Pezhman Amini is a financial advisor at INTEG Financial Investment Advisory LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles during 2024 and 2025. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner and president of ALEPH BAZAAR Inc., a retail e-commerce business, and serves as an independent insurance agent. INTEG Financial Investment Advisory LLC serves individual investors by providing portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, including retirement, estate, tax, insurance, education, philanthropy, debt management, and business succession planning. The firm employs a mix of analytical methods and strategic asset allocation to address client objectives and maintains a small, focused client base.

Charles Patton is a financial advisor at First Sigma Capital LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been managing investments through Patton Investment Management LLC since 2015. Patton Investment Management LLC also operates as an exempt Commodity Trading Advisor, providing CTA services exclusively to current securities clients. First Sigma Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $9.9 million on a discretionary basis. The firm uses a combination of technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach and employs strategies that may involve higher risks such as short sales, leverage, frequent trading, and options.

Francisco Pantoja is the sole advisor at FJP Portfolio Management in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with six years of industry experience. He has operated FJP Portfolio Management since 1998. FJP Portfolio Management provides fee-based, discretionary investment management primarily for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, IRAs, and small-business retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a long-term, value-driven buy-and-hold investment approach with individualized portfolio construction and quarterly reports.

Reza Roshani Tabrizi is a financial advisor at ScionAI in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has worked at ScionAI since 2019 and previously at IKUCARE LLC from 2017 to 2019. ScionAI provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individual retail investors, private funds, and business entities, utilizing quantitative algorithms focused on financial quality and growth potential. The firm offers market-timing services, educational workshops, and consults private funds, employing performance-based compensation and customized portfolio solutions.

Patrick Powers is a financial advisor at WealthWise Asset Management LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been involved in entrepreneurial activities through PowersTech, Inc. and Newport Thin Film Laboratory, Inc. outside of his advisory role. WealthWise Asset Management provides investment advisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, families, corporate executives, business owners, and trusts. The firm offers non-discretionary advice with a focus on long-term planning, using an hourly, flat-fee billing model and providing educational seminars.

Jason Hamilton is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the sole advisor at Keep It Simple Financial Planning, an independent advisory firm based in Orange, CA, where he has worked since 2015. Keep It Simple Financial Planning serves individuals and couples approaching or in retirement, high-net-worth individuals, and employer plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management with a predominantly passive investment approach, and ongoing advice-only planning options. It also provides pension and employee-benefit consulting and conducts educational seminars and speaking engagements.

Joseph Barretto is a Certified Financial Planner® with 15 years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Abacus Wealth International in Santa Ana, CA. He has managed his own advisory practice since 2020 and previously worked briefly at Cross Border Wealth, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. Abacus Wealth International provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional entities such as governments and nonprofits. The firm employs a Manager-of-Managers approach, developing personalized allocation strategies and overseeing third-party advisers to implement them, primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Jason Tani is a financial advisor at Pure Wealth Management with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Innovation Partners LLC and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. prior to his current role. Outside of investment advising, he is also an independent agent for health, medical, dental, and vision insurance through Pure Health Management. Pure Wealth Management provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a tactical asset-allocation approach focused on non-correlation, concentrated holdings, and global diversification, primarily implementing portfolios with no-load and low-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Gerry Dransfeldt is the sole advisor at Gerry Dransfeldt RIA, Inc, an independent firm based in Yorba Linda, CA. He holds 13 years of industry experience and has been managing his own RIA since 1998. His firm provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and trusts, focusing on customized accounts tailored to clients' risk profiles and investment goals. The investment approach emphasizes high-quality dividend-paying equities, master limited partnerships, real estate investment trusts, and option overlays, with active daily management and trading conducted on a discretionary basis.

Rickie Ames is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience at Ames Financial Services in Anaheim, CA. He is also an Enrolled Agent and provides tax preparation services during tax season, in addition to selling life insurance. Ames Financial Services offers financial planning, investment management, retirement, estate, and tax planning, as well as insurance planning and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a needs-based investment approach using primarily no-load mutual funds and manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

David Van Overeem is a financial advisor with RMR Capital Management LLC in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to founding RMR Capital Management in 2016, he worked at Ameriprise from 1999 to 2016. Outside of finance, he plays drums in a cover band. RMR Capital Management LLC provides individualized investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a conservative fixed-income approach with tailored portfolios and manages approximately $171 million in discretionary assets for about 72 clients, often offering complimentary financial planning and consultations.

Zhenzhe Wang is a financial advisor at Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to founding Stonebridge Wealth Management, he worked at Cetera and East West Bank. He is also the CEO of Ochre Holdings Alpha LLC, which operates preschools. Stonebridge Wealth Management LLC is an independent adviser providing discretionary separately managed account services to individuals and various legal entities. The firm uses proprietary quantitative and model-based investment methods and offers performance-based fee arrangements that are uncommon among similar independent advisers.

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.

Edward Runyon is the sole advisor at Sagevest Financial Advisors, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has led Sagevest since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. Sagevest Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and wealth management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and corporate pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using no-load mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs, tailoring portfolios to clients’ risk tolerance and conducting regular reviews.

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.