Christopher Gelfuso is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services, RIC Realco LLC, and Bridge Partners. Outside of advisory roles, he is the CEO of Gelfuso Enterprises, Inc., which provides tax planning, preparation, and bookkeeping services, and he is involved in managing several business ventures including a home improvement supply company and a trailer rental business. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through a team of about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA consulting, employing a model-driven investment approach that utilizes economic data and quantitative optimization.

Bei Wan is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal Investment Services, Bei worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America, among other firms. Outside of advisory work, Bei holds a broker position with Guardian Insurance Company for fixed products new business. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and automated investment options. The firm primarily delivers advice through managed advisory programs that utilize third-party portfolio managers, supported by due diligence and quarterly reviews conducted by an investment committee.

Bryan Miranda is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial for nine years and has been with Gerber Kawasaki since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he engages in insurance services and acts as a liaison between clients and the firm’s tax department. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs an active management approach, combining fundamental and technical analysis with strategies such as systematic rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting, and offers additional services including tax preparation and estate planning.

Zachary Alloway is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Buona Tavola and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, managing approximately $4.2 billion across a multi-advisor platform. The firm provides discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services, utilizing a research-driven approach to build diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Nicholas Licouris is a CFP® professional at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Gerber Kawasaki since 2014 and previously was associated with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he dedicates time to GK Tax and Accounting, acting as a liaison between clients and CPAs. Gerber Kawasaki serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies with active management techniques and also acts as sub-adviser to an actively managed growth-focused ETF.

John Esparza is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at the University of Arizona, Caci, and service in the California National Guard and United States Army. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds. The firm employs a formal Investment Committee that uses a documented analytical framework combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to guide investment decisions across a range of asset types.

Samantha Garcia is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2018 and previously worked at Asset Planning, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management combined with financial planning and retirement plan services, using a committee-based approach to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Boris Castillo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with NWF Advisory Services Inc. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, The Ameriflex Group, Sagepoint Financial, Cuso Financial Services, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, and LPL Financial. He also operates a sole proprietorship presenting life insurance, annuity, and long-term care solutions and owns Amenity Wealth, a marketing DBA for advisory and insurance services. NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of more than 100 advisors, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a technology-driven, open-architecture platform to construct and manage portfolios using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Gabriel Brenner is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Abacus Wealth Partners since 2014. His prior roles include positions at Next Step Wealth, LLC, Waypoint Wealth Partners, Brenner Financial, and Mosaic Financial Partners, Inc. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and various institutional entities. The firm employs an asset-class investing approach grounded in academic research, incorporating ESG screening and private pooled investments into client portfolios while using third-party platforms to manage held-away assets.

Brooke Smith is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining 49 Financial, Brooke held roles in marketing and education, including positions at UPI Marketing, Inc., Santa Barbara City College, and the University of California, Santa Barbara. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to high-net-worth clients and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and tiered fractional family office services. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary and platform model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs.

Robert Vetti is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management. His prior experience includes roles at AssetMark Brokerage, LLC and AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and municipal clients. The firm employs an active management approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options, combining fundamental and technical analysis alongside long- and short-term strategies.

Kelli Kiemle is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Halbert Hargrove since 2012. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $4.2 billion across a multi-advisor platform. The firm provides discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services.

Eric Cortez is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Securities America, Inc. He has been with Verus Capital Partners since 2019. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation and offers customized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Kory Keith is a financial advisor at Perennial Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial, Kate Somerville Skin Health Experts, and The Ritz-Carlton Spa in Los Angeles. Keith also provides administrative support to Perennial Investment Advisors, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. Perennial Financial Services offers investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm provides individualized portfolio management as a fiduciary, utilizing multiple platform relationships and third-party managers to tailor investment solutions and retirement plan consulting.

Irina Hill is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles including independent insurance agent and licensed Realtor with Rodeo Realty. Prior to joining Portfolio Medics, she worked at PHILLIP Kass, CPA, INC. and as an independent contractor for Phillip Kass CPA. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for around 3,700 clients through 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services with a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Matthew Rivera is a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners in Santa Monica, CA, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Abacus since 2017, following roles at Victory Capital Management and Rs Investments. Abacus Wealth Partners provides comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset-class investing approach based on academic research, using primarily no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and passive institutional funds, and incorporates ESG screening and private pooled vehicles into client portfolios where appropriate.

Jason Zivich is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, WealthSource Partners, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services, emphasizing tactical diversification and customized asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Ashley Bourland is an advisor at 49 Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with multiple firms including Oakwood Capital Securities, Financial Independence Group, and Crest Insurance. Prior to her advisory career, she held roles outside the financial sector, including positions in the hospitality industry and as a nanny. 49 Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of services from financial planning to tiered fractional family office programs. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term investment approach based on diversified asset allocation and utilizes proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers.

Eric Campbell III is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and Citigroup Global Markets and has been with Mutual Advisors since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent handling life, universal life, non-indexed linked annuities, and long-term care transactions. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, managing portfolios through a combination of active and passive strategies aligned with client objectives. The firm is notable for its scale, institutional expertise, and use of multiple analytical approaches and third-party tools to customize investment solutions.

Kathleen Barron Alicante is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners since 2017. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at the University of Tulsa for five years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Kate Barron LLC, which provides consulting and coaching to social justice organizations, foundations, and individuals. Abacus Wealth Partners offers financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, and institutional entities. The firm employs an asset-class investing approach grounded in academic research and integrates ESG screening and private pooled investments into client portfolios.