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., based in Los Angeles, CA. She holds two years of industry experience and previously worked for over four decades at Cedars Sinai. Mercy Grace transitioned from her prior career to the financial advisory field in 2024. 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, cash-flow, tax, and estate planning, acting as a liaison while performing periodic account reviews without managing client assets directly.

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 27 years of experience in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Wells Fargo Investments. 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 in tax- and cost-focused asset allocations and integrates third-party independent managers and alternative investments for qualified clients as part of a broader wealth management program.

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 financial advisor with HCR Wealth Advisors in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is the sole owner of SJC Business Management, Inc., which provides tax and business management services independently from HCR Wealth Advisors. HCR Wealth Advisors offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies using fundamental and technical analysis and manages nearly $2 billion in assets across its team of ten advisors.

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 in Los Angeles, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with JSF Financial since 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at Vox Capital and Buffalo Exchange. JSF Financial provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.97 billion across about 791 client relationships and offers bespoke portfolio management alongside 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 with Highline Wealth Partners based in Sherman Oaks, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Highline Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities, offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, family office services, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment decisions are centralized through an Investment Committee, and it provides clients with regular portfolio reviews and educational programs.

Gira Patel is a financial advisor with Sierra Investment Management, LLC in Santa Monica, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Sierra Investment Management since 2015. Sierra Investment Management is a team-based SEC-registered advisor that manages discretionary portfolios and offers limited financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and certain institutional accounts. The firm employs a rules-based, tactical investment approach focused on trend-following and downside risk management, utilizing a range of program options and affiliated mutual funds and ETFs through its affiliation with Ocean Park Asset Management.

David Dietrich is a financial advisor at Dew Point Capital with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Advantage Capital Advisors, LLC for five years before joining Dew Point Capital in 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent and sells annuities. Dew Point Capital is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides fee-based discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, emphasizing strategic asset allocation with fundamental and cyclical analysis and a long-term purchase strategy supplemented by periodic short-term adjustments.

Ala Smochinsky is a financial advisor with The L. Warner Companies, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining The L. Warner Companies in 2021, he worked at Four Points Capital Partners LLC and Niagara International Capital Limited. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management. The L. Warner Companies serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, as well as corporations, non-profits, and other business entities. The firm employs a research-driven investment process led by an internal Chief Investment Officer and analyst team, constructing diversified portfolios with a focus on multi-year horizons and incorporating strategies such as options and third-party manager programs.