Theodore Fischer is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Fischer Investment Strategies, LLC since 2011. He works at a firm based in Westlake Village, CA, that includes four advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. Fischer Investment Strategies provides discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $251.9 million in assets on a discretionary basis and follows a long-term, globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, typically emphasizing low-turnover, passively managed funds and investment-grade fixed income.

Alex Garcia is the sole advisor at Agg Asset Management, LLC in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Luminous 8 Wealth Management, LLC from 2015 to 2017. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with OneBlueWindow, LLC, which provides macro-economic analysis and newsletters. Agg Asset Management offers investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, specializing in comprehensive portfolio management that integrates financial planning with ongoing portfolio oversight. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical investment approach across a broad range of securities, actively monitoring and rebalancing client portfolios with discretionary authority.

Curtis De Boni is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Bernzott Capital Advisors with no industry experience prior to joining the firm. He has been with Bernzott Capital Advisors since 2023 and is also affiliated with CSU Channel Islands, where he has worked since 2010. Bernzott Capital Advisors provides discretionary investment management and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, institutions, and other account sponsors, managing approximately $265 million in client assets. The firm employs a bottom-up, value-oriented investment approach with a long-term horizon, focusing on concentrated portfolios derived from fundamental analysis and collaborative decision-making.

Ryan Wood is a financial advisor at Burr Financial Services, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank N.A. Wood also works as an independent contractor selling life and long-term care insurance. Burr Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, employing a multi-method investment process and tailored portfolio management.

Lisa Spradling is a financial advisor at Fischer Investment Strategies, LLC with credentials in Series 65 and Series 63. She has been with Fischer Investment Strategies since 2023 and has prior experience at Amgen and NaviGuide Wealth Partners. Before entering the financial industry, she spent over a decade at S&S Medical Supply. Fischer Investment Strategies offers discretionary asset management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing global diversification with passively managed funds and customized fixed income portfolios.

Davide Accomazzo is a financial advisor with Thalassa Capital LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thalassa Capital since 2011 and serves as an adjunct professor of finance at Pepperdine University, where he has taught and conducted research since 2007. He also serves on the board of the Strategic Asset Alliance Fund, providing advice on trader selection. Thalassa Capital provides financial planning and portfolio management to individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary strategic investment portfolios and access to institutional-quality hedge fund solutions, employing a risk-focused and diversified investment approach that includes the use of derivatives and quantitative analysis.

James Yoo is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with TEAM Elevated Asset Management in Thousand Oaks, CA, where he serves as president, CEO, managing director of wealth management, and chief compliance officer. His prior experience includes roles at Emerson Equity LLC, GNH Global Management, Inc., and Colorado Financial Service Corporation. Yoo also serves on the board of GNH Global Management, a consulting firm advising South Korean companies on institutional real estate and renewable energy projects. TEAM Elevated Asset Management is a privately owned advisory firm managing approximately $34.9 million across 67 client accounts. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management through a proprietary wrap-fee program, blending fundamental and technical analysis with tactical asset allocation tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Robert Smith is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with 10 years of experience at Mark Smith Financial Services, Inc. He is also president of R. Mark Smith, CPA/PFS, P.C., an accounting firm he has led since 1988, spending approximately 60% of his time on CPA duties. Mark Smith Financial Services provides investment supervisory services and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as various institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm manages individually tailored, primarily discretionary portfolios based on asset allocation and fundamental security analysis, with an emphasis on diversification and regular account review.

Cheryl Munoz is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. She is currently with Osaic and has previously worked at Zephyr Investment Management and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of advisory work, she assists with operations for a construction business owned by her husband. Osaic Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a technology-driven investment process and offers a wide range of programs and custody options, supporting over 6,000 advisors and approximately $200 billion in assets under management.

