Bryce Larson is a financial advisor at SVB Wealth with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various roles at SVB Wealth LLC, Silicon Valley Bank, and The Vanguard Group. He is also a vice president in PBWM Portfolio Management at SVB Wealth. SVB Wealth LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients by providing wealth and portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a documented due diligence process to select and monitor third-party managers and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company.

Margarita Perez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at City National Securities, Inc., City National Securities, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Financial Network Investment Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she is an assistant chef at a cooking school. 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 with a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank, offering discretionary portfolio management and financial planning.

Darlyn Orellana is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 portfolio management and financial planning within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Ronald Reyes is a financial advisor at SEIA with 25 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Sii, and SES LLC. Reyes also serves as Vice President of Trading at SEIA, focusing on RIA sales and service. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary platforms, using a blend of quantitative and qualitative research guided by an in-house Investment Solutions Group and Investment Committee.

Brian Clauer is a financial advisor with Level Four Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Level Four Advisory Services since 2021 and has worked with Level Four Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he operates an e-commerce business specializing in vintage Alpine sports accessories and decorative items. Level Four Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.5 billion and serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, retirement plan consulting, and fiduciary services, often implementing client mandates through model portfolios and a range of wrap platforms or unaffiliated sub-advisors.

Jeff Kim is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at SagePoint Financial and B.B. Graham & Co. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base, including individual households and institutional entities, offering tailored wealth management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments alongside active portfolio management techniques.

Bruce Tyson is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Morton Wealth in Calabasas, CA, where he has worked since 2015. He has 10 years of industry experience. 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 business consulting, employing standardized strategies customized to client objectives with an emphasis on risk management and volatility reduction.

Nicole Pavlovic is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Freestone Capital Management, LLC. Outside of finance, she has experience in the event and catering industries. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a primarily long-term investment approach using low-cost diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by other asset types, and conducts regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Kenneth Thompson is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 37 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, TD Bank, N.A., Wilmington Trust Investment Advisors, Inc., and M&T Securities, Inc. He retired briefly in 2024 before returning to the industry. 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 offers financial planning and portfolio management, with investment management delegated to RBC Rochdale, which implements asset allocation strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities.

Emil Georgiev is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Composition Wealth, he worked at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC and Pathstone Family Office, LLC. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by fundamental and technical analysis and regular portfolio reviews.

Christian Cordoba is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Mutual Advisors, LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., First Allied Securities, Inc., and California Retirement Advisors Group, Inc. Outside of financial advising, Cordoba is an independent insurance agent and serves on the Torrance Memorial Professional Advisory Council as a volunteer. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.75 billion through 123 advisors, serving individual, institutional, trust, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers a range of services including asset management and financial consulting, utilizing a combination of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Anne Johnston is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at OneSeven and has previously been employed at UBS Financial Services and Tcwp LLC. Outside of advising, she is involved in freelance writing, educational content creation through Created Studios LLC, public speaking, and composing and performing music. OneSeven provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using diversified portfolios and access to alternatives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Lisabeth Schiller is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Gold Coast Securities, Inc. for 18 years. Schiller is involved in multiple nonprofit organizations in the Pasadena area, serving in various board roles and also produces musical theater projects through her own LLC. Blackridge Asset Management provides financial planning, investment management, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based portfolio management and offers services through an online platform, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Saleem Bisharat is a financial advisor with Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Gerber Kawasaki in 2022, he worked at Coastal Marine Services and has experience in education roles at San Diego State University and Steele Canyon High School. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and tax and estate-planning services through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with active strategies such as systematic rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting.

Brenton Kessel is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Abacus Wealth Partners since 2004. He is involved with The Enough Project, where he facilitates workshops and conversation circles focused on addressing global issues through qualitative research, without providing financial advice or compensation. Abacus Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment management with a passive, asset-class oriented approach tailored to clients’ risk profiles and goals. The firm also engages in private fund management and incorporates ESG screening upon request.

Benjamin Rosbach is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management in Santa Monica, CA, holding the Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, Dexcom, Inc., and Enfield Farms, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience as a lifeguard at Cal Poly ASI and was involved with the Bayside Swimming Club. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base, including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and municipal clients. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting, employing an active investment approach with systematic rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, and both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Troy Franzen is a financial advisor at SEIA with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Signature Investment Advisors LLC, and SES LLC. Franzen is also involved as a relationship manager at SIA LLC, an RIA sales and service firm. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform with approximately 140 advisors. The firm combines strategic macro asset-allocation with tactical adjustments using both quantitative and qualitative research, managing assets primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Craig Borkovec is a financial advisor with Composition Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Composition Wealth since 2020 and previously at Deawm Distributors, Inc. for four years. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach focused on low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and alternative investments, managing approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets through a multi-advisor structure.

Chrysantha Cosby is a financial advisor with Abacus Wealth Partners, holding a Series 65 credential and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Custom Wealth-Concorde Investment Services for five years before joining Abacus in 2019. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a broad client base including individuals, families, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a passive, asset-class investment approach with ESG screening options and offers access to private fund investments such as the Align Impact fund.

Cory Davenport is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC. He has worked at Westmount Asset Management since 2020 and previously spent six years at Northwestern Mutual. Westmount Partners, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension plans, non-profits, estates, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $5.2 billion across about 1,400 clients, emphasizing no-load mutual funds and pooled vehicles, and acts as adviser and sub-adviser to multiple private pooled investment vehicles.