Dreux McNairy is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 62 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 1988. McNairy also serves as Senior Vice President of The McNairy Group, a DBA for Wedbush Securities. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Benjamin Dunbar is a CFP® with 12 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management since 2014. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2014 to 2019. Dunbar is also involved with GK Tax and Accounting in Santa Monica, where he refers clients and acts as a liaison between clients and CPAs. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a wide range of clients, including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations, offering wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate planning. The firm employs an active management approach combining fundamental and technical analysis and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

James Biller is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Citicorp Investment Services, and M.L. Stern & Co., LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Biller Asset Management and is a partner in Pitney Ridge 578 LLC, an entity holding land for camping and hunting. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and operates with capabilities in custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Luis Strohmeier is a CFP® and ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience. He is currently with Octavia Wealth Advisors LLC in Los Angeles and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chairman of the board for a family business focused on emerging technology and biological energy research. Octavia Wealth Advisors is a multi-team firm managing approximately $2.15 billion for a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and municipal entities. The firm employs customized portfolios using proprietary models that incorporate low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and alternative investments, with a focus on long-term strategies and specialized retirement plan advisory services.

Rebecca Cameron is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has worked with NWF Advisory Group since 2017 and previously with Whjr Associates from 2013 to 2017. Cameron also serves as a registered assistant for Artisan Capital Partners, a DBA under NWF Advisory Group. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering retirement plan consulting as well as trust and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and operates an open-architecture Wealth Management Platform that combines advisor-managed portfolios, third-party model portfolios, and SMA/UMA solutions with both strategic long-term and short-term tactical investment strategies.

Michael Wu is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Aspiriant, LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at Suntrust Advisory Services and GenSpring. Michael is based in Los Angeles, CA. Aspiriant serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside wealth planning, family office, and specialty services. The firm’s investment approach uses customized asset allocation strategies supported by internal research and a variety of implementation options, including third-party managers and private investments.

Brandon Averill is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at AWM Capital, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Penniall & Associates, Inc. and ownership of Athlete CEO Consulting, a marketing and business consulting firm. He is also involved in venture capital investing through AWM Ventures LLC and Averill Ventures LLC. AWM Capital is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $1.15 billion for high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm emphasizes liability-driven investing and asset allocation, offering financial planning, retirement advice, business consulting, and asset management through a range of investment vehicles and affiliated private funds.

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.

Stephen Kawasaki is a financial advisor at Aspiriant, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 designations with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Balasa Dinverno Foltz LLC for four years before joining Aspiriant, where he has been since 2016. Aspiriant serves primarily high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive wealth planning and family office services. The firm uses customized investment programs based on internal Capital Market Expectations and offers specialized services such as accounting and banking support, tax and estate planning, and targeted consulting.

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.

Jack Martin is a financial advisor at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior work at StudentNest and a decade in education. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charities, and family offices. The firm offers financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, alternative strategies, and private placement consulting, implementing advice through proprietary model portfolios and conducting due diligence on private securities for accredited clients.

Darlyn Corrales is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at City National Securities, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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 offers financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that implements diversified asset allocation strategies.

Ronald Reyes is a financial advisor with SEIA who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at SES LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and SII. He currently serves as Vice President of Trading at SEIA, focusing on RIA sales and service. SEIA is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving around 9,500 clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services and employs a structured investment process combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with both quantitative and qualitative security selection.

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.

April Young is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wedbush since 2011 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing. April is a partner at Delzio Young Financial Group, a wealth management business affiliated with Wedbush Securities. Wedbush Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, and capital markets. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, with portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Eleanor Pascalide is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience, including 26 years with Wedbush Morgan Securities. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets, serving clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as institutional research.

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.

Arin Hovanesian is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Commonwealth Financial Network, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services with a focus on long-term, diversified portfolios supported by an internal Investment Management team and customizable investment models.