Melani List is a financial advisor with Asset Planning, Inc. in Los Alamitos, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Asset Planning since 2016. Asset Planning Inc. provides personal financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, and related entities such as trusts and family businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach combining passive index/ETF exposure with selected active funds, dividend-paying equities, and individual bonds, tailoring portfolios on a client-by-client basis.

Carl Lachman is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Eclectic Associates, Inc. since 2003 and is currently a member of their 11-advisor team. Eclectic Associates, Inc. is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement-plan participants, charities, and businesses. The firm provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning, managing over $1.4 billion in assets through diversified portfolios that utilize Modern Portfolio Theory and long-term holdings.

Andrew Papp is a financial advisor with Ministry Partners Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ministry Partners Securities since 2014 and concurrently at ACP Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally preaches at churches and plays drums in live bands. Ministry Partners Securities serves individuals, trusts, estates, churches, faith-based organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants, offering financial planning and consulting with an explicitly Christian approach to stewardship. The firm primarily refers clients to selected third-party asset managers while providing ongoing advice and planning tailored to clients’ religious or ethical values and financial objectives.

Frank Zito is a financial advisor with B.B. Graham & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and Coker & Palmer, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Zito is an independent insurance agent, spending a small portion of his time on insurance sales. B.B. Graham & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $322 million and offers a mix of fundamental and technical investment strategies across various asset classes, delivering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Zhiqi Liu is a financial advisor with American Fundstars, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining American Fundstars in 2022, Liu worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2019 to 2022, as well as at Jupai Global and a law office earlier in his career. American Fundstars serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with portfolio management and advisory services. The firm employs a flexible, opportunistic investment approach across multiple asset classes and combines SEC-registered advisory duties with broker-dealer and licensed insurance activities, also acting as adviser and sponsor to pooled investment vehicles.

Faith Lee is a financial advisor at Syndicated Capital, Inc. in Brea, CA, holding a Series 63 designation with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Syndicated Capital since 2003. Syndicated Capital, Inc. provides money management, portfolio management, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and 401(k) plans. The firm manages approximately $137 million on a discretionary basis and offers customized advisory programs tailored to each client’s objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Joseph Turner is a financial advisor with Ministry Partners Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ministry Partners Securities since 2013 and previously spent eight years at Ministry Partners Investment Co. Turner serves on the board of directors for Christian Care Ministry and the Health Care Sharing Ministries Alliance, contributing to business operations and strategic planning. Ministry Partners Securities serves individuals, trusts, estates, churches, and faith-based organizations, providing financial planning and consulting with an emphasis on integrating clients’ religious or ethical values into investment strategies. The firm refers clients to selected third-party asset managers and delivers ongoing advice while maintaining a dual registration as both an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Mark Rylance is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with RS Crum Inc. since 2003, working at the Newport Beach, CA-based firm as part of a six-advisor team. RS Crum, Inc. provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and business consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses. The firm uses individualized asset-allocation models focused on minimizing investment costs and employs formalized policies such as mutual fund share-class selection and transaction-fee analysis, along with supervised use of third-party artificial intelligence tools.

Cherie Wang is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC. She has previously worked with LPL Financial, LLC and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, she teaches at Cerritos College and is a certified notary public. Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC advises individuals, families, trusts, and various organizations, offering customized investment management and financial planning. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach and manages over $1.2 billion in assets, with a notable portion managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Carol Somoano is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Asset Planning, Inc. since 2005. Asset Planning, Inc. provides personal financial planning and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and family businesses. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation framework combining passive index/ETF exposure with selectively chosen active funds, dividend-paying equities, and individual bonds, tailoring portfolios to each client’s needs.

Josealfredo Rendon is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years at the firm and a total of four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Bank of America and Lyft. Apriem Advisors provides wealth management, customized portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, and charitable investment services primarily to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as 501(c)(3) non-profits. The firm utilizes a combination of Tactical Index, Passive Index, and Apriem Index approaches and employs both fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio management.

Christopher Ballard is a financial advisor at Check Capital Management Inc with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Check Capital Management since 2012. Check Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement cash-flow planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm follows a long-term, fundamentals-based investment philosophy influenced by a Warren Buffett style approach and manages both client portfolios and the Blue Chip Investor Fund, employing distinctive fee structures and programs for sophisticated investors.

Faramarz Amiri is a financial advisor with Secura Financial in Orange, CA. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, including roles at World Financial Group, Inc. and New Century Financial Alliance & Insurance Solutions, where he also works as an insurance agent. Secura Financial provides fee-based personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to a range of clients, including individuals and institutions. The firm employs strategies based on fundamental and cyclical analysis and uses a variety of investment techniques, including option writing and derivatives, while also offering third-party manager placements and co-advisory services.

Scott Rojas is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at ONE Advisory Partners, LLC. He previously worked at Eclectic Associates, Inc. for over two decades. ONE Advisory Partners provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers written financial plans, portfolio monitoring, and a Virtual Family Office that coordinates financial, tax, and legal professionals.

Philip Albitz is a CFP® with 43 years of experience in financial advising. He is president of Albitz/Miloe and Associates, Inc., where he has worked since 1988. Prior to and concurrent with this role, he has been associated with various Cetera entities since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of Sports 4 Mankind, a charitable organization that distributes sports equipment globally. Albitz/Miloe and Associates serves individuals, businesses, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $703.5 million across about 618 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, non-discretionary variable-annuity allocation services, and ongoing advisory reviews, combining mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and variable annuity sub-accounts in its investment approach.

Jack Stemper is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ducere Wealth Management since 2025. He previously worked at First Foundation Advisors for 19 years. Stemper is a minority owner in a biomedical private company, Ostentus. Ducere Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and advanced tax and estate planning primarily for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a long-term strategic asset allocation approach with tax-efficient techniques and incorporates alternative investments and third-party manager programs for accredited investors and qualified purchasers.

Luis Garcia Estrada is a financial advisor at BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Premier America Credit Union, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. BCU Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consultation to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $653.6 million in discretionary assets, employs a core-plus-satellite investment approach, and offers a substantial wrap fee program with institutional managers and customized strategies.

Martin Lombrano is a financial advisor at Miramontes Capital, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Financial Advocates Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Promise Land Living. Miramontes Capital advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account services. The firm manages assets on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases and employs a range of investment strategies, including long- and short-term trading, ETFs, mutual funds, and options.

Michael Winn is a financial advisor at Validus Capital LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including First Republic Investment Management, Sanctuary Wealth, and Boulevard Family Wealth. Validus Capital LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, legacy planning, and family office services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and entities. The firm manages approximately $2.54 billion in total assets and offers customized, primarily long-term portfolios along with a range of integrated family office services.

James Egerstrom is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. since 2019 and previously worked at Tarbox Family Office and TD Ameritrade. Confidence Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $344 million in discretionary assets and employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with diversification strategies using ETFs and ETPs, alongside discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and fiduciary consulting services.