Ian Rennick is a financial advisor at Morton Wealth in Calabasas, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Morton Wealth since 2021 and previously worked at GlobalWide Media and American Vision Windows. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses standardized investment strategies tailored to client objectives, focusing on risk management and volatility reduction through a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and private alternatives.

Asher Witham is a CFP® professional with experience at Forum Financial Management, LP since 2023 and prior roles including positions at Aeg, Calix, and Becker Surf & Sport. His background also includes four years at Pepperdine University and work at Thousand Oaks High School. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, qualified plan services, and educational workshops to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, managing portfolios primarily with DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs based on a Modern Portfolio Theory approach.

Brad Barrett is a financial consultant and relationship manager at One Capital Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with One Capital since 2011. In addition to his role at One Capital, he is involved in financial planning and asset management through BSE & Associates, Inc. and has activities in insurance sales. One Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients with a multi-advisor team managing approximately $7.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, sub-advisory services, and acts as investment adviser to the FundX suite of ETFs, using a globally balanced investment approach guided by macroeconomic assessments and fundamental research.

Blair Aaronson is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virtue Capital Management since 2019, following four years at Horter Investment Management, and has been self-employed in insurance and annuity sales through Retirement Thru Design since 2005. Aaronson occasionally refers clients to Brighton Advisory Group for services outside his scope. Virtue Capital Management is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm employs strategic, tactical, and dynamic investment strategies primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, supported by quantitative optimization and proprietary models that incorporate economic data.

Don Martin is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Regal Investment Advisors LLC. He previously worked at Carrington Advisors, LLC and has been with Regal Investment Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Rotary Club of Westlake Village Sunrise, overseeing the management of the club’s investment fund. Regal Investment Advisors LLC, operating as LionShare, provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and their clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios with a range of investment strategies, granting discretionary authority to implement and manage these on behalf of clients.

Carly Jeavons is a CFP® with eight years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Root Financial Partners and has previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Crux Wealth Advisors, and LPL Financial, among others. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan relationships. The firm uses broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client goals and offers specialized techniques for clients with more complex needs.

Zachary Stein is a financial advisor with One Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC and TIAA, in addition to a prior role at AlliedUniversal Security-RTD Account. One Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients through a multi-advisor team managing approximately $7.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm’s investment approach combines macroeconomic analysis with fundamental research, active management of large-cap equities, ETFs, and diversified fixed income, supported by proprietary fund ranking systems and written Investment Policy Statements.

Elana Yaffe is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Vicus Capital, Inc. She has held roles at Defrate & Paavola LLC and Morton Wealth, among others. Yaffe serves as a financial planning specialist at Defrate & Paavola LLC in addition to her work at Vicus Capital. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies and emphasizes retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, including ERISA advisory support and participant account management programs.

Jeffrey Sarti is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morton Capital Management since 2013. 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 consulting, and business consulting services, using standardized strategies customized to client objectives with an emphasis on risk management and volatility reduction.

Patrice Bening is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed advisor at Morton Wealth with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morton Capital Management in 2019, Patrice worked at CIT Bank and has longstanding affiliations with Bank of America and Banc of America Investment Services dating back to 2005. 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 employs standardized investment strategies customized to client objectives, focusing on risk management and volatility reduction through diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, private alternatives, and selective use of options or margin strategies.

Chad Francis is a financial advisor at HBW Advisory Services LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at HBW Advisory Services since 2018, following seven years at Gordon Biersch. Outside of his advisory role, Francis serves as president of Thrive Stewardship Financial Advisors, Inc., where he provides notary public and trust services, and he assists clients with revocable living trusts through Encorestate Plans on a non-compensated basis. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in assets and offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, families, charitable organizations, and institutional plans. The firm employs a blended investment approach using third-party money managers and model portfolios, and it is notable for its high client load per advisor and its combination of retail, charitable, and institutional services.

Michael Mendell is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC in Santa Monica, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at the Los Angeles County Superior Court for nine years. Gradient Advisors, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, managing approximately $289 million in regulatory assets and administering about $1.10 billion, with a focus on a largely non-discretionary model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

John Paul Guimaraes Jr. is a financial advisor at The Wealth Consulting Group with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and work at North Ranch Country Club and San Ramon Golf Club, alongside completing full-time studies at California Lutheran University. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers customized investment strategies using both active and passive approaches and provides a combination of legal support, model portfolios, and advisor-enhanced algorithmic services.

Laura Zimmerman is a CFA® charterholder with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with One Capital Management, LLC since 2009. One Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and other institutional clients through a multi-advisor team managing approximately $7 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, sub-advisory, retirement plan solutions, and acts as investment adviser to the FundX suite of ETFs, employing a globally balanced investment approach guided by macroeconomic assessment and fundamental research.

Lance Messervy is a financial advisor at One Capital Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with One Capital Management since 2013. One Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients through a multi-advisor team managing approximately $7.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, sub-advisory and retirement plan solutions, advisory consulting, and cash management services, and acts as investment adviser to the FundX suite of ETFs.

Tyson Kunst is a financial advisor with HBW Advisory Services LLC in Simi Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Steel Peak Wealth Management, LLC before joining HBW in 2018. Kunst also serves as an insurance advisor with Income Planning Associates, where he recommends annuities and insurance products for planning purposes. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets, offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a blended investment approach with third-party managers, emphasizes multi-manager diversification and downside protection, and serves a large client base across retail, institutional, and intermediary segments.

Jedediah Huss is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Maia Wealth with one year of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Restored Smiles since 2018 and Moorpark Dental Group and Orthodontics since 2013. Maia Wealth provides investment management and supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses, offering financial planning, retirement plan advisory services, and institutional consulting. The firm uses a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement portfolios through mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Lalaine Collantes is a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Abacus Wealth Partners since 2021. Prior to this, she worked at Westamerica from 1995 to 2021. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a passive, asset-class investment approach with an emphasis on institutional passive funds, ESG screening when requested, and custom portfolio construction based on clients’ risk profiles and goals.

Andrew Martino is a financial advisor at Savvy in Westlake Village, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Agia, Valic Financial Advisors, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Morgan Stanley. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized, primarily index-based investment strategies alongside active equity portfolios and tax-aware direct indexing, supported by third-party sub-advisers and technology platforms.

Michael Privett is a financial advisor at Morton Wealth with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Morton Capital Management and Manning Wealth Management, Inc. Morton Wealth serves individuals and families, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled vehicles by providing customized investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes modern portfolio principles, diversification, and risk management, and is notable for its involvement with pooled investment vehicles and private fund offerings.