James Young is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Trilogy Capital since 2015 and previously worked at LPL Financial for four years. Young is also active as a licensed life insurance agent through Trilogy Financial Services. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm utilizes a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with both in-house and third-party managers, offering services including portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial coaching, and advanced planning that incorporates personal and business real estate considerations.

Keegan Tanghe is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. He is also a senior partner in Trilogy Financial Services, a licensed insurance agency. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with in-house model series and third-party sub-advisors, integrating advanced planning that includes personal and business real estate considerations.

Jeanwin Doreus is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Trilogy Financial, he held various roles including positions at Midland National and Precision Wealth. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as a life and health insurance agent. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach utilizing both in-house and third-party models, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis and including non-traditional instruments when appropriate.

Jordan Vander Poorten is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC and has worked at Golden State Equity Partners, LLC, TVN Wealth Management Inc, and VDP CPA, where he serves as a principal and CPA. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively involved in accounting services through VDP CPA. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning. The firm utilizes a combination of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and discretionary sub-advisory arrangements, including a Private Direct Investments program for alternative investments.

Neil Amor is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, CA, for 29 years. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and investment companies. The firm uses an open-architecture, multi-asset approach and benefits from its affiliation with bank holding company FirstSun Capital Bancorp, which integrates banking, trust, and insurance services alongside its investment offerings.

Timothy Redmond is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The AmeriFlex Group. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and Newcastle Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member of Chartwell Gardens, LLC. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Jenny Smyth is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Securities, Inc. and Comerica Bank, where she spent a combined 22 years. 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 offers financial planning and portfolio management, integrating services within a broad financial group affiliated with banking and trust companies.

Stephen Wiechert is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience and has been with First Foundation Advisors since 2014. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Irvine, CA. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and investment companies. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-asset investment approach and operates as a sub-adviser to registered mutual funds, leveraging its affiliation with its corporate parent, FirstSun Capital Bancorp, to coordinate banking, trust, and insurance referrals.

Zachary Ernisse is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Trilogy since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in various roles including positions at Frozen Ropes and UC San Diego. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as a life and health insurance agent. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with in-house model series and third-party sub-advisors, integrating personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning and private markets strategies.

Larry Olea is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with City National Securities, Inc. and City National Bank since 2004. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging an affiliated sub-advisor for asset allocation and investment implementation within an integrated financial services group.

Neil Higger is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Fund Management since 2015 and has been associated with Academic Financial Insurance Services since 2000. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates a separate LLC for 1099 income unrelated to investment activities. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations by providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and participant account management. The firm uses fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to implement strategies tailored to client risk tolerances and offers access to select non-traded REITs and an options-writing overlay for enrolled clients.

Thomas Whitehead is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has been with Northwest Asset Management since 2019 and previously worked at Nuveen Investments. In addition to his advisory role, he is the principal of REA, Whitehead & Associates, where he provides tax, accounting, and tax consulting services. Northwest Asset Management serves nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations, managing approximately $3.6 billion. The firm employs a fiduciary approach that incorporates Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, using both fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios.

Anthony Delane is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove since 2016. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Long Beach, CA. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, employing an Investment Committee to oversee portfolio construction using both qualitative and quantitative research.

Kathleen Chou is a financial advisor at Lifeworks Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Bright Advisers, LLC since 2010, currently serving as Operations Director. She is also a licensed insurance agent, dedicating a small portion of her time to insurance sales and implementation. Lifeworks Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses with discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm integrates tax and accounting capabilities within its corporate group and employs a planning-based tranche approach combined with traditional risk models to manage portfolios using factor-based strategies, ETFs, and third-party managers.

Nickolas Strain is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience and has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Valencia, CA. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions, offering discretionary portfolio management along with financial planning and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a formal Investment Committee and a documented analytical framework, combining qualitative and quantitative methods to implement diversified allocations across various investment vehicles.

Isaiah Paul is a financial advisor with Empirical Wealth Management in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Empirical in 2022, he worked at Glean Management, LP and CWS Investments. Before his advisory career, he spent sixteen years in education. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional investors, offering fee-based investment management and financial planning. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory across diversified model portfolios and operates several affiliated businesses providing services in real estate, insurance, and estate planning.

Desiree Lasiewski is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. She previously worked at OSAIC for eight years and held a role at the City of Hope/Beckman Research Institute for 19 years. Lasiewski owns a sole proprietorship licensed to sell fixed annuities and life insurance. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with around 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and municipal clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and access to sub-advisory and Independent Advisor programs.

John Abusaid is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors since 2004. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds. The firm employs a formal Investment Committee using a documented analytical framework and combines qualitative and quantitative analysis to manage portfolios across a variety of investment vehicles.

Tammy Lee is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Arax Advisory Partners. She has held previous roles at U.S. Capital Wealth Advisors, Alpha Cubed Investments, and Penniall and Associates. In addition to her advisory work, Tammy is the managing member and owner of RIA Strategic Implementation and Execution, a firm focused on providing operational and strategic consulting for registered investment advisers. Arax Advisory Partners is an SEC-registered, multi-team wealth manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of internal portfolio management, third-party models, and tailored asset-allocation strategies, and is notable for its use of performance-based fees and carried-interest structures for qualified investors and private funds.

Paul Lieu is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc. in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling manufactured homes and real estate properties. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and estates by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm offers a variety of program structures and investment approaches tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.