Cassie Kang is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Brookwood Investment Group and Brookwood Insurance Group, having previously worked at Belpointe Asset Management and Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of finance, she has experience with Krav Maga United. Brookwood Investment Group is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $1.06 billion for over 3,100 clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and a network of affiliated businesses to support its clients.

Denis Massey is a financial advisor with Westmount Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Westmount Asset Management, LLC since 2016. Westmount Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, institutions, non-profits, and private investment funds. The firm manages client accounts primarily using no-load mutual funds and offers access to alternative investments through multi-manager private funds and pooled vehicles.

Daniel Amaradio is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience. He is currently with SEIA and has held prior roles at Select Money Management, Inc., Securities Equity Group, and Select Portfolio Management, Inc. Amaradio is a partner at SEIA LLC and SMM Inc., both registered investment advisory firms. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm utilizes a combination of strategic asset allocation and tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis, and offers a range of investment management and consulting services.

Michael Macauley is a financial advisor at SEIA with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations and has worked at firms including SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and SII. He is a partner/shareholder in TML Advisors and owns Macauley Holdings LLC, where he manages bookkeeping and tax filing. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments via an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee, managing assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Elijah Cooksey is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, Wealth Enhancement group entities, RBC Capital Markets, and AXA-Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a self-published fiction author and a general partner developing a mobile puzzle math game called Ribbon. 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 from its affiliated sub-advisor RBC Rochdale with a broad financial services platform including banking, trust, and municipal advisory services.

Patrick Egan is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc., Coordinated Wealth Management, LLC, and operated as a licensed tax preparer. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities through a national network of independent representatives. The firm offers customized, long-term portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, along with access to third-party money managers and financial planning services.

James Larew is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Wedbush Morgan Securities. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets, with capabilities across wealth management, capital markets, commodities, and prime services.

Andres Guzman is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving with Portside Wealth Group, LLC and Legacy Wealth Investment Counsel, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and Northwestern Mutual, among others. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent in California, focusing on fixed life, health, and annuity products. Portside Wealth Group is a multi-advisor wealth management firm that delivers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and co-advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach and offers related legal and accounting services through affiliated professionals.

Hampton Adams III is a financial advisor at SEIA with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Jhfn Sii. Adams has been associated with SEIA since 2012. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments and employs both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary investment management approaches.

Bernard Obrien is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Wedbush Morgan Securities Inc. and Woodcrest Country Club since 1989. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutions, offering a range of brokerage and investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm provides various managed account solutions as well as clearing, custodial, and execution services, with a distinctive combination of broker-dealer operations and capital markets functions tied to commodities and derivatives.

Keely Patridge is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include 19 years at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and her current tenure at City National Securities, Inc. since 2024. RBC Securities provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm is integrated within a broad financial services group, offering financial planning and portfolio management with delegated investment management by its affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale.

Michael Amash is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Westmount Asset Management since 2002 and holds a Series 63 designation. Westmount Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, non-profits, estates, trusts, and corporations. The firm is notable for its role as a private fund adviser and sub-advisor for multi-manager pooled funds, managing client accounts primarily with no-load mutual funds and offering various financial planning services.

Samuel Adams is a financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kinetic since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC for two years and has been involved with RTA & Associates Financial & Insurance Services since 2009, where he serves as Director of Sales & Marketing. Kinetic Investment Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $348 million in assets across about 1,250 client relationships, employing a mix of analytical methods with a primary long-term trading orientation and providing portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and educational services.

Nelson Merwitzer is a financial advisor with ON Investment Management Company and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. He has 46 years of industry experience, including roles at The O.N. Equity Sales Company since 2012, Ohio National Financial Services since 2011, and National Life of Vermont since 1975. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Merwitzer Insurance Solutions, specializing in life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance, as well as health savings accounts. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of financial plans and access to various third-party investment programs, managing client accounts through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Brian Hsieh is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding the CFA® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including 17 years at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, and seven years at City National Rochdale. 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, financial planning, and ongoing reporting within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Kirk Aguer is a financial advisor with Apollon Wealth Management, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 23 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. In addition to his advisory role, he is a registered representative at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc., and is involved in insurance sales. Apollon Wealth Management is an SEC-registered multi-team advisor serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm combines centrally managed model strategies with locally managed portfolios, offering a range of investment vehicles including ESG models and Direct Indexing with tax management overlays.

Randall Bishop is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at ChangePath, LLC since 2020 and Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC since 2009, with prior experience at Partnervest Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains a private law practice focused on trust administration, wills and trusts, tax law, and estate planning. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option-based strategies, offering tailored portfolio management through a large network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Richard McWhorter is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with Electric Jane, a live music private membership club based in Nashville, TN. Summit Financial, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for around 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs, combining discretionary and consultative services tailored to client approval and advisor-led monitoring.

Monte Traficante is an investment advisor representative at Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC and Stockcross Financial Services, Inc. Prior to his current dual role split between Siebert AdvisorNXT and Muriel Siebert & Co., he spent 13 years at Stockcross Financial Services. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities through investment supervisory services and managed programs. The firm combines a web-based platform employing Modern Portfolio Theory with access to third-party and independent managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Sharone Hakman is a financial advisor with PKS Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at PKS Advisory Services and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Hakman is the CEO of CHEFHAK Inc., a food and grocery manufacturing company. PKS Advisory Services provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $905 million in assets for over 4,400 clients, tailoring portfolios based on risk tolerance, time horizon, and objectives using a blend of mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and securities.