Jay Henriksen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with J K R & Company, Inc. in Van Nuys, CA, where he has worked since 2018. He has eight years of industry experience and previously spent 20 years at Medtronic. J K R & Company operates as a team investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $136 million in client assets and advising on about $179 million in retirement plan assets.

Nicholas Gutierrez is a financial advisor at JSF Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at NewEdge Securities, Westlake Financial, and in various other roles including at In-n-Out Burger and J. Crew. JSF Financial provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, pension plans, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $1.73 billion in client assets and employs dynamic asset allocation, model portfolios, and quantitative analysis as part of its investment approach.

Scott Shagrin is a financial advisor with Beverly Hills Private Wealth, LLC, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. He has been with Beverly Hills Private Wealth since 2022. Beverly Hills Private Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using asset-allocation frameworks and a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analyses, employing a range of strategies across public and private securities.

Payton Thompson is a financial advisor at Dew Point Capital with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Dew Point Capital, Thompson held roles at Pepperdine University, JRK Property Holdings, and NorthStar Ski Resort. He also has experience as a member of the Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club. Dew Point Capital is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides fee-based discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement income planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $512 million in client assets and employs a strategic allocation approach that incorporates fundamental and cyclical analysis with a long-term purchase strategy and occasional short-term adjustments.

Hong Tran is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Logic Wealth Management since 2010 and also worked at Origin Financial LLC starting in 2021. Tran holds a Series 65 license and provides investment advice and financial planning. Logic Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing portfolios with discretionary trading authority and regular reviews.

Sky Rylant is a financial advisor at Westside Investment Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Westside since 2012. Westside Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charities, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and derivatives, and participates in specialized third-party programs such as SEI’s Managed Accounts Program.

Andrew Smith is a financial advisor with Flagstar Securities, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Signature Securities Group and HSBC Securities USA. He is also co-owner of an ecommerce business selling collectibles called The Master of Coin LLC. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $784 million in discretionary assets, offering wealth management, a Managed Account Program, and retirement plan consulting with a focus on diversified allocations and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Steven Weinberger is a financial advisor with HCR Wealth Advisors in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at HCR Wealth Advisors since 1999 and has been associated with Investment Security Corporation since 2002. HCR Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to implement portfolios on a discretionary basis and manages nearly $2 billion in client assets across ten advisors.

Judith Lu is a financial advisor at Blue Zone Wealth Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent in Los Angeles, CA. Blue Zone Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered advisory team serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $565 million across 170 client relationships, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. Their investment approach includes tailored asset allocation using various analytic methods and the management of private pooled vehicles and special-purpose funds.

Crystal Oculee is a financial advisor with Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 credential and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked with Parson Latimer & Judge, LLC and has served as CFO of an affiliated insurance agency. Oculee is also an author and public speaker focusing on financial planning and retirement goals for women. Confidence Wealth Management, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $454 million. The firm combines proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and a mix of passive ETFs and actively managed mutual funds, with an emphasis on risk management and diversification.

William Chapman is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role at Merrill, he provides financial guidance and investment strategies tailored to client needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree from the Purdue University System. His academic background supports his expertise in wealth management and financial planning.

Aryan Golzar Shabestary is a financial advisor at Navalign, LLC with a Series 65 designation and over a decade of experience in consulting and financial services. Prior to joining Navalign and BNY in 2025, he worked at F.G. Consulting from 2014 to 2025. Navalign, LLC provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $655.6 million for about 677 clients, employing a range of strategies that include margin borrowing and options trading within separately managed accounts.

Jeffrey Locke is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with AWM Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he held roles at Five Oceans Advisors and has a background that includes various positions in professional sports organizations. Locke serves as Treasurer and Board Member for The 3rd Decade, a nonprofit providing financial education and mentoring to underserved populations. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as private funds. The firm manages approximately $1.15 billion through a multi-team staff of 24 advisors, focusing on liability-driven investing and asset allocation using an open-architecture platform.

Darius Gagne is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Quantum Financial Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously spent a decade at Abacus Wealth Partners, LLC. Quantum Financial Advisors serves individuals, high net worth families, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an asset-class, rules-based investment process emphasizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, offering both Total Market and Sustainable strategies that incorporate environmental rankings and institutional-class investment vehicles.

Francois Viljoen is a financial advisor at IFC Advisors LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. IFC Advisors provides investment management and financial advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, family entities, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tax-aware, goal-oriented investment approach that combines active and passive strategies and is notable for operating and advising special purpose vehicles and private fund vehicles.

Chi Zhang is a financial advisor at Logic Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Logic Wealth Management, Chi Zhang worked at Olive Asset Management for one year. Chi Zhang has also operated as a solo practitioner attorney since 2015. Logic Wealth Management serves individual investors, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities with tailored investment strategies combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, with regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Ryan Brouillette is a financial advisor at L & S Advisors, Inc with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to joining L & S Advisors, he worked at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. for 12 years. L & S Advisors serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and plan sponsors by providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a tactical and unconstrained investment approach with a variety of strategies and actively uses derivatives and margin in managed accounts.

Rachel Liao is a financial advisor at Globalink Wealth Management, LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Globalink Wealth Management, she spent several years in educational roles at local schools. Globalink Wealth Management offers financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, long-term holdings, active trading, and option writing, and provides access to both in-house and third-party discretionary management.

Justin Mccurdy is a financial advisor at Manhattan West Asset Management, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Manhattan West since 2017, previously working at AdvicePeriod, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of a summer basketball camp program called ProSkills. Manhattan West Asset Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and retirement plans, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a Digital Asset Advisory Program. The firm employs a fiduciary, client-tailored approach that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across various investment strategies, managing over $1 billion in assets.

Kevin Lum is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Foundry Financial LLC since 2019. Prior to joining Foundry Financial, he worked at The Table from 2013 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he spends a small amount of time managing insurance sales. Foundry Financial LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm constructs diversified, risk-based portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, charting, and passive investment approaches, with ongoing account monitoring and annual formal reviews.