Dempster Cherry Jr. is a financial advisor at D'Arcy Wealth Management, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and also serves as president of D'Arcy Insurance Agency, where he is involved in insurance sales. Cherry has worked at Darcy Wealth Management since 2016 and has a background including a role at Ibaa. D'Arcy Wealth Management provides investment advisory and asset management services primarily to individual clients, small business owners, and other business entities. The firm focuses on asset allocation using fundamental and technical analysis for strategic, generally long-term portfolios, and manages accounts on a primarily non-discretionary basis while also offering life, health, Medicare, and long-term care insurance products.

Brent Pasqua is a financial advisor at Evermont Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Rpa Insurance Services for five years. Pasqua has been with Evermont Wealth since 2013. Evermont Wealth serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and retirement plans by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, annuity and variable life management, and ERISA plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $278 million for several hundred clients and combines retail wealth management with institutional ERISA consulting and sub-advisory services.

Johannes Bremicker is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Tres Wealth Management Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hope Bible Church, The Trinity Church, LMR Lone Mountain Resources, and Abus USA LLC. Tres Wealth Management Group provides ongoing portfolio management and pension planning to individuals and business entities, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to manage diversified portfolios tailored to each client's Investment Policy Statement.

Juan Verdin is a financial advisor at Wilson Financial Advisors, LLC in Garden Grove, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wilson Financial Advisors since 2018. Verdin is also a licensed independent insurance agent involved in selling fixed insurance products. Wilson Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-only investment approach with tactical and strategic asset allocation, and it is noted for providing free public educational workshops in addition to its advisory services.

Claire Cheng is an advisor at ValueTech Private Advisors with one year of industry experience. She is also the owner and CEO of C&Z Accounting Corp, an accounting services firm where she supervises operations. ValueTech Private Advisors is a small independent firm serving individual and business clients with customized financial planning and portfolio management. The firm emphasizes a value-oriented, active management approach with a focus on the technology sector and incorporates elements of Modern Portfolio Theory.

Kevin Martin is a financial advisor at Ark Wealth Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Curve Capital, LLC, Bridge Capital Consulting, LLC, and was self-employed for two years. Ark Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business clients. The firm employs an individualized, asset-allocation driven investment process, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, sector, and cyclical analysis to manage diversified portfolios, often incorporating third-party managers and Schwab-managed account programs.

Tony Lim is a financial advisor with D'Arcy Wealth Management, Inc. in Corona, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Funding, Interest Smart Home Loans, True Colors Investing, Ace Diversified Capital, Inc., and Ibaa. D'Arcy Wealth Management provides investment advisory and asset management services primarily to individual clients, small business owners, and other business entities. The firm focuses on asset allocation and combines fundamental and technical analysis for generally long-term portfolios, managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis through a wrap-fee program.

Michael Sackett is a financial advisor with Sackett Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Sackett Wealth Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at Independent Financial Group. Sackett is also the owner of Sackett Financial Group, which provides tax, accounting, business consulting, and insurance services. Additionally, he serves on the board of directors for a propane and natural gas distributor and is involved in overseeing an e-commerce business for HVAC control systems. Sackett Wealth Advisors is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $181 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm delivers discretionary investment advice using an asset-allocation approach focused on equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, and is affiliated with an accounting practice offering tax planning and related consulting services.

Robert Mcdaniel is a financial advisor at Lighthouse Financial Services Inc in Brea, CA, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Lighthouse Financial Services since 1998. Lighthouse Financial Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and institutional accounts, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and tax preparation. The firm combines a top-down macroeconomic approach with bottom-up security selection, emphasizing asset allocation across multiple model strategies.

Garrett Jones is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Crossroads Planning in Orange, CA. He has previously worked at Tax and Financial Group and Securian Financial Services Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Jones prepares tax returns and consults clients on tax matters. Crossroads Planning is a small advisory firm managing approximately $63 million for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on diversified, primarily passive, low-cost funds, and offers comprehensive financial planning alongside educational workshops.

Kevin Davidson is a financial advisor at DW Financial Inc with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at H.D. Vest Investment Securities, Inc. since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, Davidson operates a CPA practice dating back to 1987. DW Financial Inc provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and tax planning primarily for individual clients. The firm focuses on no-load mutual funds selected through an internal process and combines investment advice with supervised tax-preparation and tax-planning services.

