Mark Mowrey is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience, currently working at Signature Resources Capital Management, LLC since 2016. He serves on the boards of Symmco, Inc. and Symmco Group, both involved in powdered metal component manufacturing, and is co-founder of Global Digital Advisor Technologies, a firm focused on developing a financial product and service marketplace. Signature Resources Capital Management provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as plan sponsors and participants. The firm employs a Global Target Risk approach to managing customizable model portfolios emphasizing broad global diversification and factor tilts, primarily utilizing mutual funds and ETFs.

Gary Farrell is a financial advisor at Mosley Wealth Management, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mosley Wealth Management, he founded Baseline Boss, LLC, a pickleball apparel e-commerce brand. Mosley Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated financial planning, and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a macroeconomic asset-allocation approach using mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and individual securities with discretionary rebalancing tailored to client objectives.

Leonard Bakker is a financial advisor with Lifetime Financial, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lifetime Financial and affiliated firms since 2018 and previously at Horter Investment Management and CA Long Term Care Insurance Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing the Bahme Partnership, a property management business established in 1985. Lifetime Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through multiple platforms. The firm combines mutual fund and ETF analysis, technical tools, and third-party manager evaluations, and it integrates insurance, real estate, and mortgage services under common ownership.

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.

William Ramires is a financial advisor with B.B. Graham & Company, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc. for 24 years and spent five years at Crown Capital Securities, LP. Outside of finance, he owns Teach Yourself Soccer, a business focused on soccer education. B.B. Graham & Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $322 million, employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management along with access to third-party portfolio and wrap programs.

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.

Gregory Pellizzon is a financial advisor at Hollencrest Capital Management with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been involved with Double Eagle Partners, LLC since 2003 and Hollencrest Securities, LLC since 1999. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as a board member of Triple G Insurance without compensation. Hollencrest Capital Management provides wealth management and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, business owners, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining traditional and alternative investments, and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, including private funds and direct private investments.

Andrew Krongold is a financial advisor with Spinnaker Investment Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stephen A. Kohn & Associates, Ltd. from 2018 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in accident and health, life, and variable contracts insurance. Spinnaker Investment Group provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, employing fundamental and macro analysis alongside asset allocation and client behavior considerations.

Nicholas Booth is a financial advisor at Hollencrest Capital Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vic Partners, Sunwest Bank, and Chubb. Hollencrest Capital Management provides wealth management and consulting services to high-net-worth and ultra-affluent individuals and families, trusts, retirement plans, nonprofits, institutional clients, and business owners. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment process with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, combining traditional equities and fixed income with alternative and private 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.

Ryan McGuire is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Westshore Wealth since 2016. Based in Newport Beach, CA, he holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Westshore Wealth offers portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that includes discretionary management, the use of derivatives and active strategies, and a combination of traditional and alternative investment vehicles.

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.

Lee Hutter is a financial advisor with Curated Wealth Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Curated Wealth Partners since 2018 and previously spent four years at Deutsche Bank. Curated Wealth Partners advises ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and investment entities, providing holistic wealth management and access to private market investments such as direct private equity and real estate. The firm manages approximately $1.76 billion for a concentrated client base and offers customized advice across clients' full balance sheets using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Gideon Bernstein is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Leisure Capital Management, Inc. since 2002 and currently practices in Costa Mesa, CA. Leisure Capital Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, insurance companies, and retirement plan participants. The firm emphasizes diversification and long-term holding in its discretionary investment management, applying Modern Portfolio Theory, the Fama-French three-factor model, and fundamental and cyclical security analysis.

Deana Dyjor is a financial advisor with CRUX Wealth Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services. She is also involved in insurance sales through Crux Insurance. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using various analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis.

Surya Metzler is a financial advisor with Newport Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Centaurus Financial, Inc. and Newport Wealth Advisors since 2011. Metzler serves as a guest speaker for The Society for Financial Awareness, a nonprofit organization. Newport Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services to a variety of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages portfolios according to documented Investment Policy Statements with regular reviews and may recommend third-party advisers while monitoring their performance.

Grant Nabell is a financial advisor at Regatta Capital Group, LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Regatta Capital Group since 2021 and previously spent six years with J. White and Associates. Regatta Capital Group is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental analysis approach, constructing diversified portfolios of low-cost mutual funds and ETFs supplemented by individual securities, and offers additional services including retirement plan advisory, estate document generation, and digital-asset account facilitation.

Feroz Ansari is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Compak Asset Management. He has been a lecturer at the University of California Irvine’s School of Business since 2019. Ansari has been associated with Compak Securities, Inc. and Compak Asset Management since 2002. Compak Asset Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 1,000 clients. The firm employs model-driven asset-allocation strategies and offers financial planning and retirement-plan advisory services through a team of 12 advisors.