Charley Edson founded Wealth Being Advisors with a simple yet powerful belief: true wealth isn’t just financial, it’s the alignment of your money, your health, and your purpose. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Charley combines deep technical expertise with a human-first approach to help busy professionals gain clarity, confidence, and calm across all areas of their financial lives. Whether it’s building a strong investment strategy, creating financial freedom through automation, or improving day-to-day decision-making, Charley’s work centers around helping clients live intentionally—on their terms. After nearly a decade in traditional wealth management, including managing over $250 million in client assets, Charley realized that most firms were missing the bigger picture. That insight led to the creation of Wealth Being Advisors: a firm that helps clients connect the dots between financial health, mental well-being, and physical vitality. With a coaching mindset and a passion for helping others grow, Charley partners with his clients to create personalized plans that align their values with their goals. Outside the office, you’ll find Charley playing hockey, spiking volleyballs on the beach, or enjoying the Southern California sun with his fiancée, Daniela. He’s deeply committed to his own growth whether through strength training, guitar, or mindfulness practices, which reflect his belief that lasting wealth is about more than numbers. It’s about showing up fully in life. At Wealth Being Advisors, that’s exactly what he helps his clients do.

Skip Zwahlen is a financial advisor at Ocean Avenue Wealth Management in Santa Monica, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ocean Avenue Wealth Management since 2010. Zwahlen is also a licensed insurance agent and occasionally offers clients commissionable insurance products. Ocean Avenue Wealth Management provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs multiple analytical methods and implements a range of strategies without accepting investment discretion, maintaining client authorization for trading and execution.

Edward Mcglasson is a financial advisor at Light Capital LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Validus Capital LLC, Camden Capital, LLC, and J. Derek Lewis & Associates Inc. Light Capital LLC provides family office and investment management services to individuals, family offices, small businesses, private funds, and institutional clients, including ultra-high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and a range of family office functions, emphasizing preservation and long-term growth through diversified asset allocation and a fundamental bottom-up stock selection process for select clients.

William Prince is a CFA charterholder and the sole principal of Prince, William L, an independent investment advisory firm based in Los Angeles, CA. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Strategic Income Advisors and KCM Investment Advisors LLC. Prince, William L is a state-registered, sole-proprietorship investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, foundations, endowments, IRAs, and trusts. The firm manages customized equity and fixed-income portfolios on a discretionary basis, emphasizing fundamental, quantitative, technical, and macroeconomic analysis to seek total return and income.

Chia Ying Lin is a financial advisor with American Vision Advisors LLC in San Gabriel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Golden Foundation Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2017. American Vision Advisors LLC serves a small, diverse client base including individual investors and various institutional clients, providing investment advisory and portfolio management services. The firm combines traditional advisory services with broker-like and real estate consulting activities through related entities and employs asset-based fees.

Christopher Randall is a financial advisor at Axis Capital Management, LLC with five years at the firm and a total of four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Guggenheim Partners for nine years. Randall is a partner in Flat Fee Advisors LLC, an online directory for financial advisors. Axis Capital Management provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and portfolio review services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts or estates. The firm customizes investment strategies using fundamental and technical analysis, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with a focus on asset allocation, rebalancing, and tax-loss harvesting.

Bryan Ellis is a financial advisor with Second Mountain Financial, Inc. in Redondo Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Second Mountain Financial since 2010 and was previously associated with Ellis & Associates, Inc. He is also the sole shareholder and president of Second Mountain Tax & Accounting, where he provides individual and small business tax preparation and planning services. Second Mountain Financial is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, ERISA retirement plans, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a passive, index-based investment approach using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, and offers comprehensive financial planning including retirement income, education funding, and estate planning.

Fred Liu is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 licensee with 12 years at Hayden Capital and 5 years of industry experience. He is based in Los Angeles, CA, and has worked exclusively with Hayden Capital since 2014. Hayden Capital is an independent, state-registered investment adviser offering discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pooled investment vehicles, and certain institutional and non-U.S. investors. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach with concentrated portfolios and also manages a Delaware private fund for non-U.S. investors.

Donald Kaiser is the sole advisor at Investment Management in Long Beach, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Investment Management since 2011. The firm serves as a promoter and referral source for a third-party registered money manager, working with individuals, endowments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. It focuses on due diligence, information sharing, and facilitating introductions rather than providing direct portfolio management.

Cyril Peterson is the sole advisor at Peterson Garrett, LLC, an independent firm based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Peterson has led Peterson Garrett since its founding in 2016. Peterson Garrett, LLC provides ongoing portfolio and direct asset management to a limited number of individual clients, operating primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm is notable for its use of a performance-based compensation structure tied to capital appreciation, which is uncommon among independent advisory firms.

