Elisa Steingruebner is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners in Newport Beach, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Since 2017, she has been with Euro Pacific Capital/Alliance Global Partners. 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, and investment banking services. The firm emphasizes international investing through its EPC Advisors Group division and offers a range of portfolio strategies including separately managed accounts and third-party manager programs.

Kam Ho is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Royal Alliance since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a statutory agent for Wise Steward Insurance Services, assisting clients with insurance needs and policy delivery. OSAIC is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by technology-driven investment processes and access to multiple custodial platforms.

Desire Gonzalez is a Series 65-registered advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Trilogy Capital, Gonzalez worked at California Polytechnic State University, Pomona, Walmart, and 99 Cents Only. Outside of advisory work, Gonzalez is licensed as a life and health insurance agent. 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 models, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis and non-traditional instruments when suitable.

Sylvia James is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Trilogy Capital, she worked at BMW Management Inc. and Performance SCL, and spent five years affiliated with Biola University. She also maintains a role as an insurance agent specializing in accident and health coverage. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement plan services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans, using a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with in-house and third-party managers. The firm integrates personal and business real estate considerations into advanced planning and offers a range of portfolio management, retirement consulting, and financial coaching services.

Paul Seig is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kovack Advisors, Inc. since 2022. He previously worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC for nine years. Outside of advising, he is a CPA and EA with his own practice and serves as treasurer for an RV club called Safari of Southern California. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and financial institutions nationwide. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds and ETFs, offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides financial planning and account aggregation services.

Matt Ward is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners based in Newport Beach, CA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. Since 2012, he has been affiliated with Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. through his current firm. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and capital markets services. The firm emphasizes international investing and combines top-down macro themes with bottom-up security selection through specialized strategies and third-party manager programs.

Gabriella Sheffield is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management since 2018. Prior to joining Northwest, she worked at Advanced Practice Advisors, LLC for two years. Northwest Asset Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, offering customized investment management, retirement and financial planning, consulting, tax preparation, and sub-advisory services.

Ahmed Ghulamali is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Trilogy Capital since 2015 and LPL Financial since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a driving instructor with Varsity Driving Academy. 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 strategies, integrates real estate considerations into advanced planning, and offers comprehensive portfolio management and retirement consulting services.

Justin Whitsell is a financial advisor at Western Wealth Management LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Western Wealth Management since 2016, also maintaining a long tenure with LPL Financial beginning in 2011. Whitsell hosts the Capital Gain Podcast, an investment-related podcast based from his home. Western Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a decentralized network, combining firm-designed model portfolios with access to various LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers, offering a broad range of strategies and annual account reviews.

Elizabeth De Muro is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Raymond James Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Madrid Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an instructor at Huntington Beach Adult School. Ascentis Independent Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients through a network of advisors. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a mix of public and private securities and specialized programs such as Private Direct Investments.

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 Mathe Cathala is a financial advisor with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Aimvest Technologies Inc, Morgan Stanley, Rothschild, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Lifeworks Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses, offering wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of planning-based and risk-based investment approaches, incorporating low-cost diversified funds, third-party managers, and advanced analytical tools, while maintaining integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among multi-team advisors.

Gavin Dankert is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Trilogy Capital, he held various roles, including work with Rover and Healthy Drain, and has experience as an insurance agent focusing on life and health insurance. 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 fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio management, with a focus on both traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Cary Boring is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Trilogy Financial Services since 2000 and has 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 approach using both in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, incorporating advanced planning that includes budgeting, tax strategies, and real estate considerations.

Kerrie Doughty Lloyd is a financial advisor with Index Fund Advisors, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Prudent Investors Network, Bank of America, Merrill, and State Street Global Services. Outside of her advisory role, she founded Integrative Solution Services LLC, which provides a website and app offering resources for families of individuals with special needs. Index Fund Advisors, Inc. offers discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm emphasizes globally diversified, passively managed portfolios aligned with clients’ risk capacity, integrating in-house tax services and publishing proprietary indexes and portfolio research.

Bradley Shammas is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with CreativeOne Securities, LLC (formerly Client One Securities, LLC) since 2016 and also has experience with Conaway and Conaway. Shammas serves as president elect of the Financial Planning Association of Orange County and is involved with the Association of Financial Consultants, promoting financial literacy through free educational workshops. CreativeOne Securities, LLC is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and fiduciary services, employing a combination of project-based planning, fundamental and cyclical security analysis, and referrals to external managers through its proprietary CreativeOne Wealth platform.

Scott Yi is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC since 2017. Prior to joining Perigon, he worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Yi is involved in insurance sales. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction and serves as both sponsor and overseer of wrap and sub-advisor programs, with notable experience servicing banking and thrift institutions.

Stephen Lee is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with RWA Wealth Partners and has previously worked at firms including Mariner Wealth Advisors and Mercer Global Advisors. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by an open-architecture platform and offers internally managed strategies through its subsidiary, RWA Capital, as well as tax preparation services via RWA Tax Solutions.

William Davidson is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America Private Bank, and City National Securities. He serves on the advisory board of the Ocean Institute, a charitable organization focused on fundraising to help underprivileged children in Southern California learn about the ocean. 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 uses affiliated sub-advisors to manage portfolios and is distinguished by its integration within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank and related entities.

Peter Mason is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently associated with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC. He has held roles at Elite Advisory Group, Broadridge Advisor Solutions, Aloha Wealth Partners, and Cambridge Financial. In addition to his advisory work, Mason is licensed as a life and health insurance agent. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for about 29,615 clients through nearly 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies.