Gary Liska is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with SEIA and has held roles at SES Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Seia LLC, and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves on the board of a homeowners association, where he assists with budgeting and meeting management. SEIA is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving about 9,500 clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation through a structured six-step investment process and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Alexander Chumas is a financial advisor at SEIA with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services, Inc. and Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC. Prior to his advisory roles, he was employed at the University of Southern California and New Mexico State. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combined strategic and tactical investment approach and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, emphasizing non-discretionary management and specialized investment strategies.

Brendan Finneran is a financial advisor with SteelPeak Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining SteelPeak Wealth Management in 2021, he worked for Rampart Investment Management from 2008 to 2021. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charities, family offices, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, discretionary portfolio management, and access to alternative investment strategies through proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

Olivia Shin is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Oakwood Capital Securities and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of financial advising, she is a certified indoor cycling instructor and teaches classes at Bay Clubs. 49 Financial serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm’s investment approach combines diversified asset allocation with fundamental and behavioral analysis, offering tiered family office services and employing both proprietary and external model portfolios.

Philippe Oertle is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with CW Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Catalina Capital Group, First Foundation Advisors, and Citigroup Global Markets. CW Advisors, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser managing approximately $15 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and other institutions, using a Core-and-Satellite investment approach that integrates active, passive, strategic, quantitative, and ESG strategies across diverse asset classes.

Joel Lenzini is a financial advisor with Retirement Planners of America in El Segundo, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, including 10 years with MMWKM Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan participants. The firm employs an “Invest and Protect” approach focused on capital preservation, tactical rebalancing, and uses model portfolios composed mainly of ETFs and mutual funds.

Shannon Chavez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, he worked at City National Securities, Inc. outside of his advisory role, he is involved in e-commerce through Bird Brain Products LLC and co-owns a short-term vacation rental home in La Quinta, CA. 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 investment management with a broad financial services group, including affiliated banking and trust services.

Micheal Ono is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in La Mirada, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC from 2006 to 2023 and currently serves on the board of South Hills Country Club, a tax-exempt nonprofit social and recreational organization. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of services including retirement plan consulting and trust and estate services. The firm employs an open-architecture wealth management platform that combines advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios with asset allocation tools, emphasizing strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Eric Cardenas is a financial advisor with Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, UBS Financial Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutions, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm offers tailored investment advice through an open-architecture platform and integrates affiliated financial entities to support insurance-linked account management.

Larry Isaacs is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Mariner Platform Solutions since 2022, following prior roles at AdvicePeriod, LLC and Dakota Financial Management. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and specialized retirement plan services, supported by institutional resources and affiliated investment relationships.

Leon Kim is a financial advisor with Diversify Advisory Services, LLC in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has nine years of industry experience, including roles at KLK Capital Management and Stonemark Wealth Management. Since 2022, he has been self-employed. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm emphasizes tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation, offering a variety of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Frederick Miller is a financial advisor at SEIA with CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC since 2004 and previously spent more than three decades at Signator Investors, Inc. Miller serves as a board member of the Rose Bowl Legacy Foundation, assisting with fundraising activities. 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 employs a six-step investment process combining strategic asset allocation and tactical security selection, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with an emphasis on non-discretionary management.

Eric Pritz is a financial advisor at SEIA with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. His career includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, INC., Signator Investors, Inc., and SES LLC. SEIA is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving around 9,500 clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, combining strategic asset allocation with tactical and quantitative investment processes, with a notable focus on non-discretionary management.

Patrick Currall is a financial advisor with SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SES Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, CitiGroup, VOYA Financial Advisors, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Outside of financial advising, he is a partner in Alaska Go Fish, LLC, a charter fishing business, and serves as CFO of a nonprofit that organizes Alaska adventure trips for veterans with PTSD. SEIA is a multi-team advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with tactical and qualitative investment decisions, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services primarily focused on non-discretionary management.

James Walls Jr. is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, Inc., PNC, Ascensus, and BB&T Retirement & Institutional Services. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, with investment management delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that uses diversified asset allocation strategies and discretionary portfolio management.

Angelica Roxas is a financial advisor at Brookwood Investment Group with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Roxas previously worked at Secure Investment Management, Optivise Advisory Services, Kuhn Capital Partners, and FOUNDATIONS INVESTMENT ADVISORS. She is also the owner of Strategic Asset Preservation, Inc., where she is involved in insurance and annuity sales. Brookwood Investment Group serves individual investors, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm customizes portfolios using a combination of passive, active, tactical, and blended strategies and maintains a network of proprietary partner offices along with several affiliated businesses.

Evan Chung is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Wescom Financial Services, Raymond James Financial, Cantella & Co., and J.P. Morgan Securities. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union and other clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services primarily through managed advisory programs that utilize third-party portfolio managers.

Nigel Pierce is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with NWF Advisory Services Inc and has previously worked at OSAIC, Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, and Tellone Management Group Inc. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisors. The firm primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients using an open-architecture, technology-driven platform for portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Chase Dominguez is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with six years of industry experience. He has been with AWM Capital, LLC since 2017 and previously worked for the New Orleans Saints and the University of Utah. AWM Capital, LLC advises high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and private funds, providing fee-based investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning services including tax, estate, insurance, and business consulting. The firm employs an open-architecture platform and a liability-driven investing framework to create customized portfolios utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and private placements, among other strategies.

Max Lepley is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with six years of industry experience. Before joining Kinetic, he worked at MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. and Kanani Advisory Group. He is also an insurance agent with Kanani Financial & Insurance Services Inc., where he provides advice and services related to insurance products. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and a primarily long-term trading approach, offering access to a broad set of asset types including non-traded real estate investments.