Aaron Clark is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial for 12 years, followed by a brief period at May Wealth Management Group, before joining Monarch Wealth Strategies in 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he is appointed as an insurance agent with various insurance companies. Monarch Wealth Strategies is a team of eight advisors providing discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and investment consulting to affluent individuals, families, trusts, and pension plans. The firm focuses on clients with at least $750,000 in investible assets and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and third-party research to guide portfolio management and planning services.

Michael Stewart is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is an advisor at LK&A Investment Counsel, a Pasadena-based firm with a two-advisor team. LK&A Investment Counsel provides discretionary investment management primarily to high net-worth individuals, as well as trusts, foundations, and limited liability companies. The firm focuses on larger-capitalization equities with long-term earnings growth, maintaining relatively concentrated portfolios and a long-term holding strategy, while fixed-income portfolios are constructed through bond ladders informed by fundamental research and macroeconomic analysis.

Chad Germann is a financial advisor at First Financial Consulting in Pasadena, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with First Financial Consulting since 2011. First Financial Consulting provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and closely held businesses. The firm offers customizable services focused on retirement planning, tax and cash-flow analysis, education funding, estate planning, charitable giving, and business succession, primarily on a non-discretionary basis without taking custody of client assets.

Peter Bohlen is a financial advisor at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience in film and television production. SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients with a focus on asset allocation and a total-return investment approach. The firm manages concentrated portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with fixed-income laddering to manage risk.

Mark Paul Juloya is a financial advisor with Syndicated Capital, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Syndicated Capital in 2022, he worked at Creative Benefits, Inc. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Juloya has been involved in benefits consulting and fixed insurance sales to business owners and their employees. Syndicated Capital, Inc. provides money management, portfolio management, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and 401(k) plans. The firm manages assets on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases, offering customized advisory programs tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Katrina Soelter is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Avise Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at KCS Wealth Advisory and Wells Fargo Advisors, among others. Avise Financial serves individual and institutional clients with tailored discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm offers a range of services including pension consulting, tax preparation, business management, and educational seminars.

Shanshan Wang is a financial advisor at Griffinest Asia Asset Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Griffinest Asia Securities, LLC since 2011. Outside of finance, Wang serves as Secretary of Taste Memory Corp, a food catering and provider business. Griffinest Asia Asset Management offers discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily for high-net-worth and qualified clients, as well as corporate and institutional accounts. The firm customizes portfolios based on client risk tolerance and objectives, implementing strategies across a broad range of securities and conducting quarterly portfolio reviews.

John Odell is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a principal at Arroyo Investment Group, LLC in Pasadena, CA, where he has worked since 1995, and has held roles at related firms including Capital Research Brokerage Services, LLC and Capital Research & Consulting LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing partner of a non-investment property known as Diamond L Ranch. Arroyo Investment Group is a fee-only investment management and financial planning firm serving individuals and institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a discretionary, model-driven approach focusing on no-load mutual funds and provides regular portfolio reviews and performance reporting.

Peter Chen is a financial advisor at Stonemark Wealth Management with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Stonemark (formerly Wespac Advisors SoCal LLC) since 2011 and with The Leaders Group Inc. since 2014. Stonemark Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $610 million across nearly 400 client relationships and employs customized model portfolios combined with fundamental and technical analysis, including option strategies and selective use of leveraged ETFs.

Nga Ho is a financial advisor at Monarch Wealth Strategies with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at PDV Financial Management for 21 years before joining Monarch in 2024. Monarch Wealth Strategies provides discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and investment consulting to affluent individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm combines ongoing portfolio management with tailored planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and instruments.

Jeffrey Fishman is a financial advisor at JSF Financial, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been affiliated with JSF Financial since 1996. Fishman is also involved as a trustee and board member for nonprofit organizations, including the Steele Foundation and Washington University in St. Louis Hillel. JSF Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and businesses. The firm employs dynamic asset allocation, model portfolios, and quantitative analysis to customize investment strategies and manages approximately $1.73 billion in client assets.

Aaron Goldberg is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Independent Financial Group and Lincoln Capital. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser that serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, managing approximately $1.15 billion across 24 advisors. The firm emphasizes liability-driven investing and asset allocation using a range of investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, and private placements, while integrating tax and estate planning into its services.

Carlos Perez is a financial advisor at Logic Wealth Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been working with Perez Company since 1997. Logic Wealth Management serves individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, participant account management, and standalone financial planning, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis tailored to each client.

Reed Bender is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Robert L. Bender, Inc. dba Robert Bender & Associates in Pasadena, CA. He has been with the firm since 1997. Robert Bender & Associates provides asset and portfolio management services to individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, pooled investment vehicles, and charities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and manages over $510 million in discretionary assets with a focus on suitability, rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Catherine Siphron is a financial advisor at Cheviot Value Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Cheviot Value Management since 2024 and has provided academic tutoring since 2004. Cheviot Value Management offers discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach with fundamental analysis and diversification, complemented by additional services such as written financial planning and budget coaching.

Ethan Gahm is a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining AWM Capital, he worked in various roles including positions at Blue Palm Cafe and Franco Realty Group. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, managing approximately $1.15 billion across 418 clients. The firm employs a multi-team approach focused on liability-driven investing and asset allocation, offering financial planning, retirement advice, business consulting, and asset management through an open-architecture platform.

Kimberlea Archer is a financial advisor at Checchi Capital Advisers, LLC with Series 65, 63, and 66 licenses and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at BNY Mellon for 14 years before joining Checchi Capital Advisers. Checchi Capital Advisers, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and other advisers, managing over $2.5 billion in client assets. The firm uses proprietary quantitative models focused on index replication and statistical sampling, implementing portfolios with ETFs and direct securities while emphasizing tax optimization and transaction-cost reduction.

Alan Toman is a financial advisor with Regal Investment Advisors LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Regal Investment Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and Bankers Life. Outside of his advisory role, Toman is active in the insurance sector, offering accident and health insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and traditional life insurance products through American Senior Benefits and as an insurance agent. Regal Investment Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management services to independent advisers and other registered advisers, serving a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers proprietary and third-party model portfolios across various asset classes, with advisers selecting allocations and granting Regal authority to implement and manage strategies.

Megan Montes is a financial advisor at SEIA with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, TD Ameritrade, and SES LLC. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients, managing approximately $22.5 billion in assets. The firm employs a client-driven investment process supported by its DIMES research group, offering a range of managed account programs and comprehensive financial planning solutions.

Kingsley Choi is a financial advisor at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and Transglobal Advisory, LLC, and was involved in Otaku Coffee Lab, LLC. Additionally, he is licensed as an insurance agent, selling insurance products to clients. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charities, family offices, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, alternative strategies, and access to private placement investments, utilizing proprietary model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.