Don Hilario is the sole advisor at Hilpan Moxie Wealth Management, LLC in Irvine, CA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with 19 years of industry experience. He has led Hilpan Moxie since its founding in 2012. Hilpan Moxie provides customized financial planning and investment management primarily for professionals and clients in the technology sector, offering both integrated and standalone services. The firm employs a combination of technical and fundamental analysis along with asset-allocation strategies, managing assets on discretionary and non-discretionary bases with regular client reviews.

Mohammad Popal is a financial advisor at Solid State Wealth Advisory Group with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Financial Advocates Investment Management and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in freelance photography. Solid State Wealth Advisory Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a client-tailored approach using various analytical methods and may appoint sub-advisors to manage client portfolios.

Caren Ober is a financial advisor at Balancing Life Financial Planning with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Independent Financial Group from 2012 to 2019. Ober is also the owner of Caren Ober Accountancy Corp., which offers estate and tax planning, business continuity planning, and tax preparation services. Balancing Life Financial Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning. The firm builds portfolios tailored to clients’ goals, tax considerations, and risk tolerance, often implementing strategies through outside managers and recommended custodians.

Thomas Graffeo Jr. is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Dove Investment Research and Management, Inc. in Irvine, CA. He has been with Dove Investment Research since 2015 and LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a landowner in Draper, UT. Dove Investment Research and Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as charitable accounts, managing approximately $107 million across about 175 clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, estate-resolution services, and portfolio management using customized model portfolios informed by modern portfolio theory, tactical overlays, and strategic asset allocation.

Tuan Ly is a financial advisor with Charles Fish Investments, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Fish Investments in 2026, he worked at Cetera, Avantax Advisory Services, and Gerry Andrade & Associates Inc., where he assisted with wealth management and client support. Charles Fish Investments, Inc. provides discretionary investment management primarily focused on fixed income and municipal bonds for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement accounts, and select institutions. The firm also offers sub-advisory and consulting services, emphasizing active management and a personalized approach through a small client roster and concentrated advisory team.

Michael King is a financial advisor at Baroldi Wood Mance Financial Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Baroldi Gundersen Financial Advisors LLC since 2024. Outside of advisory work, he is an accountant at Baroldi Gundersen, LLP, where he prepares and analyzes financial statements and manages tax compliance and projections. Baroldi Wood Mance Financial Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with a multi-disciplinary investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and option strategies. The firm combines fundamental, technical, quantitative, sector, and cyclical analysis, managing primarily non-discretionary portfolios while integrating accounting and tax services through an affiliated CPA practice.

Leslie Rea is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at AG Wealth Management, PLLC in Irvine, CA. Prior roles include positions at The Next Level Planning Group and The Bahnsen Group. Leslie also provides tax preparation and consulting services through AG Tax Advisors. AG Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and corporate clients with investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm offers both ongoing portfolio management and discrete planning engagements, utilizing a variety of analytical techniques and incorporating third-party advisers for specialized solutions.

Grant Flanagan is a financial advisor at Western Growers Financial Services, Inc. in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Western Growers Financial Services, he was involved with Cactus Card Game LLC and held various roles including positions at CSU Fullerton and Gann Global Financial. Western Growers Financial Services, Inc. provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm employs fundamental analysis with some technical inputs to develop client-specific investment policies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Nan Cheng is a financial advisor at ValueTech Private Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and concurrently works in senior semiconductor material management at Microsoft Corporation. His prior experience includes eight years at Semtech Corporation. ValueTech Private Advisors offers portfolio management, customized financial planning, and business consulting to individual and small business clients, including a significant non-U.S. clientele. The firm employs a technology-focused investment approach that integrates value investing, active management, and Modern Portfolio Theory with tax-aware, globally diversified portfolios.

Griffin Graves is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Filigree Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2022. Prior to this, he worked at Congress Wealth Management LLC and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. His background also includes time at Wasserman Media Group and The University of Arizona. Filigree Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a diversified investment approach, including both in-house portfolio management and third-party money managers, and offers a broad range of planning services beyond typical firm offerings.

