Nobue Weber is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2024, Weber worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., Unionbanc Investment Services, and Union Bank. 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 account types. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with clearing, custodial, and prime services, supporting a range of managed account and commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Natalie Glover is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Westmount Partners since 2019 following her education at Occidental College. Westmount Partners, LLC 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 1,400 clients, emphasizing portfolios constructed with no-load mutual funds and pooled vehicles, and offers access to alternative and private investments for qualified investors.

Michael Van Kleeck is a financial advisor with SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SES Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Signator Investors Inc., and internal assignments within SEIA and its related entities. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform. The firm’s investment process combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments informed by quantitative and qualitative research, managing assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Alex Zepkowski is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. He has held roles at several firms including Ridgemont Capital, Shuster Advisory Group LLC, and Lake Avenue Financial. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm uses a mix of analytical methods and a primarily long-term trading approach, offering investment options across various asset types including real estate and non-traded real estate investments.

Myles Pritchard is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2016 and previously worked at Concert Wealth Management, Inc for four years. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services, using a range of securities and third-party managers to align with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Karen Mcclintock is a CFA® and CIC credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC since 2021 and previously spent 13 years at LS Investment Advisors, LLC. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts and estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, tax and estate planning, and access to public and private funds, combining individualized advice with centralized investment oversight.

Peter Boyle is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counsel in Pasadena, CA, since 2010. Clifford Swan Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in proprietary fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis, offering diversified portfolios with access to private investments and specialized services tailored to client objectives.

Charles Robb is a financial advisor with Carnegie Investment Counsel in Los Angeles, CA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Telos Capital Management, Rnc Genter Capital Management, and IMST Distributors. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofit organizations, corporations, independent trust companies, government entities, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and may utilize long- and short-term trading, options, and margin strategies while offering discretionary authority for many accounts and specialized services for retirement plans.

Matthew Jacobson is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Tom James Company, and managed businesses including Matthew Real Estate Investment Services, Joshua J Fine Jewelry, and Leight Heist "Life Heist" Apparel. 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’s investment management is delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that constructs and implements asset allocation strategies across various investment vehicles, offering discretionary portfolio management integrated within a broader financial services group.

Jonathan Ballenger is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has recently begun his career in the industry. Prior to joining NorthCoast, he worked at Bluespring Wealth Partners for one year and spent 16 years at Morningstar. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process and offers a diverse range of strategies including equity and fixed income, options-defined outcomes, and alternative interval funds.

Taylor Richmond is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, Richmond worked at City National Securities and CommonGood Securities, and manages an astrology consulting business called Astropolated Visions, LLC. 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’s investment management is delegated to RBC Rochdale, which constructs diversified portfolios and manages accounts on a discretionary, asset-based fee basis.

Celia Meagher is a financial advisor at Brighton Jones LLC in Los Angeles, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Morton Capital Management and Oppenheimer. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder and owner of Hangurs LLC, a marketplace for moms. Brighton Jones serves high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and retirement plans, providing comprehensive wealth-management services through a Personal CFO model and family office offerings. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with private-investment opportunities and offers administrative and legal support services through affiliated entities.

Ricky Ackerman is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mutual Advisors, LLC. He has previously worked with California Retirement Advisors, where he accumulated ten years of experience. Mutual Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plan participants, and institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of active and passive strategies and offers operational flexibility with approximately $8.5 billion in assets under management.

Theodore Saade is a senior partner at SEIA with 31 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work history includes roles at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and Signator Investors. 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’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments driven by in-house research, offering both discretionary and predominately non-discretionary management.

Sarah Brace is a financial advisor at Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at ORG Partners, LLC, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, WealthShield Partners, United Planners' Financial Services, and Bridge Advisory. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers at Huntington Hospital’s gift shop and is a notary public. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and incorporates third-party managers and alternative investments through discretionary sub-advisory and co-advisory arrangements.

Evelyn Fernandez is a financial advisor at Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services, Cetera, and KROST Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, Evelyn serves as a CPA and Tax Principal in EisnerAmper’s tax practice. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a multi-team approach with approximately 63 advisors managing around $5 billion in assets, emphasizing asset allocation and diversification through both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Joseph Chrisman is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Monograph Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes to Libretto, LLC by providing software and strategy improvements for a financial planning platform. Monograph Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth and non-HNW individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional clients with investment advisory, wealth planning, pension consulting, and philanthropic services. The firm emphasizes bespoke Investment Policy Statements and an asset-allocation-focused process, implementing strategies through in-house management and selected sub-advisors while offering comprehensive foundation support.

Marcus Gunawan is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. since 2018. He previously worked at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Gunawan is vice president of First Street Advisors, where he is involved in insurance services and employee benefits consulting. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. supports individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging both direct management and third-party money managers through an extensive advisor network.

Julie Broady is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Kingswood since 2022, including a prior role at National Securities Corporation from 2014 to 2022. Broady serves on the board of directors for Project ECHO, a nonprofit focused on entrepreneurial concepts for youth. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting. The firm employs an open-architecture platform, frequently uses third-party managers, and integrates with affiliated financial entities to support insurance-linked account management.

Miguel Hernandez is a financial advisor with Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fusion Capital Management since 2018 and has concurrent roles spanning insurance and financial services since 2006. Outside of advising, Hernandez is active as a notary public and occasionally promotes events as a DJ. Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, operating as Fusion Investment Advisors, provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining internally developed asset allocation models, fundamental and technical analysis, and ongoing portfolio supervision.