Troy Peterson is a financial advisor at Pgp Wealth Services, LLC in Burbank, CA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked as an independent contractor for 13 years and has been with Pgp Wealth Services since 2009. PGP Wealth Services is an SEC-registered independent advisory firm serving individuals, small businesses, charities, trusts, and estates. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and educational seminars, developing client-specific investment strategies using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis.

Earl Jordan Yaokasin is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Wealtharch Investment Services, LLC since 2014. Wealtharch Investment Services, LLC advises individuals, charities, and corporate entities, offering financial planning, portfolio and wealth management, and a subscription research service for self-directed investors. The firm employs a value-driven, fundamental analysis approach focused on intrinsic value and long-term holdings in U.S. equities, with portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Joseph Lora is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Fig Tree Capital, an independent firm he has led since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Investacorp Advisory Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Banc of America Investment Services, Ameriprise, and Equitable Advisors. Fig Tree Capital provides fee-based financial planning, investment management, and educational seminars to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs tailored investment strategies documented in policy statements and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management without selling insurance or annuity products.

Peter Criswell is a financial advisor with Kellogg Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Studio City, CA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 18 years of industry experience. Criswell has been with Kellogg Wealth Advisors since 2007, where he serves as Principal and CEO. He is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. Kellogg Wealth Advisors, Inc. is a state-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and introductions to third-party investment managers for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm typically recommends or introduces clients to third-party discretionary managers and model portfolios, using both fundamental and technical analysis to favor long-term purchase strategies implemented through mutual funds, ETFs, and platform model portfolios.

Michael Rodriguez is a CFP® professional at Equanimity Wealth with two years of advisory experience. He previously worked at South Bay Financial Partners and US Bank and has a background that includes roles outside the financial industry. Equanimity Wealth is a fee-only independent firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households and business owners, with comprehensive financial planning and a variety of engagement options. The firm emphasizes client-driven advice and favors passive investment strategies without discretionary portfolio management or percentage-of-assets fees.

I was originally born in Toronto, Canada and my family moved to Los Angeles in 2009 during the recession. Within the first year of our move, my parents let my sister and I know that we might have to move back due to financial troubles. Fortunately we were able to make things work, but that sparked my interest in personal finance and I began learning about budgeting and investing. I was able to get my Bachelor's degree from CSUN in 2018 and have been working in the financial services industry for about 7 years. My experience ranges from helping young professionals who are just starting out on their journey to those who have put their work in and are looking to enjoy their retirement. I am a CFP professional as well as a notary public. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, being active and spending time with friends & family. I have always enjoyed playing sports, especially winter sports such as hockey and skiing (Would I be a true Canadian if I didn’t?) Even though I have lived in Los Angeles for over 15 years, my sports loyalty still lies with my teams in Toronto, and I hope to see the Maple Leafs win a Stanley Cup in my lifetime the same way I got to watch the Raptors win their first NBA championship back in 2019.

Carlota Venegas is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Clifford Swan Investment Counsel and Ameriprise Financial Services before founding Raven Wealth Advisors in 2026. Raven Wealth Advisors is a fee-only registered advisor providing investment management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and businesses. The firm offers specialized divorce financial planning and educational seminars, managing portfolios through a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Aaron Shuchatowitz is the principal of Shucha Wealth Management LLC in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. He co-founded Blue & White Finance, a financial education business where he spends part of his time teaching and creating educational content. Prior to his current roles, he was involved with DJ Properties, Ulpan La-Inyan, and 12Tribe Films. Shucha Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes long-term investing guided by modern portfolio theory, with tailored asset allocation and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Edwin Choi is the principal of Mariposa Capital Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Pasadena, CA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Since 2014, Choi has also served as CEO of Capitect, Inc., a company that provides online software and automated portfolio management services to wealth management firms. Mariposa Capital Management offers discretionary asset management and non-discretionary investment planning primarily to individual clients and some business entities. The firm employs an evidence-based, goal-oriented investment approach that emphasizes long-term focus, diversification, cost- and tax-efficiency, and combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments using quantitative analysis.

