William Pettus is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mutual Advisors, LLC and has held roles at affiliated firms such as Mutual Securities, Inc. and previously at California Retirement Advisors Group and First Allied Advisory Services. Pettus is also an independent insurance agent, offering fixed and variable life insurance, annuities, and long-term care insurance as a sole proprietor. Mutual Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs both active and passive strategies and supports a range of operational platforms to tailor portfolios and service diverse client needs.

Samuel Boone is a financial advisor at Maia Wealth with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Maia Wealth in 2026, he worked at Intuit and Robinhood Markets, Inc. Boone has held various roles across multiple industries, including education and construction. Maia Wealth offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a long-term investment strategy complemented by tactical adjustments, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party platforms for portfolio implementation.

Kylie Schwartz is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked in various roles including positions at California State University, Long Beach and several hospitality establishments. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses a committee-driven investment process combining qualitative and quantitative research to build diversified portfolios and integrates both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Michelle Cooper is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Camden Capital, UBS Financial Services, and Capstone Investment Advisors. Certuity serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as private foundations, endowments, family offices, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers investment advisory, family office, financial planning, and investment consulting services, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and a long-term buy-and-hold strategy that incorporates both fundamental and quantitative analysis.

Cyrus De Reu is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove since 2022. His prior work includes roles at Doordash, Nike, Inc., and Azusa Pacific University. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management coupled with financial planning and retirement plan services, utilizing a multi-advisor platform with an investment committee that employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Evan Rice is a financial advisor with Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management in Santa Monica, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Gerber Kawasaki, he worked at EP Wealth Advisors and Kidder Matthews, and he graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles. Gerber Kawasaki serves a diverse client base including individual households and institutional entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and access to alternative investments. The firm manages portfolios with tailored strategies and uses techniques such as tax-loss harvesting and active stop-loss management.

Roy Guia is an advisor with Mariner Independent in Torrance, CA, with experience primarily in accounting and financial services since 2016. His background includes roles at several accounting firms such as Westside CPAs LLP, Armanino, Marcum LLP, and operating his own Roy Guia Accountancy Corporation. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of 119 advisors and a variety of investment platforms.

Stephen Tu is a financial advisor at SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. He also serves as a mortgage financing referral partner. SeaCrest Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis and incorporates AI tools for decision support.

Lynn Kulzak is a financial advisor at BCG Securities, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at BCG Securities since 2003, with prior experience at Horace Mann Investors, Inc. since 2019. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored investment policy statements and non-discretionary advice, using independent third-party managers and multiple investment analysis methods.

Angela Coxton is a financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Summit Brokerage Services, First Allied Securities, and Cetera entities. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered advisors. The firm serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets across about 7,500 clients as of year-end 2025.

Coco Lorenzo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Monograph Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at The Leaders Group Inc and Stonemark Wealth Management. Monograph Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory services along with wealth planning, pension consulting, and philanthropic services. The firm emphasizes customized investment policy statements and employs asset allocation, third-party sub-advisors, and alternative investments as appropriate.

Cameron Doty is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Certuity, LLC since 2020 and previously held roles at Camden Capital and Aramark. Certuity, LLC manages approximately $3.3 billion and provides investment advisory, financial planning, family office, and investment consulting services to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients, private foundations, endowments, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm focuses on a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis, with offerings that include separately managed public equity strategies and access to private markets.

Steven Murphy is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Root Financial Partners. His prior roles include positions at USA Financial Securities and Sterling Wealth Partners. He has also worked in community and educational settings in Whittier, CA. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement-plan relationships. The firm emphasizes diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and also offers educational programs and paid online academies for financial education.

Adam Butterfield is a financial advisor with SpiderRock Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and with two years of industry experience. He has worked at BlackRock Investments LLC since 2022 and at BlackRock since 2017. SpiderRock Advisors provides discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to institutional and individual clients, utilizing systematic, technical, and rules-based processes combined with quantitative and fundamental analysis. The firm offers portfolio overlay and strategy management services that incorporate listed derivatives alongside traditional securities, serving a broad range of clients including asset managers, family offices, and pension funds.

Sophois Sokhom is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Accelerate Retirement. Her prior experience includes roles at Kestra Investment Services, NFP Retirement, Triad Advisors, Resources Investment Advisors, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. She is also a licensed insurance agent and recommends certain insurance products on a commission basis. Accelerate Retirement serves individual and institutional clients, offering retirement plan consulting, discretionary investment management, financial planning, participant investment advice, and fiduciary services. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and emphasizes a long-term approach combined with ongoing due diligence and portfolio monitoring.

Erik Johnson is an investment adviser representative with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at The Financial Architects, Infinite Insurance & Financial Services, Lifemark Securities Corp., and Golden Empire Mortgage. Johnson also serves as an independent insurance agent and works alongside an estate planning professional to provide estate planning services. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets through about 90 advisers for more than 4,000 clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party manager selection and monitoring, and ERISA and qualified plan consulting, employing a model-driven approach that incorporates quantitative optimization and economic data inputs.

Shane Cummings is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience and has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2006. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Long Beach, CA. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, pension plans, trusts, and other entities, offering discretionary, fee-only investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a multi-advisor approach supported by an Investment Committee that uses both qualitative and quantitative analysis to develop diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Anthony Fratello is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Mutual Advisors, LLC since 2020 and previously spent ten years at First Allied Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate with CA Tax Planners, focusing on tax and estate planning strategies. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.75 billion across 123 advisors and serving over 8,000 clients. The firm offers asset management, financial consulting, ERISA plan advisory, and wrap fee programs to individuals, institutions, trusts, and retirement plans, employing a mix of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Michael Baker is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Gerber Kawasaki since 2018, with prior roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Tecolote Research Inc. In addition to his advisory duties, he serves as a liaison between clients and the firm's CPA department, referring clients to GK Tax and Accounting. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management advises a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs an active portfolio management approach blending fundamental and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services alongside tax preparation and estate-planning tools.

Jimmy Suh is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at United Planners, OSAIC, Securities America, Mirae Asset Wealth Management, Eagle Wealth Management, and Merrill Lynch. Suh has maintained an independent advisory presence since 1992. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and financial institutions. The firm’s investment approach combines model portfolios, third-party managers, and multiple marketplace platforms, emphasizing macro allocation and index-based ETFs alongside fundamental and technical analysis.