Jason Frede is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience and the sole advisor at Haslet Advisors, LLC, an independent firm based in Los Angeles. He previously managed TACONY Investment Partnership, L.P. for 20 years, where he was involved in accounting, valuation, investor support, and audit assistance. Haslet Advisors serves a primarily wealthier and institutional client base, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party sub-advisory oversight. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various investment instruments and strategies, with a focus on individualized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring.

Laurence Richards is a financial advisor at Legacy Road Family Offices in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Richards Capital Management LLC and Legacy Road LLC. Richards is also the Managing Member of Cedar Tree Consulting LLC, a lifestyle consulting firm, and Legacy Vista LLC, which manages a privately offered special purpose vehicle. Legacy Road Family Offices provides investment advisory and consulting services to a small client base of family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and corporations. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment process combining fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, focusing primarily on non-discretionary mandates and access to alternative and private investment vehicles.

Gregory Wilson is a financial advisor with GL Trust, Inc. in Whittier, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience, including roles at Ortiz World Wealth and David Ortiz Advisors, Inc. GL Trust, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management and asset allocation guidance across a range of asset types. The firm uses both discretionary and nondiscretionary managed accounts, employs various investment approaches, and incorporates third-party sub-advisers while maintaining standardized onboarding and ongoing suitability reviews.

Melanie Perry is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience and is the principal of Sustainable Wealth Advisory Group in Los Angeles, CA. She previously worked at UWM Insurance Services, Urban Wealth Management, SagePoint Financial, and Independent Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, she is a financial educator focused on providing financial literacy to women and children through her sole proprietorship, Zeallionaire Enterprises. Sustainable Wealth Advisory Group offers fee-based investment advisory services and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a custom, non-discretionary portfolio management approach using tactical allocation strategies and a wide range of investment instruments, combining asset management with fixed-fee planning and hourly consulting options.

Shival Bajpay is a financial advisor at Carrara Wealth Management in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Atlas, Capital Group, Parker Infrastructure Partners, and Barclays Capital. Carrara Wealth Management is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, young professionals in technology and healthcare, and business owners. The firm uses a goals-based investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis, employing low-cost ETFs, index funds, individual equities, direct indexing, and private market investments for eligible clients, alongside offering comprehensive financial planning and tax-aware strategies.

Scott Bell is the sole advisor at Gross Domestic Product, Inc., an independent firm based in Playa Del Rey, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, having led Gross Domestic Product since 2008. Gross Domestic Product, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, private foundations, and charitable organizations. The firm combines traditional investment strategies with a range of auxiliary services such as concierge support, third-party tax preparation and coaching, and access to an online estate-planning platform.

Ronald Lederkramer is the sole advisor at Ronald A. Lederkramer, CPA, CFP, an independent firm based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds CPA and CFP credentials and has 31 years of experience in accounting and financial education, with two years specifically as a financial advisor. The firm provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, trusts, and estates, managing approximately $11.5 million across a small client base. The firm focuses on active portfolio management tailored to client-specific factors and employs a tax-aware, accounting-oriented approach informed by the advisor’s background. Services include management of individual securities, mutual funds, ETFs, and advice on insurance, annuities, life settlements, and real estate investments.

Arthur Gamble Jr is the sole advisor at Gamble Capital Strategies with over 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has a background that includes long-term involvement with The Professional Alliance Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is a certified NFL and NBA sports agent and serves as CEO of Pro Alliance Sports Advisors, focusing on player representation and deal negotiation. Gamble Capital Strategies provides portfolio management and advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and educational institutions. The firm uses a manager-of-managers approach and offers specialized services such as estate and retirement planning, pension consulting, and business consulting tailored for professional athletes.

Thomas Donnelly is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Donnelly Investments, an independent registered investment adviser, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to founding his firm, he held roles at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, AdvicePeriod, LLC, and Calamus Financial Planning. Donnelly Investments serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and related trusts, applying a selective acceptance process with a minimum relationship size of $1,000,000. The firm employs a time-horizon-based asset allocation strategy across fixed income, equity index, and concentrated equity growth portfolios, using fundamental analysis and a buy-and-hold approach. It also incorporates unique features such as client borrowing arrangements and a thematic focus on technological change.

Arielle Bittoni is a CFP® and CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. She is the principal at Good Balance FP LLC, an independent firm based in Los Angeles, where she has worked since 2022. Prior to this, she held roles at Refresh Investments, MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and Hilltop Securities. Outside of financial advising, she consults on office management for her husband’s architecture firm. Good Balance FP LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and qualified retirement plans. The firm follows an evidence-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, predominantly using diversified, passive mutual funds and ETFs, and outsources operational and sub-advisory functions to a third party.