Sevak Khachatoorian is a financial advisor at UP&UP Capital, Inc. in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. His background includes roles as an independent trader and president of Minor To Major Capital, Inc., a commodity trading advisory firm. Outside of finance, he is involved in an import-export business and provides in-home supportive health care services. UP&UP Capital, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses with financial planning, portfolio management, and business consultation. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, employing both active and passive investment strategies across various asset classes, and offers educational seminars on personal finance and investing.

Keith Hays is a financial advisor at Creative Capitalists, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at JWJ Accounting from 2017 to 2024. Creative Capitalists serves individuals, corporations, and charities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, tax planning, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The firm uses model-based asset allocation and fundamental analysis to manage discretionary portfolios, conducts quarterly reviews, and integrates tax and payroll services within its advisory practice.

Cathy Zhang is the principal advisor at Easy Sunday Financial Planning in San Gabriel, CA. She holds a Series 65 credential and has been operating in the financial planning industry since 2026. Prior to founding Easy Sunday Financial Planning, she ran See Why Zhang LLC dba Easy Sunday Club, a creative business, for ten years. Easy Sunday Financial Planning is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm uses primarily passive investment strategies within an asset-allocation framework and offers both ongoing investment management and one-time planning engagements.

Roubik Sarian is a financial advisor at Hayk Capital in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SA Stone Wealth Management, Quest Capital Strategies, and Waddell & Reed, as well as a decade at Intel Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he works part-time as a marketing consultant for a child care services provider. Hayk Capital is a single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individual and small-business clients with investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, and also offers non-advisory planning and consulting services on an hourly or fixed-fee basis.

Andreas Yanik is a financial advisor at Create My Wealth LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advisory work, he is also involved in mortgage brokerage. Create My Wealth LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to guide investment decisions, offering discretionary account management and performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients.

Steven Roy is a financial advisor at Cambyses Financial Advisors in North Hollywood, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved in tax and business consulting since 1977 through Cambyses Management Associates. Additionally, he is a managing partner in an online fine art gallery, Gallerie F64. Cambyses Financial Advisors provides portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and business clients. The firm offers services including retirement benefit analysis, ERISA plan advisory, and client education, using a non-discretionary approach supported by AI tools and incorporating fundamental, quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis.

Brian Kim is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee based in La Crescenta, CA, with over 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northern Trust Company for 10 years before founding Kin Stewards LLC, where he currently serves as the sole advisor. Kin Stewards LLC is an independent, state-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm combines fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory across various asset classes and offers business-oriented planning services such as corporate-structure and cost-segregation analysis.

Darren Moss is the sole advisor at D. Moss Wealth Management in West Hollywood, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He has operated as a self-employed financial professional since 2016 and founded his registered investment adviser firm in 2021. D. Moss Wealth Management is an independent advisory firm providing discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm constructs personalized investment policy statements and uses diversified portfolios incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and options strategies, including direct indexing through a third-party platform.

Jeffrey Wang is a CFA charterholder and principal at Kelmar Capital Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. He has served as treasurer for the City of La Cañada Flintridge since 2006, managing the municipality’s investment portfolio alongside his advisory work. Prior to founding Kelmar Capital in 2001, he worked at Stone Bridge Investment Partners LLC for one year. Kelmar Capital Management provides independent investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and family groups, focusing on personalized, tax-aware portfolio management. The firm employs a conservative, value-oriented investment approach with an emphasis on mid- to large-cap equities and fixed income, maintaining a small client base and policies designed to limit conflicts of interest.

Ronald Verbeck is a financial advisor at Wealth Planning Group, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes six years at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. In addition to his advisory roles, he is a licensed life insurance agent. Wealth Planning Group, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm combines financial planning with portfolio management, employing strategic, cyclical, and tactical analysis to build diversified portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

Hey there! I'm Michael Izbotsky. Thanks for sharing your interest in working together. Here's what to expect next: 1) Intro meeting to see if we're a fit. 2) Create a plan together of where to allocate your sudden wealth, how to protect it, and how to limit any tax burdens. 3) Determine whether you'll execute the plan and recommendations alone, or together with me by your side. 4) Move to an ongoing relationship, which includes investment management and two core meetings every year.