Colette Erasmus is a financial advisor at Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes eight years at Stockcross Financial Services and ongoing roles at Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC and Siebert AdvisorNXT, both affiliated with Siebert Financial Corporation. Siebert AdvisorNXT provides investment management primarily to individuals, families, trusts, and certain business entities through its AdvisorNXT web-based platform. The firm employs an algorithmic approach to portfolio construction using Modern Portfolio Theory and offers access to third-party managers and specialty strategies, with many accounts managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Damian Dering is a financial advisor at Concorde Asset Management, LLC in El Segundo, CA, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses including Series 63 and Series 66. His career includes roles at Concorde Investment Services and Custom Wealth, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance sales, particularly related to fixed insurance products and Medicare, and he participates in tax consulting and captive insurance referral activities. Concorde Asset Management serves individual, corporate, and retirement-plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party asset managers and wrap fee programs. The firm builds portfolios tailored to client objectives through asset allocation and model-based strategies, utilizing proprietary and third-party platforms and serving as an overlay manager with discretionary trading responsibilities.

Mary Abundo is a financial advisor at Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with several firms including Northern Lights Distributors, Counterpoint Mutual Funds, Monograph Wealth Advisors, and Kestra Private Wealth Services. Her current tenure at Thrivent Advisor Network began in 2021. Thrivent Advisor Network provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach with customized asset allocations using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments, supported by a structure integrated within the broader Thrivent group.

Michael Masalehdani is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018 and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2015. IHT Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporate and institutional entities and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, ERISA plan consulting, and OCIO arrangements, using a combination of proprietary models, third-party managers, and quantitative investment strategies.

Kefira Bar Golani is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at City National Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she writes books and ghostwrites as a hobby and crochets accessories that she sometimes sells to friends. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates its advisory services with a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent, offering delegated investment management through an affiliated sub-advisor and a range of custodial and cash-management features.

David Clark is a CFA® charterholder based in Los Angeles, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Everett Harris & Co. since 1990. Everett Harris & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and buy-and-hold approach, investing across U.S. and foreign equities, fixed income, commodities, and options, while tailoring portfolios to clients' tax situations and objectives.

Michelle White is a financial advisor with Halbert Hargrove in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Halbert Hargrove since 1998. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning through a multi-advisor platform, employing a research-driven Investment Committee to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Alex Zepkowski is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. He has held roles at several firms including Ridgemont Capital, Shuster Advisory Group LLC, and Lake Avenue Financial. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm uses a mix of analytical methods and a primarily long-term trading approach, offering investment options across various asset types including real estate and non-traded real estate investments.

Matthew Jacobson is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Tom James Company, and managed businesses including Matthew Real Estate Investment Services, Joshua J Fine Jewelry, and Leight Heist "Life Heist" Apparel. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm’s investment management is delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that constructs and implements asset allocation strategies across various investment vehicles, offering discretionary portfolio management integrated within a broader financial services group.

Taylor Richmond is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, Richmond worked at City National Securities and CommonGood Securities, and manages an astrology consulting business called Astropolated Visions, LLC. 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’s investment management is delegated to RBC Rochdale, which constructs diversified portfolios and manages accounts on a discretionary, asset-based fee basis.

Sarah Brace is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at ORG Partners, LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, WealthShield Partners, United Planners' Financial Services, and Bridge Advisory. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers at Huntington Hospital’s gift shop and is a notary public. 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 incorporates third-party managers and alternative investments through discretionary sub-advisory and co-advisory arrangements.

Joseph Chrisman is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Monograph Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes to Libretto, LLC by providing software and strategy improvements for a financial planning platform. Monograph Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth and non-HNW individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with investment advisory, wealth planning, pension consulting, and philanthropic services. The firm emphasizes bespoke Investment Policy Statements and an asset-allocation-focused process, implementing strategies through in-house management and selected sub-advisors while offering comprehensive foundation support.

Marcus Gunawan is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2018. He previously worked at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Gunawan is vice president of First Street Advisors, where he is involved in insurance services and employee benefits consulting. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. supports individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging both direct management and third-party money managers through an extensive advisor network.

Julie Broady is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at National Securities Corporation and B. Riley Wealth Management. She serves on the board of directors for Project ECHO, a nonprofit focused on entrepreneurial concepts for youth. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA-qualified plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering portfolio management, third-party manager oversight, and consulting services.

Miguel Hernandez is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fusion Capital Management since 2018 and has concurrent roles spanning insurance and financial services since 2006. Outside of advising, Hernandez is active as a notary public and occasionally promotes events as a DJ. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, operating as Fusion Investment Advisors, provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining internally developed asset allocation models, fundamental and technical analysis, and ongoing portfolio supervision.

Kristy Haley is a financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera Planning Partners, Tower Square Investment Management, and multiple Cetera entities. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily operates through a network of CPA firms and registered Advisor Representatives, managing approximately $7.57 billion in assets across about 164 advisors and 7,500 clients.

Rostam Atefi is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and Belpointe Asset Management. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in providing shipping services to businesses in Long Beach, CA. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies tailored to client needs.

Hyung Kim is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at M.S. Howells & Co. and Klk Capital Management LLC, where he serves as CEO and portfolio manager. Outside of advisory roles, he is a member of the board of directors at Open Bank and holds leadership positions in other business ventures including insurance services and corporate finance consulting. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, medical professionals, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach using a mix of internal models and third-party solutions across multiple platforms.

Christopher Hippisley Coxe is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Since 2014, he has been affiliated with City National Securities, Inc., a part of RBC Securities' multi-team structure. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates financial planning and portfolio management with the resources of a broader financial services group, including affiliated banking and trust services.

Steven Martinez is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. since 2026. He has previously worked at Regal Investment Advisors, Secure Investment Management, and JD Mellberg Financial, and he co-owns Steven Michael Financial Group, where he is involved in insurance sales. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods for mostly long-term investment management and offers access to higher-risk, potentially illiquid assets when suitable.