Lionel Tapiero is a financial advisor with Highline Wealth Partners, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Highline Wealth Partners in 2020, he worked at Stackin Financial, LLC and Logica Capital Advisers, LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as Sales Vice President at Transunion LLC, where he leads a sales team and oversees product strategy and analytics. Highline Wealth Partners serves individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities, offering investment management, financial planning, family office services, and corporate retirement plan consulting. The firm centralizes portfolio decisions through an Investment Committee and provides participant education and enterprise support services, combining these with private real estate offerings and family office capabilities.

Owen Kim is a financial advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Enterprise and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, he has been involved in the restaurant industry with roles at Oishi Shabu Shabu and other dining establishments. Tamar Securities advises individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.30 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple model-portfolio programs.

Jonathan Rugg, CFA, is a financial advisor with Highline Wealth Partners and has 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Highline and its predecessor entities since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Rugg is the co-founder and CEO of Altirr Inc., a financial industry services technology company providing alternative investment analysis and reporting tools. He also serves as Founder, President, and CCO of Highline Asset Management and is involved in various affiliated investment and management entities. Highline Wealth Partners is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, foundations, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, family office services, corporate retirement plan consulting, and real estate advisory, utilizing a centralized Investment Committee to oversee portfolio decisions and deliver regular client reporting.

Joseph Estes Jr. is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Tamar Securities, LLC with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Tamar Securities in 2019, he worked at the University of Redlands School of Business and held roles at Insurance Thought Leadership and Buffernet, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner at Estes Properties, LLC, managing personal real estate investment and development. Tamar Securities, LLC serves individuals, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, managing approximately $1.3 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of top-down sector analysis and bottom-up security selection across discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and multiple model-portfolio programs.

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.

Jason Kaplan is a financial advisor at Howard Capital Management Group, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Howard Capital Management entities since 2010. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. Howard Capital Management Group employs a multifaceted investment approach including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and operates as a subsidiary within a broader network affiliated with Focus Financial Partners.

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.

Nicholas Frattali is a financial advisor at HS Wealth Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at TigerOak Management, L.L.C. since 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a tax preparation and planning business, Frattali and Company. HS Wealth Partners is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts and estates, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term, fundamental investment approach and acts as a fiduciary while offering portfolio supervision and retirement distribution guidance.

Gahng Choi is an advisor with Westside Financial Advisors LLC in Los Angeles, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Westside Financial Advisors, Choi worked at EY for five years and PwC for four years. He is also affiliated with TSMG Solutions LLC. Westside Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as corporations, providing discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm primarily employs a passive investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs, often delegating portfolio implementation to a recommended third-party manager.

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.

Amir Tavakol is a financial advisor at Morton Wealth with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior roles include positions at California Capital Management and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Morton Wealth serves individuals and families, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled vehicles by providing customized investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm follows modern portfolio principles with an emphasis on diversification and risk management, and is notable for its direct involvement with pooled investment vehicles and private fund opportunities.

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.

Andrew Jacobson is a financial advisor at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at SteelPeak Wealth Management since 2017, and prior to that spent four years with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. SteelPeak Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, family offices, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, discretionary portfolio management, and access to alternative investment strategies, employing proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

Cole Brownell is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with SEIA and has prior experience at Royal Alliance and Mass Mutual. Brownell's professional background also includes roles outside financial services, such as positions at Farfalla Trattoria and Agoura's Famous Deli. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a client-driven investment process supported by research and offers a range of managed account programs and financial planning solutions across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Allison Clago is a financial advisor with B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors since 2019 and previously held positions at National Securities Corp and Wedbush Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Clago serves as a board member of Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and is president of the Clago Family Foundation. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7.03 billion in client assets through around 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of services, including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Olivia La Qua is a financial advisor at Genter Advisors LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Genter Capital Management since 2022. Prior to her current role, she held positions at Geico and the San Diego Workforce Partnership. Genter Advisors LLC provides investment supervisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $163 million in discretionary assets and employs a combination of fundamental and cyclical analysis to select pooled investment vehicles, offering both pooled mutual fund and ETF strategies as well as separate account management.

Bradley Harris is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 license and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Perennial since 2017 and has worked with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he is an NBA season ticket holder and occasionally sells tickets at fair market value. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting to individual clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, utilizing multiple platform relationships and third-party managers to tailor portfolios according to client goals and risk tolerances.

Vered Justin is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment in 2017, she spent 23 years at Legend Equities Corporation. She is also president of Justin Industries, a consulting business, and sells health and life insurance. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple platforms, supported by an internal investment management team that uses proprietary screening tools and provides various portfolio customization options.

Craig Pierce is a financial advisor with SEIA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining SEIA and SES LLC in 2026, he worked at First Trust Portfolios L.P. for 21 years. He also serves as a Business Development Officer at SEIA. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting services. The firm employs a research-driven investment process combining strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

Jennifer Caruso is a financial advisor at Morton Wealth with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Manchester Financial, Inc. since 2015. Morton Wealth is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor 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 business consulting services, employing standardized strategies customized to client objectives with an emphasis on risk management and volatility reduction.