Mark Arblaster is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with First Foundation Advisors since 1996. First Foundation Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, as well as sub-advisory services to registered mutual funds. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-asset approach and is affiliated with its bank holding company FirstSun, which enables integrated banking and financial product referrals.

Joan Tsuei is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Bank of America, and Merrill. Tsuei is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment process across a wide range of securities and utilizes model asset-allocation portfolios through multiple platforms.

Roger Stinnett II is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65-licensed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, CA, where he has worked since 2018, except for a brief period at Westmount Asset Management. Stinnett is also the managing member and chief compliance officer of Stinnett Wealth Planning, LLC, though he devotes limited time to this business while employed at First Foundation Advisors. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-asset, open-architecture investment approach and is affiliated with FirstSun Capital Bancorp, integrating banking, trust, and insurance services alongside its advisory offerings.

Hamza Farooquee is a financial advisor at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Bank of Montreal, and Raymond James & Associates. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charities, family offices, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, alternative strategies, and private placement investment consulting, utilizing proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by an in-house Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

Jonathan Whitmore is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, SagePoint Financial, and Perfected Wealth Management. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Athletes in Action and Campus Crusade for Christ. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a network of advisory affiliates and utilizes multiple program platforms and custodial arrangements to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Robert Mitchell is a financial advisor with On Investment Management CO in Placentia, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, including roles at The O. N. Equity Sales Company, Ohio National Financial Services, VOYA Financial Advisors, and his own firm, Mitchell Financial Solutions, which focuses on insurance sales and agent training. On Investment Management Company provides financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, combining third-party discretionary options with adviser-directed managed accounts, and serves clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary relationships.

Hien Wu is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with a Series 65 designation and over six years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at First Financial Security, M&M Wealth Associates, and National Life Group. Wu is based in Santa Ana, California. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers integrated advisory and technology services to other financial advisors through its model portfolio and managed account platform.

Christopher Rieger is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Euro Pacific Capital since 2003. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, pooled vehicles, and plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and capital markets services. The firm is known for its international investing focus through its EPC Advisors Group division and its active brokerage and product-distribution activities alongside advisory services.

Nicholas Pond is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC, bringing one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at USI Insurance Services, Diversified Insurance, Direct Health, State Farm, and Insys Therapeutics. Legacy Wealth Management is a multi-advisor registered investment advisory firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning through a multi-team platform, emphasizing tailored strategies, continuous account monitoring, and access to a broad investment menu including alternatives and third-party money managers.

Amr Elgamal is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple financial firms including Ameriprise, LPL Financial, BMO Bank NA, and Wells Fargo. In addition to his advisory role, he is also employed by Comerica Bank. 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 conducted by its affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale, and it is distinguished by its integration within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Roy Edwards Van Muyen is a financial advisor at HBW Advisory Services LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PNC Investments LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. Van Muyen serves as a board member of the Corona Norco Family YMCA, where he participates in decisions regarding community services for the underprivileged. HBW Advisory Services manages approximately $1.75 billion in client assets and provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, families, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a blended investment approach with third-party money managers and emphasizes model portfolios, multi-manager diversification, and operational efficiencies through AI tools.

Tuan Tran is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2019 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, combining wealth management with fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services.

David McManus is a CFP® professional with 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with Cooper McManus in Irvine, CA, and has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Research Drive Partners, and Securities America. In addition to his advisory work, McManus is an independent insurance agent. Cooper McManus provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $2.56 billion in discretionary assets and employs a tailored investment process that incorporates fundamental analysis and a variety of strategies, including options and cryptocurrency products.

Michael Tran is a financial advisor at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Portfolio Medics and LifePro Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, Mr. Tran is a software consultant for Soluteks Inc. and also sells insurance products, including annuities and life insurance, through LifePro Financial. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, a web-based asset management platform, and access to third-party sub-advisers, alternative investments, and private investment options.

Melvyn Varrelman is a financial advisor with Cooper McManus in St. Helena, CA, holding over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cambridge Investment Research, Cooper Financial Group, and Securities America, among others. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mel Varrelman Financial Services, providing CPA, enrolled agent, tax preparation, and accounting services. Cooper McManus offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using fundamental analysis and diverse strategies, managing approximately $2.56 billion in discretionary assets.

Alicia Pilon is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Dartmouth College and California Institute of Technology. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation framework incorporating in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, and integrates personal and business real estate considerations into comprehensive advanced planning.

Alissa Kroeger is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cooper McManus. Her prior positions include roles at Cambridge Investment Research, SECURITIES AMERICA, and Fidelity. She also holds licenses as a Series 65 and Series 66 advisor. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment process and offers customizable asset-allocation portfolios through various sub-advisors and platforms.

Joseph Raszewski is a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors with 9 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with First Foundation Advisors since 2014. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, as well as accepting engagements from investment companies. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-asset investment approach and is affiliated with FirstSun Capital Bancorp and Sunflower Bank, which support a range of banking, trust, and insurance services alongside advisory offerings.

Jacob Heskett is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Crown Capital Securities, Consolidated Brokerage Services, and Euro Pacific Capital. He is based in Newport Beach, CA. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele including individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets services, with a focus on international investing through its EPC Advisors Group division.

Jesse Porter is a CFP® professional at Compound Planning, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Five Oceans Advisors LLC, AdvicePeriod, LLC, and Axa Advisors, LLC. Compound Planning serves individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and a Turnkey Asset Management Program for financial intermediaries. The firm’s investment approach combines customized, risk-based model allocations with fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analysis, utilizing low-cost ETFs, direct indexing, alternative strategies, and partnerships with third-party sub-advisors and technology providers.