Daniel Beckwith is a CFP® with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at First Financial Consulting since 2018 and previously spent two years with WESCAP Group. Beckwith is based in Pasadena, CA, and holds the Series 66 designation. First Financial Consulting is a team-based firm serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, and closely held businesses. The firm provides financial planning and investment consulting through customizable, project-based or ongoing services, focusing on client-directed implementation without discretionary trading authority.

Nicholas Gutierrez is a financial advisor at JSF Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at NewEdge Securities, Westlake Financial, and in various other roles including at In-n-Out Burger and J. Crew. 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.

Scott Shagrin is a financial advisor with Beverly Hills Private Wealth, LLC, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. He has been with Beverly Hills Private Wealth since 2022. Beverly Hills Private Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using asset-allocation frameworks and a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analyses, employing a range of strategies across public and private securities.

Payton Thompson is a financial advisor at Dew Point Capital with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Dew Point Capital, Thompson held roles at Pepperdine University, JRK Property Holdings, and NorthStar Ski Resort. He also has experience as a member of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. Dew Point Capital is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides fee-based discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement income planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $512 million in client assets and employs a strategic allocation approach that incorporates fundamental and cyclical analysis with a long-term purchase strategy and occasional short-term adjustments.

Hong Tran is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Logic Wealth Management, LLC since 2010 and also worked at Origin Financial LLC from 2021 to the present. Logic Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $164.7 million for around 215 clients, including individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, participant account management for held-away retirement and HSA accounts, and financial planning, using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios.

Rene Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The Legend Group before joining Lincoln Investment and K2 Financial Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a website for music enthusiasts and is active as an artist. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately $18.9 billion in assets under management and a network of nearly 900 advisors. The firm serves individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, corporations, and other investment advisers, offering a range of financial planning, custom portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party manager access.

Andrew Smith is a financial advisor with Flagstar Securities, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Signature Securities Group and HSBC Securities USA. He is also co-owner of an ecommerce business selling collectibles called The Master of Coin LLC. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $784 million in discretionary assets, offering wealth management, a Managed Account Program, and retirement plan consulting with a focus on diversified allocations and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

William Chapman is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role at Merrill, he provides financial guidance and investment strategies tailored to client needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the Purdue University System. His academic background supports his expertise in wealth management and financial planning.

Jeffrey Locke is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with AWM Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he held roles at Five Oceans Advisors and has a background that includes various positions in professional sports organizations. Locke serves as Treasurer and Board Member for The 3rd Decade, a nonprofit providing financial education and mentoring to underserved populations. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as private funds. The firm manages approximately $1.15 billion through a multi-team staff of 24 advisors, focusing on liability-driven investing and asset allocation using an open-architecture platform.

Chi Zhang is a financial advisor at Logic Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Logic Wealth Management, Chi Zhang worked at Olive Asset Management for one year. Chi Zhang has also operated as a solo practitioner attorney since 2015. Logic Wealth Management serves individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities with tailored investment strategies combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, with regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Rachel Liao is a financial advisor at Globalink Wealth Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Globalink Wealth Management, she spent several years in educational roles at local schools. Globalink Wealth Management offers financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, long-term holdings, active trading, and option writing, and provides access to both in-house and third-party discretionary management.

Kevin Lum is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Foundry Financial LLC since 2019. Prior to joining Foundry Financial, he worked at The Table from 2013 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he spends a small amount of time managing insurance sales. Foundry Financial LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm constructs diversified, risk-based portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, charting, and passive investment approaches, with ongoing account monitoring and annual formal reviews.

Justin Renteria is a financial advisor with Flagstar Securities, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at CNR Securities, LLC, City National Rochdale, MML Investors Services, LLC, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual clients, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and insurance companies. The firm manages discretionary accounts across various asset classes and employs a multi-manager approach supported by Envestnet PMC.

Scott Hood is a CFP® and CFA® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at First Wilshire Securities Management, Inc. since 1998. He holds a controlling ownership interest and officer roles in affiliated management entities Lake Street Management, LLC and Mount Wilson Management, LLC. First Wilshire Securities Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and institutional accounts, focusing on a value-oriented approach to small- and micro-cap U.S. and foreign equities. The firm manages separately managed accounts and affiliated private funds, employing fundamental research and an investment committee to guide portfolio decisions.

Iain Whyte is a financial advisor with Pasadena Private Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and GT Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a principal in Pasadena Private Solar Production, an alternative energy company. Pasadena Private Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, pension plans, and various business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and private fund management. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach with long-term portfolio construction while incorporating shorter-term trading aligned with client objectives.

Harley Wedgbury is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial industry, currently affiliated with LPL Financial and California Financial Partners, Inc. He has maintained his roles at both firms since 2001. Wedgbury is also involved in non-variable insurance activities in Glendale, CA. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a broad range of investment solutions supported by an in-house research team and various delivery platforms tailored to client needs.

Brent Donovan is a financial advisor at Grant Tani Barash & Altman, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. and Hightower Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of MAD Donovan Inc. Grant Tani Barash & Altman, LLC is an SEC-registered business management and investment advisory firm serving ultra-high-net-worth individuals and various institutions. The firm offers bundled business-management services alongside customized asset allocation and acts as a multi-family office liaison, providing both investment recommendations and due diligence on third-party managers.

Aram Urfalyan is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Acrylic Financial, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities, LLC and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CEO of Paper Tycoon Inc. and is licensed as a realtor and notary. Acrylic Financial provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a combination of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside one-time and ongoing planning.

Zev Fried is a financial advisor at JSF Financial, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation since 2010, alongside his tenure at JSF Financial beginning in 2008. Fried is also president of AJLH Inc., a pass-through entity established for commission management. JSF Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and businesses. The firm employs dynamic asset allocation, model portfolios, and quantitative analysis to customize investment strategies and manages approximately $1.73 billion in client assets.

Riley Maher is a financial advisor at Elwood & Goetz Wealth Advisory Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He held a position at Penta Investment Counsel LLC from 2003 until 2026 before joining his current firm. Maher holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Elwood & Goetz provides fee-only investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to affluent and emerging-affluent individuals, families, trusts, estates, business owners, and sponsors of corporate retirement plans. The firm emphasizes Modern Portfolio Theory, global diversification, and predominantly passive implementation using index funds and ETFs, combining this approach with institutional retirement-plan fiduciary services and operational practices such as account aggregation through held-away platforms.