Joon Hyon is a financial advisor with Yayati Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Yayati Asset Management in 2023, he worked at Savos Investments / AssetMark from 2013 to 2021. He has an ownership stake in the holding company of Yayati Asset Management and is involved in the technology subsidiary, Yayati LLC, where he performs trading and service functions. Yayati Asset Management provides quantitative portfolio management services to institutional clients and individual investors, employing a model-driven approach that includes Modern Portfolio Theory, option pricing, and proprietary optimization techniques. The firm offers strategies that incorporate derivatives and leverage, along with tax-focused solutions such as its VOLT overlay strategy.

Edward Ober is a financial advisor at Balancing Life Financial Planning with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ober Financial since 2005, where he is also employed as a staff accountant. Prior to joining Balancing Life Financial Planning in 2019, he spent seven years with Independent Financial Group, LLC. Balancing Life Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm constructs portfolios aligned with client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations, often utilizing outside managers and custodians such as Buckingham Strategic Partners and Nationwide.

Arlene Stokes is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently practicing at The Financial Coaching Group, Inc. in Laguna Hills, CA. She has been with The Financial Coaching Group and its predecessor entities since 2009 and also has experience with Innovative Retirement Solutions & Insurance Services since 2008. The Financial Coaching Group, Inc. serves individual clients, including some high-net-worth households, as well as businesses, charities, and small pension plans. The firm provides financial planning, individualized portfolio management, and assistance with selecting and monitoring third-party money managers, focusing on tailored advice and generally conservative, low-turnover portfolios.

Eric Wong is a CFA® charterholder with 37 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Pavion Blue Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to joining Pavion Blue Capital, he held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2019. Pavion Blue Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting for individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and asset-based loan accounts. The firm employs a disciplined, value-based investment approach focused on long-term total return across a broad range of asset classes and tailors investment strategies to the specific objectives and restrictions of each client.

Blake Nollenberger is a financial advisor at Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Beacon Hill Staffing and Insight Global. Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and fee-only financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers equity-focused portfolio strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and employs independent performance measurement and reporting.

Mark Turner is a financial advisor at WMS Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wealth Management Strategies Financial Services LLC since 2018. Turner also owns and operates an insurance sales business through WM Strategies & Insurance Services Corp. WMS Financial Services is a state-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary asset management tailored to client objectives and employs a range of investment strategies including long-term holdings, trading, options, and margin.

Wanda Delgado is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, bringing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge and its affiliated firms since 2009 and previously worked at Insight Financial Advisors, where she also serves as owner and principal. Outside of her advisory work, Delgado is a board member and treasurer for Help for Brain Injured Children. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of independent financial professionals using multiple account platforms and a range of investment strategies.

Witt McDee is a financial advisor with Integrity Investment Portfolios LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 31 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Integrity Brokerage Services, Inc., Witt McDee EA Tax & Business Service, Inc., and E-W Investments, Inc. He has operated his own tax and business service firm since 2010. Integrity Investment Portfolios LLC is a registered investment adviser providing ongoing portfolio management focused on public equities for individual clients, families, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis and offers tailored investment plans using a broad toolkit of analytical methods.

Passionate about helping others, Nycole has earned a reputation as an entrepreneur who leads with warmth, compassion, and a relentless dedication to helping others succeed. “When I was almost 20, I went to into a well-known bank branch and spoke to an advisor. I shared that I had $500 to invest. He told me to come back when I had more money. I never went back – instead I became the advisor I was looking for,” says Nycole. Serving young entrepreneurs, families, women and children for over a decade as a trusted advisor, Nycole is the visionary behind Eden Financial. Founding her company in 2023, Nycole doubled down on her commitment to educating others on how to build a thriving financial life. With the belief that personal finance is “more personal than finance,” Nycole has helped others bring their financial goals to life by first understanding them as people. Investing quality time into building a relationship with each person she serves is of the utmost importance to Nycole. “I want to be able to help people like my younger self, who had the right financial intentions but who needed guidance on everything from A-Z when it comes to financial planning and investing.” Sought out for her valued counsel and tailor-made approach, Nycole works with her clientele as their financial “partner,” seeking to educate them every step of the way so they can become more confident along their wealth building journey. With a diverse and comprehensive background, Nycole has built Eden Financial as a one-stop shop powerhouse for those who value quality in both service and results. As an inspired leader who knows that true success comes from helping others, Nycole is highly involved in a variety of personal and professional organizations. She believes in following your dreams and never settling for less than your potential. As a mom, wife, health and wellness advocate, and forever student of life, Nycole continues to challenge herself to rise to her potential, and encourages others to never settle for less than what their goals are.

