Michael Rashtian is a financial advisor at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at City National Rochdale, Bank of America, and the University of Southern California. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charities, family offices, private funds, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, discretionary portfolio management, and access to alternative investment strategies through proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

James Berliner is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 1990, contributing over three decades to Westmount Asset Management in Los Angeles, CA. Westmount Partners, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-profits, estates, trusts, corporations, and partnerships. The firm manages approximately $5.2 billion and utilizes a portfolio construction approach focused on no-load mutual funds, pooled vehicles, and alternative investments for qualified investors, while also serving as an adviser and sub-advisor to multiple pooled private funds.

Brian Tinker is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at firms including ORG Partners, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and United Planners' Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, Tinker is involved in fundraising activities for American Martyrs grammar school and assists Medicare-eligible clients in selecting appropriate health coverage plans. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and access to third-party managers and alternative investments.

Eric Nomura is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Securities, Inc. and UnionBanc Investment Services. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, delivering financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting. The firm is affiliated with a broad financial services group including an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale, which manages investment strategies and portfolio implementation.

Kyle Ray is a financial advisor with American Century Investments Private Client Group, Inc. He holds the CFP® designation and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at American Century Investment Services, Steel Peak Wealth Management, Mutual Securities, Argosy Wealth Management, Mercer Global Advisors, Lighthouse Financial Services, and JPMorgan Securities. American Century Investments Private Client Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. Their approach utilizes model portfolios managed by in-house teams and focuses on clients meeting a modest relationship threshold, primarily investing in proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Harrison Gulla is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sotheby's International Realty, The Points Guy, and Marymount Manhattan College. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm operates multiple managed account and wrap fee programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Mahum Prasad is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Northwest Asset Management since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he does freelance marketing for non-financial firms, assisting with website creation and marketing materials for small businesses and individuals. Northwest Asset Management manages approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a fiduciary, customized investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, offering a range of services from investment management to ERISA consulting.

Dreux Mcnairy is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 62 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 1988, totaling 38 years at the firm. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes and account structures. The firm combines broker-dealer functions with capital markets, clearing, custody, and prime services, supporting a range of managed account and commission-based brokerage programs.

Jason Campbell is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank for ten years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Florentia Viridis, a holding company, and acts as an independent representative for fixed insurance sales with various carriers. Geneos Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage services. The firm employs a range of analytic strategies and discretionary trading authority, with customizable portfolios and access to third-party money managers.

James Biller is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2010 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Biller Asset Management, an affiliated entity operating as a DBA for Wedbush Securities. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services. The firm combines broker-dealer, capital markets, and clearing functions, with a range of managed account solutions and other services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and securities lending.

Margarita Perez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at City National Securities, Inc., City National Securities, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Financial Network Investment Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she is an assistant chef at a cooking school. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning.

Darlyn Orellana is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates portfolio management and financial planning within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Ronald Reyes is a financial advisor at SEIA with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Sii, and SES LLC. Reyes also serves as Vice President of Trading at SEIA, focusing on RIA sales and service. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary platforms, using a blend of quantitative and qualitative research guided by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee.

Brian Clauer is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Level Four Advisory Services since 2021 and has worked with Level Four Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an e-commerce business specializing in vintage Alpine sports accessories and decorative items. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion and serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, retirement plan consulting, and fiduciary services, often implementing client mandates through model portfolios and a range of wrap platforms or unaffiliated sub-advisors.

April Young is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wedbush Securities since 2011. April is also a partner in DELZIO YOUNG FINANCIAL GROUP, a wealth management business affiliated with Wedbush Securities. Wedbush Securities serves a wide range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across various asset classes and account types. The firm combines broker-dealer, capital markets, custody, clearing, and prime services, including commodities and derivatives, supported by multiple managed account and wrap fee programs.

Eleanor Pascalide is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2000. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes and platforms. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with clearing, custodial, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Kenneth Thompson is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, TD Bank, N.A., Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors, Inc., and M&T Securities, Inc. He retired briefly in 2024 before returning to the industry. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management, with investment management delegated to RBC Rochdale, which implements asset allocation strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities.

Arin Hovanesian is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using centrally managed sleeves and model allocations overseen by an internal investment team.

Christian Cordoba is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Mutual Advisors, LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., First Allied Securities, Inc., and California Retirement Advisors Group, Inc. Outside of financial advising, Cordoba is an independent insurance agent and serves on the Torrance Memorial Professional Advisory Council as a volunteer. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.75 billion through 123 advisors, serving individual, institutional, trust, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a range of services including asset management and financial consulting, utilizing a combination of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Lisabeth Schiller is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Gold Coast Securities, Inc. for 18 years. Schiller is involved in multiple nonprofit organizations in the Pasadena area, serving in various board roles and also produces musical theater projects through her own LLC. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based portfolio management and offers services through an online platform, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.