Durendal Huynh is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth holding a Series 65 credential and has recent industry experience beginning in 2026. His prior work includes roles at Wealth Advisory Now and involvement with entities such as Rosamond 2006, LLC and US Gateway Investment. He also has a long-standing association with the University of California. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers a managed account platform with ongoing portfolio monitoring, third-party manager due diligence, and various overlay options including tax optimization.

Ian Wardle is a financial advisor with Lifeworks Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and McIlrath & Eck, LLC, as well as a period operating as a sole proprietor in fitness product sales. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an independent insurance agent involved in the sale of life, health, and variable insurance products. Lifeworks Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and businesses, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm combines a planning-based tranche approach with risk-based modeling and employs factor-based and smart-beta equity strategies, ETFs, hedged models, options, and third-party managers. Lifeworks is notable for integrating tax and accounting services within its corporate group and for operating proprietary client portal software.

John Hakopian is a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, CA, with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with First Foundation Advisors since 1990. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, and also serves investment companies. The firm utilizes an open-architecture, multi-asset approach and is notable for its affiliation with parent company FirstSun Capital Bancorp, which integrates banking and other financial services with its advisory practice.

Rachel Ribeiro is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, CA. She has been with First Foundation Advisors since 2013. First Foundation Advisors offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, as well as engagements from investment companies. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-asset investment approach and operates as a sub-adviser to registered mutual funds, leveraging its affiliation with bank holding company FirstSun to coordinate banking, trust, and insurance referrals.

Michael Morera is a financial advisor at Virtue Capital Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Virtue Capital Management since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Morera is the owner of Beach Cities Tax Service and teaches financial literacy at Financial Education Jr Business School. Virtue Capital Management, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser managing approximately $1.2 billion in discretionary assets for over 4,000 clients through about 90 advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA consulting, employing strategic and model-driven investment approaches primarily using mutual funds and ETFs.

Marc Cosico is a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Shuster Advisory Group, Teacher's Pension, Disruptive Technology Advisors LLC, and US Bank. First Foundation Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-asset investment approach and operates under a bank holding company structure, providing access to banking, trust, and insurance services through its parent company.

Conner Ascher is a financial advisor at GenTrust with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at firms including AllianceBernstein L.P., Source One Global, Inc., RX3 Growth Partners, William Blair, and Morningstar Inc. GenTrust is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $5.2 billion in assets for individuals, financial intermediaries, pooled investment vehicles, and institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary investment process that integrates fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and risk management.

Taylor Sutherland is a Certified Financial Planner™ with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Halbert Hargrove since 2012. He holds the CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and is based in Long Beach, California. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, pension plans, trusts, and other entities through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan services, utilizing a committee-driven process and a diversified investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies.

Derick Kann is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Index Fund Advisors, Inc. since 2016. Based in Austin, TX, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Index Fund Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and other institutions. The firm emphasizes index-based portfolio construction guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a multi-factor framework, combining investment management with in-house tax services through its separate IFA Taxes division.

Alexander Lee is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with ValMark Advisers since 2017 and has previously worked with Valmark Securities, Inc. and The O'Neill Company, Inc. since 2010 and 2007 respectively. Lee is also managing partner of L2 Financial, Inc., where he oversees business strategy and management. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation strategies, with client accounts monitored and managed through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Anne Page is a financial advisor at Index Fund Advisors, Inc. in Irvine, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Index Fund Advisors since 2009. Index Fund Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, foundations, and other institutions. The firm emphasizes portfolio management using primarily passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a multi-factor framework, and also offers in-house tax services through its IFA Taxes division.

Rex Behrashi is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Pruco Securities LLC and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. In addition to his advisory role, he owns BLU Financial Planning, which offers financial strategies for business owners, professionals, and families. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered adviser providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of third-party investment programs and serves clients through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Benjamin Vazquez Jr. is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing seven years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Trilogy Capital since 2019 and has prior experience at LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several non-investment related businesses, including Legends and 310 Provisions, and participates in financial education through My Secure Advantage, Inc. 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 employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach using proprietary model portfolios and third-party sub-advisors, integrating personal and business real estate considerations and offering comprehensive planning services.

Christine Bowe is a financial advisor with Empirical Wealth Management in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. She also manages Empirical Real Estate Services, where she reviews real estate holdings and manages property listings. In addition, she provides life insurance services as an independent contractor with World Financial Group. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering fee-based investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and operates affiliated businesses across real estate, insurance, and legal services.

Dilys Chang is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 15 years of industry experience, including roles at Providien Machining & Metals, Inc. and Gkn Bandy Machining, Inc. Outside her advisory work, she has marketing and sales responsibilities related to insurance and advisory services within affiliated firms. Global View Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an algorithm-driven investment approach focusing on technical and quantitative methods, and it offers both model-based and customizable managed account options.

Bruce Galbraith is an investment advisor with Siebert AdvisorNXT, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stockcross Financial Services, Inc. since 2007. He is a dual employee sharing his time between Siebert AdvisorNXT and Muriel Siebert & Co., LLC, both under the Siebert Financial Corporation umbrella. Siebert AdvisorNXT serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, and business entities through investment supervisory services and managed programs. The firm utilizes a web-based platform combining Modern Portfolio Theory with access to third-party and independent managers, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management within a wrap-fee structure.

Thomas Arthur is a financial advisor with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Euro Pacific Capital Inc. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Scottsdale, AZ. 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 emphasizes international investing through its EPC Advisors Group division and combines top-down macro themes with bottom-up security selection in a long-term, low-turnover approach.

Jeffrey Cerny is a financial advisor with Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked with Atlas Wealth Management Group LLC for 15 years and has operated independently since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he holds an insurance license and sells life and health insurance as well as annuities. Redhawk Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes strategic and tactical asset allocation and supports multi-generational wealth needs with oversight from a weekly investment committee.

Juan Rosario is a financial advisor at Kovack Advisors, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he conducts workshops to educate individuals affected by layoffs on state mortgage assistance programs. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered enterprise investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and banking institutions. The firm emphasizes diversified asset-class exposure through mutual funds, ETFs, and other investment vehicles, while also recommending third-party managers and offering financial planning and account aggregation services.

Hallie Dena is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Trilogy Capital and Trilogy Financial since 2013, with additional experience at LPL Financial LLC starting in 2024. 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 approach incorporating in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management as well as advanced planning services that include personal and business real estate considerations.