Michael Roney is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merit Financial Advisors since 2024. He previously worked at Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management and Abridge Partners LLC from 2007 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he and his wife own and manage rental properties on a limited, passive basis. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, diversified asset allocation approach with centrally managed portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Dilys Chang is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Providien Machining & Metals, Inc., Gkn Bandy Machining, Inc., and Investment Advisors International, Inc. She has also been involved with Global View Capital Advisors, LLC and Global View Capital Insurance Services, LLC since 2015. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm utilizes a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, supported by proprietary research and an integrated execution platform.

Stephen Ting is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Verity Financial and Insurance Services, LifePro Asset Management, and other firms. Outside of Gradient Advisors, he owns and operates Verity Wealth Group and Seel Capital Inc, engaging in financial planning, income planning, and accounting activities. Gradient Advisors, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates primarily through a network of Investment Advisor Representatives and third-party money managers, employing a largely non-discretionary model with fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

Robert Hoffman is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Snowden since 2014. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and third-party manager selection, combining multi-team scale with institutional capabilities.

Kathleen Gilmore is a CFP® certificant with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2007, initially joining the firm’s predecessor and continuing through its current form. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors serves individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners, managing approximately $4.48 billion in client assets. The firm emphasizes fundamental research and long-term, diversified portfolio construction, with selective use of sub-advisers to tailor solutions to client needs.

Joshua Modabber is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Wedbush Securities since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Signpost, Westside Wellness & Rehabilitation, and Silva Artist Management, as well as time spent at the University of Colorado - Boulder. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, delivering tailored portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Lloyd Wong is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2007. The firm provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, charitable institutions, and business owners. Clifford Swan employs proprietary fundamental research to manage diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and selected private investments.

Roger Ferguson III is a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Incluso Capital, LLC, Goldman Sachs, and the USC Marshall School of Business. AWM Capital advises high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and private funds, providing fee-based investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning services, including tax, estate, and insurance planning, as well as business consulting for select small and medium-sized businesses. The firm employs an open-architecture platform and a liability-driven investing framework to create customized portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles.

James Carey is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. based in Pasadena, CA, with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009. Carey holds the Series 63 designation. Wedbush Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and broker-dealer services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, capital markets, and more. The firm provides tailored portfolio management strategies and conducts due diligence on third-party managers while also supporting clearing, custodial, and securities lending activities.

Barbara Luttenberger is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Snowden Lane Partners since 2015. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial and estate planning. The firm employs a multi-team approach with institutional capabilities and manages approximately $8.9 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Yoel Edunn is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2005 and previously at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 1998 to 2005. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, including trusts and pension plans. The firm offers a broad spectrum of services such as wealth management, fixed income, securities lending, and capital markets, with portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

Joseph Godsey III is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in Pasadena, CA. He holds CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He currently serves as co-trustee for a third-party family trust. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, ongoing advisory relationships, and portfolio management across multiple program types. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies and utilizes technology-supported rebalancing with access to multiple custodial platforms.

Raymond Torres is a CFP® at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Northern Trust Company for nine years before joining Clifford Swan in 2026. 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’s investment approach is based on proprietary, security-level fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis, constructing long-term diversified portfolios and selectively delegating to sub-advisers when appropriate.

Alan Chuang is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and landlord of a rental property. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets with tailored strategies across various asset classes and multiple implementation options.

Caleb Tsang is a financial advisor at Verus Capital Partners, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including LPL Financial and Avantax. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Vinepoint Consulting. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to customize portfolios and uses tactical adjustments and selective hedging tailored to clients’ time horizons, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Julie Foong is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Wealth Services, LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, and National Planning Corporation. She is also the owner of The Financial Collective, where she provides financial planning and investment management services. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by offering financial planning, advisory relationships, and portfolio management utilizing both active and passive investment strategies. The firm manages assets through written investment policy statements and a combination of internal models and third-party strategists.

Gary Friedle is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Equitable Advisors. 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 via an affiliated sub-advisor and operates within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Kenneth Donckels is an advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has multiple years of varied work experience across financial services and related industries, including roles at Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., Herbert Financial, and Grant Thornton. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports approximately $3.8 billion in client assets and over 11,000 client relationships through a network of independent advisers offering flexible fee structures and multiple program options.

Leo Wai is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, Commonwealth Financial Network, and JP Morgan Chase. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach uses long-term diversified asset allocation managed through centralized sleeves and model portfolios, supported by an internal investment management team and external sub-advisers.

David Lin is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2018 and previously served as CEO and portfolio manager at Clear Shore Group from 2016 to 2018. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in client assets and employs a fundamental research-driven approach to build long-term, diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and selected private investments.