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.

Mariah Ramirez is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and involvement with the Ukleja Center for Ethical Leadership at California State University Long Beach. Ramirez has also worked in educational settings, including the Long Beach Unified School District and Robert A. Millikan High School. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs a formal Investment Committee that uses a documented analytical framework combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to manage portfolios across a range of investment vehicles.

Arthur Johnson III is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Innovation Partners LLC, BGA Insurance, Unionbanc Investment Services, and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC serves primarily individual retail clients and retirement plan participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party investment managers. The firm employs a range of analytical approaches and focuses on non-high-net-worth investors while providing specialized consulting services including actuarial and insurance consulting.

Peter Wang is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a statutory agent for WISE STEWARD CORPORATION, a fixed insurance sales business. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through over 100 advisory representatives. The firm primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a technology-driven, open-architecture platform.

Ethan Campbell is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Halbert Hargrove in Long Beach, CA, where he has worked since 2021. He has two years of industry experience and previously attended California State University Long Beach for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a formal Investment Committee that uses a documented analytical framework combining qualitative and quantitative methods to manage portfolios across various asset types.

Margery Neis is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC. She previously worked at RWA Wealth Partners, LLC and Polaris Wealth Advisory Group. Margery is also the owner of Bountiful Wealth, LLC, an entity created for tax management and professional liability purposes. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of 53 advisors, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to client objectives.

Gary Gray is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Yorba Linda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax, Cetera, and Vanderbilt firms, and he is also an IRS Enrolled Agent providing tax preparation and accounting services through GFS, Inc. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm integrates retirement-plan consulting and administration with advisory services and employs a mix of investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Horace Trueblood is a financial advisor with Private Management Group Inc in Orange, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Management Group since 1993 and has operated Trueblood & Associates and Trueblood & Associates Insurance Service for several decades. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an insurance sales and service business but is not actively engaged in new insurance sales. Private Management Group Inc provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets across more than 3,200 client relationships. The firm uses a combination of long-term strategic and shorter-term tactical investment approaches, emphasizing fundamental analysis and absolute returns.

Kristoffer Fu is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC. He previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities for nine years before joining Kestra in 2021. Fu is also the founder and strategic business advisor of DayOne Strategic Advisers, where he consults with business owners on valuation and wealth gap strategies. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers access to a broad range of investment products and specialized service platforms.

Anna Lair is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. She has worked at Halbert Hargrove since 2023 and previously studied at California State University - Long Beach. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions, offering discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs a formal Investment Committee using a documented analytical framework and combines qualitative and quantitative methods in its investment approach.

Leyton Bohren is a financial advisor at Lifeworks Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lifeworks Advisors in 2025, he worked at Green Dot Bank and has a background that includes five years at Azusa Pacific University. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a staff accountant at Green Dot Bank. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses with discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm integrates tax and accounting capabilities within its corporate group and employs a planning-based tranche approach combined with factor-based and smart-beta equity strategies.

Jake Castillo is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently advising at Halbert Hargrove. He previously worked at Pacific Capital and has experience in both the financial sector and other industries including food service and retail. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion across a multi-advisor platform, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning, utilizing a research-driven Investment Committee to construct diversified portfolios with a range of asset types and strategies.

Chun Yong Liu is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC for four years and Radio Free Asia for eighteen years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, corporations, and pension plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, third-party manager recommendations, and financial planning, with an investment approach focused on diversified asset-class exposure primarily through mutual funds and ETFs.

George Scott Jr. is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. from 2009 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Scott is involved in business planning and coaching through Tax Master Network and ValueBuilder System, and he refers clients to estate and business planning services. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and registered advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing customized portfolios with active, passive, tactical, and blended strategies tailored to client objectives.

Roberto Roman is a financial advisor at GenTrust with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with GenTrust since 2025 and also works with Legacy PCG, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Hartbeat Ventures, where he focuses on investing in pre-IPO and late-stage companies across the tech, consumer, and sports sectors, co-investing alongside venture capital funds. GenTrust is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.2 billion in assets for individuals, financial intermediaries, and institutions. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis with asset allocation strategies and provides a range of services including wealth management, financial planning, and concierge services, serving a relatively concentrated and institutional-tilted client base.

Timothy Anderson is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors since 1993, totaling over three decades at the firm. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services, employing a committee-based process that integrates qualitative and quantitative research to build diversified portfolios.

Christopher Stamos is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Prosperitas Financial since 2025. Stamos is also the owner and CPA at Stamos and Stamos, Certified Public Accountants, Inc., where he has provided accounting and tax services since 2004. In addition, he is an author and consultant offering coaching and an online course to assist clients in acquiring CPA firms and similar businesses. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients through a team of 39 advisors. The firm provides asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, utilizing a range of securities and third-party managers to align portfolios with client objectives.

Nikolas Dialynas is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at RSM US Wealth Management LLC and Lido Isle Advisors LLC. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Allen Taylor is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Sagepoint Financial, Inc., Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Newcastle Financial Advisors. Taylor is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. 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, third-party manager selection, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Ruben Cisneros is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill for a combined 19 years. SeaCrest Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach incorporating fundamental and technical analysis, AI decision-support tools, and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternatives.