Ashkan Afrasiab is a financial advisor with Afrasiab Wealth Solutions, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Afrasiab also works as a licensed insurance professional, dedicating a portion of his time to insurance sales. Afrasiab Wealth Solutions, LLC provides discretionary investment management and portfolio supervision to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental-analysis approach with an emphasis on diversified, low-cost funds and customized portfolio construction.

Roberto Washington is a financial advisor at Financial International with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at H.D. Vest Investment Securities, Inc. for 20 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a church pastor and leads R & R International Enterprises, Inc., which provides real estate, mortgage, appraisal, and tax preparation services. Financial International offers portfolio management and advisory services primarily to individual clients, combining fee-based investment management with real estate brokerage, mortgage origination, and insurance brokerage. The firm’s integration of advisory services with transaction-oriented offerings, including commission-based products, distinguishes its approach among independent advisory firms.

Cherie Putman is the principal of Putman Capital Management, Inc. in Torrance, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and has a background that includes roles at 1 St Global Insurance Services, 1ST Global Advisors, and maintains a CPA practice since 1995. Outside of her advisory work, she founded Women’s Wellness and Wealth, a resource and social group focused on supporting women in healthy lifestyles and financial matters. Putman Capital Management serves individual and family clients, including high-net-worth households, providing asset management and comprehensive financial life planning with a tax focus. The firm manages accounts primarily on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and academic research, and combines mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities in its investment approach.

Michael Todd is a financial advisor at OnPoint Financial Management LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including IAMS Wealth Management, AXA Advisors, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance. Outside of advising, he is involved in founding and operating a restaurant, a lounge, and a real estate investment venture. OnPoint Financial Management LLC is a single-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis for discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice across various asset classes, including mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, and insurance products.

Roger Chang is a financial advisor at Rhb Capital, Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Rhb Capital since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he also practices law as an attorney through a separate legal services business. Rhb Capital, Inc. provides investment supervisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis and uses both long- and short-term trading strategies, including options and margin transactions, to manage approximately $35 million in discretionary assets.

Ellis Balsam is a financial advisor with Carter & Balsam Advisers in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Carter & Balsam Advisers, formerly John R Carter Corporation, since 2010 and also serves as president of Carter & Balsam CPAs, a certified public accounting firm he has led since 2001. Carter & Balsam Advisers provides discretionary investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, and corporations, managing approximately $15 million for a select client base. The firm uses fundamental and cyclical analysis, combining long- and short-term trading strategies, and maintains a close integration with the CPA practice owned by the same principal.

John Brajevic is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Amphora Capital Investors, LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at Twenty Four 7 Global Solutions, Inc., Scout Investments, Inc., and UMB Distribution Services, LLC. Outside of investment advising, he serves as managing director of Twenty Four 7 Global Solutions, a supply chain management firm. Amphora Capital Investors, LLC is an independent, state-registered adviser focusing on discretionary equity and balanced portfolio management for institutional clients and select high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a disciplined, bottom-up investment process targeting profitable growth companies, using quantitative and qualitative research methods that incorporate valuation and intrinsic value assessments.

Martin Johnson Jr. is a financial advisor at Johnson's Capital Partners Corporation with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Colorado Financial Services Corporation and Johnson's Global Advisors. Since 1989, he has also owned Johnson's Financial Group, an administrative business unrelated to financial services. Johnson’s Capital Partners Corporation provides investment management services using passive, index-based strategies to create globally diversified portfolios for a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary portfolio management, rebalancing, and monitoring of third-party money managers to align with client objectives.

Anthony Montenegro is a financial advisor at The Blackmont Group in Fullerton, CA, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including CFD Investments and D.A. Davidson & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate investing, which accounts for a small portion of his time. The Blackmont Group is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm combines modern portfolio theory with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering both active and passive strategies to build diversified portfolios and providing financial planning through ongoing or project-based engagements.

Mehrdad Farhat is a financial advisor with Opes Capital Group, LLC in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Opes Capital Group since 2013. Opes Capital Group provides investment advisory and financial consulting services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management and guidance on selecting other advisers. The firm employs a range of analytical methods including charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, focusing on diversification and utilizing instruments such as equity index options, commodities, REITs, and insurance products.

Charley Edson founded Wealth Being Advisors with a simple yet powerful belief: true wealth isn’t just financial, it’s the alignment of your money, your health, and your purpose. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Charley combines deep technical expertise with a human-first approach to help busy professionals gain clarity, confidence, and calm across all areas of their financial lives. Whether it’s building a strong investment strategy, creating financial freedom through automation, or improving day-to-day decision-making, Charley’s work centers around helping clients live intentionally—on their terms. After nearly a decade in traditional wealth management, including managing over $250 million in client assets, Charley realized that most firms were missing the bigger picture. That insight led to the creation of Wealth Being Advisors: a firm that helps clients connect the dots between financial health, mental well-being, and physical vitality. With a coaching mindset and a passion for helping others grow, Charley partners with his clients to create personalized plans that align their values with their goals. Outside the office, you’ll find Charley playing hockey, spiking volleyballs on the beach, or enjoying the Southern California sun with his fiancée, Daniela. He’s deeply committed to his own growth whether through strength training, guitar, or mindfulness practices, which reflect his belief that lasting wealth is about more than numbers. It’s about showing up fully in life. At Wealth Being Advisors, that’s exactly what he helps his clients do.

William Prince is a CFA charterholder and the sole principal of Prince, William L, an independent investment advisory firm based in Los Angeles, CA. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Strategic Income Advisors and KCM Investment Advisors LLC. Prince, William L is a state-registered, sole-proprietorship investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, foundations, endowments, IRAs, and trusts. The firm manages customized equity and fixed-income portfolios on a discretionary basis, emphasizing fundamental, quantitative, technical, and macroeconomic analysis to seek total return and income.

Matthew Crandall is a financial advisor at Next Level Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Crandall operates an entertainment-focused YouTube channel called Fracture, to which he devotes significant monthly time. Next Level Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and diversified equity allocations, using structured notes and derivatives to complement long-only strategies and manage risk.

Christopher Randall is a financial advisor at Axis Capital Management, LLC with five years at the firm and a total of four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Guggenheim Partners for nine years. Randall is a partner in Flat Fee Advisors LLC, an online directory for financial advisors. Axis Capital Management provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and portfolio review services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts or estates. The firm customizes investment strategies using fundamental and technical analysis, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with a focus on asset allocation, rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Bryan Ellis is a financial advisor with Second Mountain Financial, Inc. in Redondo Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Second Mountain Financial since 2010 and was previously associated with Ellis & Associates, Inc. He is also the sole shareholder and president of Second Mountain Tax & Accounting, where he provides individual and small business tax preparation and planning services. Second Mountain Financial is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, ERISA retirement plans, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a passive, index-based investment approach using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, and offers comprehensive financial planning including retirement income, education funding, and estate planning.

Donald Kaiser is the sole advisor at Investment Management in Long Beach, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management since 2011. The firm serves as a promoter and referral source for a third-party registered money manager, working with individuals, endowments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It focuses on due diligence, information sharing, and facilitating introductions rather than providing direct portfolio management.

Cyril Peterson is the sole advisor at Peterson Garrett, LLC, an independent firm based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Peterson has led Peterson Garrett since its founding in 2016. Peterson Garrett, LLC provides ongoing portfolio and direct asset management to a limited number of individual clients, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm is notable for its use of a performance-based compensation structure tied to capital appreciation, which is uncommon among independent advisory firms.

Bruce Graham is the principal of Graham & Co. Advisory, Inc. in Orange, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. He has led Graham & Co. Advisory since 2003 and has been involved with B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. since 1996. Outside of financial advising, Graham owns several aviation-related businesses, including aircraft management and historic WWII aircraft restoration. Graham & Co. Advisory provides personalized investment supervisory services and financial advice to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses, managing approximately $18.5 million across fourteen client accounts. The firm uses a discretionary portfolio management approach tailored to client objectives and risk profiles, employing a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and options.

Jason Frede is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and the sole advisor at Haslet Advisors, LLC, an independent firm based in Los Angeles. He previously managed TACONY Investment Partnership, L.P. for 20 years, where he was involved in accounting, valuation, investor support, and audit assistance. Haslet Advisors serves a primarily wealthier and institutional client base, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party sub-advisory oversight. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various investment instruments and strategies, with a focus on individualized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring.

Laurence Richards is a financial advisor at Legacy Road Family Offices in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Richards Capital Management LLC and Legacy Road LLC. Richards is also the Managing Member of Cedar Tree Consulting LLC, a lifestyle consulting firm, and Legacy Vista LLC, which manages a privately offered special purpose vehicle. Legacy Road Family Offices provides investment advisory and consulting services to a small client base of family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, focusing primarily on non-discretionary mandates and access to alternative and private investment vehicles.