Riley Hayes is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC. Outside of finance, he is the CEO of Everything Bagel LLC and serves on the boards of Sherman Library & Gardens and the Newport Beach Police Foundation. Fortis Capital Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, other advisers, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and ongoing monitoring across a range of strategies, managing approximately $1.21 billion in assets as of early 2025.

Brian Tinker is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including ORG Partners, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and United Planners' Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Tinker is involved in fundraising activities for American Martyrs grammar school and assists Medicare-eligible clients in selecting appropriate health coverage plans. 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 access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Roger Tennyson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is associated with Gradient Securities, LLC and has operated several DBAs including Tennyson Wealth Management and Tennyson Insurance Solutions since 2018. In addition to his advisory roles, he is a managing member of Martin Financial Services, LLC, an accounting entity. Gradient Securities, LLC, doing business as Gradient Wealth Management, provides financial planning, consulting, third‑party manager referrals, non‑discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-registered broker‑dealer, offering a mix of advisory and commissionable securities and insurance products.

Ruben Cisneros is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill for a combined 19 years. SeaCrest Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a customized, long-term investment approach incorporating fundamental and technical analysis, AI decision-support tools, and a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternatives.

Thomas Hess is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Parsonex Securities. Outside of finance, Hess has worked as a waiter at Mastro's Steak House since 2015. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and management, often using discretionary authority, and provides access to third-party investment advisors.

Sogol Javan Oskouei is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. She has worked at several firms since 2019, including First Foundation Advisors and PWM Planning. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of services including fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, supported by affiliated real estate, insurance, and estate-planning resources.

Mahum Prasad is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Northwest Asset Management since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he does freelance marketing for non-financial firms, assisting with website creation and marketing materials for small businesses and individuals. Northwest Asset Management manages approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a fiduciary, customized investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, offering a range of services from investment management to ERISA consulting.

John Link Jr. is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Link, Murrel & Company, LPL Financial, and Level Four Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a CPA partner at Redwitz, Inc. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual clients, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining active and passive strategies, model portfolios, and algorithmic services, supported by legal and implementation assistance through licensed attorneys and third-party vendors.

Chad Bruechert is a financial advisor with The Wealth Consulting Group and holds a Series 66 designation. He has experience at MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Bruechert Insurance Agency, Inc., and LPL Financial LLC. Chad also has a background in business management with PDF US LLC and West Coast Labels. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual, corporate, retirement plan, and trust clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis to tailor investment strategies and offers both active and passive management through multiple platforms and legal support services.

Clark King is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Trilogy Financial and Trader Joe's, along with teaching positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, and Acalanes High School. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework and integrates both fundamental and technical analysis, offering a range of portfolio management and advanced planning services that include budgeting, tax strategies, and real estate considerations.

Justin Tyrrell is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation and has been associated with Trilogy Financial Services since 2013. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis and integrating personal and business real estate considerations into its planning.

Joseph Thomason is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan, First Republic, Bank of America, and Merrill. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers both model portfolios and advisor-level discretionary management, supplemented by affiliate investment resources and third-party platforms, with a notable integration of institutional and retirement plan services.

Todd Gurvis is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Trilogy Capital since 2015 and has also been associated with LPL Financial since 2017. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework with both in-house and third-party managers and integrates personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning services.

Corianne Leyton is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Riverwalk Capital Partners, IHT Securities, LLC, IHT Wealth Management LLC, and LPL Financial. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental stock selection and quantitative tools to manage diversified model portfolios, alongside affiliated broker-dealer services and comprehensive fiduciary solutions.

Gabriela Salazar is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Trilogy Capital, Inc. and its affiliated firm, Trilogy Financial, since 2022. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework using proprietary models and third-party sub-advisors, integrating personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning and private markets strategies.

Thomas Pohlen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Management and has previously worked at Retirement Plan Consultants, Index Fund Advisors, and Laurel Wealth Advisors. Outside of finance, Pohlen serves as Regional Director for Retirement Plan Consultants and is a co-owner of Absolute Commercial Cleaning. Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, corporations, and government entities. The firm emphasizes passive investment strategies using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with a philosophy based on Modern Portfolio Theory and a long-term, buy-and-hold approach.

Vincent Birardi is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Halbert Hargrove since 2018 and previously spent five years at Pimco. He is based in Long Beach, CA. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion across a multi-advisor platform, serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm provides discretionary, fee-only investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services, employing an Investment Committee that uses qualitative and quantitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

David Coen is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Creative Planning, LLC, Sageview Advisory Group, and Cetera Advisor Network, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns College Planning America, a college counseling and planning service, where he also presents seminars. Sovran Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a blend of active and passive investment strategies and provides access to third-party managers and advisory annuity contracts.

Atenas Martinez is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience with Trilogy Financial and SD Showdown. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework and integrates personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning and private markets strategies.

Mark Arblaster is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with First Foundation Advisors since 1996. First Foundation Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, as well as sub-advisory services to registered mutual funds. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-asset approach and is affiliated with its bank holding company FirstSun, which enables integrated banking and financial product referrals.