Chad Bates is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a financial advisor at SEIA, where he has worked since 2003, and has previously been associated with Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors. He holds a California insurance license, which he uses to communicate with clients about insurance products in their investment portfolios. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, using both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management models.

Ceasar Garvida is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 15 years of experience in financial services. He currently works at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC, where he has been since 2020, and previously held roles at Prepared Capital and Morgan Stanley entities. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, family offices, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, alternative investment consulting, and uses proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

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.

Michael Janis is a financial advisor at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Baker Tilly Wealth Management, Squar Milner Financial Services, and Madison Avenue Securities. SteelPeak Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charities, and family offices. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, alternative strategies, and private placement consulting, utilizing proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

David Frank is the financial planner for therapists and founder of Turning Point Planning. He helps therapists organize, optimize and protect all their financial resources, including their practice. He provides the confidence your finances are on track, so you can focus your time and energy on what matters most. But don't let his love of the tax code and spreadsheets scare you off! You're just as likely to find him with his nose buried in one of Pema Chödrön's books as reading up on the latest financial planning techniques.

David Patton Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord in Los Angeles, managing a rental property. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with affiliated sub-advisors and related financial services, serving clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

Calvin Tseng is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with SEIA in Los Angeles and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Tseng is also affiliated with the University of California - Santa Barbara. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis, and offers a range of advisory services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Sanjay Sharma is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Forum Financial Management, LP and has experience dating back to 2015. He has held roles at Forum Financial Management since 2023 and is the founder of SP Sharma Consulting LLC, a technology consulting firm. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, offering model portfolios and back-office services with a focus on Modern Portfolio Theory and primarily using DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs.

Leah Woods is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Securities, Inc. and ATB Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a small non-investment rental business with her husband. 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 offers financial planning and portfolio management, with investment strategies implemented by an affiliated sub-advisor using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

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.

Ashley Bourland is an advisor at 49 Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with multiple firms including Oakwood Capital Securities, Financial Independence Group, and Crest Insurance. Prior to her advisory career, she held roles outside the financial sector, including positions in the hospitality industry and as a nanny. 49 Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of services from financial planning to tiered fractional family office programs. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term investment approach based on diversified asset allocation and utilizes proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers.

Eric Campbell III is a financial advisor with Mutual Advisors, LLC in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and Citigroup Global Markets and has been with Mutual Advisors since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent handling life, universal life, non-indexed linked annuities, and long-term care transactions. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients, managing portfolios through a combination of active and passive strategies aligned with client objectives. The firm is notable for its scale, institutional expertise, and use of multiple analytical approaches and third-party tools to customize investment solutions.

Jordan Mangaliman is a financial advisor at CoreCap Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for nine years at Goldline Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance producer with National Life Group and Cavalier Associates, focusing on life insurance sales. CoreCap Advisors provides discretionary investment and portfolio management as well as financial planning services to individuals, retirement accounts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a relationship-oriented approach with a long-term investment horizon, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and sub-advisors while maintaining discretionary oversight.

Andrew Smith is a financial advisor with Flagstar Securities, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Signature Securities Group and HSBC Securities USA. He is also co-owner of an ecommerce business selling collectibles called The Master of Coin LLC. Flagstar Securities, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $784 million in discretionary assets, offering wealth management, a Managed Account Program, and retirement plan consulting with a focus on diversified allocations and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Mateo Pastrana is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Securities, he worked at City National Securities, Inc. from 2022 to 2025 and has educational experience at the University of Southern California and The American University. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a contractor for Rover, providing dog walking and pet sitting services. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, with investment management delegated to its affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale. The firm is part of a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank and related entities, providing integrated service offerings and intercompany referral arrangements.

Dylan Wensley is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Westmount Asset Management since 2021. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions at The Webb Schools, Occidental College, and The Diamond Center. Westmount Partners, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, non-profits, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $5.2 billion and emphasizes portfolios constructed with no-load mutual funds and other pooled vehicles, offering alternative and private investment options for qualified investors.

Jacob Berkman is a financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Kinetic since 2025 and has prior experience at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. He also worked in residential development and retail before entering the financial services industry. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with approximately $348 million in assets under management. The firm uses a combination of analytical methods within a primarily long-term trading approach and offers services including portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory support.

Jeffrey Alpert is a financial advisor with Composition Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Composition Wealth in 2022, he worked at Karp Capital Management Corporation, TuneIn Inc., and Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he provides legal services through his sole proprietorship, Alpert Advisers, serving legacy clients. Composition Wealth offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach centered on low-cost, diversified funds and conducts regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Sam Sy is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he sells health and travel insurance. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, including Hilltop/Envestnet, and manages over $900 million in client assets.

Rachel Vega is a CFP® professional with four years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Mariner Independent, having previously worked at Northern Trust and HSBC. Vega is also involved as a pro bono planner with The Foundation for Financial Planning, a nonprofit organization. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional entities such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both model portfolios and customized strategies supported by affiliated businesses and third-party managers.