Bradley Shammas is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CreativeOne Securities, LLC. He has worked with CreativeOne Securities and IWM Financial, Inc. since 2016. Shammas serves as president-elect of the Financial Planning Association of Orange County and is involved in promoting financial literacy through free education workshops. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and access to third-party managers through its CreativeOne Wealth platform.

Stephen Lee is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and is currently with RWA Wealth Partners. His prior roles include positions at Polaris Wealth Advisory Group, Mariner Wealth Advisors, Mercer Global Advisors, and TIAA-CREF. RWA Wealth Partners provides investment management, financial planning, integrated tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation using an open-architecture platform and combines fundamental and quantitative methods in select strategies.

Rostam Atefi is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Belpointe Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing shipping services to businesses in Long Beach, CA. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to client needs.

John Vogelzang is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with M HOLDINGS since 2000 and also works with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cal Surance Benefit Plans. Outside of advising, he serves as president of a fraternity housing corporation. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities through a nationwide network of independent firms and professionals. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, supported by ongoing client monitoring and access to third-party sub-advisors and platform providers.

Ronak Adani is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Valmark Advisers, Valmark Securities, and L2 Financial since 2025, and previously at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Valmark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

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 a background that includes roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Bridge Partners. Outside of advisory work, he is CEO of Gelfuso Enterprises, Inc., which provides tax planning, bookkeeping, and payroll services, and is involved in several small business ventures including trailer rentals and a home improvement supply company. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is a federally registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, qualified retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm uses a multi-team model and combines tactical, strategic, and dynamic investment approaches, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services with a focus on customized client solutions.

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.

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.

Robert Birgen is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management, Abridge Partners, Birgen Asset Management, FFR Advisory, and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he hosts a Christian Catholic podcast called BobtheLector. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, long-term investment approach with centrally managed model portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account arrangements.

Boris Castillo is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 23 years of experience, currently affiliated with NWF Advisory Services Inc. His prior work includes roles at firms such as LPL Financial, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, and Cuso Financial Services. In addition to financial advising, he owns Amenity Wealth, an LLC that provides advisory and insurance services. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through over 100 representatives. The firm serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients using a technology-driven, open-architecture platform to offer portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services.

Shiow Yun Wu is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Outside of her advisory role, Wu is also engaged in insurance sales as an independent contractor. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access through various firm-managed and third-party platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with routine client reviews and employs a mix of separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and automated rebalancing tools.

Art Steven Federis is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at RSM US Wealth Management LLC and Halbert Hargrove. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

James Hu is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mutual Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at CreativeOne Wealth, Polaris Financial, Partnervest Advisory Services, and Equitable Advisors. He is also an independent insurance agent servicing life, annuity, and long-term care insurance policies through Polaris Financial. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, employing a mix of active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives, and manages approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors.

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.

James Ruwe is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Galloway Asset Management, Secure Investment Management, and New York Life Insurance Co. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling fixed annuity products. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets through about 94 advisors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and tax, estate, and insurance-related services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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.

Hung Sam is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Capital Gains Tax Advisory, a tax preparation and accounting services firm. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm uses an Envestnet-supported workflow to manage portfolios through a combination of internally created models and third-party managers.

Christina Hospedales is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Kestra Private Wealth Services, Kestra Investment Services, and PSM Private Wealth Management since 2015. Outside of advisory duties, she is a notary and has served in various administrative and assistant roles within the investment industry. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment products and platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Jeremy Kovacs is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, having previously worked at Merrill, BNY Mellon NA, and Wells Fargo Investments. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction and serves as both sponsor and overseer of wrap programs and sub-advisor relationships.