Sean Kram is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, and Blue Ocean Companies. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and foundations. The firm emphasizes long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework, combining discretionary portfolio management with quantitative and qualitative research, and benefits from its affiliation with Citizens Bank, N.A. and its suite of integrated financial services.

Michael Roney is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors since 2024. He previously worked at Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management and Abridge Partners LLC from 2007 to 2024. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with more than 260 advisors serving over 20,000 clients. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and follows an investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios using centrally managed models overseen by an internal Investment Management team and committee.

Stephen Ting is a financial advisor with Gradient Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Verity Financial and Insurance Services, LifePro Asset Management, and other firms. Outside of Gradient Advisors, he owns and operates Verity Wealth Group and Seel Capital Inc, engaging in financial planning, income planning, and accounting activities. 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, employing a largely non-discretionary model with fundamental, technical, and cyclical portfolio analysis.

Shirley Tan is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Perennial Investment Advisors LLC since 2017 and previously was with Lake Avenue Financial, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a real estate license and is involved in insurance sales through Perennial Legacy Insurance Solutions. Perennial Investment Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pensions, and corporations. The firm utilizes a range of investment vehicles and integrates technology such as AI tools and third-party platforms to enhance portfolio management and client service.

Robert Hoffman is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Snowden since 2014. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and third-party manager selection, combining multi-team scale with institutional capabilities.

Kathleen Gilmore is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2007, serving in her current role since 2020. 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 assets using proprietary fundamental research and a long-term, diversified investment approach across equities, fixed income, and select private investments.

Shannon Chavez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, he worked at City National Securities, Inc. outside of his advisory role, he is involved in e-commerce through Bird Brain Products LLC and co-owns a short-term vacation rental home in La Quinta, CA. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with a broad financial services group, including affiliated banking and trust services.

Joshua Modabber is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Wedbush Securities since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Signpost, Westside Wellness & Rehabilitation, and Silva Artist Management, as well as time spent at the University of Colorado - Boulder. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, delivering tailored portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

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.

James Carey is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. based in Pasadena, CA, with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009. Carey holds the Series 63 designation. Wedbush Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and broker-dealer services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, capital markets, and more. The firm provides tailored portfolio management strategies and conducts due diligence on third-party managers while also supporting clearing, custodial, and securities lending activities.

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.

James Walls Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, Inc., PNC, Ascensus, and BB&T Retirement & Institutional Services. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that uses diversified asset allocation strategies and discretionary portfolio management.

Yoel Edunn is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2005 and previously at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 1998 to 2005. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, including trusts and pension plans. The firm offers a broad spectrum of services such as wealth management, fixed income, securities lending, and capital markets, with portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

Joseph Godsey III is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC in Pasadena, CA. He holds CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He currently serves as co-trustee for a third-party family trust. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, ongoing advisory relationships, and portfolio management across multiple program types. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies and utilizes technology-supported rebalancing with access to multiple custodial platforms.

Max Lepley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with six years of industry experience. Before joining Kinetic, he worked at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. and Kanani Advisory Group. He is also an insurance agent with Kanani Financial & Insurance Services Inc., where he provides advice and services related to insurance products. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and a primarily long-term trading approach, offering access to a broad set of asset types including non-traded real estate investments.

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.

Abraham Lopez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, CUSO Financial Services, Wedbush Securities, Matthew Plocher, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a martial arts school in Los Angeles. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates financial planning and portfolio management with affiliated sub-advisory asset allocation strategies, serving clients within a larger financial services group that includes banking and trust operations.

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 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including LPL Financial and Avantax. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services through Vinepoint Consulting. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis to customize portfolios and uses tactical adjustments and selective hedging tailored to clients’ time horizons, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Isela Ortega Wu is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Western International Securities, Inc. and Grove Point Investments LLC. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm is affiliated with a broad financial services group and integrates portfolio management with related banking, trust, and advisory services.