing third-party separately managed accounts tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Gerald Graves is a financial advisor at Filigree Wealth Advisors, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Congress Wealth Management, LLC and Boston Private Wealth LLC. Filigree Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses both in-house portfolio management and third-party money managers, emphasizing asset allocation and risk analysis across a broad range of investment types.

Kim Magana is a financial advisor at Marathon Capital Management, LLC with 7 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Marathon Capital Management since 2004. Marathon Capital Management, LLC is an independent registered investment advisor serving individual clients, including many high net worth individuals, as well as select businesses, charities, and small pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with a focus on diversification, index-based core holdings, and fundamental security analysis.

Li Yu is a financial advisor at Investamily, LLC with two years of industry experience. Li holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Guangdong MCD Consultants Co. Ltd for ten years. Outside of advisory work, Li is involved with New Dream Services Inc. Investamily, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as some corporate entities. The firm uses a range of investment strategies under written risk-tolerance guidelines and offers specialized services including cross-border relocation support and access to third-party advisers.

Patricia Vasquez is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. since 2011. Advanced Financial Strategies Inc. serves highly compensated executives, affluent business owners, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and qualifying retirement plans. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, estate and business planning, asset management, risk management, and qualified plan consulting through a small team of advisors managing a multi-hundred-million dollar asset base. Their investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, blending passive and active management while incorporating real assets and alternative investments.

Vincent Baroldi is a financial advisor at Baroldi Wood Mance Financial Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Harvest Investment Services, LLC and ProEquities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Baroldi Gundersen, LLP, an accounting and tax firm. Baroldi Wood Mance Financial Advisors provides investment advisory and asset management services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, sector, and cyclical analysis, managing primarily non-discretionary portfolios that may incorporate options and margin transactions.