William Pierrepont is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with First Foundation Advisors, based in Los Angeles, CA, and has three years of industry experience. He also holds roles outside of investment advising, including as a registered representative addressing life and health insurance needs at Transamerica and as a business development associate in video production services at King and Country LLC. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses an open-architecture, multi-asset approach and is affiliated with a bank holding company, enabling integrated banking and financial product referral services.

Alison Roth is a CFP® and CFA® with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Mariner Independent and has worked at several firms including Mariner Wealth Advisors, AdvicePeriod, LLC, Apexium Financial, Altfest Personal Wealth Management, and Payden & Rygel. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, model portfolios, and discretionary management supported by institutional and retirement plan resources through affiliated entities and third-party partnerships.

Ian Rennick is a financial advisor at Morton Wealth in Calabasas, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Morton Wealth since 2021 and previously worked at GlobalWide Media and American Vision Windows. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses standardized investment strategies tailored to client objectives, focusing on risk management and volatility reduction through a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and private alternatives.

John Frye is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel since 2021 and was previously with Crane Asset Management, LLC for 18 years. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, pension plans, nonprofits, corporations, and government entities. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and may use both long- and short-term trading strategies, options, and margin when appropriate, emphasizing alignment with client goals through written investment policy statements and ongoing monitoring.

Marjan Shokri is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Beverly Hills, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Since 2012, he has worked at City National Bank. 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 is affiliated with a broad financial services group that includes banking, trust, and municipal advisory activities, offering integrated financial solutions.

Blair Aaronson is a financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Virtue Capital Management since 2019, following four years at Horter Investment Management, and has been self-employed in insurance and annuity sales through Retirement Thru Design since 2005. Aaronson occasionally refers clients to Brighton Advisory Group for services outside his scope. Virtue Capital Management is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm employs strategic, tactical, and dynamic investment strategies primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, supported by quantitative optimization and proprietary models that incorporate economic data.

Oleg Katrikh is an investment advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Gold Coast Securities, Inc. for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, Katrikh serves as president of an insurance agency and is the executive director of operations for Retirement Benefits Consulting, LLC. Blackridge Asset Management provides personalized financial planning, asset management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a client-driven investment process utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and a multiphase due diligence approach.

Maria Isabel Pedrosa is a financial advisor at Gesar Capital Management with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel from 2019 to 2024. She serves as Chair of the Investment Committee and a member of the Executive Committee for the Khyentse Foundation, a client of her firm. Gesar Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial advisory services to individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and charitable institutions. The firm’s investment approach is tailored to client risk profiles and includes due diligence on private funds and active management of foundation relationships.

Christopher Good is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he provides part-time in-home respite care for his special needs daughter through a program compensated by the State of California. Hilltop Securities Inc. offers brokerage, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and provides a range of portfolio management programs and fiduciary services through an open-architecture platform with notable municipal bond strategies and custody capabilities.

Jeffrey Sarti is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morton Capital Management since 2013. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory and consulting, and business consulting services, using standardized strategies customized to client objectives with an emphasis on risk management and volatility reduction.

Paul Miller is a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with First Foundation Advisors since 2012. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, as well as investment companies. The firm uses an open-architecture, multi-asset approach that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and independent managers, and operates with a bank holding company affiliation through FirstSun Capital Bancorp.

Patrice Bening is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed advisor at Morton Wealth with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morton Capital Management in 2019, Patrice worked at CIT Bank and has longstanding affiliations with Bank of America and Banc of America Investment Services dating back to 2005. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs standardized investment strategies customized to client objectives, focusing on risk management and volatility reduction through diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, private alternatives, and selective use of options or margin strategies.

Robert Oberstein is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. He has 25 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Oberstein is also a CPA and owner of RSO Advisors, LLP, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as secretary/treasurer on the board of David H Fell & Co., Inc. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical investment approach with strategic asset allocation and offers customized portfolios aligned with client objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Cassie Kang is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Brookwood Investment Group and Brookwood Insurance Group, having previously worked at Belpointe Asset Management and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of finance, she has experience with Krav Maga United. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and a network of affiliated businesses to support its clients.

Michael Privett is a financial advisor at Morton Wealth with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Morton Capital Management and Manning Wealth Management, Inc. Morton Wealth serves individuals and families, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled vehicles by providing customized investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes modern portfolio principles, diversification, and risk management, and is notable for its involvement with pooled investment vehicles and private fund offerings.

David Yee is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra and its affiliated firm, KESTRA Investment Services, LLC, since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer for Malama Investments, Inc. and Pacific Point Asset Management, both of which involve registered representative activities and investment advisory services. Kestra Private Wealth Services manages approximately $10.2 billion in client assets through a network of nearly 200 independent advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering a range of advisory and financial planning services with access to multiple investment platforms and third-party solutions.

Elijah Cooksey is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, Wealth Enhancement group entities, RBC Capital Markets, and AXA-Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a self-published fiction author and a general partner developing a mobile puzzle math game called Ribbon. 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 investment management from its affiliated sub-advisor RBC Rochdale with a broad financial services platform including banking, trust, and municipal advisory services.

Andres Guzman is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving with Portside Wealth Group, LLC and Legacy Wealth Investment Counsel, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and Northwestern Mutual, among others. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent in California, focusing on fixed life, health, and annuity products. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm that delivers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and co-advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and offers related legal and accounting services through affiliated professionals.

Carlos Salcedo is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morton Wealth. He previously worked at Rice Hall James & Associates, LLC and Dowling & Yahnke, LLC. Morton Wealth provides customized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes modern portfolio principles, diversification, and risk management while offering discretionary portfolio management alongside ancillary services such as business consulting and retirement-plan consulting.

Samuel Adams is a financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kinetic since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC for two years and has been involved with RTA & Associates Financial & Insurance Services since 2009, where he serves as Director of Sales & Marketing. Kinetic Investment Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $348 million in assets across about 1,250 client relationships, employing a mix of analytical methods with a primary long-term trading orientation and providing portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and educational services.