Robert Silvernail is the founder and sole advisor of Hutchison Road Partners, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 65 credentials with 16 years of industry experience. He has led the firm since 2005 and has a background in commercial real estate finance and troubled-asset work. Hutchison Road Partners provides investment management services primarily to pooled vehicles and institutional clients, focusing on a credit- and real-estate-informed analytical approach. The firm centralizes investment decisions and client reporting with Mr. Silvernail and employs a unique fee structure that includes hourly billing alongside percentage-of-assets fees.

John Duncan is a financial advisor at Westerly Investments, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Westerly Investments since 1996. Westerly Investments provides advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, managing taxable, tax-deferred, trust, and family limited partnership accounts. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term investment approach with an emphasis on fundamental research and low turnover, and it offers both discretionary portfolio management and selective consulting services.

Francisco Pantoja is the sole advisor at FJP Portfolio Management in Irvine, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience, with a firm history dating back to 1998. FJP Portfolio Management is a state-registered, fee-based investment adviser managing approximately $26.1 million for a small client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, IRAs, and small-business retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term buy-and-hold strategy based on fundamental valuation methods and invests across multiple asset classes while managing risk through position limits and regular monitoring.

Reza Roshani Tabrizi is a financial advisor at ScionAI with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Bloomberg LP and IKUCARE LLC. ScionAI provides discretionary portfolio management and consulting services to individual investors, private funds, and business entities. The firm uses quantitative algorithms focused on financial quality and growth potential, offering customized investment solutions, market-timing services, and educational workshops.

Jason Hamilton is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He is the sole advisor at Keep It Simple Financial Planning, an independent advisory firm based in Orange, CA, where he has worked since 2015. Keep It Simple Financial Planning serves individuals and couples approaching or in retirement, high-net-worth individuals, and employer plan sponsors. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, discretionary portfolio management with a predominantly passive investment approach, and ongoing advice-only planning options. It also provides pension and employee-benefit consulting and conducts educational seminars and speaking engagements.

Catherine Hsu is the principal of Magnolia Capital Asset Management LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Colorado Financial Service Corporation and Alpha Strategies Investment Consulting. She is also co-general partner of Senior Living LLC and managing member of an investment LLC. Magnolia Capital Asset Management LLC provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to manage investments across a broad range of securities with a long-term, non-discretionary approach tailored to each client’s Investment Policy Statement.

Stephen Gibbs is the sole advisor at Mahalo Advisory Services, LLC, an independent firm based in Huntington Beach, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience, including 19 years with Mahalo Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales covering life, health, and annuities. Mahalo Advisory Services provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses. The firm manages portfolios primarily on a non-discretionary basis, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and emphasizes documented goals, risk tolerance, and periodic client reviews.

Joseph Barretto is a Certified Financial Planner® with 15 years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at Abacus Wealth International in Santa Ana, CA. He has managed his own advisory practice since 2020 and previously worked briefly at Cross Border Wealth, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. Abacus Wealth International provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional entities such as governments and nonprofits. The firm employs a Manager-of-Managers approach, developing personalized allocation strategies and overseeing third-party advisers to implement them, primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

David Carlson, President of Sound Investment Management, LLC, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with a deep commitment to delivering exceptional wealth management services. Known for his seasoned wisdom, strategic guidance, and genuine care for his client's well-being, David stands out among financial advisors. With over 25 years of experience, David offers a robust background in financial planning, investment management, estate planning, philanthropic planning, foundation and trust administration, corporate finance, and real estate. He holds an MBA in Finance and Investments from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business and is a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) from The American College of Financial Services. Additionally, as a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA®), David integrates biblically-wise financial advice into his practice, aligning his professional expertise with his clients' values. David also earned a Bachelor of Arts from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. David is actively involved in the financial community as a member of the XY Planning Network, the Financial Planning Association (FPA), The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), and the Fee-Only Network. Beyond his professional life, David enjoys traveling, outdoor activities, and cherishing time with his wife and their three children.

