Alex Zepkowski is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. He has held roles at several firms including Ridgemont Capital, Shuster Advisory Group LLC, and Lake Avenue Financial. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm uses a mix of analytical methods and a primarily long-term trading approach, offering investment options across various asset types including real estate and non-traded real estate investments.

Matthew Jacobson is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Tom James Company, and managed businesses including Matthew Real Estate Investment Services, Joshua J Fine Jewelry, and Leight Heist "Life Heist" Apparel. 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’s investment management is delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that constructs and implements asset allocation strategies across various investment vehicles, offering discretionary portfolio management integrated within a broader financial services group.

Taylor Richmond is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, Richmond worked at City National Securities and CommonGood Securities, and manages an astrology consulting business called Astropolated Visions, LLC. 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’s investment management is delegated to RBC Rochdale, which constructs diversified portfolios and manages accounts on a discretionary, asset-based fee basis.

Sarah Brace is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at ORG Partners, LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, WealthShield Partners, United Planners' Financial Services, and Bridge Advisory. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers at Huntington Hospital’s gift shop and is a notary public. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and incorporates third-party managers and alternative investments through discretionary sub-advisory and co-advisory arrangements.

Joseph Chrisman is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Monograph Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes to Libretto, LLC by providing software and strategy improvements for a financial planning platform. Monograph Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth and non-HNW individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with investment advisory, wealth planning, pension consulting, and philanthropic services. The firm emphasizes bespoke Investment Policy Statements and an asset-allocation-focused process, implementing strategies through in-house management and selected sub-advisors while offering comprehensive foundation support.

Julie Broady is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at National Securities Corporation and B. Riley Wealth Management. She serves on the board of directors for Project ECHO, a nonprofit focused on entrepreneurial concepts for youth. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA-qualified plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering portfolio management, third-party manager oversight, and consulting services.

Kristy Haley is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera Planning Partners, Tower Square Investment Management, and multiple Cetera entities. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily operates through a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets across about 164 advisors and 7,500 clients.

Rostam Atefi is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Belpointe Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing shipping services to businesses in Long Beach, CA. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to client needs.

Hyung Kim is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at M.S. Howells & Co. and Klk Capital Management LLC, where he serves as CEO and portfolio manager. Outside of advisory roles, he is a member of the board of directors at Open Bank and holds leadership positions in other business ventures including insurance services and corporate finance consulting. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, medical professionals, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach using a mix of internal models and third-party solutions across multiple platforms.

Christopher Hippisley Coxe is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Since 2014, he has been affiliated with City National Securities, Inc., a part of RBC Securities' multi-team structure. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates financial planning and portfolio management with the resources of a broader financial services group, including affiliated banking and trust services.

Steven Martinez is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. since 2026. He has previously worked at Regal Investment Advisors, Secure Investment Management, and JD Mellberg Financial, and he co-owns Steven Michael Financial Group, where he is involved in insurance sales. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods for mostly long-term investment management and offers access to higher-risk, potentially illiquid assets when suitable.

Brian Mills is a financial advisor at Savvy with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Lido Advisors, LLC and Lincoln Financial Distributors, Inc. Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, and ESG-focused models, utilizing technology platforms and third-party sub-advisers in its investment approach.

John Vogelzang is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with M Holdings Securities since 2000 and also works with Blue Cross Blue Shield as an insurance agent. Vogelzang serves as president of the Trojan Sig Foundation, a fraternity housing corporation. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and insurance-contract advisory services, utilizing multiple sponsored platforms and third-party managers.

Alexandra Ong is a financial advisor at Monograph Wealth Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Evoke Advisors, Miracle Mile Advisors, and Charles Schwab. Outside of finance, she was involved with Peace Halo Jewelry in 2018. Monograph serves high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering investment advisory, wealth planning, and philanthropic services. The firm emphasizes customized investment policy statements, asset allocation, and access to alternative investments, and integrates a wealth-management software platform to support client delivery.

Cynthia Newman is a financial advisor at Gladstone Wealth Partners with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and operated her own consulting firm focused on executive coaching. Gladstone Wealth Partners offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a network of independent advisers who tailor strategies and utilize third-party resources, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and qualified plan services.

David Kanani is a financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Madison Avenue Securities, LLC, and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Kanani is also involved in insurance sales through Advisors Excel and serves as a silent partner in a sleep lab company. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a primarily long-term trading approach and utilizes a variety of analytical methods while offering access to diverse asset types, including real estate and non-traded real estate investments.

Lavinia Boettcher is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Equitable Advisors. RBC Securities, Inc. offers 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 an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale. The firm is part of a broad financial services group that includes banking, trust, municipal advisory, and trading businesses, enabling integrated financial solutions.

Christopher Gelfuso is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services, RIC Realco LLC, and Bridge Partners. Outside of advisory roles, he is the CEO of Gelfuso Enterprises, Inc., which provides tax planning, preparation, and bookkeeping services, and he is involved in managing several business ventures including a home improvement supply company and a trailer rental business. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through a team of about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA consulting, employing a model-driven investment approach that utilizes economic data and quantitative optimization.

Bei Wan is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal in 2026, Bei worked at LPL Enterprise, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. Additionally, Bei holds a non-sponsored broker appointment with Guardian Insurance Company related to fixed products new business. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through advisory programs and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and maintains oversight of client suitability and manager selection.

Zachary Alloway is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Buona Tavola and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, managing approximately $4.2 billion across a multi-advisor platform. The firm provides discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services, utilizing a research-driven approach to build diversified portfolios across various asset classes.