Jon La Mothe is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Snowden Capital Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2012, serving as a partner and managing director. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and various advisory programs. The firm employs a multi-team approach combined with institutional capabilities, offering customized portfolios and services that include third-party manager selection and oversight.

Nathan Gierke is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Equitable Advisors, and New England Securities, among others. He has also been involved with several firms concurrently between 2020 and 2022. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Mitchell Loewenberg is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones, TD Ameritrade, and National Funding. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for a local business networking group. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Cheryl Rigali is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2013 to 2016 and has been with City National Securities, Inc. since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is an assistant soccer coach for the American Youth Soccer Organization and serves as a financial reviewer for the PTSA at Hugo Reid Elementary School. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale. The firm combines financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank and related entities.

Harry Adinata is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, BrightHouse Securities, General American Distributors, and MetLife Investors. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory services, and portfolio management through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and offers access to third-party managers and unified managed account platforms.

Thomas Meaglia is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Fusion Investment Advisors, operating as Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, since 2013. Outside of advisory services, he dedicates a portion of his time to fixed insurance and annuities. Fusion Investment Advisors serves individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using both fundamental and technical analysis within an open-architecture platform.

George Hasbun is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2017 and previously worked at Round Hill Asset Management for sixteen years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and serves as Director of Finance for Stepping Stones to Learning, a tutoring services business. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to high-net-worth individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension plans, and business owners. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis to construct long-term, diversified portfolios and offers specialized services including private investment access and charitable gift vehicle administration.

Nobue Weber is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush Securities, Weber worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., Unionbanc Investment Services, and Union Bank. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets. The firm acts as both an adviser and broker-dealer, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with operational capabilities in clearing, custodial, and prime services.

Karen Mcclintock is a CFA® and CIC credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC since 2021 and previously spent 13 years at LS Investment Advisors, LLC. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts and estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, tax and estate planning, and access to public and private funds, combining individualized advice with centralized investment oversight.

Peter Boyle is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counsel in Pasadena, CA, since 2010. Clifford Swan Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in proprietary fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis, offering diversified portfolios with access to private investments and specialized services tailored to client objectives.

Evelyn Fernandez is a financial advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services, Cetera, and KROST Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, Evelyn serves as a CPA and Tax Principal in EisnerAmper’s tax practice. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a multi-team approach with approximately 63 advisors managing around $5 billion in assets, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification through both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Marcus Gunawan is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2018. He previously worked at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Gunawan is vice president of First Street Advisors, where he is involved in insurance services and employee benefits consulting. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. supports individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging both direct management and third-party money managers through an extensive advisor network.

Miguel Hernandez is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Fusion Capital Management since 2018 and has additional experience in insurance and real estate-related independent sales and marketing roles. Outside of advisory services, he is also a notary public and occasionally works as a DJ. Coppell Advisory Solutions operates through Fusion Investment Advisors, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with both fundamental and technical analysis, utilizing a wide range of investment tools and continuous portfolio monitoring.

Lorraine Bishop is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with ChangePath, LLC, Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC, and Partnervest Advisory Services LLC, and maintains a legal practice as a partner at Bishop and Bishop. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as an adjunct instructor at Glendale Community College, teaching business law and international marketing. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary ETF-based core models, third-party managers, and option-based strategies to manage client portfolios.

Barry Simon is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2001 and has pursued acting since 1989. Wedbush Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of services including portfolio management, wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and institutional research through its dual role as both an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

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 a background that includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Bridge Partners. Outside of advisory work, he is CEO of Gelfuso Enterprises, Inc., which provides tax planning, bookkeeping, and payroll services, and is involved in several small business ventures including trailer rentals and a home improvement supply company. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is a federally registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm uses a multi-team model and combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services with a focus on customized client solutions.

Michael Ohlson is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc. since 1994. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services with tailored portfolio management strategies.

Elliott Hollingsworth is a financial advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Mather Group, LLC, Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors, LLC, and Hollingsworth and Vose. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors serves individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners by providing investment supervisory and wealth-planning services. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research for equities and credit-focused fixed-income analysis and offers portfolio management, tax-aware planning, and access to private investments, managing approximately $4.48 billion in client assets.

Harold Pearson is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. based in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2008 and previously at M.L. Stern & Co., LLC from 2004 to 2008. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services. The firm also delivers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and institutional research, supported by custodial, clearing, and prime services.

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.