Brian Raat is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009. He is based in Pasadena, CA, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services with approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets under management and operates multiple managed account and wrap fee programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Andrew Filipek is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2008 and serves as Deputy Chairman of Wedbush Europe Sp Zoo, overseeing operations in Poland and Central and Eastern European markets. 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, and capital markets. The firm operates multiple managed account programs alongside commission-based brokerage and provides clearing, custodial, and prime services connected to commodities and derivatives.

Mark Wiacek is a financial advisor at CL Wealth Management LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at CL Wealth Management since 2017. He is also a partner and investment manager at San Marino Investment Services, where he handles various aspects of the firm including compliance, marketing, sales, and office management. CL Wealth Management provides portfolio advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailors investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Mike Antashyan is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and bringing seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2024 and has a background in the industrial gases sector with Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. and Linde North American Gases. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and municipal entities, employing a risk-based investment approach supported by Envestnet and offering both model-based and advisor-managed portfolio solutions.

Matthew Munro is a CFP® professional at BakerAvenue with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Baker Avenue Asset Management LP since 2021 and previously spent eight years at Sand Hill Global Advisors. BakerAvenue offers investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. institutions, employing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis along with tactical asset allocation across multiple strategies. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, family office and estate planning, tax preparation, and concentrated stock management.

Leah Snell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC since 2012, serving as a partner and vice president. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm combines multi-team scale with institutional capabilities and offers customized model portfolios alongside third-party manager selection.

Seungnam Lee is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2015, including a role at Wedbush & Co., LLC since 2024. 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, combining capital markets, wealth management, and prime services with approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Michael Aaron is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2012. 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 multiple asset classes and capital markets functions. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Christina Hospedales is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Kestra Private Wealth Services, Kestra Investment Services, and PSM Private Wealth Management since 2015. Outside of advisory duties, she is a notary and has served in various administrative and assistant roles within the investment industry. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment products and platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Jeremy Kovacs is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and previously held positions at Merrill and BNY Mellon NA. Perigon Wealth Management offers tailored investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and banking institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight of sub-advisors and wrap-fee programs, with a distinctive focus on servicing banking and thrift institutions.

Raphy Timour is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has been associated with Pontrelli, Timour & Associates, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Soteria Business Solutions, a human resource outsourcing company. 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 about 53 advisors, offering customized portfolio management and a range of investment solutions.

Sam Sy is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he sells health and travel insurance. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, including Hilltop/Envestnet, and manages over $900 million in client assets.

Phillip Anton is a financial advisor at Calton & Associates, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Calton & Associates since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Anton works as a sports agent, facilitating introductions between coaches and athletes and serving as a point of contact. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients, offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides multiple program structures and combines analytic approaches ranging from fundamental and technical analysis to covered-call strategies.

Michael Powers is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Cleveland, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at McDonald Partners LLC for 13 years before joining Wedbush Securities in 2025. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services, including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, supported by extensive clearing, custodial, and prime services capabilities.

Salvador Flores Chatfield is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Horace Mann Investors and Horace Mann Companies. He serves as president of the Covina Valley Optimist Club, a nonprofit organization that provides youth sports scholarships, and is also a commissioner on the City of Covina Finance Advisory Commission. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporate clients and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs. The firm’s in-house Investment Management & Research team drives investment decisions using proprietary screening processes, and advisors may customize portfolios or select third-party managers depending on client needs.

Stephen Ching is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2010 and concurrently at Skyline Financial Corp since 2008. In addition to his advisory roles, Ching is also employed as a mortgage loan originator with US Bank. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and providing solutions across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets.

Andrew Daze is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush, he worked at Eagle Rock Italian Bakery & Deli for two years and has experience in editing, plastics manufacturing, and hospitality. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services.

John Knoth is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated for 11 years before joining Wedbush Securities. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors by offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes. The firm integrates broker-dealer and capital markets functions with clearing, custodial, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Leah Belfiore is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 15 years of industry experience, including 14 years at Great Pacific Securities. Belfiore serves as a volunteer board member for the Rancho Bel Air Property Owner's Association. 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 money manager selection and monitoring, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Andrew Hutcheson is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Raymond James & Associates, and Onward Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a co-owner of The Larchmont Chronicle, a newspaper in Los Angeles. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm operates multiple managed account programs and provides clearing, custodial, and execution services, with a distinctive combination of broker-dealer, capital markets, and prime services functions.