Liza Dela Cruz is a financial advisor at Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Alliance Advisory & Securities, she worked at Steelpeak Wealth and Doubleline Capital, and held roles at American International Group. Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs diversified model allocations and modern portfolio theory across multiple model groups and individual-security strategies, with portfolio reviews at least quarterly.

Corey Barash is a financial advisor at Grant Tani Barash & Altman, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2004. Corey operates within an eight-advisor team based in Beverly Hills, California. Grant Tani Barash & Altman serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension/profit-sharing plans as a multi-family office. The firm integrates accounting, tax, and business management services with investment advisory and consulting, typically providing non-discretionary recommendations while delegating most portfolio management to third-party managers.

Amanda Rocca is a financial advisor at Highline Wealth Partners with 27 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Allworth Financial, AW Securities, Ms Howells & Co, and Hall Private Wealth Advisors. Highline Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, family office services, corporate retirement plan consulting, and real estate advisory, with portfolio decisions centralized through an Investment Committee and supported by education and technology-driven solutions.

Stephen Rischall is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Navalign, LLC since 2018. He previously worked at Carter Jacobs, LLC and 1080 Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mod Potter, an e-commerce business specializing in plant and garden products. Navalign, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $655.6 million across about 677 clients, utilizing fundamental analysis and a mix of investment strategies including the use of borrowing and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Mercy Grace Mabanag is a financial advisor at Atlantic Investments A Registered Investment Advisor, Inc with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Atlantic Investments, she worked at Cedars Sinai for over four decades. Atlantic Investments serves individuals and high-net-worth clients by providing personalized financial planning and coordinating implementation through third-party money managers. The firm focuses on retirement planning, cash-flow and tax reviews, and estate planning, while allowing clients to impose investment restrictions through written policy statements.

Kenneth Cornutt is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor at Westside Financial Advisors LLC with nine years of industry experience. He previously operated as a CPA under Kenneth Cornutt CPA for two years before joining Westside Financial Advisors in 2017. Outside of advisory work, he owns Westside Tax and Accounting Services, which provides accounting and tax-related services. Westside Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporations, focusing on passive investment management primarily through index mutual funds and ETFs. The firm offers discretionary investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and integrates business and employee-benefit planning with tax and accounting considerations.

Ryan Meacham is a financial advisor at Highline Wealth Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Vivaldi Capital Management and Cornerstone Wealth Management. Highline Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and various business entities, offering investment management, financial planning, family office services, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment decisions are made through a centralized committee and it provides regular portfolio reviews, participant education, and utilizes third-party technology for retirement plan management.

Mark Cohen is a financial advisor at Westside Investment Management, LLC in Santa Monica, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Westside Investment Management since 2010 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, Cohen owns two non-investment-related businesses, Milldog Inc. and Alipony Racing. Westside Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options strategies, derivatives, and private fund investments, and it participates in select third-party programs such as SEI’s Managed Accounts Program.

Marc Ackerman is a financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 12 years before joining IFC Advisors in 2024. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family entities, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tax-aware, goal-oriented investment approach that combines active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes and also operates special purpose vehicles and private fund vehicles for qualified clients.

Kennedy Reardon is a financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill prior to joining IFC Advisors. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and participant-directed retirement plans. The firm combines active and passive strategies with a tax- and cost-focused approach, integrating third-party independent managers and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Jon Bowles is a financial advisor with Secure Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Secure Investment Management since 2023 and operates his own financial services business, Jon L. Bowles Finances, since 2010. Outside of advising, he is the U.S. Operations Lead and a partial owner of the Sports Financial Literacy Academy, which produces sports-themed financial education materials for athletes. Secure Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and business entities, offering financial planning and portfolio management with a quantitative, factor-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm utilizes low-cost funds and tailored strategies through Orion Portfolio Solutions and operates as a network of independent adviser representatives customizing portfolios to client goals.

Theresa Pablos is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Avise Financial. She previously worked at Wealth Enhancement Group and KCS Wealth Advisory. Outside of financial advising, she operates Theresa Pablos Communications, providing consulting on podcast production. Avise Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers discretionary investment management combined with financial planning, pension consulting, tax preparation, and business management, employing a range of analytical approaches and maintaining extensive third-party relationships.

Stephen Michalski is a Series 65-licensed advisor with BMB Advisers LLC in Los Angeles, CA, and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at BMB Advisers since 1999 and is also a shareholder and officer at Freedman Broder & Company Accountancy Corp., where he has been involved since 1985. All principals of BMB Advisers are also principals of this accounting practice. BMB Advisers primarily serves high-net-worth individuals in the entertainment industry, along with their related trusts, estates, and retirement accounts. The firm offers direct portfolio management and a referral-based Independent Advisor Program, with a long-term investment approach that favors passive equity exposure and diversified managed fund models.

Patrick Mcdonald is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Manhattan West Asset Management, LLC since 2023 and previously held roles at MAI Capital Management and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Manhattan West Asset Management provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to construct diversified asset allocations across public and private markets, offering both separately managed accounts and pooled investment vehicles.

Bradley Hammerman is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently associated with Beverly Hills Private Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Beverly Hills Private Wealth in 2025, he worked at Seia LLC and Core Financial. Beverly Hills Private Wealth provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment process incorporating fundamental, technical, quantitative, cyclical, and sector analysis, offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning tailored to larger accounts.

Steven Campeas is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at HCR Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He is also the sole owner of SJC Business Management, Inc., which provides tax and business management services separate from his work at HCR Wealth Advisors. HCR Wealth Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and uses a range of investment strategies and vehicles tailored to individual client policies.

Nicholas Andrian is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Evolve Private Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at MAI Capital Management, Evoke Wealth, and First Republic Private Wealth Management. His background also includes roles in educational and nonprofit organizations such as Dickinson College and Common Cause Pennsylvania. Evolve Private Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, financial institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm manages approximately $2.15 billion in assets and employs a fundamentally driven, long-term investment approach that incorporates diversified portfolios, alternative investments, and third-party AI decision-support tools.

Gabriela Arenzano Chagas is an advisor at JSF Financial, LLC with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Vox Capital, Buffalo Exchange, and several positions in Israel including Masschallenge Israel and Tel Aviv University. JSF Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.97 billion across 791 client relationships and offers bespoke portfolio management along with access to third-party managers and private investment funds.

Scott Gaynor is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Navalign, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at KCS Wealth Advisory and Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC. Navalign, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $655.6 million for about 677 clients, employing a mix of investment strategies including margin borrowing and options trading, alongside pension consulting and corporate-level financial services.

Hugh Meyer is a financial advisor at Highline Wealth Partners with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for a combined 17 years. Highline Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, family office services, corporate retirement plan consulting, and real estate advisory, with portfolio decisions centralized through an Investment Committee.