Matthew Dupon is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Merit Financial Advisors and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, Hinds Financial Group Inc, and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Dupon is co-owner of Dupon Financial Group, Inc. and owner of The Bridgeway Group. Merit Financial Group is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, ESOPs, and other institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified asset allocation supported by an internal investment team and committee, offering customizable model portfolios and various account options.

Nvard Kazarian is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently working at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC. Since 2012, Kazarian has been associated with Snowden Account Services LLC as an investment and planning associate. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services such as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, third-party manager selection, and financial and estate planning, utilizing a multi-team approach with institutional capabilities.

John Drevon is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and accumulating 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors LLC, Wedbush Morgan Securities, Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Wedbush Securities offers investment advisory and broker-dealer services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of services such as wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Art Saldivar is a financial advisor at SVB Wealth with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and First Citizens Bank. SVB Wealth LLC provides wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and pension clients. The firm employs an investment approach that includes due diligence on third-party managers and oversight by an Investment Committee, operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of First Citizens Bank with affiliated banking and asset management entities.

Peter Cunningham is a financial advisor with Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. since 2017 and previously spent 18 years at Stockcross. Cunningham divides his time between Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. and Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, both under the Siebert Financial Corporation umbrella. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities with investment supervisory services and managed programs. The firm utilizes a web-based platform incorporating Modern Portfolio Theory with ETF/ETN allocations, combined with access to third-party and independent managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management within a wrap-fee structure.

Larry Olea is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with City National Securities, Inc. and City National Bank since 2004. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging an affiliated sub-advisor for asset allocation and investment implementation within an integrated financial services group.

Michael Gladstone is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2002 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 1997 to 2002. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and maintains operational capabilities including custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Roger Gewecke is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2007. The firm provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. Clifford Swan manages approximately $4.48 billion in client assets, employing a research-driven investment approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and select private investments.

Farris Mandilawi is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, HSBC Securities USA, MUFG Union Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, utilizing affiliated sub-advisor RBC Rochdale for portfolio management and asset allocation. The firm operates within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent, offering integrated wealth management, trust, municipal advisory, and brokerage services.

Loretta Manzanares is a financial advisor with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Snowden Capital Advisors and its related entities since 2014. Snowden Capital Advisors serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and customized model portfolios often implemented through third-party managers, supporting a mix of U.S. and non-U.S. investment strategies.

Daniel Voytko is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Integrative Wealth Partners, MML Investors Services LLC, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He also spent time affiliated with the Religious Order of Jehovah's Witnesses. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors with financial planning, advisory services, and portfolio management across multiple program types. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and offers access to third-party managers and unified managed account platforms.

Bradley Poock is an investment advisor representative with Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. since 2018 and previously spent five years at Stockcross Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in a beverage company, Frosty Palm, and participates as a member of the Ali-Lessens Leads Club. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities through investment supervisory services and managed programs. The firm utilizes a web-based platform that applies Modern Portfolio Theory and offers access to third-party and independent managers within a wrap-fee structure.

Lee Bishop is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He has also worked as an attorney specializing in estate planning through Bishop and Bishop. Prior to entering financial advising, Bishop held roles in legal and public defense positions and the restaurant industry. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and other RIAs. The firm manages primarily discretionary accounts using a combination of proprietary models and third-party managers, including tax-aware and ESG investment options.

Kamyar Kashfi is an investment advisor representative at Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stockcross Financial Services, Inc. for 12 years and TD Ameritrade, Inc. for 2 years. Kashfi holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities through investment supervisory services and managed programs. The firm utilizes a web-based platform that combines Modern Portfolio Theory with access to third-party and independent managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management within a wrap-fee structure.

Charlotte Anten is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, currently working at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Northern Trust Company for nine years. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm employs fundamental research to construct diversified portfolios and offers specialized services including private investment access and charitable trust administration.

David Bender is an investment advisor representative with Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc., Stockcross Financial Services, Jesup & Lamont Securities Corp, Moors & Cabot, Inc., and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He splits his time between Siebert AdvisorNXT and Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC, both subsidiaries of Siebert Financial Corporation. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities through investment supervisory services and managed programs. The firm utilizes a web-based platform with Modern Portfolio Theory-based portfolio construction alongside fundamental, technical, and sub-advised strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary client engagement options.

Chan Young Lee is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He has prior experience at KLK Capital Management and M. S. HOWELLS & Co. from 2017 onward. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation approach, offering a variety of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Amy Gilbert is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Securities, Inc., Hightower, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity, among other firms. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing rental property with her family. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management through its affiliated sub-advisor RBC Rochdale and is part of a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank and other financial entities.

Charles Lazzaro is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 56 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2008 and previously at First Wall Street Corp. from 1997 to 2008. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Ramon Ramos is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial and California Capital Management. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program, delegating investment management to its affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale. The firm is part of a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank, offering integrated services across trust, municipal advisory, and brokerage businesses.