Jay Champlain is a financial advisor with Golden State Wealth Management, LLC in Santa Monica, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Golden State Wealth Management, he worked at American Express Financial Advisors Inc. and IDS Life Insurance Company for over three decades. Outside of his advisory work, Champlain serves as a board member for Harbor Med Tech, Inc. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management and uses a range of analytic approaches and third-party managers to tailor investment portfolios.

Conner Hufnagel is a financial advisor at Morton Wealth in Calabasas, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Morton Wealth since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Autaly and Southern New Hampshire University, along with service in the Oklahoma Army National Guard from 2016 to 2022. Morton Wealth serves individuals, families, retirement plans, and trusts by providing customized investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm emphasizes diversification and risk management through a blend of mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and alternatives, and is notable for its involvement with pooled investment vehicles and private fund opportunities.

Kaytlin Hall is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC for nine years. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a liaison between clients and CPAs at GK Tax and Accounting, an accounting services firm affiliated with her primary employer. Gerber Kawasaki serves a diverse client base, including both individual and institutional investors, offering wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and access to alternative investments. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies with active monitoring and manages an actively managed ETF focused on growth stocks.

Zachary Bainter is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management in Santa Monica, CA. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC from 2012 to 2020. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Bainter is a part-owner of Gerber Kawasaki Insurance Services and serves on the Board of Directors of Fund GP, a private equity fund. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households and institutional entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and access to alternative investments. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies and active management techniques, and also acts as sub-adviser to the AdvisorShares Gerber Kawasaki ETF.

Laura Leach is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, and Financial Transition Partners. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model asset allocations, discretionary manager relationships, and multiple wrap program options.

Glen Chester is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. He has previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. for nine years and has operated his own consulting business, Glen Chester & Associates, since 1994. Outside of financial advising, he provides consulting services on non-investment issues and computer/software matters. Secure Asset Management, L.L.C. serves individual clients, including non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, offering personalized financial planning, discretionary investment management, and pension consulting for retirement plans. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies guided by written policies, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and often incorporates third-party money managers and held-away account management.

Jorge Meza Jr. is a financial advisor with HBW Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Meza Wealth Management, Cetera Wealth Services, and HBW Securities LLC, among others. Meza is also involved as a board member of the Santa Clarita Business Group, a local networking organization. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets, providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a blended investment approach using third-party money managers and sub-advisers, and offers a range of services including sub-advisory and wrap-fee portfolio options.

Jamilah Mc Cluney is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 credential. She has worked at multiple firms including Redwood Private Wealth LLC, Redwood Tax Specialists, and Black Wealth Financial, LLC. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and operates a network of proprietary partner offices alongside several affiliated businesses.

Morgan Jul is a financial advisor at Morton Wealth with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has held prior roles at BBC Worldwide Productions, United Spirit Association, Deeper Than Money, and NBCUniversal. Morton Wealth serves individuals and families, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled vehicles by providing customized investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm applies modern portfolio principles with an emphasis on diversification and risk management, and it is notable for its involvement with pooled investment vehicles and private fund opportunities.

Jo Anne Jessee is a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including The Leaders Group Inc and several Cetera entities. Jessee is based in Santa Monica, CA. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a passive, asset-class focused investment approach using institutional funds, fundamental manager analysis, and ESG screening when requested, while also managing private fund investments through its role with the Align Impact private fund.

Anthony Blueford is a financial advisor with Arax Advisory Partners in Santa Monica, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Arax in 2025, he spent nine years with Georgina Asset Management. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team SEC-registered wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in regulatory assets through over 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans using a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset allocation, with notable use of performance-based fee arrangements and carried interest structures.

Jason Thomas is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at One Capital Management, LLC. His background includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and Pure Financial Advisors, as well as teaching part-time in CFP programs at Grantham University and the University of California, Los Angeles. He also provides financial education to military service members through a rotational assignment with Magellan. One Capital Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $8.5 billion for individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers customized, globally balanced portfolios and serves as adviser to the FundX family of ETFs, employing a blend of active equity management and diversified fixed income to pursue risk-controlled, after-tax returns.

Daniel Mezzera is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Gerber Kawasaki since 2021. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Tecolote Research Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with GK Tax and Accounting in Santa Monica, where he refers clients and acts as a liaison between clients and CPAs. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base, including individual households and institutional entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and alternative investment access. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies with tools such as tax-loss harvesting and rebalancing, and acts as sub-adviser to an actively managed ETF focused on growth stocks.

Brittany Yudkowsky is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Morton Wealth since 2015. She works out of Calabasas, CA. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and business consulting services, emphasizing risk management and customized portfolios based on standardized strategies.

Arnold Samuel is a financial advisor at The AmeriFlex Group with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, and Sagepoint Financial. The AmeriFlex Group serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates, providing portfolio management, financial planning, manager selection, and retirement consulting. The firm customizes client strategies using model allocations and manager relationships, conducting ongoing account monitoring with various custodians.

Adele Young is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience, currently advising at One Capital Management, LLC. She previously worked at TIAA for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President in a volunteer capacity for the Sycamore Shark Fund, a 501(c)(3) organization associated with her child's school. One Capital Management manages approximately $8.5 billion for individuals, pension plans, trusts, and other entities, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan solutions, and advisory consulting. The firm emphasizes customized, globally balanced portfolios combining active equity management with ETFs and fixed income, and acts as adviser to proprietary ETFs within the FundX family.

Aura Carmi is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC since 2024. Prior to joining Stratos, she held advisory roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Stratos Wealth Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutions, offering financial planning and portfolio management through customized and model portfolios. The firm leverages its affiliation with SEI-affiliated businesses to provide integrated investment management and custody solutions.

Jared Markham is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, Merrill, Citibank/Citigroup, and the Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company. 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 a broad financial services group, including affiliated banking and trust entities.

Glenn Davidow is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience currently at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC. He previously worked at Davidow Financial & Insurance Services for over four decades and is involved with Innovation Partners, LLC. He serves on the board of directors for the Commercial Industrial Buildings Owners Alliance, overseeing financials and benefits. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized consulting services including actuarial and insurance consulting. The firm emphasizes personalized portfolio construction and offers discretionary management options alongside a range of analytical and operational investment approaches.

Michael Difiore is a financial advisor at HBW Advisory Services LLC in Simi Valley, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, joining HBW Advisory Services in 2025 after roles at United Wholesale Lending, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in assets, serving individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm uses a blended investment approach incorporating tactical asset allocation, fixed income, and multi-manager diversification, and it provides sub-advisory and co-advisory services along with an online wrap-fee portfolio through Betterment Institutional.