Patrick Wilson is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC in Costa Mesa, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Crown Capital Securities prior to joining Legacy Wealth Management in 2021. Legacy Wealth Management is a multi-advisor investment advisory firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and third-party manager selection across a platform of 35 advisors, emphasizing tailored strategies and continuous account monitoring.

Mark Hammill is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with National Planning Corporation and LPL Financial and is also the co-founder and creative director of V Group Inc, a non-investment related business, as well as the owner of Mark Hammill Graphic Design. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with both in-house and third-party managers, offering a range of portfolio management, retirement consulting, and advanced planning services that incorporate personal and business real estate considerations.

Derrick Blanchette is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Trilogy Capital since 2015 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Blanchette is an active member of the Corona Chamber of Commerce and maintains a California real estate license. Trilogy Capital, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans, offering a range of advisory and retirement-plan services. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation strategy using proprietary and third-party models, integrating personal and business real estate into its planning and utilizing a variety of investment instruments tailored to client objectives.

Horace Trueblood is a financial advisor with Private Management Group Inc in Orange, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Management Group since 1993 and has operated Trueblood & Associates and Trueblood & Associates Insurance Service for several decades. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an insurance sales and service business but is not actively engaged in new insurance sales. Private Management Group Inc provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets across more than 3,200 client relationships. The firm uses a combination of long-term strategic and shorter-term tactical investment approaches, emphasizing fundamental analysis and absolute returns.

Jeffrey Payne is a financial advisor at Private Management Group Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Private Management Group since 2004. Private Management Group provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets through a 20-advisor team, employing a combination of long-term strategic frameworks and shorter-term tactical decisions based on fundamental analysis.

Kevin Krause is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and BackNine Insurance, as well as consulting for behavioral health treatment facilities through Second Opinion Expert, Inc. He provides training, evaluation, and assistance specifically for individuals with substance use disorders and alcoholism. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and financial firms. The firm offers advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services, typically utilizing a fund-of-funds approach with ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, combined with technology and operational support for other advisers.

Kristoffer Fu is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC. He previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities for nine years before joining Kestra in 2021. Fu is also the founder and strategic business advisor of DayOne Strategic Advisers, where he consults with business owners on valuation and wealth gap strategies. Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $13.45 billion in client assets and offers access to a broad range of investment products and specialized service platforms.

Clifford Kwan is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with MMWKM Advisors, LLC and is based in Irvine, California. In addition to his advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent for various insurance companies. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants through a wrap-fee program. The firm emphasizes capital preservation and tactical rebalancing using model portfolios and a long-term market signal while maintaining discretionary trading authority.

Robert Ochoa is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Trilogy Capital since 2016 and LPL Financial since 2017, and has been involved with Trilogy Financial Services and National Planning Corporation in prior roles. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework, incorporating in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, and integrates personal and business real estate into its advanced planning and private markets strategies.

Windus Fernandez Brinkkord is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-trustee for a family trust. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm utilizes a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework with in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, offering comprehensive planning that includes personal and business real estate considerations.

Leyton Bohren is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lifeworks Advisors, he held accounting roles at Green Dot Bank while completing his education and work history spanning from 2014. Outside of advisory work, he is employed as a staff accountant at Green Dot Bank. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses with wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm uses both planning-based and risk-based investment approaches, integrates tax and accounting capabilities, and employs quantitative and fundamental analysis supported by artificial-intelligence tools.

Ramie Khalil is a financial advisor with Sowell Management, holding a Series 65 credential and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Solera Asset Managers and has been involved with Fortress Financial and Insurance Services, where he conducts financial literacy education and provides insurance and fixed annuity services. Sowell Management is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and other RIAs with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs multiple management styles and offers a range of solutions including model portfolios and third-party manager selection.

Chun Yong Liu is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2020 to 2024 and at Wayal Health Sciences and Andorra Life LLC from 2017 to 2020. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and government clients. The firm uses a risk-tolerance based approach supported by Envestnet technology, combining internally created models with third-party managers to offer both model-based and advisor-managed solutions.

Jonathan Chin is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Management Group Inc. since 2008. Private Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $4.5 billion across more than 3,200 client relationships. The firm employs a combination of long-term strategic frameworks and shorter-term tactical decisions, focusing on fundamental analysis to construct individualized portfolios that may include a wide range of instruments.

Roberto Roman is a financial advisor at GenTrust with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with GenTrust since 2025 and also works with Legacy PCG, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Hartbeat Ventures, where he focuses on investing in pre-IPO and late-stage companies across the tech, consumer, and sports sectors, co-investing alongside venture capital funds. GenTrust is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.2 billion in assets for individuals, financial intermediaries, and institutions. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis with asset allocation strategies and provides a range of services including wealth management, financial planning, and concierge services, serving a relatively concentrated and institutional-tilted client base.

Michael Collins is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, Collins serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, assisting active duty Marines with their transition to civilian life. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, corporate consulting, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and family office services, employing a tactical diversification approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Christopher Stamos is a financial advisor with Prosperitas Financial, LLC in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has extensive experience as a CPA and owner of Stamos and Stamos, Certified Public Accountants, Inc., where he has provided accounting and tax services since 2004. In addition, he authors and consults on coaching and online courses focused on the acquisition of CPA firms and similar businesses. Prosperitas Financial is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 39 advisors managing approximately $812 million for nearly 1,745 clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm builds individualized portfolios utilizing a variety of securities and analytical approaches, offering comprehensive asset management and financial planning services.

Haddy Homampour is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience currently at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, SureVest, Wells Fargo Advisors, and UBS Financial Services. She also serves as president and head of financial planning at Parkview Wealth Advisors and provides financial planning education and training through Parkview Comprehensive Planning Consultants, LLC. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm utilizes a tactical diversification approach with tailored asset allocation and offers a variety of investment strategies and fee structures to meet client needs.

Nikolas Dialynas is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at RSM US Wealth Management LLC and Lido Isle Advisors LLC. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Nicholas Olivas is a financial advisor at Prospera Financial Services, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Raymond James & Associates, Oppenheimer, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his primary role, he owns and advises Bregma Private Wealth, a wealth management business. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and platforms.