Flavio Lorrimer is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC for 10 years before joining Cooper McManus in 2023. Flavio also operates a private wealth management practice in Huntington Beach. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment process using a wide range of securities and customized asset allocation strategies through sub-advisors and co-advisory platforms.

Ronald Lefton is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 22 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, and other firms. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2014, with a brief period at other firms from 2016 to 2017 before returning. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services. The firm manages tailored portfolio strategies and delivers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple account offerings and institutional research.

Mark Taylor is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mutual Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Winthrop Taylor Asset Management, Inc. He serves as President of the San Clemente Rotary Club, where he leads meetings and organizes board activities. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, managing portfolios with a combination of active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives. The firm is notable for its scale in institutional work, managing approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors, and provides a broad range of advisory services through multiple analytical approaches and third-party platforms.

Jevon Thomas is a financial advisor with World Equity Group, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with World Equity Group since 2017 and also owns Jevon Thomas Retirement Plan Consultants, where he provides consulting services for employer-sponsored retirement plans. Additionally, he owns Omega 9, a business that facilitates introductions among clients, construction engineers, and vendors. World Equity Group, Inc. offers fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities. The firm utilizes a risk-tolerance questionnaire to guide asset allocation and employs discretionary third-party money managers as part of its managed portfolio programs.

Randy Salaki is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2012 to 2024 before joining Cooper McManus and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. in 2024. He is also president of Wave Crest Wealth. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment process using a broad range of instruments and implements customized asset-allocation portfolios through sub-advisors and co-advisory platforms.

Alexia Candelaria is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Brighton Jones LLC since 2017 and previously held a position at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management from 2013 to 2017. Based in Newport Beach, CA, she is part of a multi-team firm. Brighton Jones LLC provides wealth-management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, real-estate consulting, and family office administrative support.

Nathan Lefton is a financial consultant at Wedbush Securities Inc. with a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2022, he held positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Churned Creamery, Blaze Pizza, and Northwood High School. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

As both a CPA and CFP professional, I believe financial decisions shouldn't happen in separate conversations. As financial lives become more complex, the impact of taxes, investments, retirement planning, and major life decisions becomes increasingly interconnected. A coordinated strategy can make a meaningful difference over time. Based in Newport Beach, California, I work with individuals and families navigating increasingly complex financial lives. Whether you're building wealth, managing equity compensation, approaching retirement, running a business, planning for a major purchase, or experiencing another significant life transition, I help bring all the moving pieces together into one thoughtful financial strategy. My approach combines tax planning, financial planning, and investment management because each decision affects the others. Looking at only one piece of your financial life can lead to missed opportunities or unintended tax consequences. By coordinating these areas, my goal is to help clients make more informed decisions, reduce unnecessary taxes where possible, and build long-term financial confidence. As a fee-only advisor, I don't receive commissions or sell financial products. My recommendations are objective and designed around your goals, your values, and what makes the most sense for your unique situation. Before founding KCL Wealth Management, I advised high-net-worth individuals and families on tax planning at PwC. Today, I bring that experience into a more personal, collaborative relationship where clients understand not only what we're recommending, but why. My goal is for every client to leave meetings feeling more organized, more confident, and empowered to make smart financial decisions for years to come.

Jason Luhan is a financial advisor with Capital Investment Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 65 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Capital Investment Group, Inc., The Pacific Financial Group, and EQIS Capital Management, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he operates a law office providing general legal services and consults on compliance matters for RIAs and broker-dealers. Capital Investment Advisory Services provides portfolio management and supervisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and charitable institutions. The firm offers customized portfolios predominantly managed on a discretionary basis, utilizing fundamental, technical, and charting methods across various investment vehicles.

Leroy Born is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. Born also operates Born Capital Partners, a private label entity focused on fee-based financial management. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent representatives. The firm emphasizes customized, long-term portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and third-party manager referrals.

Willy Tan is a financial advisor at TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with TCFG since 2018, having previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. from 2012 to 2018. TCFG Investment Advisors manages approximately $639 million in client assets through a team of 29 advisors, serving individuals, profit-sharing plans, charities, and businesses. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services utilizing diverse analytical strategies, with portfolios reviewed at least annually to align with client objectives.

Kristofer Reddaway is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and BNY Mellon. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, open-architecture investment approach with predominantly discretionary portfolio management and offers additional services including tax and estate structuring and business consulting for multigenerational family and closely held business matters.

Eric Carlson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Accelerate Retirement, having joined in 2023, and previously worked at NFP Retirement, Triad Advisors, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Carlson volunteers as a mountain biking coach for Woodcrest Christian School and operates businesses related to tax preparation, real estate sales, and mortgage brokering. Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans by offering discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a primarily long-term allocation approach with customized portfolios and provides specialized services for plan sponsors, including investment policy development and co-fiduciary roles under ERISA.

George Park III is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus in Irvine, CA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Securities America Inc., and Cooper Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent involved with Park Family Insurance and other insurance-related ventures. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment process utilizing a broad range of securities and model asset-allocation portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Gale Rose Bergado is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus with nine years of industry experience, holding a Series 66 designation. Previously, Gale has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, and maintains involvement with ONeill & Bergado, Inc., a tax and accounting services business. Gale also has experience providing asset management, financial planning, and life insurance services as a contractor. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment process utilizing a broad range of securities and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Caeleb Trace is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as an insurance agent with Teacher's Pension and Insurance Services since 2019. Verity Asset Management is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion across a 55-advisor roster, serving individuals, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers through model-based portfolio management and sub-advisory services.

Jeffrey Smits is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Stifel, and Morgan Stanley. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services.

Rafael Garcia is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Capital Financial Services, Inc., Amerus, and Diversified Financial Management Group. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation and consulting business under Garcia & Associates. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm provides a range of investment programs and combines advisory services with brokerage and insurance products through its dual registration.

John Cadwell is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2010 and also serves as the appointed administrator of the Estate of Paul E. Troutner. Cadwell provides financial consulting services to estate executors, including document preparation and asset management. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans. The firm employs both firm- and third-party models for portfolio management, combining strategic asset allocation with active and passive exposures tailored to client risk profiles.

Charles Ramos is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2023. Prior to this, he spent 21 years at Private Capital Management Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Ramos is an insurance agent with Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC, focusing on life, health, and accident insurance products. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC offers wealth advisory, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers across active and passive strategies, and it acts as general partner for proprietary private funds while providing extensive reporting and analytics.