Sharon Nassirzadeh is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently with AIRE Advisors, LLC since 2020. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with a real estate investment project as a limited partner in an LLC formed to flip a duplex in Los Angeles. AIRE Advisors manages approximately $1 billion in client assets and serves individual, family-office, and employer retirement plan clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of wealth management and investment consulting services.

William Witte is a financial advisor at Salem Partners Wealth Management, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Salem Partners since 2012 and holds the Series 63 designation. Salem Partners Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients, managing over $1.5 billion across a relatively small client base. The firm builds customized investment programs grounded in client-specific Investment Policy Statements and employs fundamental valuation metrics and macro indicators in security selection.

Russell Mohberg is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Regatta Capital Group, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Regatta Capital since 2007. Regatta Capital Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach to portfolio construction, offering wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and digital-asset account services across multiple offices.

Jon Bemis is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at CLG LLC. He previously worked with Cetera and has operated his own tax and accounting firm, Jon W. Bemis, CPA, since 1992. His experience includes both financial advisory roles and tax preparation services. CLG LLC serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and third-party sub-advisors, and operates across multiple offices with a broad product and service platform.

Eric Anspach is a financial advisor with CLG LLC in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Cetera and Kratos Strong, and has been with CLG since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Anspach is also an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. CLG LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and offers comprehensive portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance solutions, utilizing strategies including derivatives, margin, and digital assets.

Michael Bishop is a financial advisor at CLG LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Cetera before joining CLG LLC in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Michael L. Bishop Inc., a corporation used for office expenses. CLG LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related advisory services. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and third-party sub-advisors, to manage portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Devon Galindo is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Serenus Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2024 and previously spent 10 years at Camden Capital, LLC. Serenus Wealth Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive portfolio management and standalone financial planning. The firm employs a diverse investment approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, quantitative models, and third-party manager due diligence, emphasizing asset allocation, duration management, and periodic rebalancing.

David Neff is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with CLG LLC and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cetera, and Legacy Financial Planning. He also manages business operations for Legacy Financial Planning, a separate entity providing payroll and business expense services. CLG LLC serves a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and insurance solutions. The firm employs various analytical approaches and includes derivative strategies, sub-advisory use, and held-away account management in its investment process.

Richard Nott III is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Angeles Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at HighTower Advisors LLC, LourdMurray, and AdvicePeriod. Outside of his financial career, he serves on the National Cat Protection Society’s audit committee and provides technology and webmaster support for the organization. Angeles Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio and wealth management, financial planning, and philanthropy consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm acts as a manager-of-managers, allocating capital to model portfolios and third-party managers, and incorporates alternative investments through private funds and fund-of-fund structures.

Michael Pearce is a financial advisor at Jeppson Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Northrop Grumman and Burlington Store. Jeppson Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm customizes portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerances and objectives, utilizing a mix of equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs with both fundamental and technical analysis.

Peter Bohlen is a financial advisor at SFE Investment Counsel Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience in film and television production. SFE Investment Counsel serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, retirement plans, businesses, and institutional clients with a focus on asset allocation and a total-return investment approach. The firm manages concentrated portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis combined with fixed-income laddering to manage risk.

Matthew Schulz is a financial advisor with Validus Capital LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He worked at Camden Capital, LLC for nine years before joining Validus Capital in 2022. Validus Capital provides wealth management, investment management, financial planning, legacy planning, and family office services primarily to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, attorneys, and foundations. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a mix of fundamental and quantitative analysis, serves as investment supervisor to exempt private funds and pooled vehicles, and offers expanded family-office services including private equity research, tax-efficiency counseling, and concierge support.

David Robinson is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Howard Capital Management Group, LLC since 2020 and previously worked at Howard Capital Management, Inc. from 2007 to 2020. Howard Capital Management Group provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and uses ETFs and mutual funds within its investment strategies.

Matthew Higgins is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Quantum Financial Advisors, LLC since 2022 and previously spent five years at Abacus Wealth Partners. Quantum Financial Advisors, LLC serves individuals, high net worth families, trusts, estates, employer retirement plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs an asset-class, rules-based investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts, offering both a Total Market and a Sustainable strategy that integrates DFA environmental rankings.

Spencer Kelly is a financial advisor at Regatta Capital Group, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Regatta Capital Group since 2008. Regatta Capital Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and various trust and estate entities. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach to portfolio construction, offering services including wealth management, retirement plan advisory, and digital-asset account facilitation.

John Arens III is a financial advisor at Balboa Wealth Partners, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2015 to 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on multiple boards in Long Beach, including the Salvation Army’s Advisory Board, where he is Chairman Elect, and the Long Beach City College Foundation. Balboa Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a team-based approach to provide comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, emphasizing long-term, diversified strategies with a range of investment tools.

Christopher Strong is a financial advisor with Albitz/Miloe and Associates, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and has been involved with Brigane Cameron Waiters & Strong since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, Strong is a CPA at Gelman, LLP, a tax and accounting firm. Albitz/Miloe and Associates serves individuals, businesses, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $703.5 million across about 618 client relationships. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment services using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and variable annuities, employing fundamental and technical analysis alongside periodic rebalancing and block trading.

Adam Weinstock is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Evolve Private Wealth, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Sanctuary Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory services, he is a licensed insurance agent involved with Evolve Wealth Insurance LLC and serves as managing member of Purple Sector Investments, LLC. Evolve Private Wealth, LLC provides wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, financial institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s investment approach focuses on fundamental analysis and long-term orientation, constructing diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, bonds, and alternative investments.

Gerald Mitchell is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with CLG LLC. His work history includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cetera, as well as ongoing involvement with John D. Cartwright & Assoc, Inc., where he serves as Head of Operations. CLG LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies, including options and digital assets, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Sarah Ehmann is a financial advisor with CLG LLC in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cetera, and John D Cartwright and Associates. She is a 16.666% owner of CLG Holding Company, LLC, a non-investment-related holding company. CLG, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related advisory services. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management, use of sub-advisors, and held-away account management, incorporating derivative strategies and digital asset exposure in its investment approach.