Carly Jeavons is a CFP® with eight years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Root Financial Partners and has previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Crux Wealth Advisors, and LPL Financial, among others. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and select retirement-plan relationships. The firm uses broadly diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client goals and offers specialized techniques for clients with more complex needs.

Judith Harlan is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at NWF Advisory Services Inc with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. 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, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through an open-architecture, technology-driven platform.

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. Before joining StoneX Advisors in 2022, he worked at StoneX Securities Inc. and Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. He is also president and sole owner of Health Plus Insurance Agency, where he has been involved in insurance sales for over three decades. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting through a variety of account structures and model-based solutions. The firm is part of StoneX Group and offers integrated clearing, custody, and lending services while supporting a large network of advisors and sub-advisory relationships.

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.

Mohamed Akram is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and Bank of the West. Outside of advisory work, he is a shareholder in Travel Care Mexico, a company providing telehealth, ambulance, legal advice, and roadside assistance services to travelers in Mexico. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through over 100 advisory representatives. The firm primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing an open-architecture, technology-driven platform for tailored investment strategies.

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.

Robert Dovala is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC and SagePoint Financial. NWF Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering retirement plan consulting, trust, and estate services. The firm employs an open-architecture wealth management platform combining advisor-managed portfolios, third-party model portfolios, and various account solutions with an emphasis on strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Paul Kletke is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Global View Capital Advisors, LLC and Global View Capital Management, LLC since 2014 and previously spent over three decades at Southern California Edison. Additionally, he serves as an independent contractor for Global View Capital Advisors, focusing on marketing, education, and sales of the firm’s advisory services. Global View Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a quantitative and technical investment approach supported by its in-house research platform, offering various managed account options including SMA, mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party manager access.

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 three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Abacus Wealth Partners since 2021. Prior to this, she worked at Westamerica from 1995 to 2021. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a passive, asset-class investment approach with an emphasis on institutional passive funds, ESG screening when requested, and custom portfolio construction based on clients’ risk profiles and goals.

Kyle Saenz is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. He is also president of KSMR Investments, a trading business. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm delivers customized portfolio management and financial planning solutions using model asset allocations, discretionary manager relationships, and multiple custodians.

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 with 21 years of industry experience, currently with 71 West Capital Partners. His prior experience includes 16 years at Goldman Sachs & Co. and five years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of advising, he owns and manages real estate through several sole proprietorships and LLCs. 71 West Capital Partners provides wrap-fee portfolio management and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension, and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $5.5 billion, offering customized portfolios with ongoing monitoring and a range of investment strategies.

Lawrence Goodfriend is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Composition Wealth since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at Goodfriend & Jacobs, LLP, a CPA firm where he spends approximately half of his time. Composition Wealth, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach focusing on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by other asset types and rigorous due-diligence processes.

Marcus Marshall is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a food delivery 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 provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Victoria Wilk is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Independent Financial Group and First Allied Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder and designer of Shaque D'Amour, a French home design and decor business, and also provides marketing and copywriting consulting for small businesses. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.75 billion through a network of 123 advisors. The firm serves individuals, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement plan participants with a range of services including asset management, financial consulting, and ERISA plan advisory, utilizing both passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Gerard Tamparong is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Composition Wealth, LLC since 2020 and previously spent 19 years at Payden & Rygel. Composition Wealth, LLC offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term strategies using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investment funds, while providing fiduciary services for retirement plans.