Ara Kachadourian is a financial advisor at AlphaStar Capital Management with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including US Capital Global Wealth Management and Platinum Wealth Strategies. Outside of his advisory role, Kachadourian is involved in advising a technology software company on U.S. market expansion and manages family-owned real estate consulting and investment businesses. AlphaStar Capital Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and subadvisory services. The firm uses model portfolios and advisor-directed strategies incorporating a range of investment vehicles, and it supports client plans with ERISA-related services and third-party portfolio construction technology.

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.

James Hennessy is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2007. 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 combines broker-dealer functions with clearing, custody, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Ashley Lamothe is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Vermilion Cliffs Partners/Cinnabar Operating from 2016 to 2022. Snowden Capital Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, financial and estate planning, and utilizes customized model portfolios as well as third-party managers to provide a range of investment solutions.

Ali Matin is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wedbush Securities since 2015. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Dustin Hansen is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., Unionbanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Wells Fargo in various roles. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA broker-dealer, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting to clients.

Donald Blauner is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He has a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, L.P. for 25 years. Since 1984, he has also operated Blauner Financial, through which he sells fixed annuities and long-term care products. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients. The firm provides asset and portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and other advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses.

Barry Horowitz is a financial advisor at Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has a background that includes roles at HD Vest Insurance Agency Inc and HD Vest Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is president of Barry I. Horowitz, CPA, a professional corporation specializing in accounting, tax preparation, payroll, and consulting services. Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, corporations, and government entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes passive, no-load mutual funds and ETFs, applying Modern Portfolio Theory with a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy supported by periodic rebalancing.

Richard Brown is a financial advisor with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 21 years before joining Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches continuing education classes on fixed insurance for CPAs and attorneys. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan services, utilizing both advisor-driven and proprietary model allocations, and integrates affiliated financial businesses and product channels as part of its service approach.

Shannon Loewenberg is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Morgan Stanley, and TD Ameritrade. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets. The firm operates multiple managed account and wrap fee programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements and provides clearing, custodial, and execution services with a notable presence in commodities and derivatives.

Jared Goodman is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He worked at McDonald Partners for 12 years prior to joining Wedbush in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in administrative and management duties related to commercial real estate and finance consulting through several related entities. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering a range of brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services. The firm provides managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements and operates clearing, custodial, and capital markets functions across multiple asset classes.

Joseph Rubinstein is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2004. Rubinstein holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. 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.

Robert Skillestad is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Billings, Montana. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience, including 17 years with Wedbush Securities. Outside of his advisory role, Skillestad is involved in several non-investment business activities, including membership in livestock and genetics companies and work related to cattle sales and promotion. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services. The firm provides managed account solutions, clearing and custodial services, and operates businesses in fixed income, commodities, and capital markets.

Ethan Alvarez is a financial advisor at Prosperitas Financial, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Prosperitas, he held various positions including roles at San Diego State University and Santa Monica College. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients through a 39-advisor team. The firm provides a range of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party adviser management for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses.

Charlie Deaver is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He is also the owner and principal of Greyhawk Brokers LLC, a property and casualty and group benefit insurance firm. Prior to Sovran Advisors, he worked at Cornerstone Preferred Insurance for eight years. 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 tailored portfolio management and financial planning solutions using a combination of advisor-managed and model portfolios.

Lawrence Stone is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Advisors and Mutual Securities since 2017 and previously spent 18 years at National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Stone serves as a board member and investor for Endera Corporation, a company focused on turnkey electric vehicle solutions and software. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.75 billion through a network of 123 advisors. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement plans, offering a range of services such as asset management, financial consulting, and ERISA plan advisory. Its investment approach combines passive and active strategies tailored to client objectives, with portfolios typically reviewed quarterly.

Efrain Borenstein is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2008. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and investment solutions through an open-architecture platform, with capabilities including municipal bond strategies, tax- and impact-overlay services, and custody services uncommon among enterprise advisers.

Young Rah is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Prudential and Ameritas. Rah is also president of EMP Financial Network, Inc., where he manages office operations. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm builds customized portfolios using both proprietary and third-party model strategies and provides ERISA retirement-plan advisory services.

Steven Schwary is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Wells Fargo Advisors. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutions, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Jack Johnson is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wedbush Securities Inc. for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a baseball umpire at the high school and college levels and is a board member at large for the San Gabriel Valley Umpire organization. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and financial planning services, with an investment process that integrates strategic asset allocation and multiple analysis methods.