Shareen Balkey is a financial advisor at Index Fund Advisors, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and TransAmerica Retirement Solutions before joining Index Fund Advisors in 2017. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Index Fund Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and institutions. The firm focuses on index-based portfolio management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a multi-factor framework, offering integrated tax services through its IFA Taxes division.

Jobani Sanabria is a financial advisor at Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent selling annuities and life insurance. Alexander Capital Wealth Management LLC provides portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, primarily through discretionary and non-discretionary wrap-fee accounts. The firm uses a combination of cyclical, technical, and fundamental analysis alongside due diligence and employs both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Christopher Johnson is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at City National Securities, Inc., CITY NATIONAL BANK, and Unionbanc Investment Services. 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 integrates investment management with a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and various custodial and cash-management features.

Collin Wolf is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 license and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Trilogy Financial since 2022 and has prior work experience in aquatic sports and other roles. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans, offering a range of portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning services. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach that includes in-house and third-party managers, with periodic rebalancing and incorporation of both fundamental and technical analysis.

Jimmy Wu is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previous experience at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. and United Alliance Insurance, where he is involved in agent training and recruiting as well as personal insurance sales. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access through various platforms including firm-managed portfolios and third-party co-advisory arrangements. The firm combines individualized financial planning with discretionary or non-discretionary account management and offers tools such as separately managed accounts and automated rebalancing.

Fariba Madison is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 13 years before joining Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in fixed insurance sales as an agent. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Michael Moorhead is a financial advisor at M Holdings Securities, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at M Holdings Securities since 2006. Moorhead is also a managing partner at Tippett, Moorhead & Haden, an Alera Group firm specializing in fixed life settlements and other insurance products. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for Sunwest Bank and participates in community and nonprofit activities, including a homeowners association board and political campaign volunteering. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer that serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through a nationwide network of Investment Advisor Representatives and independent firms. 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.

Jeffrey Seuferling is a CFP® professional affiliated with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Trilogy Capital since 2015 and also maintains a longstanding role with Trilogy Financial Services since 1999. His prior experience includes a position at LPL Financial beginning in 2017. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans, offering portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial coaching, and comprehensive advanced planning. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation strategy incorporating both in-house and third-party managers and integrates personal and business real estate considerations into its planning and private markets strategies.

Roger Palley is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, and acts as a sub-adviser to registered mutual funds. The firm employs a multi-asset, open-architecture investment approach and is affiliated with a bank holding company, offering integrated financial product relationships and specialized services.

David Koch is a CFP® and CFA®-credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Halbert Hargrove in Long Beach, CA, for 15 years. 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, standalone consulting, and retirement plan services, using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

Raz Bracha is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The AmeriFlex Group. His prior roles include positions at Cambridge Investment Research, Sagepoint Financial, and Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc. Bracha is also involved in ownership and advisory roles in multiple investment-related entities. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and utilizes multiple program platforms to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Alex Wu is a CFP® professional currently with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC and has been in the financial advisory industry for one year. Prior to joining Advisor Share Wealth Management, he was associated with Eagleview Financial for three years. He also has experience in the restaurant industry. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional investment advisers, and pension and profit-sharing plans, offering portfolio management, retirement-plan services, and a web-based asset management platform used by independent advisers.

Scott Eichler is a financial advisor at Savvy with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Farther Finance Advisors, Centaurus Financial, Inc., and Newport Wealth Advisors. Eichler is also the author of a publication titled "Don't Play Chicken with your Nest Egg." Savvy provides customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, 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 proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Marshall Huddleston is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with The AmeriFlex Group and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and has held positions at firms including OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and Penn Mutual Life. The AmeriFlex Group offers investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations, using multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements to implement tailored strategies. The firm serves clients through a network of advisory affiliates and emphasizes manager-of-managers approaches and ongoing monitoring of third-party money managers.

Babak Kooros is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foundations Investment Advisors, Syncis, and Uber. Outside of his advisory work, he is the CEO and owner of InTime Financial Alliance Insurance Solutions, Inc. and is also active as a realtor. Legacy Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm utilizes tailored strategies, model portfolios, and third-party money managers, offering a broad range of investment options across its multi-team platform.

Marcus Malone is a financial advisor at Spire Wealth Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with SPIRE Securities, LLC since 2013. Spire Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans, offering a range of strategies including passive, active, hybrid tax-aware allocations, and tactical solutions. The firm also delivers financial planning, manager-of-managers programs, and access to separately managed model portfolios with proprietary risk overlays through its affiliate Corbett Road Capital Management.

Kristina Ponomareva is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Virtue Capital Management, LLC. She has one year of industry experience, previously working at Financial Alliance & Insurance Solutions and holding roles at California State University and Bickerstaff Athletic Center. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and qualified/ERISA plans. The firm employs a combination of active tactical, strategic, and quantitative strategies, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and client education to tailor solutions to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Eric Speron is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, CA. He has been with First Foundation Advisors since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent director for Keweenaw Land Association, Limited, Tejon Ranch Co., and Alico, Inc., engaging in board-level oversight for companies involved in mineral exploration, real estate development, agribusiness, and land management. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses an open-architecture, multi-asset investment approach and operates within a bank holding company structure that integrates banking, trust, and insurance services.

Richard Magdaleno is a CFP® and ChFC® with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Latitude Advisors, LLC since 2010 and also maintains a role with GWN Securities Inc. Magdaleno has served as a volunteer board member of the Corona Del Mar Chamber of Commerce. Latitude Advisors serves individual and business clients, including high-net-worth investors, offering financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and pension consulting. The firm employs a mix of model-based strategies and fundamental/quantitative analysis, managing most client relationships on a discretionary basis with final decision authority over third-party model implementations.

Mariah Ramirez is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and involvement with the Ukleja Center for Ethical Leadership at California State University Long Beach. Ramirez has also worked in educational settings, including the Long Beach Unified School District and Robert A. Millikan High School. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory. The firm employs a formal Investment Committee that uses a documented analytical framework combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to manage portfolios across a range of investment vehicles.