Ava Dilger is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush Securities in 2024, she worked at Rosen Law Offices in 2022 and has experience in educational roles from 2014 to 2025. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with custody, clearing, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Kimberly Overby is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus with four years of industry experience. She has worked at Cooper McManus Wealth Management since 2022 and has been involved with Overby Settlement Consulting since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is engaged in settlement consulting, providing comprehensive financial planning for settlement recipients through Sage Settlement Consulting. Cooper McManus offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a fundamental analysis–based investment process tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, managing approximately $2.56 billion in discretionary assets.

Patrick Wilson is a financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC in Costa Mesa, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Crown Capital Securities prior to joining Legacy Wealth Management in 2021. Legacy Wealth Management is a multi-advisor investment advisory firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and third-party manager selection across a platform of 35 advisors, emphasizing tailored strategies and continuous account monitoring.

Mark Hammill is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with National Planning Corporation and LPL Financial and is also the co-founder and creative director of V Group Inc, a non-investment related business, as well as the owner of Mark Hammill Graphic Design. 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 managers, offering a range of portfolio management, retirement consulting, and advanced planning services that incorporate personal and business real estate considerations.

Derrick Blanchette is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within Trilogy-affiliated entities and a position at National Planning Corporation. He is a member of the Corona Chamber of Commerce and holds an active California real estate license. 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, integrating advanced planning services that address budgeting, tax strategies, and real estate considerations.

Luis Martinez is a financial advisor with Private Management Group, Inc. in Laguna Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 2015 and has worked at Private Management Group since 1991. Outside of advising, he manages a rental property business. Private Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets. The firm employs a long-term strategic investment approach combined with tactical decisions and manages a diverse range of securities across taxable and non-taxable accounts.

Jeffrey Payne is a financial advisor at Private Management Group Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Private Management Group since 2004. Private Management Group provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $4.5 billion in assets through a 20-advisor team, employing a combination of long-term strategic frameworks and shorter-term tactical decisions based on fundamental analysis.

Kevin Krause is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Northwestern Mutual and BackNine Insurance. Outside of advisory roles, he consults for behavioral health treatment facilities through Second Opinion Expert, Inc., focusing on training and support for substance use and alcoholism programs. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and offers advisory services that include financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, and provides a technology-driven platform that supports advisers with model portfolios, due diligence on third-party managers, and operational tools.

Clifford Kwan is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 18 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Retirement Planners of America and has worked at MMWKM Advisors, LLC for the past 12 years. Additionally, he operates as an independent insurance agent for various independent insurance companies. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions. The firm uses an “Invest and Protect” approach that combines model portfolio allocations with tactical adjustments based on market indicators to manage multi-billion-dollar assets.

Robert Ochoa is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Trilogy Capital since 2016 and LPL Financial since 2017, and has been involved with Trilogy Financial Services and National Planning Corporation in prior roles. 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, incorporating in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, and integrates personal and business real estate into its advanced planning and private markets strategies.

Windus Fernandez Brinkkord is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as co-trustee for a family trust. 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 utilizes a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework with in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, offering comprehensive planning that includes personal and business real estate considerations.

Ramie Khalil is a Series 65 licensed advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Sowell Management since 2020 and previously at Solera Asset Managers and Fortress Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Ramie is involved with Fortress Financial and Insurance Services, providing financial literacy education, insurance, and fixed annuity sales. Sowell Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, registered investment advisers, and institutions. The firm employs a multi-branch independent-contractor model with over 100 advisors and offers a range of investment management and consulting services using mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party sub-advisors.

Gregory Jackson is a financial advisor with Cooper McManus in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LaSalle St. Investment Advisors and Securities America, in addition to a long tenure at Primerica. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to multiple investment platforms. The firm uses a fundamentally driven investment process across a broad range of instruments and offers both standalone planning and ongoing asset management.

Dharam Kalra is a CFP® and ChFC® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Royal Fund Management, LLC. He has held roles at Tax Centers 360 and Signature America Financial & Insurance Services Inc., where he is president and markets life, health, and fixed annuities. Kalra is also involved in community organizations, including board memberships at the Hindu Temple Society of Inland Empire and the Executive Guild of El Toro. Royal Fund Management, LLC serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement tailored investment strategies and offers access to select non-traded REITs and an options-writing overlay for enrolled clients.

Jonathan Chin is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Management Group Inc. since 2008. Private Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $4.5 billion across more than 3,200 client relationships. The firm employs a combination of long-term strategic frameworks and shorter-term tactical decisions, focusing on fundamental analysis to construct individualized portfolios that may include a wide range of instruments.

George Scott Jr. is a financial advisor at Belpointe Asset Management LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. from 2009 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Scott is involved in business planning and coaching through Tax Master Network and ValueBuilder System, and he refers clients to estate and business planning services. Belpointe Asset Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, and registered advisers. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing customized portfolios with active, passive, tactical, and blended strategies tailored to client objectives.

Roberto Roman is a financial advisor at GenTrust with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with GenTrust since 2025 and also works with Legacy PCG, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Hartbeat Ventures, where he focuses on investing in pre-IPO and late-stage companies across the tech, consumer, and sports sectors, co-investing alongside venture capital funds. GenTrust is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.2 billion in assets for individuals, financial intermediaries, and institutions. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis with asset allocation strategies and provides a range of services including wealth management, financial planning, and concierge services, serving a relatively concentrated and institutional-tilted client base.

Jennifer Cheng is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Evergreen Wealth Advisory Group, and Securities America. Cheng is also a managing partner of Taylor Moor LLC and a partner in Strategies Group LLC. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans with financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment approach using a diverse range of securities and customized asset-allocation portfolios through sub-advisors and co-advisory platforms.

Michael Thomas is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Parsonex Advisory Services, Inc. and Parsonex Securities, Inc. since 2007. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers a range of services including managed account programs and access to third-party investment advisors, with an emphasis on serving non-high-net-worth individuals.

Michael Collins is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Diversify Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, Collins serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserve and assists active-duty Marines transitioning to civilian life. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and corporate consulting to individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm emphasizes tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation, offering a variety of investment models and access to alternative strategies tailored to client objectives.