Christianne Witrago is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Securities, Inc. for three years and spent ten years at both Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. 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, offering portfolio management and financial planning supported by affiliated sub-advisors and related financial entities.

Gary Friedle is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Equitable Advisors. 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 via an affiliated sub-advisor and operates within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Kyeong Su Lee is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Securities, California Bank & Trust, and LPL Financial. He is also a licensed notary public. RBC Securities provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, offering financial planning and portfolio management with investment strategies implemented by an affiliated sub-advisor.

Leo Wai is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, Commonwealth Financial Network, and JP Morgan Chase. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by centrally managed portfolios and customizable strategies.

David Lin is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2018 and previously served as CEO and portfolio manager at Clear Shore Group from 2016 to 2018. 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 client assets and employs a fundamental research-driven approach to build long-term, diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and selected private investments.

Alysa Enriquez is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at KROST Wealth Management and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in assets with a focus on asset allocation and diversification, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and third-party portfolio managers.

Claudia Lin is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Sovran Advisors, LLC, where she has worked since 2024, following six years at Trilogy Financial and Trilogy Capital. Outside of advising, Lin serves as a board member of the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce and is an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in assets across a team of 53 advisors, employing a combination of advisor-managed and model portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Douglas Van Deren is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2006. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

David Hendershott is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Belpointe Asset Management since 2016, concurrently providing advisory services. Brookwood serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies tailored to client objectives and operates a network of proprietary partner offices alongside multiple affiliated businesses in insurance, compliance, and accounting.

Camille Madison is a financial advisor at Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and OneMain Financial. Valley Wealth Managers, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.69 billion for individual and institutional clients. The firm follows a client-driven investment process that includes discretionary management and financial planning, utilizing a mix of individual securities, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Julio Bedolla is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors, and Capital Group, among other firms. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, portfolio-driven investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and selected individual securities, with tailored portfolio construction and monitoring to align with client objectives.

Luis Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC since 2012, serving as a partner and managing director. He also holds leadership roles at related entities Snowden Account Services, Inc. and Snowden Insurance Services LLC. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial and estate planning. The firm combines multi-team scale with institutional capabilities, utilizing customized model portfolios and a variety of investment tools while conducting ongoing due diligence and account reviews.

Narek Mnatsakanian is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at City National Securities since 2016 and City National Bank from 2015 to 2016. 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 combines financial planning and portfolio management with access to an affiliated sub-advisor that implements diversified asset allocation strategies.

Jonathan Grimm is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Tend Financial and Insurance Solutions, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales related to fixed insurance products. Fortis Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, institutional clients, and other advisers, providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and educational workshops. The firm offers customized advice through various investment strategies including discretionary management and ESG-oriented options, managing $1.615 billion in discretionary assets as of December 31, 2025.

Frank Virgallito is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The AmeriFlex Group in Glendale, CA. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Securities America Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. He is a board member and committee member of the Glendale Area Schools Credit Union. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection and monitoring, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Cesar Gomez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Wells Fargo, and CitiGroup Global Markets. 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 affiliated sub-advisor RBC Rochdale. The firm integrates a broad financial services group, including banking, trust, municipal advisory, and trading businesses, supporting a wide range of client needs.

Steven Murphy is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Root Financial Partners. His prior roles include positions at USA Financial Securities and Sterling Wealth Partners. He has also worked in community and educational settings in Whittier, CA. Root Financial Partners provides investment management and financial planning to individual clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement-plan relationships. The firm emphasizes diversified, passive investment strategies tailored to client objectives and also offers educational programs and paid online academies for financial education.

Zheng Nan Xu is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding CFP® and CFA® designations along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has eight years of industry experience, previously working at firms including Cetera, East West Bank, and HSBC. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management with investment strategies implemented by an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale, and is part of a broader financial services group affiliated with a bank and related entities.

Chadwick Collins is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2022, he worked at Kestra Private Wealth Service and Kestra Investment Services from 2017 to 2022, as well as Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Collins is also CEO and Investment Adviser Representative of Stone Beacon Capital, operating through Wedbush Securities under a DBA. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering a range of brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets capabilities with custody, clearing, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Merryll Mcelwain is a financial advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wilmington Trust, MBSC Securities Corporation, and BNY Mellon. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm focuses on asset allocation and diversification, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to third-party independent managers and model portfolios.