Gaetano Scalzo is a financial advisor at Claremont Financial Group, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential with five years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Capital Investment Group Inc. and multiple positions related to financial services and other industries. Claremont Financial Group provides personal financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, focusing on professionals, pre-retirees, and retirees. The firm uses third-party asset allocation platforms and independent managers while maintaining oversight of model selection and portfolio management under fiduciary standards.

Jorden Bastien is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with LifeSteps Financial, formerly Foothill Financial Advisors, since 2012. LifeSteps Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $443 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan participants, offering investment advisory and financial planning services alongside bill payment and reconciliation and a short-term cash management program for high-net-worth clients.

Eric Bergquist is a Series 65 licensed advisor with LifeSteps Financial, bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with LifeSteps Financial since 2015, including its predecessor firm Foothill Financial Advisors, Inc. LifeSteps Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $443 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan participants, offering a blend of investment advisory, financial planning, and specialized services such as bill payment and short-term cash management programs.

Mark Basile is a financial advisor with Legacy Investment Services, LLC in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Legacy Financial and Insurance Services, WinGroup Financial, and as a sole proprietor. Basile also serves as an instructor at Pasadena City College. Legacy Investment Services provides advisory services primarily through fee-based management of fixed, indexed, and variable annuity products, with a focus on non-discretionary portfolio assembly and third-party money manager referrals. The firm manages over $47 million in non-discretionary assets and emphasizes annuity management rather than discretionary portfolio management.

Tobin Wills is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Optima Capital LLC. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, and Zahorik Financial and Insurance Services. Outside of finance, he is a certified flight instructor specializing in military and tactical aviation. Optima Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and model portfolios, and employs analytical methods such as modern portfolio theory and fundamental analysis.

Kevin Kurimoto is a CFP® and CFA® with 23 years of industry experience. He is a co-owner and Chief Investment Officer at K2 Financial Inc., where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes 11 years at Legend Equities Corporation and nine years at Lincoln Investment. Outside of his advisory role, Kurimoto serves as Treasurer and board member of the Glendora Public Library Friends Foundation, where he reviews investment recommendations for the foundation’s endowment. K2 Financial provides wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach is primarily long-term and tailored to each client, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party managers.

Min Song is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Falcon Wealth Planning, Inc. and Falcon Wealth Planning since 2017, following nine years at TD Ameritrade Inc. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with more than $5 million under management. The firm employs a range of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and options strategies, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with quarterly reviews.

John Debiase III is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Gould Asset Management LLC since 2012. Gould Asset Management provides discretionary investment management primarily through individually managed accounts for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes long-term, risk-adjusted returns and broad diversification, offering additional access to private real estate LLCs and private equity funds for qualified investors.

Luz Curiel is a financial advisor at Kilter Group with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Kilter Group since 2024 and previously held roles at Invst LLC and Challenger Wealth Management. Kilter Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, foundations, trusts, estates, corporations, and pension-plan sponsors. The firm employs a top-down, macro tactical asset-allocation strategy with sector rotation and a relative growth/value framework, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and pension consulting services.

Dave Boothe Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC and has previously worked at TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, Charles Schwab and Co., Ameriprise Financial Services, and Northwestern Mutual. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with over $5 million in assets. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory and manages accounts on a discretionary basis with regular reviews and reporting.

Mark Sharifi is a financial advisor at Legacy Investment Services, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Legacy Investment Services since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a nonprofit organization, JJ Non-Profit. Legacy Investment Services provides fee-based advisory services primarily focused on managing fixed, indexed, and variable annuity products for individual clients. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary portfolio assembly within annuity contracts and refers clients to third-party money managers for portfolio management.

Ray Bartolome is a financial advisor at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC in Ontario, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade & Co., Inc. from 2016 to 2020 before joining Falcon Wealth Planning. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with more than $5 million under management. The firm manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, applying various investment strategies and reviewing client accounts quarterly.

Quinn Carranza is a CFP® professional with four years of experience, currently serving at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. Prior to joining Falcon, Quinn worked at Orora Packaging Company and Montecito Bank & Trust. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis, employing fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, and offers services including ongoing portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and a Family Office for clients with over $5 million in assets.

Marc Melendez is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. Prior to his current role, he worked at Invert Environmental Consultants for three years. Outside of financial advising, Melendez operates an independent notary business called Notary Pro. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis and uses a documented Investment Policy Statement to guide discretionary portfolio management.

Zackary Royce is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. He has worked at Falcon since 2018 and previously spent time at Beacon Pointe in 2017. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office service for clients with over $5 million in assets. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and various trading strategies, with client accounts reviewed quarterly.

Nihar Shah is a financial advisor at Shah Wealth Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise, Capital Group, and Fidelity Investments. Shah Wealth Advisors offers personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental-analysis approach and incorporates a range of investment options such as mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and alternatives tailored to each client’s goals and risk profile.

Maria Ojeda Partida is a financial advisor at Shah Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise for 15 years. Shah Wealth Advisors provides personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach to portfolio construction, tailoring allocations to client goals and risk tolerance with a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and suitable alternatives.

Michael Caster II is a CFP® certificant with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for 12 years. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory, offering discretionary portfolio management and a Family Office service for clients with more than $5 million under management.

Jezmier Cornejo is a financial advisor at Gould Asset Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gould in 2023, he worked at PBK for one year and was a student for ten years. Gould Asset Management LLC provides discretionary investment management primarily through individually managed accounts for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, trusts, and similar entities. The firm emphasizes long-term, risk-adjusted returns and broad diversification while offering access to private real estate and equity opportunities for qualified investors.

Gladys Limones is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Concert Wealth Management before joining LifeSteps Financial in 2010. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. LifeSteps Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $443 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan participants, offering comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services alongside specialized offerings such as bill payment and reconciliation and a short-term cash management program.