Christopher Nowakowski is a financial advisor at Perennial Financial Services with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Perennial Financial Services since 2009, including his role at Perennial Investment Advisors LLC since 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder and producer of Perennial Legacy Insurance Solutions, focusing on non-variable insurance products. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers fiduciary portfolio management tailored to client goals and risk tolerances, utilizing multiple platform relationships and combining ERISA retirement plan consulting with licensed insurance activities.

Dan Stridsberg is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with One Capital Management, LLC since 2003 and also serves as Chief Compliance Officer and Chief Investment Officer at RSG Wealth Management, LLC, where he provides compliance support and investment due diligence. One Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients through a multi-advisor team managing approximately $7.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a globally balanced investment approach combining active large-cap equity management with ETFs and diversified fixed income, supported by a proprietary fund ranking system and a macroeconomic-driven investment process.

Benedict Mc Grath is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management in Santa Monica, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. Prior to entering financial advisory, he worked in the hospitality sector at Truxton's American Bistro. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and public entities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and ancillary services with an active investment approach that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, tax-loss harvesting, and systematic rebalancing.

Steven Katz is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with the Evergreen Team Wealth Management and Evergreen Team Insurance Marketing since 2015. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists to implement model portfolios. The firm focuses on assessing clients’ financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance to select and monitor third-party model portfolios rather than managing individual securities.

Mia Samson is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Gerber Kawasaki since 2019. Prior to joining the firm, she was affiliated with Loyola Marymount University. Gerber Kawasaki serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and municipal clients. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting services through an active management approach that incorporates fundamental and technical analysis, systematic rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Roger Wall Jr. is a financial advisor with Genter Capital Management in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and IMST Distributors, LLC. Genter Capital Management provides discretionary investment supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm employs a multi-team approach combining fundamental and quantitative analysis across equity and fixed-income portfolios, and it serves as adviser to the Genter Capital Dividend Income Fund and as sub-advisor to several ETFs.

Michelle Nguyen is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors since 2015. She holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Los Angeles, CA. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-asset investment approach and is affiliated with its bank holding company FirstSun, integrating banking and financial product referrals with its advisory services.

Efrain Borenstein is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2008. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed account programs and investment solutions through an open-architecture platform, with capabilities including municipal bond strategies, tax- and impact-overlay services, and custody services uncommon among enterprise advisers.

Emily Benedetto is a Certified Financial Planner™ at Abacus Wealth Partners with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Abacus Wealth Partners since 2017 and previously worked at Pacific Ocean Pediatrics. Abacus Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities with financial planning and investment management services. The firm employs an asset-class, passive-oriented investment approach, incorporating ESG screening when requested, and offers customized portfolios aligned with clients’ risk profiles and goals.

Gregg Turkin is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC Wealth, Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, Cetera Advisors LLC, and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of financial advising, Turkin is involved in real estate and home design businesses, including ownership of G&D Home Designs and partnerships in related ventures. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of investment programs through an open-architecture wealth management platform that combines advisor-managed portfolios and third-party model portfolios.

Steven Jolly is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ford Financial Group, LPL Financial LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves as a non-profit board member for the Fresno County Employees Retirement Association and is a trustee and volunteer for local retirement plans. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple platform relationships and third-party managers to deliver tailored portfolio solutions.

Chase Mc Cormick is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with a Series 65 designation. He has been with Gerber Kawasaki since 2023 and has prior experience in various roles including at Plastic Trees Pictures and Papa Romano's Pizza. Outside of finance, he has been involved with McCormick Basketball Camp since 2012. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs an active management approach with fundamental and technical analysis, systematic rebalancing, and tax strategies while providing a range of wealth management and financial planning services.

Kent Tanaka is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, LPL Financial, Lake Avenue Financial, and Integrated Wealth Concepts. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a small retail business selling baby clothing and products. Perennial Financial Services offers investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm provides tailored portfolio management as a fiduciary, utilizing multiple platform relationships and integrating retirement plan consulting with insurance and brokerage services.

Jordan Grzesczyk is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with CGN Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Garrett Investment Advisors, Raymond James & Associates, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. He is based in Santa Monica, CA. CGN Advisors provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, businesses, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of asset-allocation strategies and tax-aware investment vehicles, often collaborating with institutional third-party managers while maintaining fiduciary standards.

Changhao Meng is a financial advisor at One Capital Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining One Capital, Meng held roles at Harvey & Company and studied at the University of Southern California and the University of California, Santa Barbara. One Capital Management, LLC manages approximately $8.5 billion across a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers customized, globally balanced portfolios combining active large-cap equity management with ETFs and fixed income, and serves as adviser to the FundX family of exchange-traded funds.

Benjamin Dunbar is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management since 2014. Prior to his current role, he worked at LPL Financial from 2014 to 2019. He also acts as a liaison between clients and CPAs at GK Tax and Accounting, providing financial planning advice and client referrals. Gerber Kawasaki serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and alternative investment access. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies with active management techniques and also serves as sub-adviser to an actively managed growth-focused ETF.

Luis Strohmeier is a CFP® and ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC in Los Angeles and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the board for a family business focused on emerging technology and biological energy research. Octavia Wealth Advisors is a multi-team firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and municipal entities. The firm employs customized portfolios using proprietary models that incorporate low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, with a focus on long-term strategies and specialized retirement plan advisory services.

Rebecca Cameron is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with NWF Advisory Group since 2017 and previously with Whjr Associates from 2013 to 2017. Cameron also serves as a registered assistant for Artisan Capital Partners, a DBA under NWF Advisory Group. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering retirement plan consulting as well as trust and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and operates an open-architecture Wealth Management Platform that combines advisor-managed portfolios, third-party model portfolios, and SMA/UMA solutions with both strategic long-term and short-term tactical investment strategies.

Michael Wu is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Aspiriant, LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at Suntrust Advisory Services and GenSpring. Michael is based in Los Angeles, CA. Aspiriant serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside wealth planning, family office, and specialty services. The firm’s investment approach uses customized asset allocation strategies supported by internal research and a variety of implementation options, including third-party managers and private investments.

Mark Walter is a financial advisor with IP Financial Advisory Services LLC in Westlake Village, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 12 years at Western International Securities, Inc. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth individuals and employs a range of analyses to construct and monitor customized portfolios, often using discretionary authority.