Patrick Guinet is a financial advisor at Guardian Financial Partners, LLC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Guardian Financial Partners since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Guardian Financial Partners provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers asset management, retirement plan consulting, and individualized portfolio management through wrap-fee accounts, employing a fiduciary approach with proprietary asset-allocation models and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

John Minezaki is a financial advisor with Global Assets Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at International Assets Investment Management, LLC, Western International Securities, Inc., and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of advising, he works as a tax staff member at a public accounting firm and provides bookkeeping services as a staff accountant. Global Assets Advisory, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, charities, and businesses, managing approximately $552 million. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, using a long-term investment approach with portfolios built primarily from mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Shane Brosnan is a financial advisor with West Wealth Group, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including BML Wealth Management, Cooper Mcmanus, and Securities America Inc. Outside of advisory roles, he is president of Brosnan & Associates Financial & Insurance Services, LLC, which specializes in fixed insurance and annuity sales. West Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process and offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Kevin Murphy is a financial advisor at Provenio Capital with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Provenio Capital Management since 2016 and previously operated Kevin Murphy Financial Services. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Provenio Capital serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, family offices, businesses, and insurance companies, focusing on wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio construction that emphasize alternative investments. The firm employs a documented, client-centric investment process and manages over $1.6 billion with a small advisory team, specializing in insurance-dedicated structures and co-investment opportunities.

Hector Robles is a financial advisor with JRS Investments and Wealth Preservation, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Transwest, UC Factors, Walt Disney Co., and Edward Jones. He is licensed in life and health insurance in California and Hawaii and has experience in customer service related to accounts receivable sales. JRS Investments and Wealth Preservation provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, and small businesses, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a fundamental, client-specific approach, employing a broad range of investment strategies and typically managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Nancy Howard is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Spectrum Asset Management Inc since 2012. She is based in Newport Beach, CA, and works as part of a nine-advisor team. Spectrum Asset Management oversees approximately $640 million for about 305 clients, including individuals, trusts, foundations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning tailored to client objectives.

Melissa Andrizzi Sobel is a financial advisor at CLG LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked for seven years at Beach Cities Health District. CLG LLC serves a diverse group of individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related advisory services. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and third-party sub-advisors, and operates from multiple offices with a distinctive operational approach.

Rob Sigler is a financial advisor at Westshore Wealth in Newport Beach, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He has held positions at UBS Securities and spent a brief period in retirement before joining Westshore Wealth in 2018. Sigler holds the Series 63 designation. Westshore Wealth is a six-advisor team managing approximately $534 million in client assets, serving individuals—including high-net-worth clients—pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a disciplined investment process that integrates fundamental, modern-portfolio, and quantitative analysis, utilizing model portfolios, discretionary trading authority, and active use of derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Michael Herman is a financial advisor at Apollon Financial, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC, PFE Advisors, Inc., and Girard Securities, Inc. Apollon Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, family offices, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.45 billion through a team of 16 advisors and offers financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and access to private and alternative investments. Apollon combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed, advisor-led portfolios and sub-advisers, incorporating ESG risk-based models, Direct Indexing, and tax-aware techniques alongside third-party technology and generative AI tools.

Kevin Mc Closkey is a financial advisor at Mosley Wealth Management, Inc. in Anaheim, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and joined Mosley Wealth Management in 2024 after 14 years at San Gabriel Academy. Mosley Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses a top-down, macroeconomic approach to asset allocation and incorporates third-party analysis and quantitative risk profiling in portfolio construction.

Tim Formica is a financial advisor with BCN Financial, Inc. in Cypress, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including LPL Financial and Crown Capital Securities, and has operated his own lending business. Formica is also involved with Arbor Financial/The Turnkey Foundation, providing mortgage and real estate services. BCN Financial provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to employer-sponsored plan participants and members of over 200 Police and Fire Department associations. The firm’s investment approach includes mutual funds and ETFs with a mix of fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis combined with market-timing strategies, focusing largely on non-discretionary advice within plan investment options.

Robin Sun is a financial advisor at Ellis Investment Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Ellis Investment Partners since 2012. She serves as a board member of the United Chinese American Association. Ellis Investment Partners provides investment advisory and planning services to a range of individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a dynamic asset-allocation approach with multiple model portfolios and offers services such as portfolio management, personal financial planning, and retirement plan advisory.

David Tamashiro is a financial advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Waddell & Reed, Raymond James Financial Services, and Arete Wealth Management. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using a variety of analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Gregory Stevenson is a financial advisor with West Wealth Group, LLC in Irvine, CA. He has one year of experience at West Wealth Group and a background including five years with Pacific Ridgeway Insurance Solutions and five years of service in the United States Navy. 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 approximately $616.7 million in discretionary assets and employs a team-based, model-driven approach to portfolio management and financial planning.

David Boyer is a financial advisor at Miramontes Capital, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an elected trustee for the Rossmoor/Los Alamitos Sewer District and holds leadership positions with the Los Alamitos Unified School District Personnel Commission and the Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce. Miramontes Capital advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and 529 account services. The firm manages accounts on discretionary and non-discretionary bases, employing a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options, and is noted for its role as a wrap fee program sponsor with affiliated broker-dealer, tax, and insurance operations.

Richard Mangus is a financial advisor at West Wealth Group, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Yack Wealth Management and Ensemble Wealth Management. Outside of advisory work, Mangus is involved in tax preparation through AMS Tax Service, Inc. and has a role in an automotive paint protection and window tint business. West Wealth Group, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with fiduciary services for qualified plans.

Nicholas Del Junco is a financial advisor with Liberty Wealth Management, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Liberty Wealth Management since 2016 and is also associated with Lifetime Marketing and Planning, Inc., where he is licensed as an insurance agent. Liberty Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, utilizing a blend of centrally developed models and advisor-specific strategies. The firm also offers diversified investment options, third-party manager referrals, and a range of educational services.

Julia Perez is a financial advisor at CRUX Wealth Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Arete Wealth Management, Raymond James Financial Services, and Favia Group. Outside of finance, she occasionally performs as a paid musician for private events. CRUX Wealth Advisors manages approximately $547.7 million for about 656 clients, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, charities, pension plans, and privately held businesses. The firm employs a process-driven, team-based approach while allowing advisors to use various analytic methods and maintains a directed-custodian model with a range of investment products including complex structured offerings.

Rohan Nakrani is a financial advisor at Financial Advisors Network, Inc. in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Advisors Network since 2016. Financial Advisors Network serves individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and retirement plan sponsors by providing comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, corporate trustee services, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, offering discretionary management and tailored portfolio solutions.

Darren Stewart is a financial advisor at Benefit Financial Services Group with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2016. Benefit Financial Services Group serves individuals, trusts, family entities, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through its wealth management and institutional services divisions. The firm employs a diversified, model-based investment approach that includes a range of asset types and utilizes independent managers, with approximately $1.53 billion in discretionary assets under management and $18.0 billion in assets under consultation for retirement plans.