James Murray is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC with four years of industry experience. He has been with Safeguard since 2010 and is also a licensed insurance agent. Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and business clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party sub-advisers, and fee-based financial planning. The firm manages over $600 million across approximately 1,800 client relationships and employs a fundamental-analysis investment process with an investment horizon typically between two to ten years.

Michael Jensen is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Beacon Pointe Advisors, Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, Simplex Wealth Management, and Consilium Wealth Management. Jensen is also a partner in Falcon Wealth Planning OC, LLC, a holding company related to his firm. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with substantial assets. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and a variety of trading strategies, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with quarterly reviews and custodial reporting.

David Daley is a financial advisor with Forefront in Corona, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Daley Financial Planning LLC, End Pro Services, and Cambridge Investment Research Inc. He is also involved in marketing for the financial industry through contract work with N2 Content Marketing. Forefront provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and select businesses. The firm develops individualized investment policies using fundamental and cyclical analysis and offers specialized services such as discretionary portfolio management and special needs planning.

Christopher Miller is a financial advisor with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Safeguard since 2017 and concurrently serves as Vice President and Business Consultant at Asset Marketing Systems, where he recruits and trains advisors. Outside of finance, Miller is co-owner and CFO of Chickpea Kitchen LLC, a food service business. Safeguard Investment Advisory Group serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and business clients, managing over $600 million across approximately 1,800 relationships. The firm employs a fundamental-analysis investment process with a typical time horizon of two to ten years, using mutual funds, ETFs, and equities, and frequently utilizes sub-advisers and third-party model managers.

Deryk Cherubini is a financial advisor with Safeguard Investment Advisory Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC, and U.S. Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally resells collectibles and rare sneakers online and works as a commissioned sales representative for a remodeling company. Safeguard Investment Advisory Group serves individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and business clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party sub-advisers, and fee-based financial planning. The firm manages over $600 million across approximately 1,800 client relationships and employs a fundamental-analysis investment process with a preferred horizon of two to ten years.

Marc Calderon is a financial advisor at Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes four years at Integrity Financial and Insurance Services and over a decade operating Marcus Calderon Barbering Co. He is also involved with Beacon Financial Pathways. Hamilton-Bates Investment Research, Inc. advises individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing approximately $61 million in discretionary assets through individualized portfolio management and model programs. The firm employs multiple analytic methods and combines long-term and shorter-term trading strategies to serve a diverse client base.

Nino Pavan is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with Financial Designs Corporation since 1993. He is based in Las Vegas, NV, and holds a Series 63 license. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a life insurance agency where he primarily sells single premium deferred and indexed annuities as part of client investment plans. Financial Designs Corporation provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plan participants. The firm emphasizes retirement planning and employs an active management approach with tailored asset allocation and ongoing account monitoring.

Derek Baldwin is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gould Asset Management LLC since 2014. He is based in Claremont, CA, and is part of a nine-advisor team. Gould Asset Management LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages discretionary portfolios for individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored accounts, sub-advisory services, and access to private market opportunities, employing diversified strategies focused on risk-adjusted returns over a long horizon.

Brandon Morton is a CFP® professional with one year of industry experience, currently serving at Financial Designs Corporation in Claremont, CA. He has been with Financial Designs Corp. since 2008. Financial Designs Corporation provides wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants. The firm follows an active management approach and offers tailored financial planning and asset allocation services, managing portfolios primarily through its own wrap fee program.

Scott Smith is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Gould Asset Management LLC since 2004. Gould Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term, risk-aware diversification, cost control, and tax sensitivity, employing both public-market strategies and access to private investments for qualified clients.

Gabriel Shahin is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. He has held leadership roles in affiliated businesses, including Falcon Wealth Tax Services and the Financial Community Education Foundation, where he provides community education seminars to help individuals understand complex financial products. Shahin’s background also includes involvement in property management through Falcon Empire Properties, LLC and Falcon Wealth Properties, LLC. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office for clients with over $5 million in assets. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and a range of trading strategies, with client accounts reviewed and reported quarterly.

Matthew Shahin is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He joined Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC in 2024 after spending eight years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. Shahin holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Ontario, CA. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with over $5 million in assets. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis and reviewing client portfolios at least quarterly.

Arpy Raval is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Shah Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining Shah Wealth Advisors in 2026, Arpy worked at Ameriprise, LPL Financial, NATIONAL PLANNING CORPORATION, and AR Financial Planning. Shah Wealth Advisors offers personalized financial planning and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, and corporations. The firm employs a long-term, fundamental-analysis approach to portfolio construction, utilizing a range of investment vehicles tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance.

Jamil Abdullah is a financial advisor at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 credentials. His work history includes roles at Falcon Wealth Planning, Vance Wealth Management, EF Legacy Securities, and Edelman Financial Services. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory and offers services such as portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and a Family Office offering.

Mark Molenaar is an investment advisor representative at Parsonex Advisory Services, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Parsonex entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a senior risk consultant for Chubb, focusing on high-net-worth personal risk services, and is involved in estate planning document preparation through United Living Trust Services. Parsonex Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and investment advice to individuals, pooled investment vehicles, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a multi-manager approach, relying on third-party advisers and sub-advisors, and offers discretionary managed accounts with ongoing monitoring and periodic reviews.

Robert Cardenas is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has 24 years of prior experience with Wells Fargo before joining LifeSteps Financial in 2024. LifeSteps Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory with a tactical asset allocation overlay and emphasizes ETFs for portfolio implementation, offering features such as an in-house bill-pay service and access to third-party managed accounts.

Randy Barkley is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at TriCord Advisors, Inc. since 2010. He also has a longstanding affiliation with Liberty Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Barkley is a licensed real estate and insurance agent and holds a wholesale auto dealer license. TriCord Advisors serves individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and manager-of-managers solutions, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in its investment process.

Kenneth Vendley is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC. He spent over two decades at Farmers Financial Solutions LLC and Farmers Insurance Group. Vendley is also president of Kenneth Vendley Insurance Agency Inc., an Oregon-based insurance agency with limited activity. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with more than $5 million under management. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and various trading strategies to manage discretionary accounts, which are reviewed and reported quarterly.

Jeremiah Lee is a financial advisor with TriCord Advisors, Inc. in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining TriCord Advisors in 2020, he worked at Best Best & Kreiger LLP for six years. He is also the owner and operator of TriCord Legal Services, Inc., a law firm specializing in estate planning and business-related legal services. TriCord Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations by offering discretionary portfolio management, model portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm utilizes a manager-of-managers approach and combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis in its investment process.

Patricia Gomez is a financial advisor at CPR Investments Inc with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at First Advisors National, LLC and Kaiser Permanente. In addition to her advisory role, she is self-employed as an insurance agent, tax preparer, and notary public. CPR Investments Inc primarily serves individual investors, offering discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and ERISA plan services. The firm employs a multi-manager approach that emphasizes tactical and absolute-return strategies to manage risk and provides a broad range of financial products through affiliated sales activities.