Venkat Yarlagadda is a financial advisor at Index Fund Advisors, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Index Fund Advisors since 2008. Index Fund Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and other institutions. The firm emphasizes index-based portfolio management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a multi-factor framework, and it offers integrated tax services through its separate IFA Taxes division.

Denise Delaney is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Index Fund Advisors, Inc. since 2005 and also works with Engemann Asset Management, formerly known as Roger Engemann & Associates, Inc. Index Fund Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and other institutions. The firm emphasizes portfolio management primarily through passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a multi-factor framework, and integrates an in-house tax services division alongside specialized investment offerings.

Bei Wan is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC in Fullerton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Navy Federal in 2026, Bei worked at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Guardian Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Bei also maintains a non-sponsored broker appointment with Guardian Insurance Company related to fixed products new business. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union as well as individual, trust, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through advisory programs and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers on the Envestnet platform and provides overlay services and a Private Wealth Consulting program for high-net-worth clients.

Zachary Alloway is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Buona Tavola and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, managing approximately $4.2 billion across a multi-advisor platform. The firm provides discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services, utilizing a research-driven approach to build diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

John Esparza is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at the University of Arizona, Caci, and service in the California National Guard and United States Army. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds. The firm employs a formal Investment Committee that uses a documented analytical framework combining qualitative and quantitative analysis to guide investment decisions across a range of asset types.

Samantha Garcia is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2018 and previously worked at Asset Planning, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management combined with financial planning and retirement plan services, using a committee-based approach to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Boris Castillo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with NWF Advisory Services Inc. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, The Ameriflex Group, Sagepoint Financial, Cuso Financial Services, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, and LPL Financial. He also operates a sole proprietorship presenting life insurance, annuity, and long-term care solutions and owns Amenity Wealth, a marketing DBA for advisory and insurance services. NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of more than 100 advisors, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a technology-driven, open-architecture platform to construct and manage portfolios using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Robert Messina is a financial advisor at Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously operated Messina and Associates, Inc. DBA Financial Resources Group for ten years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as president of FRG Insurance Solutions Inc., focusing on fixed indexed annuity and life insurance sales. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and a mix of analytical approaches to guide allocations. The firm emphasizes risk management, tax efficiency, and guaranteed-income solutions in its investment process.

Art Steven Federis is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at RSM US Wealth Management LLC and Halbert Hargrove. Choreo provides investment and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversified model portfolios managed by a centralized team and overseen by an Investment Committee.

Brooke Smith is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining 49 Financial, Brooke held roles in marketing and education, including positions at UPI Marketing, Inc., Santa Barbara City College, and the University of California, Santa Barbara. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to high-net-worth clients and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and tiered fractional family office services. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary and platform model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs.

Kelli Kiemle is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Halbert Hargrove since 2012. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, managing approximately $4.2 billion across a multi-advisor platform. The firm provides discretionary, fee-only investment management along with financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services.

Eric Cortez is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Securities America, Inc. He has been with Verus Capital Partners since 2019. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation and offers customized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Sheryl Diane Rados is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Royal Alliance since 2015. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering retirement plan consulting as well as trust and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and employs a mix of advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios within an open-architecture wealth management platform.

Connor Schamblin is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, American Trust Investment Services, and Clarity Capital Partners. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for about 17,800 clients. The firm offers investment advisory, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a mix of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Irina Hill is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles including independent insurance agent and licensed Realtor with Rodeo Realty. Prior to joining Portfolio Medics, she worked at PHILLIP Kass, CPA, INC. and as an independent contractor for Phillip Kass CPA. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for around 3,700 clients through 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services with a mix of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Mary Brunson is a financial advisor at Index Fund Advisors, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Index Fund Advisors since 2007. Index Fund Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and other institutions. The firm emphasizes portfolio management using primarily passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a multi-factor framework, and also offers financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, referral services, and in-house tax services through its IFA Taxes division.

Christina Hospedales is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Kestra Private Wealth Services, Kestra Investment Services, and PSM Private Wealth Management since 2015. Outside of advisory duties, she is a notary and has served in various administrative and assistant roles within the investment industry. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment products and platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Murphy Megonigal is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He also serves as president of KimstaffHR, Inc., a company specializing in HR and payroll outsourcing. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors with financial planning and portfolio management, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investments, including mutual funds, ETFs, alternatives, and derivatives, supported by technology-driven rebalancing and administrative services.

Jason Zivich is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, WealthSource Partners, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services, emphasizing tactical diversification and customized asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Michael Acevedo is a Certified Financial Planner® with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Dynamic and has prior experience at Galloway Asset Management and Midland National Life. He operates his own financial planning practice within Dynamic. Dynamic serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses, as well as unaffiliated registered investment advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and sub-advisory support, emphasizing customized, long-term investment strategies and extensive support for other advisers through technology and outsourced services.