Rafael Pando is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes tenure at City National Securities, City National Bank, and Wells Fargo-affiliated firms. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property in La Quinta, CA with family members. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that constructs and manages diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis.

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.

Raafat Iskander is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Alexander Wealth Management, LLC, which provides tax filing services. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm’s investment recommendations are tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing multiple program structures and a range of analytic approaches.

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.

Amra Faruqi is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Securities, she worked at City National Securities, RBC Capital Markets, and HSBC in various capacities. She serves as Treasurer of the San Francisco Chapter of Developments in Literacy, a nonprofit organization that supports children's schools. 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 delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale, which constructs and implements diversified asset allocation strategies.

Leah Pattison is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The AmeriFlex Group. She has previously worked with firms including Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., OSAIC, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Pattison is also involved as an agent with Summit Financial & Insurance Services. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Christopher Sutherlin is a financial advisor at Copper Financial in Hawthorne, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Uber Technologies, MWA Financial Services, and Modern Woodmen of America. Copper Financial primarily serves credit union members and offers financial planning, brokerage services, discretionary portfolio management through third-party managers, a model-based wrap program, and an online Guided Investing option. The firm works with individual and institutional clients, acting as fiduciaries while providing advisory services and conducting due diligence on third-party managers.

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.

Tony Yu is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. since 2015. He has held leadership roles including President of DSG Insurance Services, overseeing property, casualty, and various insurance products. Yu is also involved in nonprofit organizations such as the Asian Pacific CPA Association and the Taiwanese American Lawyers Association, serving in board positions. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients nationwide through a broad offering of advisory and brokerage services, including investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a range of managed account programs and sub-advisory relationships.

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.

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.

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 a 25-year period as a licensed tax preparer. International Assets Investment Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporations through a national network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio construction using a variety of investment vehicles and also offers retirement plan advisory and financial planning services.

Gregory Devine is a financial advisor at 71 West Capital Partners with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Goldman, Sachs & Co. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing several real estate rental properties through his ownership and partnerships in multiple LLCs. 71 West Capital Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension, and corporate clients through wrap-fee portfolio management. The firm combines in-house advisory expertise with third-party managers and employs a range of investment strategies, including tax-loss harvesting and margin lending.

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.

Bernard Obrien is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 38 years of industry experience and has worked with Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc. since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he has been associated with Woodcrest Country Club for over three decades. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

Keely Patridge is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include 19 years at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and her current tenure at City National Securities, Inc. since 2024. RBC Securities provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm is integrated within a broad financial services group, offering financial planning and portfolio management with delegated investment management by its affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale.