Michael Allbee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Benefit Financial Services Group since 2016. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individual investors, families, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering wealth management, institutional pension consulting, and tax-related services. The firm focuses on diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios and provides ERISA fiduciary services for retirement plans while leveraging relationships through its affiliation with Focus Financial Partners.

Brandon Welch is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an investment advisor representative at Newport Wealth Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at various firms including Centaurus Financial, Inc. and MVP Realty Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Catab Enterprises, Inc., a company involved in sponsorship sales and race car driver management. Newport Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pensions, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with ongoing supervision and regular reviews, and may engage third-party advisers to manage portions of client assets.

Rudy Dahbura is a financial advisor with West Wealth Group, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Ensemble Wealth Management and Securities America Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Dahbura is involved in insurance sales. West Wealth Group provides investment advisory, asset management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $600 million in discretionary assets, employing a networked operating model and a blend of investment strategies, while also offering ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance.

Christine Kim is a financial advisor at Allmerits Asset, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Allmerits since 2021. In addition, she serves as President and CEO of CHK Financial & Insurance Services, where she is involved in life insurance sales and retirement planning. Allmerits Asset, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management using third-party sub-advisers and digital platforms, serving individuals, corporations, charities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm employs tactical and strategic asset allocation and offers retirement plan consulting as well as standalone financial consulting.

Mitchel Needelman is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Needleman Asset Management since 2002. He is part of Spectrum Asset Management Inc, an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $640 million for around 305 clients, including individuals, trusts, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management across equity and fixed-income strategies, financial planning, and sub-advisory services, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis tailored to client objectives.

Palmer Mahoney is a financial advisor at Weaver Consulting Group, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Weaver Consulting Group, he worked at Emich Kia and has educational experience spanning several years. He is licensed to sell life and health insurance in California and Colorado and is appointed as an agent to sell life insurance policies through Ashe Brokerage. Weaver Consulting Group provides financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a holistic, client-focused asset-allocation process and offers both stand-alone planning and integrated wealth management services.

Antonia Lipovac is a financial advisor at Benefit Financial Services Group with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network, Frank Deptola & Associates, the US Small Business Administration, and Stratos Wealth Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she is a part-time financial manager at Worldwide Construction Services, Inc., a construction firm owned by her family. Benefit Financial Services Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering wealth management, financial planning, and institutional pension consulting. The firm emphasizes diversified, outcome-oriented portfolios and provides a range of services including tax preparation, ERISA fiduciary roles, and access to ESG and alternative investment options.

Ulrich Keller Jr. is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ducere Wealth Management since 2025, following a 35-year tenure at First Foundation Advisors. Keller also provides financial consulting services on a part-time basis to Ostentus Therapeutics, a healthcare company in Newport Beach, CA. Ducere Wealth Management serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, business owners, and select corporations, focusing on accredited investors and qualified purchasers. The firm employs a long-term strategic asset allocation approach with tax-efficient investment strategies and offers access to alternative investments and third-party manager programs.

Chase Eagan is a financial advisor at Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial, Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and several other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he has operated Eagan's Regal Evergreens for ten years. Spinnaker Investment Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting, focusing on asset allocation and a combination of fundamental and macro analysis.

Ty Neubauer is a financial advisor at Spectrum Asset Management Inc with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Spectrum Asset Management since 2012. Neubauer previously worked at the University of California, Riverside from 2015 to 2017. Spectrum Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $640 million for around 305 clients, including individuals, trusts, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across equity and fixed-income strategies, with model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Landon Yoshida is a financial advisor at Apriem Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Apriem Advisors since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent insurance agent for Apriem Insurance Services, advising on insurance questions and handling policy sales and renewals. Apriem Advisors is a team-based firm serving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, 501(c)(3) non-profits, and plan participants. The firm offers customized portfolio management, retirement plan advisory, charitable investment services, and financial and estate planning, using a mix of tactical and passive investment strategies tailored to clients’ circumstances.

Alan Ebright is a financial advisor with Check Capital Management Inc. based in Costa Mesa, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Check Capital Management in 2022, he worked at Hodges Capital Management, Inc. and Fisher Investments. 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 portfolios across distinct programs, including the Blue Chip Investor Fund.

Ma Tapang is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining CRUX, Tapang worked at Raymond James Financial for 36 years. Outside of advising, Tapang prepares income tax returns through a separate business, Maria Tapang & Associates. CRUX Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $547.7 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charities, pension plans, and privately held businesses. The firm employs a process-driven investment approach with discretionary portfolio management and offers a range of analytical techniques and investment products.

Jeremy Chused is a financial advisor at Provenio Capital with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Provenio Capital Management Inc. since 2016. Provenio Capital advises high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, family offices, businesses, and insurance companies on wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio construction, with a strong focus on alternative investments. The firm combines a client-centric investment process with diligence-led manager selection across various asset classes and manages over $1.6 billion with a small advisory team.

David Ramos is a financial advisor at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial for 12 years. Ramos is also involved with Revolution Advisors LLC, where he manages advisory accounts and identifies insurance needs. 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 employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, with client strategies often implemented through third-party managers.

Garrett Yack is a financial advisor with West Wealth Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Ensemble Wealth Management and Cooper Financial Group. Yack also operates Yack Wealth Management, focusing on marketing activities outside of investment advisory. West Wealth Group provides investment advisory, asset management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $616.7 million in discretionary assets using a combination of model portfolios and various analytical approaches, and offers services through an 18-advisor team alongside a network of affiliates.

Joshua Miller is an advisor at Regatta Capital Group, LLC and holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations. He has been with Regatta Capital Group since 2026. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked in various roles within the entertainment and production sectors, including positions at Ventura Canyon Productions, Bron Studios, and Amazon Studios. Outside of his advisory work, he remains involved with Ventura Canyon Productions. Regatta Capital Group serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a long-term, fundamental analysis approach to portfolio construction, offering services such as wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and digital-asset account facilitation.

Xuemei Zhang is a financial advisor with American Fundstars, holding 11 years of industry experience including a decade at ShangHai ShanDa Capital Co., Ltd. She joined American Fundstars in 2026 and is based in Irvine, CA. American Fundstars serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management and advisory services. The firm employs a flexible, opportunistic investment approach across multiple asset classes and manages most client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Hunter Peterson is an associate financial advisor with Weaver Consulting Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Weaver Consulting Group since 2017 and previously spent one year at Vanguard Marketing Corporation and seven years with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. Peterson serves as a board member and assistant treasurer for the Huntington Beach Kiwanis, a local service organization. Weaver Consulting Group provides financial planning, investment management, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional retirement plans. The firm employs a holistic, client-focused asset-allocation approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, structured notes, individual securities, and third-party managers to tailor portfolios to client goals.

Brent Honea is a financial advisor with Secura Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Arkadios Capital, Crown Capital Securities, Barth Financial Advisors, and other firms. Outside of investment advising, he practices estate planning and asset protection law with Barth Calderon LLP and is involved in life insurance sales through Bentley Financial & Insurance Services. Secura Financial, LLC provides fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $320 million for about 673 clients through a team of seven advisors, employing tailored investment strategies based on fundamental and cyclical analysis.