Jay Master is the sole advisor at Master Structured Alternative Asset Related Strategies, LLC, an independent firm based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 22 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since 2010. Master Structured Alternative Asset Related Strategies, LLC provides asset management, portfolio monitoring, referrals to third-party money managers, and sub-advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and other investment advisers. The firm operates mainly on a non-discretionary basis and is notable for its sub-advisory role to private investment funds that invest with major managers like Blackstone and Carlyle across various strategies.

Marcos Chavira is the sole advisor at TaxDude Financial Advisor, an independent firm based in Long Beach, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to founding TaxDude Financial Advisor, he worked at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, he owns Big Ass Fortune Cookie.com, a business selling oversized fortune cookies. TaxDude Financial Advisor offers investment management, financial planning, and educational workshops to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis, tailoring investment decisions to client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances, and is notable for its close affiliation with an operating accounting and tax practice.

Cathy Zhang is the principal advisor at Easy Sunday Financial Planning in San Gabriel, CA. She holds a Series 65 credential and has been operating in the financial planning industry since 2026. Prior to founding Easy Sunday Financial Planning, she ran See Why Zhang LLC dba Easy Sunday Club, a creative business, for ten years. Easy Sunday Financial Planning is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm uses primarily passive investment strategies within an asset-allocation framework and offers both ongoing investment management and one-time planning engagements.

David Williams is the principal of Williams Wealth Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at 1 St Global Insurance Services and 1st Global Advisors, Inc. He also serves as a trustee for several irrevocable trusts. Williams Wealth Management provides financial consulting and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, business owners, executives, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tax-aware financial and estate planning, business succession, and risk management, implementing model portfolios based on factor-oriented research and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Annette Di Bello is a CFP® and PFS™ with 14 years of experience in financial advising. She has operated her own CPA and CFP professional corporation since 2005. Di Bello Financial provides tax planning and preparation, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach with global diversification and integrates tax planning and investment advice, supported by its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Kevin McGuan is the principal of Kevin P. McGuan, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Long Beach, CA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a real estate investment trust. Kevin P. McGuan, LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, employing a range of analytical techniques and tailored strategies, with ongoing account monitoring and periodic reviews.

Yuanming Mao is a financial advisor at Sapphire Wealth Advisory in Westminster, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding Sapphire Wealth Advisory, Mao has been involved in various business activities including roles at Siam Sapphire Inc, Navigators Real Estate, Inc., Bittalk Tech Inc., and An Francis LLC. He also has experience in education, having worked at University of California, Berkeley and Long Beach City College. Sapphire Wealth Advisory provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and families, including both retail and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolio construction using a variety of asset classes and offers non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning on fixed-fee or hourly terms.

Harry Woo is a financial advisor at SC Advisory with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including a decade at Ares Management and recent tenure with SC Advisory. SC Advisory is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations. The firm offers investment management services with a focus on diversified portfolios that include equities, fixed income, cash, and digital asset ETFs, notably incorporating Bitcoin-related products while addressing their specific risks.

Isai Juarez is a financial advisor at Journey Equity Wealth Management LLC in Downey, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Centaurus Financial, Inc., NEST EGG ETFs, LLC, and J.P. Morgan Chase bank. Juarez operated a business called Premier Hookah Supplies in 2018. Journey Equity Wealth Management serves individual clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary approach with tailored portfolios using a variety of investment strategies and offers a broad range of services despite its relatively small size.

Paminder Gujral is a financial advisor with Robert Gujral CPA in Villa Park, CA, holding eight years of industry experience. She is also a certified public accountant, dedicating part of her time to preparing financial statements and tax returns. Gujral maintains separate records for her advisory and accounting practices, with some clients receiving both services. Robert Gujral CPA is an independent firm providing discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and IRAs, managing approximately $34.9 million across 53 clients. The firm emphasizes broad-market and technology ETFs, selected large-cap technology stocks, and a rules-based portfolio construction approach, with accounts reviewed at least weekly.

Paul Lo is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 35 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Hypo Financial Services and Investment Adviser, an independent firm where he has worked since 2012, with prior roles at firms including Unicredit Financial Services and Key West Investments. Outside of investment advising, he works as an independent contractor with fixed life insurance companies such as Assurity, AIG American General, and Allianz. Hypo Financial Services and Investment Adviser provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, utilizing a strategic, long-term asset allocation approach supplemented by tactical adjustments. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis in selecting securities and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

David Wong is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisers LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ehukai Advisors LLC, Integrity Brokerage LLC, and several other firms dating back to 2015. He is also the owner of Integrity Brokerage LLC and Beachbreak Advisors LLC. Integrity Advisers LLC provides discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, retirement accounts, nonprofits, and business entities. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and focuses on long-term trading across multiple asset classes, managing accounts according to documented client investment profiles.

David Sweet is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with DES Financial Group, LLC since 2014 and has also maintained an affiliation with LPL Financial since 2009. DES Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs portfolios using a range of securities including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments, and employs active strategies such as options and short sales while tailoring portfolios based on clients’ goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Martinez is a financial advisor at Treveri Capital with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Rainmaker Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sales and marketing consulting business and is involved in cybersecurity business development. Treveri Capital provides discretionary asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses, using tailored portfolios based on model allocations that emphasize long-term, index-focused ETF strategies informed by modern portfolio theory and risk/return analysis. The firm also incorporates actively traded large-cap crypto assets in suitable client strategies.

David Fox is a financial advisor with Financial Growth Management Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Lear Capital since 2004, where he also works as a salesman in gold and silver sales. Financial Growth Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies, utilizing a proprietary algorithm to adjust allocations based on market trends, and manages approximately $12 million across 44 client accounts.

Louis Carter II is a financial advisor at RaynMaker Financial in Los Angeles, CA, with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. RaynMaker Financial is an independent advisory firm that provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes planning and implementation guidance without managing client assets, combining fundamental and technical analysis with behavioral and macroeconomic insights through a subscription and hourly fee model.

Charles Bettendorf is the sole advisor at Greyfield Capital Management LLC in San Marino, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Greyfield Capital Management since 2017 and was self-employed from 2014 to 2016. Greyfield Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs machine-learning models combined with fundamental due diligence to manage concentrated, low-turnover portfolios across various market capitalizations and countries, aiming for returns that exceed buy-and-hold strategies.

Constante Firme III is a financial advisor at Treasure Chest Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Google Inc. since 2017. Outside of finance, he operates Popetiger Entertainment, a sole proprietorship providing engineering and scientific consulting services. Treasure Chest Financial offers investment advice, portfolio management, and financial planning to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm employs a process incorporating modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and emphasizes capital protection, income generation, and growth.

William Duberstein is a financial advisor at Stone Oak Capital, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as a freelance writer for The Motley Fool since 2017, providing commentary on individual stocks, sectors, and general market trends. Prior to founding Stone Oak Capital, he was involved with Happy Earth, Inc. for one year. Stone Oak Capital is an independent registered investment adviser focused on discretionary portfolio management for individual clients and qualified investors. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented approach emphasizing concentrated equity portfolios and special-situation opportunities.

Don Scholl is the principal of Don Scholl & Associates, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience and has been with his firm since 1995, also maintaining roles with OSAIC and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. He is involved in the sale of insurance products and fixed annuities in addition to his advisory work. Don Scholl & Associates provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as businesses and corporations. The firm uses a structured investment process incorporating risk tolerance assessments, asset allocation tools, and fundamental and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts across various investment vehicles.