Allison Kapadia is a financial advisor at K2 Financial Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Lincoln Investment and Legend Advisory, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is a 25% owner and tax preparer at Krellwitz, Kurimoto & Associates, managing firm operations and preparing tax returns for clients. K2 Financial is a registered investment adviser with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $191.6 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, discretionary investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, options, and third-party managers, and operates affiliated businesses including a tax-preparation practice and an insurance agency.

Travis Bettfreund is a financial advisor at K2 Financial Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Bettfreund is a co-owner and director of advisors at K2 Financial and has ownership interests in related affiliated entities. K2 Financial is a registered investment adviser with a team of eight advisors managing approximately $191.6 million for about 393 clients. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing a primarily long-term, discretionary portfolio approach using a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, bonds, and options.

Kevin Mayo is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC since 2020 and also works with Bank of the West, where he has been employed since 2015. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with over $5 million in assets. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies and reviews client accounts quarterly.

Siddharth Shah is a financial advisor with Shah Wealth Advisors in Chino Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes 21 years at Ameriprise Financial Services and recent roles at Simplicity Investments and Shah Wealth Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and manages business entities related to commercial property ownership. Shah Wealth Advisors offers personalized financial planning and discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and qualified retirement plans. The firm customizes portfolios based on client goals, risk tolerance, and tax considerations, employing a fundamental analysis approach and incorporating a range of investment types such as mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and alternative assets.

Serena Lam is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Gould Asset Management LLC since 2017 and previously spent five years at Genuine Financial Services. Gould Asset Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $901 million in assets as of December 2024. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutions, employing a diversified investment approach with tailored strategies and access to private market opportunities.

Rene Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at The Legend Group before joining Lincoln Investment and K2 Financial Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a website for music enthusiasts and is active as an artist. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with approximately $18.9 billion in assets under management and a network of nearly 900 advisors. The firm serves individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, corporations, and other investment advisers, offering a range of financial planning, custom portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party manager access.

Michael Jensen is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Beacon Pointe Advisors, Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, Simplex Wealth Management, and Consilium Wealth Management. Jensen is also a partner in Falcon Wealth Planning OC, LLC, a holding company related to his firm. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with substantial assets. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and a variety of trading strategies, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with quarterly reviews and custodial reporting.

Marc Calderon is a financial advisor at Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes four years at Integrity Financial and Insurance Services and over a decade operating Marcus Calderon Barbering Co. He is also involved with Beacon Financial Pathways. Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. advises individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $61 million in discretionary assets through individualized portfolio management and model programs. The firm employs multiple analytic methods and combines long-term and shorter-term trading strategies to serve a diverse client base.

Nino Pavan is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with Financial Designs Corporation since 1993. He is based in Las Vegas, NV, and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a life insurance agency where he primarily sells single premium deferred and indexed annuities as part of client investment plans. Financial Designs Corporation provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan participants. The firm emphasizes retirement planning and employs an active management approach with tailored asset allocation and ongoing account monitoring.

Derek Baldwin is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gould Asset Management LLC since 2014. He is based in Claremont, CA, and is part of a nine-advisor team. Gould Asset Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages discretionary portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored accounts, sub-advisory services, and access to private market opportunities, employing diversified strategies focused on risk-adjusted returns over a long horizon.

Brandon Morton is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Designs Corporation in Claremont, CA. He has been with Financial Designs Corp. since 2008. Financial Designs Corporation provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants. The firm follows an active management approach and offers tailored financial planning and asset allocation services, managing portfolios primarily through its own wrap fee program.

Scott Smith is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Gould Asset Management LLC since 2004. Gould Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term, risk-aware diversification, cost control, and tax sensitivity, employing both public-market strategies and access to private investments for qualified clients.

Matthew Phillips is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advisory services. He is associated with Lincoln Investment and also serves as an Investment Adviser Representative at K2 Financial. His background includes roles at Legend Advisory LLC and Waddell & Reed Inc., as well as work in the rideshare industry with LYFT and UBER. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $18.9 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, custom and model portfolios, and access to third-party managers through both discretionary and non-discretionary account services.

Gabriel Shahin is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. He has held leadership roles in affiliated businesses, including Falcon Wealth Tax Services and the Financial Community Education Foundation, where he provides community education seminars to help individuals understand complex financial products. Shahin’s background also includes involvement in property management through Falcon Empire Properties, LLC and Falcon Wealth Properties, LLC. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office for clients with over $5 million in assets. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and a range of trading strategies, with client accounts reviewed and reported quarterly.

Matthew Shahin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He joined Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC in 2024 after spending eight years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Shahin holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Ontario, CA. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with over $5 million in assets. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis and reviewing client portfolios at least quarterly.

Arpy Raval is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Shah Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining Shah Wealth Advisors in 2026, Arpy worked at Ameriprise, LPL Financial, NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION, and AR Financial Planning. Shah Wealth Advisors offers personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental-analysis approach to portfolio construction, utilizing a range of investment vehicles tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Jamil Abdullah is a financial advisor at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 credentials. His work history includes roles at Falcon Wealth Planning, Vance Wealth Management, EF Legacy Securities, and Edelman Financial Services. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory and offers services such as portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and a Family Office offering.

Robert Cardenas is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has 24 years of prior experience with Wells Fargo before joining LifeSteps Financial in 2024. LifeSteps Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory with a tactical asset allocation overlay and emphasizes ETFs for portfolio implementation, offering features such as an in-house bill-pay service and access to third-party managed accounts.

Kenneth Vendley is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. He spent over two decades at Farmers Financial Solutions LLC and Farmers Insurance Group. Vendley is also president of Kenneth Vendley Insurance Agency Inc., an Oregon-based insurance agency with limited activity. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with more than $5 million under management. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and various trading strategies to manage discretionary accounts, which are reviewed and reported quarterly.

John Heitkemper is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Gould Asset Management LLC. His prior roles include positions at R Squared BM LLC (d/b/a Ducenta Squared Asset Management) and Tortoise Credit Strategies, LLC. Gould Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term, risk-aware diversification, cost control, and tax sensitivity, utilizing a range of public-market strategies alongside access to certain private investments for qualified clients.