Jason Tani is a financial advisor at Pure Wealth Management with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Innovation Partners LLC and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. prior to his current role. Outside of investment advising, he is also an independent agent for health, medical, dental, and vision insurance through Pure Health Management. Pure Wealth Management provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a tactical asset-allocation approach focused on non-correlation, concentrated holdings, and global diversification, primarily implementing portfolios with no-load and low-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Stephen Price Hughes is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in financial advising and has been with Excelsus Capital Management since 2004. He holds the Series 63 designation and operates his independent firm in Manhattan Beach, CA. Excelsus Capital Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and corporate clients, managing approximately $49.6 million across about 72 accounts. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, and utilizes a variety of investment instruments tailored to client needs.

Mazi Malekafzali is a financial advisor at Afzali Investments, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Afzali Investments since 2019 and is also involved with the Palos Verdes Peninsula School District since 2018. Afzali Investments provides discretionary investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and select entities such as trusts and charitable organizations. The firm employs a client-specific, long-term growth approach using fundamental, economic, and technical analysis, and distinguishes itself by utilizing margin and derivatives within separately managed accounts and negotiating performance-based fee arrangements.

Amin Khakiani is the sole advisor and owner of his independent firm, with 21 years of industry experience. The firm provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to individual investors and select institutions, including charitable organizations and foundations. It manages approximately $19.3 million in regulatory assets from a single office in Torrance, CA. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified asset allocation across multiple asset classes, utilizing equities, mutual funds, and ETFs, with portfolios managed on a discretionary basis and reviewed quarterly.

Rainee Handley is a CFP® professional at Wentworth-Baer Wealth Management with two years of experience in financial advisory and related roles. Prior to joining Wentworth-Baer, Handley worked at the Law Office of Raymond Green and Ashland Investment Advisors. Wentworth-Baer Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers customized portfolios using both passive and active investment vehicles, operates on a fee-only basis, and emphasizes client approval for trading decisions.

Marcos Chavira is the sole advisor at TaxDude Financial Advisor, an independent firm based in Long Beach, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to founding TaxDude Financial Advisor, he worked at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he owns Big Ass Fortune Cookie.com, a business selling oversized fortune cookies. TaxDude Financial Advisor offers investment management, financial planning, and educational workshops to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis, tailoring investment decisions to client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, and is notable for its close affiliation with an operating accounting and tax practice.

Anjali Jayakumar is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Fit Advisors LLC since 2015 and previously worked at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. She also works part-time as a tax manager at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, a full-service accounting and advisory firm. Fit Advisors is an independent firm providing fee-only financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a primarily passive, asset-allocation approach using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with integrated financial planning that includes tax and estate planning as well as business-owner consulting.

Kevin McGuan is the principal of Kevin P. McGuan, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Long Beach, CA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a real estate investment trust. Kevin P. McGuan, LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, employing a range of analytical techniques and tailored strategies, with ongoing account monitoring and periodic reviews.

Pablo Lopez is a financial advisor at PFL Partners LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with PFL Partners since 2017 and was self-employed for one year prior. Outside of investment advisory services, he provides Consulting CFO and strategic advisory services to early and mid-stage companies. PFL Partners LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm focuses on evaluating and recommending third-party Outside Managers, employs passive investing and fundamental analysis strategies, and provides consulting CFO services as a distinct business line.

Daniel Goldberg is the principal of Goldberg Financial Advisors, LLC in El Segundo, CA. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he performs strategic planning and corporate development consulting for various companies, which is separate from his investment advisory services. Goldberg Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate plan sponsors by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including the use of derivatives in managed accounts, and offers specialized services such as institutional retirement plan consulting and charitable organization management.

Joseph Guo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Empath Wealth LLC since 2024 and previously spent seven years at Ameriprise Financial. Empath Wealth LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients through financial planning and investment management. The firm emphasizes asset allocation using a combination of passive and active strategies and coordinates with outside managers and model-portfolio providers to implement client portfolios.

Cecilia Tenner is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Brink Financial Group, Inc., bringing three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Alliance 360° Insurance Solutions. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in independent insurance sales, dedicating approximately 10% of her time to this activity. Brink Financial Group, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach and focuses on aligning portfolios with each client’s goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Wayne Park is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with four years of industry experience. He is currently the sole advisor at Ridgepoint Wealth Partners LLC, an independent wealth management firm. His prior experience includes positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Validus Capital LLC, and other financial services firms. Ridgepoint Wealth Partners LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a fee-only model with an investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, utilizing both passive and active strategies while offering in-house tax-preparation services.

Avery Wenck is a CFP® certificant and Series 65 license holder with eight years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Dundee Capital Management LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to founding Dundee Capital Management, he was employed at Leisure Capital Management, Inc. for seven years and had earlier roles at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Dundee Capital Management LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a fee-only advisory model with an investment approach that combines passive and active strategies across multiple asset classes, and offers both ongoing portfolio management and project-based financial planning.

Jason Prole is a CFA® credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at the County of Orange from 2022 to 2024 and has been with Capital Risk Management since 2016. Capital Risk Management is an independent, single-advisor firm providing non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning to institutional and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment process emphasizes risk-focused portfolio design and asset-allocation analysis, with a focus on alternative assets and asset-liability analysis, serving a variety of public-sector and institutional clients.

Joseph Gagnon is the sole advisor at J.D. Gagnon, Inc. in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, holding the CFA® designation with nine years of industry experience and over two decades in his career. His firm provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension and profit-sharing plans. J.D. Gagnon, Inc. employs an actively managed, value-oriented equity strategy focused on a concentrated portfolio, combining fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term investment horizon. The firm offers institutional-level services uncommon for a one-advisor practice, managing approximately $37.7 million in discretionary assets.

Todd Jones is the sole advisor at Strategic Portfolio Advisors, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, with 39 years of industry experience. He has led the firm since 2008. Strategic Portfolio Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $87 million in discretionary assets through a wrap fee program, employing a mix of analytical approaches and both long- and short-term strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Angela Dorsey is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She is the principal of Dorsey Wealth Management, LLC, a firm she founded in 2011 after working at FinancialPlanning4Me, LLC. Dorsey Wealth Management is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser that offers holistic financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and families. The firm uses an evidence-based investment approach focused on diversification and systematic risk factors, employing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs alongside fixed income, with customized asset allocation tailored to clients' specific needs.

Edward Yoon is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at MQ Private Wealth, an independent firm located in Torrance, CA. Prior to founding MQ Private Wealth in 2026, he worked for ten years at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. MQ Private Wealth serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth families, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and a sovereign wealth fund. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative optimization model combined with fundamental and technical analysis to provide discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and access to alternative investments and unique institutional services.

Mathius Gertz is an advisor at Harris & Associates with one year of industry experience. He has been involved with SAYWHYNOT, Inc. and SayWhyNot, LLC since 2020 and 2015, respectively. Harris & Associates provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory and active portfolio management, offering diversified allocations and an Enhanced Tactical Management process for portfolio review and adjustments.