James Ellis is a financial advisor with J K R & Company, Inc. in Van Nuys, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with J K R & Company since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Ellis operates a sole proprietorship focused on term insurance sales and presentations. J K R & Company provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, including high net worth clients, and plan sponsors. The firm customizes investment recommendations based on client risk tolerance and time horizon, emphasizes ongoing account supervision, and utilizes institutional trading and custody arrangements.

John Townsend is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at DA Davidson, GWN Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Tamar Securities, LLC serves individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Peter Bohlen is a financial advisor at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience in film and television production. SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients with a focus on asset allocation and a total-return investment approach. The firm manages concentrated portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with fixed-income laddering to manage risk.

Katrina Soelter is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Avise Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at KCS Wealth Advisory and Wells Fargo Advisors, among others. Avise Financial serves individual and institutional clients with tailored discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm offers a range of services including pension consulting, tax preparation, business management, and educational seminars.

David Robinson is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Howard Capital Management Group, LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Howard Capital Management, Inc. from 2007 to 2020. Howard Capital Management Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and uses ETFs and mutual funds within its investment strategies.

Spencer Maccuish is affiliated with Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has four years of experience in the financial industry and previously worked at Eternity Bible College for 18 years. Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes diversified model allocations based on modern portfolio theory and manages portfolios with regular reviews and rebalancing.

Nga Ho is a financial advisor at Monarch Wealth Strategies with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PDV Financial Management for 21 years before joining Monarch in 2024. Monarch Wealth Strategies provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and investment consulting to affluent individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm combines ongoing portfolio management with tailored planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and instruments.

Adam Weinstock is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Evolve Private Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Sanctuary Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is a licensed insurance agent involved with Evolve Wealth Insurance LLC and serves as managing member of Purple Sector Investments, LLC. Evolve Private Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, financial institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental analysis and long-term orientation, constructing diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, bonds, and alternative investments.

Randall Sanada Jr. is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, serving at Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC since 1996. He also holds the position of Vice President at Alliance Financial Group, Inc., overseeing management and operations since 1998. Alliance Advisory & Securities, LLC provides investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs diversified model allocations based on modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, with regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Jeffrey Fishman is a financial advisor at JSF Financial, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been affiliated with JSF Financial since 1996. Fishman is also involved as a trustee and board member for nonprofit organizations, including the Steele Foundation and Washington University in St. Louis Hillel. JSF Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and businesses. The firm employs dynamic asset allocation, model portfolios, and quantitative analysis to customize investment strategies and manages approximately $1.73 billion in client assets.

Silvia Chi is a financial advisor at Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Confidence Wealth Management and its predecessor firms since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she provides personal caregiving services for a family member. Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities through a team of nine advisors. The firm offers portfolio management and fiduciary consulting services, employing proprietary model portfolios and a mix of passive ETFs and actively managed mutual funds with an emphasis on risk management and diversification.

Lionel Tapiero is a financial advisor with Highline Wealth Partners, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Highline Wealth Partners in 2020, he worked at Stackin Financial, LLC and Logica Capital Advisers, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as Sales Vice President at Transunion LLC, where he leads a sales team and oversees product strategy and analytics. Highline Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities, offering investment management, financial planning, family office services, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm centralizes portfolio decisions through an Investment Committee and provides participant education and enterprise support services, combining these with private real estate offerings and family office capabilities.

Owen Kim is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, he has been involved in the restaurant industry with roles at Oishi Shabu Shabu and other dining establishments. Tamar Securities advises individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Jonathan Rugg, CFA, is a financial advisor with Highline Wealth Partners and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Highline and its predecessor entities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Rugg is the co-founder and CEO of Altirr Inc., a financial industry services technology company providing alternative investment analysis and reporting tools. He also serves as Founder, President, and CCO of Highline Asset Management and is involved in various affiliated investment and management entities. 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, utilizing a centralized Investment Committee to oversee portfolio decisions and deliver regular client reporting.

Joseph Estes Jr. is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Tamar Securities in 2019, he worked at the University of Redlands School of Business and held roles at Insurance Thought Leadership and Buffernet, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at Estes Properties, LLC, managing personal real estate investment and development. Tamar Securities, LLC serves individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.3 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection across discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple model-portfolio programs.

Catherine Siphron is a financial advisor at Cheviot Value Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cheviot Value Management since 2024 and has provided academic tutoring since 2004. Cheviot Value Management offers discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach with fundamental analysis and diversification, complemented by additional services such as written financial planning and budget coaching.

Jason Kaplan is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management Group, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Howard Capital Management entities since 2010. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. Howard Capital Management Group employs a multifaceted investment approach including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and operates as a subsidiary within a broader network affiliated with Focus Financial Partners.

Kimberlea Archer is a financial advisor at Checchi Capital Advisers, LLC with Series 65, 63, and 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon for 14 years before joining Checchi Capital Advisers. Checchi Capital Advisers, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and other advisers, managing over $2.5 billion in client assets. The firm uses proprietary quantitative models focused on index replication and statistical sampling, implementing portfolios with ETFs and direct securities while emphasizing tax optimization and transaction-cost reduction.

Nicholas Frattali is a financial advisor at HS Wealth Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at TigerOak Management, L.L.C. since 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a tax preparation and planning business, Frattali and Company. HS Wealth Partners is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and estates, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term, fundamental investment approach and acts as a fiduciary while offering portfolio supervision and retirement distribution guidance.

Gahng Choi is an advisor with Westside Financial Advisors LLC in Los Angeles, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Westside Financial Advisors, Choi worked at EY for five years and PwC for four years. He is also affiliated with TSMG Solutions LLC. Westside Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporations, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm primarily employs a passive investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs, often delegating portfolio implementation to a recommended third-party manager.