Eric Cardenas is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He joined Kingswood Wealth Advisors in 2024. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services, utilizing an open-architecture platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Angelica Roxas is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Roxas previously worked at Secure Investment Management, Optivise Advisory Services, Kuhn Capital Partners, and FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS. She is also the owner of Strategic Asset Preservation, Inc., where she is involved in insurance and annuity sales. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of passive, active, tactical, and blended strategies and maintains a network of proprietary partner offices along with several affiliated businesses.

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.

Jeremy Brown is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Edward Jones, and has been with Vanderbilt since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Brown serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Carson Gardena Dominguez Rotary Club and the Gardena Carson Family YMCA, and is a part-time instructor and coach at a local kickboxing gym. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation, and distinguishes itself through formal integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms alongside its advisory services.

Allen Hsu is a Series 66 licensed advisor with The AmeriFlex Group and has two years of industry experience. He has worked at Mancuso Wealth Management and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and has a background that includes over a decade in disability services. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection and monitoring, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Brogan Mooney is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments, 49 Wealth Management, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and municipal clients. The firm employs an active management approach with tailored portfolio models, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and offers a range of wealth management and financial planning services.

Steven Evensen is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Edward Moyzes, Charles Schwab, and Vanguard. He is also a licensed notary. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management advises a diverse client base that includes individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs an active management approach with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio services, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis and maintaining a dedicated program for smaller investors.

Jennifer Caravello is a financial advisor with Halbert Hargrove in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2015. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutions by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds. The firm uses a formal Investment Committee with a documented analytical framework and combines qualitative due diligence with quantitative testing to manage allocations across various asset types.

Robert Lewis is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management since 2021. Prior to this, he has been employed at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory since 2016. He is involved with GK Tax and Accounting, providing accounting services and acting as a liaison between clients and CPAs. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers wealth management and financial planning services through an active management approach that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, systematic rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Amber Wynn is a financial advisor at Savvy with one year of industry experience. She is also the owner and CEO of Amber Wynn, Philanthrepreneur Nonprofit Management Services, where she provides nonprofit consulting focused on strategic development and training. Savvy offers customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, option overlays, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Tisha Neal is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Since 2014, she has worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and discretionary and nondiscretionary advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, which relies on investment models developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Ryan Gomez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently advising at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and UBS Wealth Management, among others. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the food service industry. 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 with ongoing monitoring and supports a large client load through standardized programs and digital tools.

Hatem Dhiab is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management. He has previously worked at LPL Financial for seven years and has been with Gerber Kawasaki since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Dhiab refers clients to Gerber Kawasaki Tax Services and acts as a liaison between clients and CPAs. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and municipal clients. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and tax preparation services, employing an active investment management approach with customized models, systematic rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

William Pettus is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at California Retirement Advisors Group, First Allied Advisory Services, and Waddell & Reed. He is also an independent insurance agent focusing on life insurance and annuities. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory services and manages portfolios using both active and passive strategies, emphasizing diversification and alignment with clients’ objectives.

Samuel Boone is a financial advisor at Maia Wealth in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Maia Wealth and Simplicity Wealth in 2026, he worked at Intuit and Robinhood. Maia Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a long-term investment strategy, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and independent managers to meet client objectives.

Kylie Schwartz is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked in various roles including positions at California State University, Long Beach and several hospitality establishments. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses a committee-driven investment process combining qualitative and quantitative research to build diversified portfolios and integrates both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Michelle Cooper is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Camden Capital, UBS Financial Services, and Capstone Investment Advisors. Certuity serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as private foundations, endowments, family offices, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers investment advisory, family office, financial planning, and investment consulting services, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and a long-term buy-and-hold strategy that incorporates both fundamental and quantitative analysis.

Cyrus De Reu is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove since 2022. His prior work includes roles at Doordash, Nike, Inc., and Azusa Pacific University. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management coupled with financial planning and retirement plan services, utilizing a multi-advisor platform with an investment committee that employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Evan Rice is a financial advisor with Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management in Santa Monica, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gerber Kawasaki, he worked at EP Wealth Advisors and Kidder Matthews, and he graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. Gerber Kawasaki 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 manages portfolios with tailored strategies and uses techniques such as tax-loss harvesting and active stop-loss management.

Roy Guia is an advisor with Mariner Independent in Torrance, CA, with experience primarily in accounting and financial services since 2016. His background includes roles at several accounting firms such as Westside CPAs LLP, Armanino, Marcum LLP, and operating his own Roy Guia Accountancy Corporation. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of 119 advisors and a variety of investment platforms.