Byron Harlan is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Los Angeles, CA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MSI Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he contributes monthly opinion essays to the San Diego Union-Tribune and serves as a member of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association. NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisors, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs an open-architecture, technology-driven platform for portfolio management, offering a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Thane McCready is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Perennial Financial Services since 2017. He has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates Perennial Legacy Insurance Solutions, focusing on non-variable insurance. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, utilizing multiple platform relationships and third-party managers to tailor portfolios across various securities while combining ERISA retirement plan consulting with licensed insurance activities.

Jennifer Caravello is a financial advisor with Halbert Hargrove in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2015. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutions by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds. The firm uses a formal Investment Committee with a documented analytical framework and combines qualitative due diligence with quantitative testing to manage allocations across various asset types.

Peter Karp is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Infinity Services, Inc. and Karp Capital Management Corporation. He serves on the board of Elder Givers, a nonprofit organization, and consults clients on lending solutions through The Loan Story. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by stocks, bonds, options, and private funds, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets.

Amber Wynn is a financial advisor at Savvy with one year of industry experience. She is also the owner and CEO of Amber Wynn, Philanthrepreneur Nonprofit Management Services, where she provides nonprofit consulting focused on strategic development and training. Savvy offers customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, option overlays, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Derrigan Sheedy is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been with NWF Advisory Services since 2005 and has a background serving as a statutory agent selling fixed and variable life insurance products. Sheedy also serves as a trustee for several family trusts and acts as secretary and partner for ManagedMutuals, Inc., a corporation involved in fee-based investment services. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisory representatives, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes an open-architecture, technology-driven platform offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting across a range of account types and strategies.

John Wilhelm is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Composition Wealth, LLC since 2023 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2016 to 2023. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and other instruments, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets.

Tisha Neal is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with ICMA Retirement Corporation since 2014. 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 by Morningstar Investment Management.

Gleb Reynlib is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with OSAIC since 2012 and is also involved in life insurance sales through his sole proprietorship. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account programs. The firm operates an open-architecture Wealth Management Platform that combines advisor-managed portfolios with third-party models, emphasizing strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

William Pettus is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mutual Advisors, LLC and has held roles at affiliated firms such as Mutual Securities, Inc. and previously at California Retirement Advisors Group and First Allied Advisory Services. Pettus is also an independent insurance agent, offering fixed and variable life insurance, annuities, and long-term care insurance as a sole proprietor. Mutual Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs both active and passive strategies and supports a range of operational platforms to tailor portfolios and service diverse client needs.

Samuel Boone is a financial advisor at Maia Wealth with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Maia Wealth in 2026, he worked at Intuit and Robinhood Markets, Inc. Boone has held various roles across multiple industries, including education and construction. Maia Wealth offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a long-term investment strategy complemented by tactical adjustments, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party platforms for portfolio implementation.

Kylie Schwartz is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked in various roles including positions at California State University, Long Beach and several hospitality establishments. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses a committee-driven investment process combining qualitative and quantitative research to build diversified portfolios and integrates both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Andrew Stewart is a financial professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at NWF Advisory Services Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at NWF Advisory Group Investment since 2016 and OSAIC since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship advising clients on insurance products and markets himself under the DBA Artisan Capital Partners. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in assets through a network of over 100 representatives. The firm serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients using a technology-driven, open-architecture platform that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting across various account types.

Michelle Cooper is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Camden Capital, UBS Financial Services, and Capstone Investment Advisors. Certuity serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as private foundations, endowments, family offices, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers investment advisory, family office, financial planning, and investment consulting services, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and a long-term buy-and-hold strategy that incorporates both fundamental and quantitative analysis.

Cyrus De Reu is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove since 2022. His prior work includes roles at Doordash, Nike, Inc., and Azusa Pacific University. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management coupled with financial planning and retirement plan services, utilizing a multi-advisor platform with an investment committee that employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Daniela Aljawad is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Voya Financial Advisors. Additionally, she serves as Director of Client Services at Monolithe Wealth Planning Group. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through over 100 advisory representatives. The firm serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing an open-architecture, technology-driven platform.

Roy Guia is an advisor with Mariner Independent in Torrance, CA, with experience primarily in accounting and financial services since 2016. His background includes roles at several accounting firms such as Westside CPAs LLP, Armanino, Marcum LLP, and operating his own Roy Guia Accountancy Corporation. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, tax support, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of 119 advisors and a variety of investment platforms.

Stephen Tu is a financial advisor at SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. He also serves as a mortgage financing referral partner. SeaCrest Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis and incorporates AI tools for decision support.

Lynn Kulzak is a financial advisor at BCG Securities, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at BCG Securities since 2003, with prior experience at Horace Mann Investors, Inc. since 2019. BCG Securities serves institutional retirement plans and individual clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm emphasizes tailored investment policy statements and non-discretionary advice, using independent third-party managers and multiple investment analysis methods.

David Shilling is a financial advisor with Altitude Capital Management LLC in Westminster, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Altitude Capital Management since 2025 and previously operated Shilling Investments since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance sales and mortgage brokerage through Whitney & Associates and West Capital Lending. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients, offering tailored portfolio management and consulting with no account minimums. The firm’s investment approach is individualized based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing various strategies to maintain long-term purchasing power.