Michael Rodriguez is a CFP® professional at Equanimity Wealth with two years of advisory experience. He previously worked at South Bay Financial Partners and US Bank and has a background that includes roles outside the financial industry. Equanimity Wealth is a fee-only independent firm serving individual clients, including high-net-worth households and business owners, with comprehensive financial planning and a variety of engagement options. The firm emphasizes client-driven advice and favors passive investment strategies without discretionary portfolio management or percentage-of-assets fees.

I was originally born in Toronto, Canada and my family moved to Los Angeles in 2009 during the recession. Within the first year of our move, my parents let my sister and I know that we might have to move back due to financial troubles. Fortunately we were able to make things work, but that sparked my interest in personal finance and I began learning about budgeting and investing. I was able to get my Bachelor's degree from CSUN in 2018 and have been working in the financial services industry for about 7 years. My experience ranges from helping young professionals who are just starting out on their journey to those who have put their work in and are looking to enjoy their retirement. I am a CFP professional as well as a notary public. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, being active and spending time with friends & family. I have always enjoyed playing sports, especially winter sports such as hockey and skiing (Would I be a true Canadian if I didn’t?) Even though I have lived in Los Angeles for over 15 years, my sports loyalty still lies with my teams in Toronto, and I hope to see the Maple Leafs win a Stanley Cup in my lifetime the same way I got to watch the Raptors win their first NBA championship back in 2019.

Carlota Venegas is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Clifford Swan Investment Counsel and Ameriprise Financial Services before founding Raven Wealth Advisors in 2026. Raven Wealth Advisors is a fee-only registered advisor providing investment management and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, and businesses. The firm offers specialized divorce financial planning and educational seminars, managing portfolios through a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Edwin Choi is the principal of Mariposa Capital Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Pasadena, CA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. Since 2014, Choi has also served as CEO of Capitect, Inc., a company that provides online software and automated portfolio management services to wealth management firms. Mariposa Capital Management offers discretionary asset management and non-discretionary investment planning primarily to individual clients and some business entities. The firm employs an evidence-based, goal-oriented investment approach that emphasizes long-term focus, diversification, cost- and tax-efficiency, and combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments using quantitative analysis.

Sevak Khachatoorian is a financial advisor at UP&UP Capital, Inc. in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. His background includes roles as an independent trader and president of Minor To Major Capital, Inc., a commodity trading advisory firm. Outside of finance, he is involved in an import-export business and provides in-home supportive health care services. UP&UP Capital, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses with financial planning, portfolio management, and business consultation. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, employing both active and passive investment strategies across various asset classes, and offers educational seminars on personal finance and investing.

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.

Keith Hays is a financial advisor at Creative Capitalists, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at JWJ Accounting from 2017 to 2024. Creative Capitalists serves individuals, corporations, and charities by providing financial planning, portfolio management, tax planning, bookkeeping, and payroll services. The firm uses model-based asset allocation and fundamental analysis to manage discretionary portfolios, conducts quarterly reviews, and integrates tax and payroll services within its advisory 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.

Roubik Sarian is a financial advisor at Hayk Capital in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SA Stone Wealth Management, Quest Capital Strategies, and Waddell & Reed, as well as a decade at Intel Corporation. Outside of financial advising, he works part-time as a marketing consultant for a child care services provider. Hayk Capital is a single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individual and small-business clients with investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and educational seminars. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, and also offers non-advisory planning and consulting services on an hourly or fixed-fee basis.

Brian Kim is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee based in La Crescenta, CA, with over 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northern Trust Company for 10 years before founding Kin Stewards LLC, where he currently serves as the sole advisor. Kin Stewards LLC is an independent, state-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm combines fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory across various asset classes and offers business-oriented planning services such as corporate-structure and cost-segregation analysis.

Pablo Lopez is a financial advisor at PFL Partners LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with PFL Partners since 2017 and was self-employed for one year prior. Outside of investment advisory services, he provides Consulting CFO and strategic advisory services to early and mid-stage companies. PFL Partners LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm focuses on evaluating and recommending third-party Outside Managers, employs passive investing and fundamental analysis strategies, and provides consulting CFO services as a distinct business line.

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.

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.

Seok Jo is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as president of STS Wealth Management, Inc. He has held roles at Crown Financial Partners and other financial firms since 2004. Jo also acts as Chief Investment Officer at Crown Financial Partners and offers fixed insurance products through a sole proprietorship. STS Wealth Management provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach, offering tailored wealth-planning engagements and access to third-party managers.

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.