Tony T. Chan, CFP®, EA, is the founder of Crossroads Planning, LLC, a Fee-Only financial and tax planning firm in Orange County, California. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and Enrolled Agent, Tony helps clients coordinate investment, retirement, and tax decisions through an integrated, long-term planning process. With more than 20 years of financial planning and tax-services experience, Tony works with individuals and families seeking thoughtful guidance on retirement income, portfolio strategy, tax planning, cash-flow and debt decisions, risk management, and estate-planning coordination. His approach is grounded in the belief that financial planning should be both technically sound and personally meaningful—aligning money with the life clients want to build. Tony earned his degree in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. He is an active member of the Financial Planning Association of Orange County and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. He has been recognized by InvestmentNews as a 2016 “40 Under 40” honoree and by CPA Practice Advisor as a 2018 “40 Under 40” honoree.

Larry Miranda III is a financial advisor at Palo Seco Wealth Management with 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at B.B. Graham & Company, Inc., Crown Capital Securities, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, he is a licensed life insurance agent, operates a pool cleaning business, and serves as a preacher and officer for the nonprofit Surrendered Church. Palo Seco Wealth Management provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth persons, and corporate clients. The firm employs a generally passive, low-cost investment approach focused on index funds and ETFs, incorporating biblically responsible investing and offering educational seminars within a Biblical framework.

Josiah Jennings is a financial advisor at Vela Consulting, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Columbia Capital Securities, Inc., Fortalice Group, Inc., Andrew C. Karlinski Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Jennings serves as CEO of Oak Quarry Management, LLC, which manages investment funds focused on real estate and small businesses, and Two Plots, LLC, a real estate development company. Vela Consulting is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $47 million using a portfolio approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing diversification, long-term buy-and-hold strategies, and tailored rebalancing. Vela also incorporates third-party managers and private funds when suitable.

Max Abrams is a financial advisor at Money Managers, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held various roles in mortgage and finance companies before joining Money Managers, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Abrams is involved in real estate brokerage and mortgage funding activities. Money Managers, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, and charities. The firm employs a long-term investment approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and offers portfolio management, financial planning, tax-related services, and 401(k) plan reviews.

Forest Fox is a financial advisor with FOX & HOLLAND INVESTING LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at FOX & HOLLAND INVESTING LLC since 2022 and was previously with FOX Investing for ten years. Fox is also a licensed CPA and partner at an affiliated accounting firm, where he provides tax and accounting services. FOX & HOLLAND INVESTING LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers customized investment strategies using equities, fixed income, ETFs, and mutual funds, with a distinctive affiliation to an accounting practice supporting coordinated financial and tax planning.

Christopher Soukup is a financial advisor at Lighthouse Financial Services Inc with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Fidelity in various advisory roles. Lighthouse Financial Services serves individual, high-net-worth, pension, and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and tax preparation. The firm’s investment approach integrates top-down macroeconomic analysis with bottom-up security selection, emphasizing diversified asset allocation across multiple model strategies.

Samuel Escobar is a financial advisor with Lagos Wealth Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Avenue Securities since 2022 and Triad Advisors Inc from 2013 to 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is active as a real estate broker with True Realty dba EFG Realty, providing real estate and mortgage services. Lagos Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, sponsoring organizations, and other entities by offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, advisory referral and monitoring services, and a specialized IRA program. The firm uses the AssetMark platform and third-party managers to implement investment strategies tailored to client-specific investment policy statements.

Jeffrey Reardon is a financial advisor at Wilson Financial Advisors, LLC in Garden Grove, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Wilson Financial Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at FCA from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent at Wilson Financial Services. Wilson Financial Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-term investment approach using fundamental security analysis and a blend of strategic and tactical asset allocation tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Ryne Umemoto is a financial advisor at Darrow Wealth Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at JPMorganChase and Bank of Hawaii. Outside of advisory services, he is also an insurance agent involved in selling and servicing insurance products. Darrow Wealth Group serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing portfolio management, pension consulting, and tiered financial planning packages. The firm typically directs client assets to third-party investment managers, offers discretionary management when authorized, and provides ongoing planning using eMoney software and specialized financial planning services.