Bryan Miranda is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial for nine years and has been with Gerber Kawasaki since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he engages in insurance services and acts as a liaison between clients and the firm’s tax department. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs an active management approach, combining fundamental and technical analysis with strategies such as systematic rebalancing and tax-loss harvesting, and offers additional services including tax preparation and estate planning.

Nicholas Licouris is a CFP® professional at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Gerber Kawasaki since 2014 and previously was associated with LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he dedicates time to GK Tax and Accounting, acting as a liaison between clients and CPAs. Gerber Kawasaki serves a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and municipal clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies with active management techniques and also acts as sub-adviser to an actively managed growth-focused ETF.

Matthew Oliveira is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and De Sousa Contracting. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as a range of institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with a focus on long-term asset allocation within an open-architecture framework, supported by its affiliation with Citizens Bank, N.A.

Heather Scully is a financial advisor at NWF Advisory Services Inc with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and OSAIC. Scully also serves as chief compliance officer for NWF Advisory Services Inc. and NWF Advisory Group, overseeing compliance and regulatory matters. She markets herself as a financial professional under the DBA Artisan Capital Partners. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan consulting and trust and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and employs an open-architecture wealth management platform that includes advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios, emphasizing strategic long-term investing with access to tactical strategies and specialized advisory services.

Kyle Demshki is a Certified Financial Planner™ at SEIA with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., SES LLC, SII, and Joel Isaacson & Co., LLC. Demshki has been associated with SEIA since 2017. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients through a team of over 130 advisors. The firm employs a client-driven investment process supported by research and offers a range of managed account programs and financial planning options.

Brandon Thuott is a financial advisor at Carnegie Investment Counsel with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Rnc Genter Capital Management and Telos Capital Management, Inc. Thuott is based in Los Angeles, CA. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and investment planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, independent trust companies, government entities, and other investment advisers. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, charting, and ESG analysis and employs both long- and short-term trading strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Michael Karp is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Karp is associated with Shanks Crowfoot Limited Partnership, a sports facility in Calgary, Canada. Hilltop Securities Inc. provides brokerage, advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm offers an open-architecture investment platform with a range of managed account programs and distinctive operational features including municipal bond strategies co-advised by Franklin Templeton Group and custody services uncommon among enterprise advisers.

Brandon Schwartz is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Perennial Investment Advisors since 2017 and is also affiliated with LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he operates Perennial Legacy Insurance Solutions, focusing on non-variable insurance. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, emphasizing individualized portfolio management through multiple platform relationships and integration of ERISA retirement plan consulting with licensed insurance activities.

Joseph Brandolino is a financial advisor at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at All World Ventures and Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charities, family offices, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, alternative strategy consulting, and access to non-purpose loan solutions, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and conducting due diligence on private investments for accredited clients.

Barbara Frenkel is a financial advisor at Hilltop Securities Inc. with 45 years of industry experience. She has been with Hilltop Securities since 1981 and holds a Series 63 designation. Hilltop Securities serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and broker-dealer services, offering managed account programs, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and annuity-based solutions. The firm operates an open-architecture platform utilizing third-party and firm-sponsored strategies and combines custody, banking, and market-making capabilities.

Sandra Cho is a financial advisor with Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Golden State Wealth Management since 2016 and also maintains a longstanding role with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses with asset management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management and tailors portfolios using various analytic approaches, often incorporating third-party managers and model portfolios.

Alex Kim is a financial advisor at Select Money Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Royal Alliance and Payden & Rygel. Kim also serves as Chief Compliance Officer for SEIA LLC, overseeing RIA sales and service supervision. Select Money Management, Inc. provides advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $1.5 billion across about 825 client relationships. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a proprietary tactical asset allocation approach and offers discretionary portfolio management along with third-party manager selection.

Gabriel Brenner is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Abacus Wealth Partners since 2014. Abacus Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with financial planning, consulting, and investment management services. The firm employs a passive-oriented, asset-class investment approach, incorporates ESG screening when requested, and offers customized portfolio management tailored to clients’ risk profiles and goals.

Brian Johnson is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC and TrustCore. Composition Wealth provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks, and bonds, and manages approximately $6.7 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Elana Malekan is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Eternity Financial and Golden Age Financial, Inc. Legacy Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs tailored investment strategies across a broad menu of assets and utilizes affiliated service entities, including accounting and tax advisory firms, to support client needs.

Joy Prefer Cohen is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including ClearBridge Investments LLC and Legg Mason & Co LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and designs jewelry through her business Jewels and Joy and serves as a board member of the nonprofit organization Connecting a Caring Community. Blackridge Asset Management provides personalized financial planning and asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a client-driven investment process that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and a multiphase due diligence approach.

Robert Vetti is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at AssetMark Brokerage, LLC and AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. He is based in Santa Monica, CA. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base, including individual households and institutional entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and alternative investment access. The firm uses tailored portfolio strategies with active management techniques and supports a high client load through standardized programs and digital tools.

Michael Mahony is a financial advisor at SEIA with a Series 66 designation and experience at several firms including CEPRES GmbH, Third Bridge Ltd., and Evoke Advisors. He has also spent time at Pepperdine University. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a research-driven investment process combining strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

Victoria Dyson is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Westmount Asset Management since 2016. Prior to that, she worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company for one year. Westmount Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-profits, estates and trusts, and corporations. The firm also advises private investment funds and manages pooled vehicles, offering multi-manager structures and operational due diligence, which distinguishes it within the multi-team advisory space.

Thomas Baker is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Blue Oak Capital LLC for 26 years. Composition Wealth provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and various alternative investments when appropriate.