Jonathan Ballenger is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has recently begun his career in the industry. Prior to joining NorthCoast, he worked at Bluespring Wealth Partners for one year and spent 16 years at Morningstar. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process and offers a diverse range of strategies including equity and fixed income, options-defined outcomes, and alternative interval funds.

Daniel Kutsch is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management in Santa Monica, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Finley Golf Course, Blox LLC, and Greybox Investments, as well as periods as a full-time student. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base, including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and governmental entities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and related services, using an active management approach with both fundamental and technical analysis.

Kevin Kowalczyk is a financial advisor at Cumberland Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Cumberland Advisors in 2025, he worked at SmartTrust, Cakewalk, and Proshares. Cumberland Advisors serves individual investors and a range of institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting. The firm emphasizes active municipal and taxable bond management alongside ETF-based equity strategies and includes a tactical trend strategy within its separately managed account platform.

Kyle Clark is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Gerber Kawasaki since 2019. Prior to his advisory role, he was involved with Casetta Coffee, Casetta Group, and Montecito Venture Partners. He also serves as a liaison between clients and the firm’s tax and accounting department, referring clients and coordinating with CPAs. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households and institutional entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and access to alternative investments. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies with ongoing monitoring and manages an actively managed ETF focused on growth stocks.

Celia Meagher is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Morton Capital Management, Oppenheimer, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory work, she is the founder and owner of Hangurs LLC, a marketplace for moms. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm takes a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, tax preparation, real estate consulting, and family office administrative support, supported by an affiliated ecosystem that includes private fund management and trust company services.

Theodore Saade is a senior partner at SEIA with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work history includes roles at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and Signator Investors. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments driven by in-house research, offering both discretionary and predominately non-discretionary management.

Nathaniel Angelo is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and Columbia River Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is a capital contributor and member of Northshore Capital Investment LLC, a real estate investment group. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investments, supported by fundamental and technical analysis and an internal due-diligence process.

Priscilla Brehm is a ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Morton Wealth since 2014. She is based in Calabasas, CA. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs standardized investment strategies customized to client objectives, focusing on risk management and volatility reduction across a range of asset types.

Veronica Osmonov is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Peace of Mind Private Wealth Management and Horter Investment Management. She is also an insurance agent specializing in the sale of insurance and annuities. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and pension plans. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement-plan services, and a web-based asset management platform, often implementing strategies through third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Noah Boatright is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with NWF Advisory Services Inc and previously worked at OSAIC Wealth Inc and National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a regional coach administrator for a youth soccer league. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering retirement plan consulting as well as trust and estate services. The firm employs an open-architecture wealth management platform with a focus on strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Robert Hunt is a financial advisor at Genter Capital Management with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Genter Capital Management since 2012 and IMST Distributors, LLC since 2013. He serves as Director for North Territory at Genter Capital Management, focusing on advisor relationship management. Genter Capital Management provides continuous investment supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, foundations, and government entities. The firm manages both equity and fixed-income strategies, including municipal bonds, and advises the Genter Capital Dividend Income Fund as well as several ETFs.

Steven Petrovich is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 designation, with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC in Los Angeles, having joined the firm in 2025 after eight years at City National Rochdale. Prior to that, he was affiliated with the University of California Los Angeles. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to a broad client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a collaborative and customized planning process supported by third-party software and analytical tools, separate from implementation and transaction execution functions.

Jeffrey Bannon is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts, holding a Series 66 license and 17 years of industry experience. He has professional affiliations with The Rawls Group, where he assists family-owned businesses with succession planning, and Pacific Southwest Financial, providing life insurance solutions. Bannon also serves as Vice President and CFO of the Sideline Supporters Boosters Club, a nonprofit supporting youth sports. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice. The firm integrates discretionary and non-discretionary investment management supported by an in-house research team and maintains institutional relationships to deliver a range of investment services.

James Wisdom is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in financial services. He is associated with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC and has worked at Harvest Investment Services, LLC for 11 years. Additionally, he owns James L. Wisdom Insurance Services, where he provides fee-based consumer-driven health financial planning and occasional life and long-term care insurance sales. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans by offering investment advisory, financial planning, and portfolio management services. The firm utilizes third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios and provides alternative investment options and a web-based practice platform for independent advisers.

Elias Vera is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63-licensed financial advisor at Morton Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Dowling & Yahnke, LLC for 12 years and CI Private Wealth, LLC for one year. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and business consulting services, implementing standardized strategies with customized portfolios focused on risk management and volatility reduction.

Betty Chin is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 14 years before joining LPL Financial and Perennial Financial Services in 2025. Perennial Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual clients, trusts, pensions, and corporate accounts. The firm integrates new technologies, including AI tools, and offers tailored portfolio solutions through multiple custodians and third-party platforms.

Hyung Kim is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at M.S. Howells & Co. and Klk Capital Management LLC, where he serves as CEO and portfolio manager. Outside of advisory roles, he is a member of the board of directors at Open Bank and holds leadership positions in other business ventures including insurance services and corporate finance consulting. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, medical professionals, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification investment approach using a mix of internal models and third-party solutions across multiple platforms.

Theresa Ngo is a financial advisor with SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Electrameccanica and BT Western Corporation. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of roughly 140 advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and primarily non-discretionary management styles.

Robert Curtiss is a CFP® professional affiliated with SEIA, based in Los Angeles, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Royal Alliance Associates, and D.A. Davidson & Co., among others. Curtiss is also involved with Signature Estate & Investment Advisors LLC in a financial advisor capacity. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments driven by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee, managing most assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Todd Goldman is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Westmount Partners, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Westmount Asset Management, LLC, Telemus Capital, LLC, RBC Securities, Inc., and Merrill. Westmount Partners, LLC provides investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management services to both individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, non-profits, estates, and corporations. The firm specializes in tailored asset allocation primarily through mutual funds and managed strategies, with additional exposure to private and interval funds, and manages a series of multi-manager private funds launched since 2019.