Anthony Montenegro is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, based in Pasadena, CA. He has 13 years of industry experience, including ownership of Montenegro Financial Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in marketing and management through Black Mountain Marketing Inc. and holds a partial ownership in a hair salon business. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and a variety of analytical approaches to guide investment allocations.

Jonathan Bates Jr. is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Wedbush, he held roles at Poke Rainbow, GABA Corporation, and Doordash, and is a recent graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. Wedbush Securities serves a broad range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services. The firm provides a range of managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements and operates multiple clearing, custodial, and prime services tied to commodities and derivatives activity.

Leah Pattison is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The AmeriFlex Group. She has previously worked with firms including Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., OSAIC, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Pattison is also involved as an agent with Summit Financial & Insurance Services. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Mario Uyboco is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LifePro Asset Management and VOYA Financial Advisors prior to joining Simplicity Wealth. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Cal Poly University, teaching supply chain management and internet web application development. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers a turnkey asset management platform (TAMP) with a focus on model portfolios and third-party manager due diligence.

Tiffany Yee is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Sovran Advisors since 2025 and previously spent nine years with CUSO Financial Services, LP. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a real estate rental property business in Pasadena, CA. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning and portfolio management services that combine active and passive strategies across various asset classes.

Tony Yu is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. since 2015. He has held leadership roles including President of DSG Insurance Services, overseeing property, casualty, and various insurance products. Yu is also involved in nonprofit organizations such as the Asian Pacific CPA Association and the Taiwanese American Lawyers Association, serving in board positions. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients nationwide through a broad offering of advisory and brokerage services, including investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a range of managed account programs and sub-advisory relationships.

Makenna Kelly is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush Securities, she worked at FuelPositive Corporation and held various roles at Moen Incorporated and Oakhurst Golf & Country Club. 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 manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account solutions alongside clearing, custodial, and prime services functions.

Katrina Dudley is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutions, offering a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services. The firm provides managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage and operates capital markets, clearing, and prime services across multiple asset classes.

Raymundo Flores is a financial advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at City National Securities, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LPL Financial, and Western Asset Management. Outside of finance, he serves as Treasurer and CFO for MVP Tile & Marble Inc., a family-owned tile contracting business in California. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors manages approximately $4.48 billion in assets, serving individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension plans, and business owners. The firm employs fundamental research to construct diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and private investments, and offers tailored wealth-planning and administrative services.

Patrick Egan is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc., Coordinated Wealth Management, LLC, and operated as a licensed tax preparer. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, along with access to third-party money managers and financial planning services.

James Larew is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Wedbush Morgan Securities. 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, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets, with capabilities across wealth management, capital markets, commodities, and prime services.

Bernard Obrien is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc. and Woodcrest Country Club since 1989. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutions, offering a range of brokerage and investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm provides various managed account solutions as well as clearing, custodial, and execution services, with a distinctive combination of broker-dealer operations and capital markets functions tied to commodities and derivatives.

Randall Bishop is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at ChangePath, LLC since 2020 and Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC since 2009, with prior experience at Partnervest Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains a private law practice focused on trust administration, wills and trusts, tax law, and estate planning. 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 models, third-party managers, and option-based strategies, offering tailored portfolio management through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Mitchell Chatfield is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with firms including Horace Mann Companies and Lincoln Investment. Outside of advisory services, he serves as President of the Covina-South Hills Kiwanis Club, a non-profit focused on local community service and scholarships. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes an in-house Investment Management & Research team to guide portfolio management and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services through various programs and model portfolios.

Michael Roney is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors since 2024. He previously worked at Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management and Abridge Partners LLC from 2007 to 2024. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with more than 260 advisors serving over 20,000 clients. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and follows an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios using centrally managed models overseen by an internal Investment Management team and committee.

Stephen Ting is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Verity Financial and Insurance Services, LifePro Asset Management, and other firms. Outside of Gradient Advisors, he owns and operates Verity Wealth Group and Seel Capital Inc, engaging in financial planning, income planning, and accounting activities. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model with fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

Robert Hoffman is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Snowden since 2014. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and third-party manager selection, combining multi-team scale with institutional capabilities.

Kathleen Gilmore is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2007, serving in her current role since 2020. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in assets using proprietary fundamental research and a long-term, diversified investment approach across equities, fixed income, and select private investments.

Joshua Modabber is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Signpost, Westside Wellness & Rehabilitation, Silva Artist Management, and the University of Colorado - Boulder. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, and operates multiple managed account and wrap fee programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Lloyd Wong is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2007. The firm provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, charitable institutions, and business owners. Clifford Swan employs proprietary fundamental research to manage diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and selected private investments.