Katelyn Watts is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2020. Prior to joining the firm, she worked at Stich and Feather Inc. and completed her studies at California State University, Long Beach. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion across a multi-advisor platform, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services, employing a research-driven investment process vetted by an Investment Committee.

Conor Weir is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Accelerate Retirement and has previously worked at firms including NFP Retirement Inc., Triad Advisors, Resources Investment Advisors, Independent Financial Partners, LPL Financial, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing his personal limited liability company for accounting purposes and holds a role in the insurance sector as a licensed agent selling life insurance products. Accelerate Investment Advisors LLC serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term allocation strategy using a range of investment vehicles and provides specialized retirement services that include plan design, provider selection, participant education, and fiduciary support under ERISA.

Alexander Yaftali is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Monograph Wealth Advisors, LLC in Manhattan Beach, CA. He has been with Monograph Wealth Advisors since 2015, holding various roles within the firm. Outside of his advisory work, he is a member of Libretto LLC, a financial planning software company. Monograph Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory services alongside wealth planning, pension consulting, and philanthropic services. The firm emphasizes bespoke investment policy statements, asset allocation, third-party sub-advisors, and access to alternative investments as part of its integrated wealth-management approach.

Elijah Souza is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management. He has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC for nine years and has been with Gerber Kawasaki since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Souza acts as a liaison between clients and CPAs at GK Tax and Accounting, referring clients and providing financial planning support. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base, including both individual and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and alternative investment access. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies with ongoing monitoring and also acts as sub-adviser to an actively managed growth-focused ETF.

Carly Thoma is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Root Financial Partners since 2023. Prior to joining Root, she worked at several financial firms including Raymond James Financial Services and LPL Financial. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement-plan relationships. The firm emphasizes broadly diversified, passive investment strategies using index funds and ETFs, with tailored portfolios based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

John Benfanti Jr. is a financial advisor with Stonex Advisors Inc. in Los Alamitos, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with StoneX Advisors Inc. since 2019 and previously was with Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. for six years. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of Health Plus Insurance Agency, an insurance sales business he has led since 1990. Stonex Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting through a network of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group. The firm employs a range of portfolio solutions and third-party money managers, supported by platforms such as Envestnet and Advyzon, and is part of the larger StoneX Group, which offers integrated clearing, custody, and lending services.

Cristian Lopez is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Certuity, he worked at Park City Wealth Advisors for one year and was a full-time student from 2015 to 2025. Certuity serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth families, private foundations, endowments, family offices, and pooled investment vehicles, providing investment advisory, family office, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, diversification, and a long-term buy-and-hold investment approach, supplementing public market strategies with access to private markets through its private fund series.

Michael Mendell is a financial advisor at Gradient Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He has prior experience working at the Los Angeles County Superior Court for nine years and was self-employed for one year. 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, offering a largely non-discretionary advisory model that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Joshua Sanchez is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. He holds industry experience totaling one year and has been with Aegis Capital since 2025. Prior to this, he has been involved with Unlimited Management since 2016. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to a diverse client base including individual and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, insurance, and occasional investment banking, with advisory relationships that can be either discretionary or non-discretionary.

Christopher Sutherlin is a financial advisor at Copper Financial in Hawthorne, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Uber Technologies, MWA Financial Services, and Modern Woodmen of America. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members and offers financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party managers, a model-based wrap program, and an online Guided Investing option. The firm works with individual and institutional clients, acting as fiduciaries while providing advisory services and conducting due diligence on third-party managers.

Russell Hill is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience and has been an advisor at Halbert Hargrove since 1998. He holds the Series 63 designation and serves as President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Investment Counselor at Halbert Hargrove/Russell LLC. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion across a multi-advisor platform, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning, using an Investment Committee to build diversified portfolios incorporating equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies.

Paul Kletke is a financial advisor at Global View Capital Management LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Global View Capital Advisors, LLC and Global View Capital Management, LLC since 2014 and previously spent over three decades at Southern California Edison. Kletke also serves as an independent contractor for Global View Capital Advisors, involved in marketing, education, and sales of advisory services. Global View Capital Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs a technical and quantitative investment approach focused on ETFs and mutual funds, utilizing proprietary research from its affiliate AdvisorGuide, LLC, and offers customized models for managing client portfolios.

Michael Gilman is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he manages an online retail business selling acne treatment products. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and government entities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and portfolio management using a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, active strategies, and dedicated programs for smaller investors.

Lalaine Collantes is a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Abacus since 2021, following 26 years at Westamerica. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and institutional entities. The firm employs an asset-class investing approach grounded in academic research, incorporates ESG screening, and offers access to private placements and pooled investments for qualified clients.

Kyle Saenz is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Sagepoint Financial, and Wells Fargo. Saenz is also president of KSMR Investments, a trading business based in Long Beach, CA. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing customized strategies delivered via model asset allocations and multiple custodian platforms.

Sage Casaga is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Gerber Kawasaki since 2020. Prior to that, he held roles at Glenn Burdette, Cal Poly, Gideon Strategic Partners, and Casaga Electric Inc. Casaga also provides accounting services through GK Tax and Accounting, acting as a liaison between clients and CPAs. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base that includes individual households across wealth levels as well as institutional entities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, ETF sub-advisory services, and alternative investment access, managing portfolios with tailored strategies and ongoing monitoring.

Gregory Devine is a financial advisor at 71 West Capital Partners with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Goldman, Sachs & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several real estate rental properties through his ownership and partnerships in multiple LLCs. 71 West Capital Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension, and corporate clients through wrap-fee portfolio management. The firm combines in-house advisory expertise with third-party managers and employs a range of investment strategies, including tax-loss harvesting and margin lending.

Marcus Marshall is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with ICMA Retirement Corporation since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a food carrier for Uber Eats. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Victoria Wilk is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and possessing 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Independent Financial Group and First Allied Advisory Services, among others. Outside of finance, she is the founder and designer of a French home design and décor venture and also works as a marketing consultant for small businesses. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of active and passive strategies with a focus on diversification and tailoring portfolios to client objectives, managing approximately $9.45 billion across 154 advisors.

Mark Markland is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at The AmeriFlex Group. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, and First Allied Advisory Services. He is also involved in insurance and benefits through an agent role outside of his advisory work. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements to deliver tailored strategies.