John Odell is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a principal at Arroyo Investment Group, LLC in Pasadena, CA, where he has worked since 1995, and has held roles at related firms including Capital Research Brokerage Services, LLC and Capital Research & Consulting LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing partner of a non-investment property known as Diamond L Ranch. Arroyo Investment Group is a fee-only investment management and financial planning firm serving individuals and institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a discretionary, model-driven approach focusing on no-load mutual funds and provides regular portfolio reviews and performance reporting.

Peter Chen is a financial advisor at Stonemark Wealth Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Stonemark (formerly Wespac Advisors SoCal LLC) since 2011 and with The Leaders Group Inc. since 2014. Stonemark Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $610 million across nearly 400 client relationships and employs customized model portfolios combined with fundamental and technical analysis, including option strategies and selective use of leveraged ETFs.

Alexander Goldberg is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2022 and previously held various roles at Northwestern Mutual from 2009 to 2022. Goldberg is also affiliated with insurance companies that offer non-variable life, health, and annuity products. McIlrath & Eck provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $1.152 billion on a discretionary basis and creates customized portfolios using a blend of active and passive strategies guided by Modern Portfolio Theory.

Carlos Perez is a financial advisor at Logic Wealth Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been working with Perez Company since 1997. Logic Wealth Management serves individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, participant account management, and standalone financial planning, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis tailored to each client.

Reed Bender is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Robert L. Bender, Inc. dba Robert Bender & Associates in Pasadena, CA. He has been with the firm since 1997. Robert Bender & Associates provides asset and portfolio management services to individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, pooled investment vehicles, and charities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and manages over $510 million in discretionary assets with a focus on suitability, rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Ethan Gahm is a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining AWM Capital, he worked in various roles including positions at Blue Palm Cafe and Franco Realty Group. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, managing approximately $1.15 billion across 418 clients. The firm employs a multi-team approach focused on liability-driven investing and asset allocation, offering financial planning, retirement advice, business consulting, and asset management through an open-architecture platform.

Vincent Tropea is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with RBC Securities, Inc. He has worked at City National Securities, Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a landlord through the Tropea Family Trust. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm’s investment management is delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale, which constructs and implements customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and individual securities.

Denney Domantay is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, Sotheby's International Realty, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Domantay also serves as treasurer and practice consultant for a family-held medical practice. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers and employees, along with certain non-profit entities, by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management based on a model portfolio and personalized client information.

Lawrence Brown is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2002. He holds a Series 63 designation. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Michael Krmpotich is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. from 2013 to 2019. He is also president of MK Wealth Management LLC, a related investment business. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services, combining capital markets, clearing, and prime services with managed account solutions.

Jobani Sanabria is a financial advisor at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent selling annuities and life insurance. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily through discretionary and non-discretionary wrap-fee accounts. The firm uses a combination of cyclical, technical, and fundamental analysis alongside due diligence and employs both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Jimmy Wu is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previous experience at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. and United Alliance Insurance, where he is involved in agent training and recruiting as well as personal insurance sales. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access through various platforms including firm-managed portfolios and third-party co-advisory arrangements. The firm combines individualized financial planning with discretionary or non-discretionary account management and offers tools such as separately managed accounts and automated rebalancing.

Andrew Eismont is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc. since 2007 and Brookstreet Securities since 1999. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides a range of managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Raz Bracha is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The AmeriFlex Group. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Sagepoint Financial, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Bracha is also involved in ownership and advisory roles in multiple investment-related entities. 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, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and utilizes multiple program platforms to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Jacqueline Cortez is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Wedbush Securities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part-time real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with custody, clearing, and prime services, supporting managed account programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Charles Hilliard II is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wedbush Securities dating back to 2017 and Kestra Investment Services, LLC from 2015 to 2017. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, supported by capital markets, commodities, securities lending, and prime services.

Marshall Huddleston is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with The AmeriFlex Group and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and has held positions at firms including OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and Penn Mutual Life. The AmeriFlex Group offers investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations, using multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements to implement tailored strategies. The firm serves clients through a network of advisory affiliates and emphasizes manager-of-managers approaches and ongoing monitoring of third-party money managers.

Kristina Ponomareva is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC. She has one year of industry experience, previously working at Financial Alliance & Insurance Solutions and holding roles at California State University and Bickerstaff Athletic Center. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified/ERISA plans. The firm employs a combination of active tactical, strategic, and quantitative strategies, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and client education to tailor solutions to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Richard Magdaleno is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Latitude Advisors, LLC since 2010 and also maintains a role with GWN Securities Inc. Magdaleno has served as a volunteer board member of the Corona Del Mar Chamber of Commerce. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, including high-net-worth investors, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm employs a mix of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis with final decision authority over third-party model implementations.

Earl Rideau is a financial advisor with Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Golden State Wealth Management since 2016 and previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC. Rideau also operates Earl B. Rideau, LLC, which serves non-investment-related business purposes. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, offering asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses tailored portfolios through various analytic approaches and third-party managers, primarily providing discretionary portfolio management.