Allen Mellow is a financial advisor with KTF Investments, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 58 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 41 years before joining KTF Investments in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor of an estate. KTF Investments advises individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, providing financial planning and portfolio management through a wrap fee program. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance and manages approximately $700 million with a small advisory team.

Matthew Smith is a financial advisor at Newport Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Newport Wealth Advisors and Centaurus Financial Inc. since 2015. Newport Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and personal financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $193 million in assets and utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to build globally diversified portfolios tailored to client Investment Policy Statements.

Walter Lapovich is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Capital Synergy Partners since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a basketball referee and owns an insurance sales business. Capital Synergy Partners serves both non‑high‑net‑worth and high‑net‑worth individuals, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and third‑party money manager programs. The firm provides predominantly non‑discretionary advice and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis methods.

Russell Murdock is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Seabreeze Capital Management, LLC since 2003 and joined Eclectic Associates, Inc. in 2026. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is a fee-only investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses. The firm manages over $1.4 billion in client assets through an 11-advisor team, focusing on diversified portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, long-term holdings, and periodic rebalancing.

Maxwell Gray is a financial advisor at Financial Advisors Network, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Mercedes Benz at Laguna Niguel and Nike, Inc. before entering the financial advisory field. Financial Advisors Network serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, trustee services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diverse investment approach with strategies including growth, value, momentum, and tax-managed options, and provides clients with individualized portfolio management and periodic reviews.

Daniel Newman is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Miramontes Capital, LLC. He has worked at Miramontes Capital since 2026 and has held roles at AI Next Now, LLC and CrowdFood Inc. outside of his advisory career. Miramontes Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm offers portfolio management through a wrap fee program and employs a blend of technical and fundamental investment analysis across various securities and time horizons.

Anika Wilson is a financial advisor at Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Spinnaker since 2020. Prior to joining Spinnaker, she spent five years at Pepperdine University. Spinnaker Investment Group serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a diversified investment approach focused on asset allocation and client behavior, managing over $1 billion in assets and integrating insurance-related products and digital estate-planning tools.

Robert Nathan is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Anchor Bay Private Wealth LLC in Tustin, CA, and has two years of industry experience. He has been associated with Anchor Bay Capital, Inc. since 2023 and is also the owner of printOne, a printing brokerage business he started in 1997. Anchor Bay Private Wealth LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, business entities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs model-based allocations and fundamental security analysis, serving a client base that includes high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients with ERISA-focused services.

Benjamin Durrant is a financial advisor at Provenio Capital with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Provenio Capital Management Inc. since 2016. Durrant holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Provenio Capital advises high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, family offices, businesses, and insurance companies on wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio construction, with a focus on alternative investments. The firm emphasizes a client-centric process documented in formal Investment Policy Statements and employs a diligence-led selection of third-party managers across multiple asset classes.

Claude Gaither is a financial advisor at Compak Asset Management with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Compak Securities and Compak Asset Management since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Compak Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion on a discretionary basis for over 1,000 clients. The firm employs model-driven asset-allocation strategies supported by an internal investment committee and offers financial planning and retirement-plan advisory services.

Roberto Romero Leon is a financial advisor at Mosley Wealth Management, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gideon Strategic Partners, Local Tax, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and CFG Wealth Management. He is also active as an insurance agent with Mosley Insurance and Financial Services Inc. Mosley Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a top-down, macroeconomic asset-allocation strategy and incorporates financial planning at no additional fee.

Christian Luke Fermin is a financial advisor at CLG, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cetera, and CETERA Advisor Networks. Fermin has also been involved with Gods Vision Inc and Cornerstone Church for ten years. CLG, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a mix of analytical methods and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, incorporating derivatives, third-party sub-advisors, and held-away account management tools.

K Lee is a financial advisor at Syndicated Capital, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Lee’s work history includes 28 years in various schools. Syndicated Capital, Inc. provides money management and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and 401(k) plans. The firm manages portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and offers customized advisory programs without account minimums.

Eric Papa Jr. is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at RS Crum, Inc. He previously worked at Wealth Coast Wealth Management and FormulaFolio Investments. RS Crum, Inc. offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes cost minimization in portfolio construction and employs formalized practices such as documented mutual fund share-class selection and systematic transaction-fee analysis.

Pamela Eckenrode is a financial advisor with CLG LLC in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cetera, and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and has been with CLG, LLC since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she is a partner and part owner of a family holding company, CLG Holding Company LLC. CLG, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related advisory services. The firm employs various analytical methods and provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with access to insurance solutions and a range of investment tools including derivatives and digital assets.

Kayleigh Horn is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience and is currently a member of Schultz Financial Group Incorporated. Her prior experience includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Newport Financial Group. Schultz Financial Group provides wealth management and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, pension, and charitable organizations using a “Four Capitals” framework that addresses multiple financial and personal considerations. The firm emphasizes scenario analysis and third-party manager selection, managing assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis with a focus on planning integration and oversight.

Wayne Park is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Think Wealth, LLC and Kayan Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is a marketing executive involved in personal and commercial insurance sales through Cal-Kor Insurance Service. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management using third-party sub-advisers and digital platforms, serving individuals, corporations, charities, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes tactical and strategic asset allocation and offers ERISA non-fiduciary retirement plan consulting and hourly-priced financial consulting engagements.

Daniel Sexton is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and has been with RS Crum Inc. since 1996. He is based in Newport Beach, CA, and is part of a six-advisor team. RS Crum, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and business-consulting services to a range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes individualized asset-allocation models, cost minimization, and employs formalized practices such as a mutual fund share-class selection policy and systematic transaction-fee analyses.

David Adams is a financial advisor with West Wealth Group, LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Citigroup Bank. West Wealth Group provides investment advisory, asset management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $616.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a team of 18 advisors using model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with ongoing monitoring.

Bing Wang is a financial advisor at American Fundstars with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He is also the co-owner and CEO of BINnovation LLC, a tutoring school focused on robotic education. Wang has previously worked with World Financial Group, where he served as a training agent involved in life insurance sales. American Fundstars serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing portfolio management and advisory services. The firm employs a flexible, opportunistic investment approach across various asset classes and manages most client assets on a non-discretionary basis.