Joseph Thomason is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Mariner Independent and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan, First Republic, Bank of America, and Merrill. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers both model portfolios and advisor-level discretionary management, supplemented by affiliate investment resources and third-party platforms, with a notable integration of institutional and retirement plan services.

Todd Gurvis is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Trilogy Capital since 2015 and has also been associated with LPL Financial since 2017. 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 employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework with both in-house and third-party managers and integrates personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning services.

Corianne Leyton is a financial advisor with IHT Wealth Management LLC in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Riverwalk Capital Partners, IHT Securities, LLC, IHT Wealth Management LLC, and LPL Financial. IHT Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and corporate clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm employs a blend of fundamental stock selection and quantitative tools to manage diversified model portfolios, alongside affiliated broker-dealer services and comprehensive fiduciary solutions.

Gabriela Salazar is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. She has worked at Trilogy Capital, Inc. and its affiliated firm, Trilogy Financial, since 2022. 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 employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework using proprietary models and third-party sub-advisors, integrating personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning and private markets strategies.

Thomas Pohlen is a Series 65-licensed advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Management and has held roles at Retirement Plan Consultants, Index Fund Advisors, and Laurel Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Pohlen is a regional director for a back-office operational solution for qualified retirement plans and a co-owner of a commercial cleaning business. Wealth Management Nebraska LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment approach using primarily passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, manages approximately $3.1 billion in assets, and offers integrated administrative services for retirement plans.

Vincent Birardi is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Halbert Hargrove since 2018 and previously spent five years at Pimco. He is based in Long Beach, CA. 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, consulting, and retirement plan services, employing an Investment Committee that uses qualitative and quantitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

David Coen is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Creative Planning, LLC, Sageview Advisory Group, and Cetera Advisor Network, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns College Planning America, a college counseling and planning service, where he also presents seminars. Sovran Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a blend of active and passive investment strategies and provides access to third-party managers and advisory annuity contracts.

Atenas Martinez is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience with Trilogy Financial and SD Showdown. 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 and integrates personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning and private markets strategies.

Mark Arblaster is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with First Foundation Advisors since 1996. First Foundation Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, as well as sub-advisory services to registered mutual funds. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-asset approach and is affiliated with its bank holding company FirstSun, which enables integrated banking and financial product referrals.

Roger Stinnett II is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65-licensed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, CA, where he has worked since 2018, except for a brief period at Westmount Asset Management. Stinnett is also the managing member and chief compliance officer of Stinnett Wealth Planning, LLC, though he devotes limited time to this business while employed at First Foundation Advisors. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-asset, open-architecture investment approach and is affiliated with FirstSun Capital Bancorp, integrating banking, trust, and insurance services alongside its advisory offerings.

Jonathan Whitmore is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, and Perfected Wealth Management. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Athletes in Action and Campus Crusade for Christ. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a network of advisory affiliates and utilizes multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Robert Mitchell is a financial advisor with On Investment Management CO in Placentia, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including roles at The O. N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, VOYA Financial Advisors, and his own firm, Mitchell Financial Solutions, which focuses on insurance sales and agent training. On Investment Management Company provides financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, combining third-party discretionary options with adviser-directed managed accounts, and serves clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary relationships.

Hien Wu is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 65 designation and over six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at First Financial Security, M&M Wealth Associates, and National Life Group. Wu is based in Santa Ana, California. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers integrated advisory and technology services to other financial advisors through its model portfolio and managed account platform.

Christopher Rieger is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Euro Pacific Capital since 2003. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pooled vehicles, and plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and capital markets services. The firm is known for its international investing focus through its EPC Advisors Group division and its active brokerage and product-distribution activities alongside advisory services.

Nicholas Pond is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC, bringing one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USI Insurance Services, Diversified Insurance, Direct Health, State Farm, and Insys Therapeutics. Legacy Wealth Management is a multi-advisor registered investment advisory firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-team platform, emphasizing tailored strategies, continuous account monitoring, and access to a broad investment menu including alternatives and third-party money managers.

Amr Elgamal is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple financial firms including Ameriprise, LPL Financial, BMO Bank NA, and Wells Fargo. In addition to his advisory role, he is also employed by Comerica Bank. 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 conducted by its affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale, and it is distinguished by its integration within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Yannshyr Puu is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Packerland since 2021, previously spending eight years at J K Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in life, accident, and health insurance. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors through financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with access to firm-managed portfolios, third-party co-advisory arrangements, and fee-based programs on the Hilltop/Envestnet platform.

Michael Tran is a financial advisor at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Portfolio Medics and LifePro Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Mr. Tran is a software consultant for Soluteks Inc. and also sells insurance products, including annuities and life insurance, through LifePro Financial. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, a web-based asset management platform, and access to third-party sub-advisers, alternative investments, and private investment options.

Scott Nishimura is a financial advisor with Continuum Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a co-trustee for his elderly aunt’s family trust, managing her day-to-day financial needs. Continuum Advisory is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans through independent advisors. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and institutional services, including retirement plan consulting and integrated tax and legal expertise.

Thomas Davis is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 43 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves on the board of the Chino Community Theatre and is president of the Chino Valley Republican Assembly. Kestra Private Wealth Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of services such as advisor-managed portfolios, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and private fund placement, utilizing multiple advisory platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.