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.

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 at Gould Asset Management LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Gould Asset Management since 2014. Gould Asset Management provides discretionary investment management primarily through individually managed accounts for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm emphasizes long-term, risk-adjusted returns, broad diversification, and careful management of costs, offering access to non-public real estate LLCs and private equity fund opportunities for qualified investors.

Andrew Papp is a financial advisor with Ministry Partners Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ministry Partners Securities since 2014 and concurrently at ACP Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally preaches at churches and plays drums in live bands. Ministry Partners Securities serves individuals, trusts, estates, churches, faith-based organizations, and qualified retirement plan participants, offering financial planning and consulting with an explicitly Christian approach to stewardship. The firm primarily refers clients to selected third-party asset managers while providing ongoing advice and planning tailored to clients’ religious or ethical values and financial objectives.

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 experience in the financial industry. He has been with Gould Asset Management LLC since 2004. Gould Asset Management LLC provides discretionary investment management primarily through individually managed accounts for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term, risk-adjusted returns with broad diversification and cost management, offering a range of investment vehicles including private real estate and equity opportunities.

Matthew Phillips is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advisory services. He is associated with Lincoln Investment and also serves as an Investment Adviser Representative at K2 Financial. His background includes roles at Legend Advisory LLC and Waddell & Reed Inc., as well as work in the rideshare industry with LYFT and UBER. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $18.9 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, custom and model portfolios, and access to third-party managers through both discretionary and non-discretionary account services.

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.

Joseph Turner is a financial advisor with Ministry Partners Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ministry Partners Securities since 2013 and previously spent eight years at Ministry Partners Investment Co. Turner serves on the board of directors for Christian Care Ministry and the Health Care Sharing Ministries Alliance, contributing to business operations and strategic planning. Ministry Partners Securities serves individuals, trusts, estates, churches, and faith-based organizations, providing financial planning and consulting with an emphasis on integrating clients’ religious or ethical values into investment strategies. The firm refers clients to selected third-party asset managers and delivers ongoing advice while maintaining a dual registration as both an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

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.

Robert Cardenas is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial with a Series 65 credential and over 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LifeSteps Financial in 2024, he worked at Wells Fargo from 1999 to 2023. LifeSteps Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $443 million in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan participants, offering investment advisory, financial planning, bill payment and reconciliation, and a short-term cash management program for high-net-worth clients.

Randy Barkley is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Tricord Advisors, Inc. since 2010 and has prior experience with Liberty Group, LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Barkley holds licenses as a real estate agent and an insurance agent, and also has a wholesale auto dealer license. Tricord Advisors primarily serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, and small businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing both internal expertise and third-party managers to tailor investment strategies to client needs.

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 at TriCord Advisors, Inc. in Riverside, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. Before joining TriCord Advisors in 2020, he worked for six years at Best Best & Kreiger LLP. He is also the owner and operator of TriCord Legal Services, Inc., a law firm providing estate planning and business legal services. TriCord Advisors serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers tailored discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and administrative services, utilizing both internal expertise and third-party managers to oversee client assets.

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.

John Heitkemper is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Gould Asset Management LLC and previously worked at R Squared BM LLC, Tortoise Credit Strategies, LLC, and Bradford & Marzec, LLC. Gould Asset Management provides discretionary investment management for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, trusts, and similar entities, offering access to non-public real estate LLCs and private equity funds for qualified investors. The firm focuses on long-term, risk-adjusted returns through diversified investments and employs performance-based fee structures for certain illiquid real estate investments.

Virginia Havens is a financial advisor with Ministry Partners Securities, LLC in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ministry Partners Securities since 2012 and previously worked at Merrill from 2005 to 2006. Ministry Partners Securities serves individuals, trusts, estates, churches, faith-based organizations, and retirement plan participants, offering comprehensive financial planning that integrates clients’ religious or ethical values into investment strategies. The firm refers clients to third-party asset managers while providing ongoing advice and monitoring those relationships.