Christopher Werner is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Westmount Asset Management since 2006. Westmount Partners 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 across about 1,400 clients, focusing on no-load mutual funds, pooled vehicles, and alternative private investments for qualified investors, while also serving as an adviser and sub-adviser to multiple pooled private funds.

Maria Isabel Pedrosa is a financial advisor at Gesar Capital Management with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Carnegie Investment Counsel from 2019 to 2024. She serves as Chair of the Investment Committee and a member of the Executive Committee for the Khyentse Foundation, a client of her firm. Gesar Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial advisory services to individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and charitable institutions. The firm’s investment approach is tailored to client risk profiles and includes due diligence on private funds and active management of foundation relationships.

Manvir Manak is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked primarily with MAP Strategic Wealth Advisors and Advisory Services Network since 2016. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing diverse securities and customizable engagement models.

Judith Harlan is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at NWF Advisory Services Inc with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at OSAIC since 2018 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through over 100 advisory representatives. The firm serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through an open-architecture, technology-driven platform.

Christopher Good is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he provides part-time in-home respite care for his special needs daughter through a program compensated by the State of California. Hilltop Securities Inc. offers brokerage, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and provides a range of portfolio management programs and fiduciary services through an open-architecture platform with notable municipal bond strategies and custody capabilities.

Elana Yaffe is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Vicus Capital, Inc. She has held roles at Defrate & Paavola LLC and Morton Wealth, among others. Yaffe serves as a financial planning specialist at Defrate & Paavola LLC in addition to her work at Vicus Capital. Vicus Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, trusts, and employee benefit plan sponsors. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis across various strategies and emphasizes retirement-plan consulting and fiduciary services, including ERISA advisory support and participant account management programs.

Jeffrey Sarti is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morton Capital Management since 2013. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory and consulting, and business consulting services, using standardized strategies customized to client objectives with an emphasis on risk management and volatility reduction.

Paul Miller is a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has been with First Foundation Advisors since 2012. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, as well as investment companies. The firm uses an open-architecture, multi-asset approach that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and independent managers, and operates with a bank holding company affiliation through FirstSun Capital Bancorp.

Patrice Bening is a CFP® and Series 63 credentialed advisor at Morton Wealth with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morton Capital Management in 2019, Patrice worked at CIT Bank and has longstanding affiliations with Bank of America and Banc of America Investment Services dating back to 2005. Morton Wealth is a multi-advisor SEC-registered firm managing approximately $2.96 billion for individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs standardized investment strategies customized to client objectives, focusing on risk management and volatility reduction through diversified portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, private alternatives, and selective use of options or margin strategies.

Chad Francis is a financial advisor at HBW Advisory Services LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at HBW Advisory Services since 2018, following seven years at Gordon Biersch. Outside of his advisory role, Francis serves as president of Thrive Stewardship Financial Advisors, Inc., where he provides notary public and trust services, and he assists clients with revocable living trusts through Encorestate Plans on a non-compensated basis. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in assets and offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, families, charitable organizations, and institutional plans. The firm employs a blended investment approach using third-party money managers and model portfolios, and it is notable for its high client load per advisor and its combination of retail, charitable, and institutional services.

Robert Oberstein is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. He has 25 years of industry experience and has previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Insurance Services, and 1st Global Advisors. Oberstein is also a CPA and owner of RSO Advisors, LLP, a tax preparation and accounting business, and serves as secretary/treasurer on the board of David H Fell & Co., Inc. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combined fundamental and technical investment approach with strategic asset allocation and offers customized portfolios aligned with client objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Victoria Murphy is a financial advisor at SEIA with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining SEIA, she worked at Steel Peak Wealth Management and has experience in various roles including operations and animal hospital settings. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Director of Operations for Chris Sailer Kicking LLC, a football training company. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients through a multi-team platform of 132 advisors managing approximately $22.5 billion in assets. The firm employs a structured, client-driven investment process combining strategic and tactical asset allocation, offering multiple managed account programs and comprehensive financial planning options.

Charles Warner is a financial advisor at Genter Capital Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Quasar Distributors, LLC since 2001. Located in Los Angeles, CA, he is part of a multi-team advisory staff. Genter Capital Management provides discretionary investment supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension plans, foundations, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis across equity and fixed-income portfolios and serves as adviser to the Genter Capital Dividend Income Fund as well as sub-advisor to several ETFs.

Jason Horg is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Capital Financial Services, Inc., and Mariner Independent. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a notary public. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, utilizing multiple platform relationships and third-party managers to tailor portfolios across a range of securities.

John Petrick is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Perennial Financial Services and its related entities since 2009 and has worked with LPL Financial since 2004. Petrick is also the founder and producer of Perennial Legacy Insurance Solutions, a non-variable insurance business. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple platform relationships and third-party managers to tailor portfolio management and retirement solutions.

William Klepper is a financial advisor at Genter Capital Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Genter Capital since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Klepper teaches at California Lutheran University and Keller Graduate School. Genter Capital Management provides investment supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and quantitative techniques across equity and fixed-income strategies, managing a registered fund and multiple ETFs while overseeing $7.1 billion in assets.

John Paul Guimaraes Jr. is a financial advisor at The Wealth Consulting Group with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at LPL Financial LLC and work at North Ranch Country Club and San Ramon Golf Club, alongside completing full-time studies at California Lutheran University. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers customized investment strategies using both active and passive approaches and provides a combination of legal support, model portfolios, and advisor-enhanced algorithmic services.

Mohamed Akram is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC and Bank of the West. Outside of advisory work, he is a shareholder in Travel Care Mexico, a company providing telehealth, ambulance, legal advice, and roadside assistance services to travelers in Mexico. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through over 100 advisory representatives. The firm primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing an open-architecture, technology-driven platform for tailored investment strategies.

Robert Dovala is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC and SagePoint Financial. NWF Advisory Services provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering retirement plan consulting, trust, and estate services. The firm employs an open-architecture wealth management platform combining advisor-managed portfolios, third-party model portfolios, and various account solutions with an emphasis on strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Scott Fellmeth is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Westmount Asset Management, LLC since 2014. Based in Los Angeles, CA, he is part of Westmount Partners, LLC, a multi-team firm consisting of 18 advisors. Westmount Partners, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, non-profits, and corporate entities. The firm manages approximately $5.2 billion and employs an investment approach focused on no-load mutual funds, pooled vehicles, and alternative private investments for qualified investors, while also acting as adviser and sub-adviser to multiple private pooled vehicles.