Brian Raat is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009. He is based in Pasadena, CA, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services with approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets under management and operates multiple managed account and wrap fee programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Chad Bates is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently a financial advisor at SEIA, where he has worked since 2003, and has previously been associated with Royal Alliance Associates and Signator Investors. He holds a California insurance license, which he uses to communicate with clients about insurance products in their investment portfolios. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, using both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management models.

Andrew Filipek is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2008 and serves as Deputy Chairman of Wedbush Europe Sp Zoo, overseeing operations in Poland and Central and Eastern European markets. 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 wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm operates multiple managed account programs alongside commission-based brokerage and provides clearing, custodial, and prime services connected to commodities and derivatives.

Ceasar Garvida is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 15 years of experience in financial services. He currently works at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC, where he has been since 2020, and previously held roles at Prepared Capital and Morgan Stanley entities. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, family offices, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, alternative investment consulting, and uses proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

Michael Janis is a financial advisor at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Baker Tilly Wealth Management, Squar Milner Financial Services, and Madison Avenue Securities. SteelPeak Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charities, and family offices. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, alternative strategies, and private placement consulting, utilizing proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

Michael Schoffman is a CFP® certificant with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Arax Advisory Partners and has held prior roles at Kingswood Capital Partners, Schechter Investment Advisors, and MMWKM Advisors. He is involved with Schechter Private Capital, a private equity investment vehicle serving clients. Arax Advisory Partners is a multi-team wealth manager overseeing approximately $26.5 billion in assets with a team of more than 200 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutions, and retirement plans, offering a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and advisory services to pooled private funds.

David Frank is the financial planner for therapists and founder of Turning Point Planning. He helps therapists organize, optimize and protect all their financial resources, including their practice. He provides the confidence your finances are on track, so you can focus your time and energy on what matters most. But don't let his love of the tax code and spreadsheets scare you off! You're just as likely to find him with his nose buried in one of Pema Chödrön's books as reading up on the latest financial planning techniques.

Mark Wiacek is a financial advisor at CL Wealth Management LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at CL Wealth Management since 2017. He is also a partner and investment manager at San Marino Investment Services, where he handles various aspects of the firm including compliance, marketing, sales, and office management. CL Wealth Management provides portfolio advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and tailors investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

David Patton Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a landlord in Los Angeles, managing a rental property. 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 investment management with affiliated sub-advisors and related financial services, serving clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning.

Matthew Munro is a CFP® professional at BakerAvenue with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Baker Avenue Asset Management LP since 2021 and previously spent eight years at Sand Hill Global Advisors. BakerAvenue offers investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. institutions, employing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis along with tactical asset allocation across multiple strategies. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, family office and estate planning, tax preparation, and concentrated stock management.

Leah Snell is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Snowden Capital Advisors LLC since 2012, serving as a partner and vice president. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, investment consulting, and financial planning. The firm combines multi-team scale with institutional capabilities and offers customized model portfolios alongside third-party manager selection.

Calvin Tseng is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with SEIA in Los Angeles and has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and CETERA Advisor Networks LLC. Tseng is also affiliated with the University of California - Santa Barbara. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team platform. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis, and offers a range of advisory services including investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Sanjay Sharma is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Forum Financial Management, LP and has experience dating back to 2015. He has held roles at Forum Financial Management since 2023 and is the founder of SP Sharma Consulting LLC, a technology consulting firm. Forum Financial Management, LP provides fee-based wealth management, financial planning, and qualified plan services to individual and institutional clients. The firm also serves as a sub-advisor and turnkey asset management platform for other independent RIAs, offering model portfolios and back-office services with a focus on Modern Portfolio Theory and primarily using DFA institutional mutual funds and ETFs.

Seungnam Lee is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2015, including a role at Wedbush & Co., LLC since 2024. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, combining capital markets, wealth management, and prime services with approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Michael Aaron is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2012. 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 capital markets functions. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary managed accounts alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Christina Hospedales is a financial advisor with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Kestra Private Wealth Services, Kestra Investment Services, and PSM Private Wealth Management since 2015. Outside of advisory duties, she is a notary and has served in various administrative and assistant roles within the investment industry. Kestra Private Wealth Services provides investment advisory services through a network of independent advisors and multi-advisor teams, managing approximately $13.45 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment products and platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Leah Woods is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Securities, Inc. and ATB Securities Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a small non-investment rental business with her husband. 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, with investment strategies implemented by an affiliated sub-advisor using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

Jason Zivich is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, WealthSource Partners, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of advisory work, he is also an insurance agent. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services, emphasizing tactical diversification and customized asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Ashley Bourland is an advisor at 49 Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with multiple firms including Oakwood Capital Securities, Financial Independence Group, and Crest Insurance. Prior to her advisory career, she held roles outside the financial sector, including positions in the hospitality industry and as a nanny. 49 Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of services from financial planning to tiered fractional family office programs. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term investment approach based on diversified asset allocation and utilizes proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers.

Raphy Timour is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has been associated with Pontrelli, Timour & Associates, Inc. since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Soteria Business Solutions, a human resource outsourcing company. Sovran Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion in client assets through a team of about 53 advisors, offering customized portfolio management and a range of investment solutions.