Micheal Ono is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in La Mirada, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC from 2006 to 2023 and currently serves on the board of South Hills Country Club, a tax-exempt nonprofit social and recreational organization. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of services including retirement plan consulting and trust and estate services. The firm employs an open-architecture wealth management platform that combines advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios with asset allocation tools, emphasizing strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

James Walls Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, Inc., PNC, Ascensus, and BB&T Retirement & Institutional Services. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that uses diversified asset allocation strategies and discretionary portfolio management.

Evan Chung is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Wescom Financial Services, Raymond James Financial, Cantella & Co., and J.P. Morgan Securities. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union and other clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services primarily through managed advisory programs that utilize third-party portfolio managers.

Nigel Pierce is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with NWF Advisory Services Inc and has previously worked at OSAIC, Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, and Tellone Management Group Inc. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisors. The firm primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients using an open-architecture, technology-driven platform for portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Chase Dominguez is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with six years of industry experience. He has been with AWM Capital, LLC since 2017 and previously worked for the New Orleans Saints and the University of Utah. AWM Capital, LLC advises high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and private funds, providing fee-based investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning services including tax, estate, insurance, and business consulting. The firm employs an open-architecture platform and a liability-driven investing framework to create customized portfolios utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and private placements, among other strategies.

Max Lepley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with six years of industry experience. Before joining Kinetic, he worked at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. and Kanani Advisory Group. He is also an insurance agent with Kanani Financial & Insurance Services Inc., where he provides advice and services related to insurance products. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and a primarily long-term trading approach, offering access to a broad set of asset types including non-traded real estate investments.

Abraham Lopez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, CUSO Financial Services, Wedbush Securities, Matthew Plocher, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a martial arts school in Los Angeles. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates financial planning and portfolio management with affiliated sub-advisory asset allocation strategies, serving clients within a larger financial services group that includes banking and trust operations.

Isela Ortega Wu is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Western International Securities, Inc. and Grove Point Investments LLC. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm is affiliated with a broad financial services group and integrates portfolio management with related banking, trust, and advisory services.

Christianne Witrago is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Securities, Inc. for three years and spent ten years at both Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with a broad financial services group, offering portfolio management and financial planning supported by affiliated sub-advisors and related financial entities.

Gary Friedle is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Equitable Advisors. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management via an affiliated sub-advisor and operates within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Kyeong Su Lee is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Securities, California Bank & Trust, and LPL Financial. He is also a licensed notary public. RBC Securities provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, offering financial planning and portfolio management with investment strategies implemented by an affiliated sub-advisor.

Blake Naylor is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Pure Financial Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Wealth Coast, MST Financial, and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in other fields including a nearly decade-long tenure at Wurstkuche. Pure Financial Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $11.05 billion in assets for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management with a financial-planning-centered approach based on academic frameworks.

Jennifer Ann Ly is a financial advisor with Portfolio Medics, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LifePro Asset Management, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in insurance services through Premier Group Insurance, Inc. and Premier 360 Insurance & Financial Solutions. Portfolio Medics provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolios using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks and bonds, and incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Camille Madison is a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and OneMain Financial. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $2.69 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm’s investment process is client-driven, combining equities, fixed income, and cash, with portfolios typically holding individual securities alongside mutual funds and ETFs as appropriate.

Narek Mnatsakanian is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Securities since 2016. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm delivers financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that implements diversified asset allocation strategies.

Steven Murphy is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Root Financial Partners. His prior roles include positions at USA Financial Securities and Sterling Wealth Partners. He has also worked in community and educational settings in Whittier, CA. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement-plan relationships. The firm emphasizes diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and also offers educational programs and paid online academies for financial education.

Zheng Nan Xu is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, having previously worked at firms including Cetera, East West Bank, HSBC, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale.

Erik Johnson is an investment adviser representative at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with several firms including Primerica Financial Services and Lifemark Securities Corp. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent and has a role as director of sales and operations at Infinite Insurance & Financial Services. Virtue Capital Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans with customized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a multi-team model and integrates tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches, supported by due diligence from an investment committee.

Carl Grande is a financial advisor with First Advisors National, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at CG Financial, Allstate Insurance, National Life Group, and Farmers Insurance. He is also the CEO of CG Financial, an insurance and financial services firm based in Covina, CA. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach combines manager selection and monitoring with tactical and strategic allocation, supplemented by fundamental analysis of individual securities.

Ali Hashemian is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving with Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He has been with Kinetic since 2016 and holds additional leadership roles as President of two insurance services companies. Outside of investment advisory, he is also President of Hush Homes LLC, which manages residential real estate. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a disciplined, primarily long-term trading approach across various asset classes and operates multiple offices while offering formal administrative and sub-advisory services to other RIAs.