Neda Kanani is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She also serves as a licensed insurance agent through Kanani Advisory Group Inc., an insurance services and investment advisory firm she has been involved with for over a decade. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a multidisciplinary investment approach with an emphasis on long-term trading and may include higher-risk or illiquid investments when suitable.

Rafael Pando is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at City National Securities, City National Bank, and Wells Fargo Affiliates. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap‑fee investment advisory program, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub‑advisor that implements diversified portfolios on a discretionary basis.

James Stephan is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2009. 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 combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with clearing, custody, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Raafat Iskander is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Alexander Wealth Management, LLC, which provides tax filing services. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm’s investment recommendations are tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing multiple program structures and a range of analytic approaches.

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.

Anthony Montenegro is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, based in Pasadena, CA. He has 13 years of industry experience, including ownership of Montenegro Financial Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in marketing and management through Black Mountain Marketing Inc. and holds a partial ownership in a hair salon business. Gibbs Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and related advisory services, utilizing third-party platforms and a variety of analytical approaches to guide investment allocations.

Jonathan Bates Jr. is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Wedbush, he held roles at Poke Rainbow, GABA Corporation, and Doordash, and is a recent graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder. Wedbush Securities serves a broad range of clients including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services. The firm provides a range of managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements and operates multiple clearing, custodial, and prime services tied to commodities and derivatives activity.

Amra Faruqi is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and possessing nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at City National Securities, RBC Capital Markets, and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. She volunteers as Treasurer of the San Francisco chapter of Developments in Literacy, a nonprofit focused on fundraising and managing children’s schools. 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 via an affiliated sub-advisor and offers financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting as part of its services.

Tiffany Yee is a financial advisor with Sovran Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Sovran Advisors since 2025 and previously spent nine years with CUSO Financial Services, LP. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a real estate rental property business in Pasadena, CA. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning and portfolio management services that combine active and passive strategies across various asset classes.

Tony Yu is a financial advisor with M Holdings Securities, Inc., holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with M Holdings Securities since 2015 and concurrently serves as president of DSG Insurance Services, where he is involved in property and casualty insurance brokerage. Yu is also active in professional organizations, including serving as president of the Asian Pacific CPA Association and holding board roles in related nonprofit associations. M Holdings Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer that serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services, utilizing multiple sponsored platforms and third-party managers.

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.

Makenna Kelly is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush Securities, she worked at FuelPositive Corporation and held various roles at Moen Incorporated and Oakhurst Golf & Country Club. 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, securities lending, and capital markets. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary account solutions alongside clearing, custodial, and prime services functions.

Timothy Lonergan is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Boston Private Wealth LLC. Westmount Partners, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, non-profits, estates, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $5.2 billion and emphasizes using no-load mutual funds and pooled vehicles, while also sourcing alternative and private investments for qualified investors.

Katrina Dudley is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009, totaling 17 years at the firm. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, providing both brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services. The firm offers a range of managed account solutions and is notable for combining broker-dealer and capital markets functions with custody, clearing, and prime services tied to commodities and derivatives.

Hagop (Jacob) Tujian is a financial advisor at RFG Advisory, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Independent Financial Group for 19 years and StoneKimbro for 3 years. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America, assisting with Eagle Scout projects and teaching the Personal Management merit badge class. RFG Advisory is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving over 17,000 clients with approximately $8 billion in assets under management. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to a range of investment strategies, including actively managed and passive models, alternative investments, and tax-aware approaches.

Raymundo Flores is a financial advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at City National Securities, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LPL Financial, and Western Asset Management. Outside of finance, he serves as Treasurer and CFO for MVP Tile & Marble Inc., a family-owned tile contracting business in California. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors manages approximately $4.48 billion in assets, serving individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension plans, and business owners. The firm employs fundamental research to construct diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and private investments, and offers tailored wealth-planning and administrative services.

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 at Westmount Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Westmount Asset Management, LLC since 2016. Westmount Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-profits, estates, trusts, and corporations. The firm is notable for its role as a private fund adviser and recurring sub-advisor for multi-manager pooled funds, offering access to private equity and income-focused strategies through vetted private funds and pooled vehicles.

Daniel Amaradio is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Select Money Management, Inc. since 2010 and previously held positions at Securities Equity Group and Select Portfolio Management, Inc. He is also a partner at SEIA LLC, an RIA focused on sales and service. Select Money Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and endowments. The firm manages approximately $1.5 billion across about 825 client relationships, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside proprietary tactical asset allocation to construct model portfolios.

Michael Macauley is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at SEIA and has previously worked at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and SII. In addition to his advisory role, Macauley is a partner in TML Advisors and owns Macauley Holdings LLC, which handles bookkeeping and tax filings. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm serves over 9,500 clients through a platform of more than 130 advisors and manages approximately $22.5 billion in assets, employing a client-driven investment process supported by research and an Investment Committee overseeing discretionary models.