George Yackey Jr is a financial advisor with IBN Advisory Services, Inc. He holds the Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Ameriprise Financial Services Inc, and Guardian Life Insurance Company. IBN Advisory Services, Inc. provides asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs multiple internal investment teams and allocates client assets to proprietary strategies or independent third-party managers, with ongoing due diligence and monitoring.

Marianne Durham is a financial advisor at HF Advisory Group, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with firms including Silversage Advisors and Geneos Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an insurance agent providing recommendations on life insurance, annuities, and long-term care insurance, and collaborates with a financial education nonprofit. HF Advisory Group, LLC offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $321.5 million in discretionary assets and utilizes tools like Riskalyze and Redtail to document client objectives and risk tolerance.

Matthew Lewis is a financial advisor at Western Growers Financial Services, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Western Growers Financial Services since 2002. Lewis also serves as Director of Investments for Western Growers, a nonprofit agricultural trade association representing growers, packers, and shippers in California and Arizona, where he provides investment and financial oversight. Western Growers Financial Services, Inc. offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach using fundamental analysis and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services through a small team of advisors.

Ava Pompay is a CFP® professional with experience at Prosperity Wealth Planning LLC since 2024. Prior to her advisory role, she completed work and study roles including at California State University and Target. Prosperity Wealth Planning LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, family legacy planning, educational seminars, and divorce-planning services. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach using multiple analysis methods and offers unique programs such as Next Generation Preparation and client education workshops.

Howard Ye is a financial advisor at Sky Vision Wealth Management Corp. in Irvine, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at GT Securities, Inc., Singpoli Wealth Management LLC, and Key West Investments LLC. Ye serves as Vice President and Board Member of a homeowners association in Hacienda Heights. Sky Vision Wealth Management Corp. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individual clients. The firm employs a diverse investment process using various analytical techniques and asset classes, managing approximately $101 million for around 82 clients through a three-advisor team.

Daniel Conard is a financial advisor at Vela Consulting, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Columbia Capital Securities, Inc., Fortalice Group, Inc., and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as president of Oak Quarry Management, LLC, overseeing investments in real estate and small businesses, and serves as CEO of Two Plots, LLC, a real estate development company. Vela Consulting is a state-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $47 million across 53 client relationships using an investment process grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on asset-class diversification, long-term allocations, and tailored rebalancing.

Emily Hermeno is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Financial Advocates LLP since 2006 and has been with Prosperity Road, LLC since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a CPA firm. Prosperity Road, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental investment approach using no-load institutional mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, and offers ongoing portfolio management and ERISA-focused plan oversight.

Zheng Zhu is a financial advisor at ScholarDog with a Series 65 license and no prior industry experience. He has been involved with Changsha 233 Network Technology Co., Ltd. since 2005. Outside of advisory services, he is connected to an online-education business separate from his firm’s operations. ScholarDog is a newly registered advisory firm that has not yet commenced services or taken on clients. The firm plans to offer non-discretionary portfolio advice primarily to individuals, families, and closely held businesses, using a goals-based, low-complexity investment approach focused on passive ETFs, index funds, and U.S. Treasury securities.

Rafay Khalid is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 credential, with five years of experience at Solomon and Associates LLC. His prior work includes a position at XAI LLC and a longstanding role as a Senior Industry Analyst at GCS Risk Management. Outside the advisory business, he is involved in risk analysis and holds membership roles in accounting and insurance entities. Solomon and Associates provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach guided by client-specific policy statements, utilizing asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and strategic use of derivatives and borrowing in client accounts.

Peter Brown is a financial advisor with BSIAS Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Brown-Shoemaker, Investment Advisory Services, LLC since 2004 and is also a shareholder in Brown-Shoemaker, a CPA firm providing income tax and accounting services. BSIAS Advisors, LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management for individuals, families, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term buy-and-hold investment approach and plans to add income tax preparation services for existing clients starting in 2025.