James Stephan is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2009 and previously worked at First Wall Street Corp. from 2001 to 2008. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services among its offerings. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio strategies tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

Robert Oberstein is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. He has 25 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Oberstein is also a CPA and owner of RSO Advisors, LLP, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as secretary/treasurer on the board of David H Fell & Co., Inc. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical investment approach with strategic asset allocation and offers customized portfolios aligned with client objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Anthony Montenegro is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, based in Pasadena, CA. He has 13 years of industry experience, including ownership of Montenegro Financial Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in marketing and management through Black Mountain Marketing Inc. and holds a partial ownership in a hair salon business. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and a variety of analytical approaches to guide investment allocations.

Jonathan Bates Jr. is a financial consultant at Wedbush Securities Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at GABA Corporation and Poke Rainbow. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions. The firm’s services include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, institutional research, and prime brokerage functions.

Tiffany Yee is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Sovran Advisors since 2025 and previously spent nine years with CUSO Financial Services, LP. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a real estate rental property business in Pasadena, CA. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning and portfolio management services that combine active and passive strategies across various asset classes.

Scott Fellmeth is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Westmount Asset Management since 2014, following prior roles at Certuity, LLC and Luminous Capital, LLC. Westmount Partners, LLC provides investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, non-profits, and corporations. The firm customizes portfolios using mutual funds, managed strategies, and private fund allocations, and is noted for its role as a private fund adviser and for managing multi-manager private funds launched since 2019.

Makenna Kelly is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FuelPositive Corporation and Moen Incorporated. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions.

Timothy Lonergan is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Westmount Partners, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Boston Private Wealth LLC. Westmount Partners, LLC provides investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, utilizing tailored asset allocation primarily through mutual funds and managed strategies. The firm is also notable for acting as a private fund adviser and sub-advisor, managing multi-manager private funds and allowing alternative share classes for certain investors.

Houlin Yun is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that implements diversified asset allocation strategies.

Katrina Dudley is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and 66 licenses and has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009, following two years at First Wall Street Corp. Wedbush Securities offers investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of wealth management solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fixed income, commodities, and prime services.

Hagop (Jacob) Tujian is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Independent Financial Group and StoneKimbro. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as an officer and director with the Boy Scouts of America, assisting with Eagle Scout projects and teaching the Personal Management merit badge. RFG Advisory serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, leveraging multiple model strategies, third-party platforms, and proprietary ETFs to deliver investment solutions.

Raymundo Flores is a financial advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at City National Securities, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LPL Financial, and Western Asset Management. Outside of finance, he serves as Treasurer and CFO for MVP Tile & Marble Inc., a family-owned tile contracting business in California. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors manages approximately $4.48 billion in assets, serving individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension plans, and business owners. The firm employs fundamental research to construct diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and private investments, and offers tailored wealth-planning and administrative services.

Cassie Kang is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Brookwood Investment Group and Brookwood Insurance Group, having previously worked at Belpointe Asset Management and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of finance, she has experience with Krav Maga United. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor firm 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 and a network of affiliated businesses to support its clients.

Denis Massey is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Westmount Asset Management, LLC since 2016. Westmount Partners, LLC provides investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and non-profits. The firm focuses on tailored asset allocation using mutual funds and managed strategies, and it manages multi-manager private funds with a distinctive fee structure.

Arsen Tujian is an advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with a Series 66 designation and 0 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Tujian Financial Services since 2016. RFG Advisory provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and select institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a range of model strategies and third-party platforms.

Elijah Cooksey is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, Wealth Enhancement group entities, RBC Capital Markets, and AXA-Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a self-published fiction author and a general partner developing a mobile puzzle math game called Ribbon. 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 integrates investment management from its affiliated sub-advisor RBC Rochdale with a broad financial services platform including banking, trust, and municipal advisory services.

Patrick Egan is a financial advisor with International Assets Investment Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Western International Securities, Inc., Coordinated Wealth Management, LLC, and operating as a licensed tax preparer for 25 years. International Assets Investment Management provides advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities through a national network of independent representatives. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and employs third-party managers and wrap programs for certain clients.

Aida Mcnamara is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual/United of Omaha Insurance Company since 1992. In addition to her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent handling life, health, annuities, group, property, and casualty insurance lines. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides financial advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, offering financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm works with third-party money managers and delivers managed solutions primarily through a platform relationship with Envestnet and Pershing.

James Larew is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009 and was previously with Merrill from 1997 to 2009. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services. The firm supports discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and conducts research and due diligence across various investment products.

Andres Guzman is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving with Portside Wealth Group, LLC and Legacy Wealth Investment Counsel, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and Northwestern Mutual, among others. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent in California, focusing on fixed life, health, and annuity products. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm that delivers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and co-advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and offers related legal and accounting services through affiliated professionals.