James Curtis is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is the principal of James Curtis Financial And Insurance Services, an independent firm he has led since 2014, and has provided financial planning through Collins Advisory since 2009. Curtis is also president and sole shareholder of James Curtis Enterprises, Inc., a non-investment related business. James Curtis Financial And Insurance Services offers customized financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and other advisers on a non-discretionary basis. The firm emphasizes tailored Investment Policy Statements and employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to build long-term portfolios.

Michael Stokes is a financial advisor with The Financial Coaching Group, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of Innovative Retirement Solutions & Insurance Services, where he provides insurance and annuity advice related to retirement planning, liability management, and estate planning. The Financial Coaching Group, Inc. serves individual clients, including some high-net-worth households, as well as businesses, charities, and small pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and individualized portfolio management with a focus on conservative, low-turnover portfolios and works primarily on a non-discretionary basis while recommending outside money managers.

Rick Emmett is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with InvestLinc Wealth Services, bringing seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with InvestLinc Wealth Services since 2024 and has a long tenure with InvestLinc Wealth Services, Inc. Outside of advising, Mr. Emmett is involved in several business activities including management consulting through MFO Resource, Inc. and roles in real estate and marketing firms. InvestLinc Wealth Services provides wealth management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities. The firm offers customized multi-asset portfolio management using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, along with financial planning services covering retirement, estate, tax, and philanthropic matters.

Mark Baksic is a financial advisor with Life Planning Advisors LLC in Garden Grove, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Life Planning Advisors since 2024 and concurrently at Western International Securities, Inc. and The Precision Companies, where he serves as president. His other business activities include acting as an agent for accident and health, life, and variable insurance. Life Planning Advisors provides asset management, financial planning, estate, tax, and risk-management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as business entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary portfolio management using diversified, tax-efficient passive funds and ETFs, and refers clients to third-party managers for discretionary trading.

Thomas Friedberg is a financial advisor at Sutter Capital Partners, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several affiliated firms, including Boustead Securities, LLC and Mineral King Partners, where he is the sole owner providing business consulting. Outside of his advisory roles, Friedberg provides non-investment related support to a disabled friend through In Home Supportive Services in Marin County. Sutter Capital Partners offers investment advisory, consulting, and sales-and-marketing services primarily to pooled vehicles, institutional and corporate clients, and third-party investment managers. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis, periodic account reviews, and employs sub-advisors for specialized strategies, while also providing manager due diligence and marketing support.

David Piller is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Aegis Asset Management, Inc. in Anaheim, CA since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner involved in managing a rental condominium property. Aegis Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes, tailoring portfolio management to client-specific factors and offering both mutual fund–focused and individual stock–focused programs.

Darren Northam is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and has been with Clay Northam Wealth Management since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Huntington Beach, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a sole proprietorship focused on selling fixed insurance products. Clay Northam Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plan participants, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a value-oriented investment approach with diversification and tactical asset allocation, managing over $300 million in assets across approximately 390 client relationships.

Bruce Nollenberger is a financial advisor at Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors LLC with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Nollenberger Investment Management LLC since 2012 and Western International Securities, Inc. from 2012 to 2018. He also performs expert witness work for the securities industry. Nollenberger McCullough Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm emphasizes equity-focused investment strategies tailored to client objectives and employs independent third-party performance measurement.

Neil Mason is a financial advisor at Eden Financial with two years of industry experience. He has been involved with Complete Athlete Inc. since 2001. Eden Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses by providing fee-only investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes a target asset allocation approach combining passive and active investments, offers discretionary trading, and regularly conducts educational seminars and speaking engagements.

Lawrence Rutherford is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Yosemite Capital Management. He previously worked at CW Advisors, LLC and has been with Yosemite Capital Management since 2008. Yosemite Capital Management is a team-based SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $369 million for about 266 clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning services, and access to private fund investments for qualified clients, typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis using model risk profiles and employing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Ryan Brizendine is a CFP® professional at Westshore Wealth in Newport Beach, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Westshore Wealth for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive member of a family-owned rental property management business. Westshore Wealth serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension plans and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both traditional and more active investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and options, and customizes portfolios based on client-specific Investment Policy Statements.