Sarah Gassert is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Equity Management Group with no prior industry experience. She has worked at DAV Energy Solutions from 2019 to 2021 and has been with Equity Management Group since 2013. Equity Management Group is a fee-only firm that provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and retirement plans under a fiduciary standard. The firm offers discretionary portfolio supervision and builds individualized investment plans tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, utilizing a combination of independent research and proprietary analysis.

Douglas Ecker is a financial advisor at Integrity Wealth Advisors, LLC in Ventura, CA, with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Staples Construction Company and Hartigán Foley General Contractors. Integrity Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, and employer retirement plans, offering asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and estate planning. The firm employs both discretionary portfolio management and standalone consulting, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and a client-focused process supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

Mark Wendell is a financial advisor at MD Wealth Partners, Inc with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with MD Wendell Wealth Partners since 2011. Outside of advisory services, he is also involved in offering insurance products, including life insurance, annuities, and long-term care insurance. MD Wealth Partners serves individual, high-net-worth, and business clients by providing investment management through third-party managers, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm emphasizes value, safety, quality, and risk control in its investment approach and works with clients to select strategists on the AssetMark platform that align with their objectives and risk tolerance.

Jeremy Hofer is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Hofer & Associates Wealth Management since 2016, where he serves as one of two advisors. Hofer is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of his time to insurance-related activities. Hofer & Associates Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $216 million in client assets using a range of methods, including fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and model portfolios tailored to varying risk tolerances.

Yvonne Darby is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Sherwood Financial Partners, LLC. Her prior work experience includes roles at Fullscreen and McBeard. Sherwood Financial Partners advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and basic tax preparation. The firm generally manages portfolios on a discretionary, long-term basis using a combination of value-based indexing and active bond management, with custody through Schwab Institutional.

Steve Coker is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cedarstone Advisors since 2014. He holds a Series 65 license and works out of Thousand Oaks, CA. Cedarstone Advisors provides fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-allocation models using primarily no-load mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with ongoing portfolio monitoring and discretionary management.

Christopher Lynch is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Lynch Financial Group, where he has worked since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at Wealth Watch Advisors, Open Sail Financial, Viking River Cruises, and Cascade Financial Technology. In addition to advisory services, Mr. Lynch offers fixed life and annuity products and conducts medical and Medicare insurance sales as an independent contractor. Lynch Financial Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing portfolio management and financial planning. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using index mutual funds and ETFs, tailoring plans based on asset allocation and risk tolerance, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services to a small client base.

Austin Link is a Series 66 licensed advisor at GKV Capital Management Co Inc with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GKV in 2026, he held roles at Fidelity Investments and has a diverse work background including positions outside the financial industry. GKV Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and institutional clients, employing a combined top-down macro analysis and bottom-up fundamental research approach. The firm customizes portfolios to client objectives and integrates held-away accounts while offering financial planning and estate-planning support through third-party technology.

Christopher Mattern is an advisor at MFA Wealth Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles at Tone, Walling & Meador LLP, where he is a minority partner in a tax preparation and accounting firm, in addition to his ongoing advisory work. Mattern has been affiliated with MFA Wealth Services and related entities since 2013. MFA Wealth Services is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, business owners, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $293 million across 224 accounts, focusing on strategic asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, offering personalized financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager oversight.

Kevin Bernzott is a financial advisor at Bernzott Capital Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Bernzott Capital Advisors since 1994. Bernzott Capital Advisors serves individual clients, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and other registered investment advisers by providing discretionary separately managed accounts, model portfolio services, and ERISA-focused advisory and consulting. The firm follows a bottom-up, value-oriented investment process emphasizing fundamental company analysis, targeted purchase prices below estimated fair value, and concentrated portfolios, and it acts as a model-provider for other advisors while maintaining explicit ERISA fiduciary procedures.

Andrew Brooks is a financial advisor at Village Wealth Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Avalan, LLC and B&B Premier Insurance Solutions, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Pizzola Insurance as an insurance producer. Village Wealth Advisors provides financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified allocations across various asset classes and incorporating tax-efficiency and risk considerations.