Neil Higger is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Fund Management since 2015 and has been associated with Academic Financial Insurance Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates a separate LLC for 1099 income unrelated to investment activities. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and participant account management. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement strategies tailored to client risk tolerances and offers access to select non-traded REITs and an options-writing overlay for enrolled clients.

Bradley Poock is an investment advisor with Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. since 2018 and previously at Stockcross Financial Services from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Frosty Palm, a beverage company, contributing 15-20 hours per month without current financial compensation. Siebert AdvisorNXT provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through a web-based platform that combines algorithmic portfolio construction with optional dedicated advisor support. The firm utilizes mean-variance optimization and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, with access to third-party managers and unique program features such as a covered-call transition strategy.

Anthony Delane is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove since 2016. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Long Beach, CA. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, employing an Investment Committee to oversee portfolio construction using both qualitative and quantitative research.

Kathleen Chou is a financial advisor at Lifeworks Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Bright Advisers, LLC since 2010, currently serving as Operations Director. She is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of her time to insurance sales and implementation. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses with discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm integrates tax and accounting capabilities within its corporate group and employs a planning-based tranche approach combined with traditional risk models to manage portfolios using factor-based strategies, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Nickolas Strain is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Valencia, CA. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions, offering discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a formal Investment Committee and a documented analytical framework, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to implement diversified allocations across various investment vehicles.

Kamyar Kashfi is an investment advisor representative at Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stockcross Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Kashfi holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Siebert AdvisorNXT provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients through its web-based AdvisorNXT program, offering algorithmic portfolio construction combined with access to dedicated investment advisers and third-party managers. The firm’s approach includes mean-variance optimization portfolios implemented mainly with ETFs and ETNs, and it operates both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Desiree Lasiewski is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at OSAIC for eight years and held a role at the City of Hope/Beckman Research Institute for 19 years. Lasiewski owns a sole proprietorship licensed to sell fixed annuities and life insurance. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with around 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and municipal clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory and Independent Advisor programs.

John Abusaid is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors since 2004. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds. The firm employs a formal Investment Committee using a documented analytical framework and combines qualitative and quantitative analysis to manage portfolios across a variety of investment vehicles.

David Bender is an Investment Advisor Representative at Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC., with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc. since 2017 and at StockCross Financial Services since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Siebert AdvisorNXT provides investment management primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and certain business entities through a web-based wealth management platform. The firm employs an algorithmic approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory to construct portfolios using low-cost ETFs and ETNs, and offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Chan Young Lee is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2026. He has prior experience at KLK Capital Management and M. S. HOWELLS & Co. from 2017 onward. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation approach, offering a variety of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Paul Lieu is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling manufactured homes and real estate properties. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and estates by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a variety of program structures and investment approaches tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.

Craig Eissler is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Halbert Hargrove and Langley, O'Grady & Associates, where he serves as a marketing associate for a CPA firm outside of his advisory role. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, pension plans, trusts, and other entities through a multi-advisor platform offering discretionary, fee-only investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs an Investment Committee to develop diversified portfolios using qualitative and quantitative research and incorporates independent managers and controlled use of AI tools in its investment process.

Bradd Donovan is a financial advisor with CW Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Catalina Capital Group LLC for nine years and at Securian Financial Services, Inc. for three years. CW Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities, as well as providing sub-advisory services to other registered investment advisers. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach that integrates active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, utilizing both third-party money managers and internally managed risk-managed strategies.

Amy Gilbert is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Securities, Inc., Hightower, Charles Schwab, and Fidelity, among other firms. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing rental property with her family. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management through its affiliated sub-advisor RBC Rochdale and is part of a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank and other financial entities.

Sherry Taylor is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Orange, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Sagepoint Financial, and Cetera Advisor Networks. She is also the owner of a sole proprietorship focusing on insurance, benefits, and human resources. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering services through a network of advisory affiliates using multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements.

Kevin Luu is a financial advisor at Lifeworks Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Lifeworks Advisors and its predecessor Bright Advisers since 2017, as well as at Pih Investments, LLC. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm combines a planning-based tranche approach with a traditional risk-based model and employs factor-based and smart-beta equity strategies, ETFs, options, and third-party managers, along with integrated tax and accounting capabilities through affiliated entities.

Ramon Ramos is a CFP® professional at RBC Securities, Inc with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, D. A. Davidson & Co., and California Capital Management. Ramos has a diverse work background including roles outside of finance, such as positions at FedEx Express and Jacobs Engineering. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm delegates portfolio management to an affiliated sub-advisor and offers integrated financial services within a bank-affiliated group.

Vibhore Bhaskar is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with City National Bank since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages rental properties through his single-member LLC. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans, utilizing a wrap-fee investment advisory program with portfolio management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor. The firm is distinguished by its integration within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank and related entities.

Robert Oda is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked for Kaiser Permanente for 36 years and currently maintains part-time clinical laboratory scientist positions in healthcare alongside his advisory work. Global View Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning for individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, using a quantitative, algorithm-driven approach focused on matching model strategies to client risk profiles and objectives.

Monica Baier is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Everett Harris & Co., where she has worked since 2008. Everett Harris & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and buy-and-hold approach, managing a diverse portfolio that includes U.S. and foreign equities, fixed income, commodities, and options.