Leighton Helfrick is a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of experience. Prior to joining AWM Capital, he worked at Matthews Commercial Real Estate and has held roles affiliated with UC Davis and Cal State San Marcos, including involvement with the UC Davis Baseball Camp. AWM Capital, LLC advises high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and private funds, providing fee-based investment management and comprehensive financial planning services such as tax, estate, and insurance planning. The firm employs a liability-driven investing framework and an open-architecture platform to create customized portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, separate account managers, and private placements.

Scott Nishimura is a financial advisor with Continuum Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a co-trustee for his elderly aunt’s family trust, managing her day-to-day financial needs. Continuum Advisory is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans through independent advisors. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and institutional services, including retirement plan consulting and integrated tax and legal expertise.

Robert Kennally is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Arthur J Gallagher. He also operates The Kennally Group, a business within Wedbush Securities. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Trust Portfolios L.P. for 18 years before joining Wedbush Securities in 2023. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm offers a broad range of services such as portfolio management, wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Michael Comorre is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Securities, Inc. and City National Bank since 2004. Outside of finance, he owns Comorre Nose Corp, a wine-selling business. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management.

Naoko Moriya is a financial advisor with Encompass More Asset Management LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at LegacyFi, NUI LLC, AgencyFi LLC, and iPros Insurance Professionals. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Topsail LLC, a business consulting company serving Japanese clients where she works as a producer, translator, and customer service representative. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model-based strategies combining proprietary models and third-party sub-advisers and manages diverse investment options including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, private placements, and digital-asset related exposures.

Maxwell Pray is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors in Pasadena, CA since 2007. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in assets using a research-driven approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and selected private investments.

Douglas Pryor II is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Stifel, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Pryor is associated with The McNairy Group, a name used in a monthly newsletter, and The Parks Pryor Wealth Management Group, a team within Wedbush. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of wealth management solutions, including discretionary portfolio management and institutional research, supported by custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Yueh Hwa Lee is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Verus Capital Partners, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC since 2021. Prior to joining these firms, Lee held roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, Avantax Investment Services, VinePoint Advisory Group, and 1st Global Advisors, among others. Lee also operates VinePoint Advisory Group, LLC, an investment-related business affiliated with his LPL activities. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm that serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes, tailoring portfolios to clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Brian Murphy is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Inc. and operated his own advisory practices. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in buying and selling vintage and modern watches. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of analytic approaches and investment strategies tailored to client needs.

Camee Lewis is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Wedbush since 2019. Prior to that, she worked at BOK Financial Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and broker-dealer services, encompassing wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Ryan Kennedy is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including six years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Since 2023, he has also been active as an insurance agent, focusing on health insurance, life insurance, and fixed income annuities. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisers who provide portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm offers various engagement models and employs diverse investment strategies while supporting dual registrations and insurance licensing among its advisers.

Hiroshi Mizutani is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, Inc., Merrill, and Citigroup-related entities. He also serves as an investment advisor at Global Assets Advisory, LLC. International Assets Investment Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporations through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management using a variety of investment vehicles and sometimes employs third-party managers or wrap programs as part of its strategies.

Matthew Wollmann is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. based in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Southwest Securities, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services. The firm manages various portfolio management programs and conducts due diligence on third-party managers while also providing research and prime brokerage services.

Todd Brooks is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2007 and was previously with Brookstreet Securities Corporation from 2005 to 2007. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm acts as both an adviser and broker-dealer and supports tailored portfolio management strategies alongside custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Dustin Zahn is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including E*TRADE Capital Management and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions among other services. The firm manages discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and supports a range of client types including trusts, pension plans, and foundations.

Kam Ho is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Royal Alliance since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a statutory agent for Wise Steward Insurance Services, where he assists clients with insurance needs and policy administration. NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisors, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an open-architecture, technology-driven platform to offer portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Jon La Mothe is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Snowden Capital Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2012, serving as a partner and managing director. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and institutional clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and various advisory programs. The firm employs a multi-team approach combined with institutional capabilities, offering customized portfolios and services that include third-party manager selection and oversight.

Paul Seig is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2022. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a CPA practice and serves as treasurer for a local RV club. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, utilizing a comprehensive investment approach supported by Envestnet technology and both internal and third-party portfolio management solutions.

Nathan Gierke is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Equitable Advisors, and New England Securities, among others. He has also been involved with several firms concurrently between 2020 and 2022. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.