Joshua Modabber is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Signpost, Westside Wellness & Rehabilitation, Silva Artist Management, and the University of Colorado - Boulder. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, and operates multiple managed account and wrap fee programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Sean Denich is a financial advisor with Prosperitas Financial, LLC in Valencia, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Prosperitas since 2026. His prior work experience includes roles in behavioral health and learning support organizations. Prosperitas Financial, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing over $812 million for approximately 1,745 clients. The firm provides asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and businesses, using a broad mix of securities and third-party money managers tailored to client objectives.

Bhagwati Mahendru is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 33 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Mahendru serves as a board member for the nonprofit counseling organization Valley Family Center. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes individualized advice and utilizes a wide range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes, supported by its NOVA platform and third-party manager programs.

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.

Jordan Williams is a financial advisor at Golden State Wealth Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial LLC and Merrill. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm primarily offers discretionary portfolio management using various analytical approaches and third-party managers.

James Carey is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009 and holds a Series 63 designation. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes and operates a range of managed account and commission-based programs.

Eliot Lehrman is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a contractor and business strategy consultant for Unified Wealth, LLC, where he focused on business structuring, retirement planning, and tax strategy. Before transitioning to financial services, he spent several years at Marvel Studios. Encompass More Asset Management LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, with a focus on individuals rather than corporate or charitable clients.

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.

Evan Chung is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Wescom Financial Services, and Raymond James Financial. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through advisory programs and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and offers services such as tax and impact overlays and a Private Wealth Consulting program for high-net-worth clients.

Yoel Edunn is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2005. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes and account types. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets operations with custody, clearing, and prime services, particularly in commodities and derivatives.

Jeffrey Margolis is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Margolis serves as a board member of the Calabasas Country Club Men's Club, where he volunteers to run tournaments and maintain golf rules. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, execution, clearing, custody, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutions. The firm offers an open-architecture investment platform with multiple adviser-managed and model-based programs, along with unique operational capabilities such as custody services and municipal bond strategies co-advised with Franklin Templeton Group.

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 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Avantax. Tsang is also involved with Vinepoint Advisory Group and provides tax preparation and accounting services through Vinepoint Consulting. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes, offering customized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Julie Foong is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Trilogy Capital, Inc. 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, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of active and passive investment strategies through written investment policy statements and incorporates multiple custodial platforms and third-party management options.

Wael Elkhalafawi is an investment advisor representative at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Avantax Planning Partners since 2022. Wael is also the chief executive officer of Moskowitz and Company, Inc., a CPA firm providing accounting, tax preparation, and CFO services. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and financial planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative referral arrangements with independent CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm employs a model-based discretionary portfolio management approach overseen by an Investment Advisory Committee and offers tax-intelligent overlays and centralized trading through designated custodians.

Leo Wai is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 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 Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by centrally managed portfolios and customizable strategies.

Lynne Witmer is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Southport Capital (Livingston Group Asset Management Company) for eight years. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Meridian Insurance LLC, where she consults on and sells life insurance and annuities. Meridian Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles guided by personalized investment policies and ongoing portfolio reviews.

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.

Alysa Enriquez is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at KROST Wealth Management and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in assets with a focus on asset allocation and diversification, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and third-party portfolio managers.