Jason Tani is a financial advisor at Pure Wealth Management with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Innovation Partners LLC and PURSHE KAPLAN STERLING INVESTMENTS, Inc. prior to his current role. Outside of investment advising, he is also an independent agent for health, medical, dental, and vision insurance through Pure Health Management. Pure Wealth Management provides financial planning and investment management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm uses a tactical asset-allocation approach focused on non-correlation, concentrated holdings, and global diversification, primarily implementing portfolios with no-load and low-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Gerry Dransfeldt is the sole advisor at Gerry Dransfeldt RIA, Inc, an independent firm based in Yorba Linda, CA. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been operating his own RIA since 1998. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management to individual investors and trusts, focusing on high-quality, dividend-paying equities, MLPs, and REITs combined with option overlay strategies tailored to client risk profiles. It manages a small client base with frequent account reviews and does not vote client proxies or receive third-party compensation.

Ed Wei is a financial advisor with Wayup Wealth Building Group in Newport Coast, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Wei has been with Wayup Wealth Building Group since its founding in 2013. Wayup Wealth Building Group provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, including executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and retirees. The firm emphasizes actively managed accounts invested in individual stocks and exchange-traded funds, using a flexible investment approach that blends concentrated positions with broader market diversification.

Rickie Ames is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience at Ames Financial Services in Anaheim, CA. He is also an Enrolled Agent and provides tax preparation services during tax season, in addition to selling life insurance. Ames Financial Services offers financial planning, investment management, retirement, estate, and tax planning, as well as insurance planning and consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a needs-based investment approach using primarily no-load mutual funds and manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

David Owens is the principal of Owens Investment Advisors LLC and holds a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cornerstone Wealth Advisors, Inc. and was a member of the Monarch Beach Sunrise Rotary Club. Owens is also a licensed insurance agent. Owens Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to implement tailored investment strategies, including access to private placements and venture capital.

Gregory Gevorkian is the sole advisor and founder of Stormbreaker Financial LLC in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has less than one year of experience in investment management. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a flight instructor, dedicating more than half of his time to that activity. Stormbreaker Financial is a newly formed registered investment adviser providing discretionary investment management to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm focuses on customized portfolio construction primarily using exchange-traded funds, including leveraged ETFs for certain clients, with ongoing supervision and periodic reviews.

Deepak Goyal is a financial advisor at 3D Holistic Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and other firms. Outside of advising, he is employed as a Senior Solutions Consultant at Dassault Systemes and manages two LLCs. 3D Holistic Wealth provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and educational seminars to individuals, high-net-worth, and corporate clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework, employing both passive and active strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Andrew Mcvay is a CFP® professional with Avalon Financial Advisors in Laguna Hills, CA, where he has worked since 2009. He has 17 years of industry experience and is a partner in McVay Tax & Financial, LLC, a separate business providing tax return preparation and non-investment financial advice. Avalon Financial Advisors serves individual clients and trusts with financial planning, investment management, and consultative advice on a fee-only basis. The firm employs a non-discretionary, Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using diversified no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and does not accept commissions or sell commissioned products.

David Van Overeem is a financial advisor with RMR Capital Management LLC in Tustin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to founding RMR Capital Management in 2016, he worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Ids Life Insurance Company, and American Express Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he plays drums in a cover band. RMR Capital Management provides individualized investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm emphasizes a conservative fixed-income management approach with tailored portfolios, managing approximately $171 million in discretionary assets for about 72 clients.

Raffaele Mari is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience at Global Wealth Management and over 35 years as a CPA through his separate tax consulting practice. He has served as the director of Tax Consulting Services since 1991, dedicating approximately 25% of his time to this role. Global Wealth Management provides financial planning, investment advisory, and investment management services primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and retirement plan participants. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis, focusing on diversified asset allocation strategies tailored to individual Investment Policy Statements and conducts regular portfolio reviews.

Brian Cleugh is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is the principal of Rhubarb Investments, LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2016. Prior to founding Rhubarb Investments, he worked at Flinn West from 2008 to 2021. Cleugh holds an active California real estate broker’s license, though he is not currently engaged in real estate activities. Rhubarb Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and individualized investment advice to both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individual clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment process that combines fundamental, quantitative, and qualitative analysis, with a focus on asset allocation across diverse proprietary portfolios. It also accepts performance-based fee arrangements for qualified clients and uses derivatives in managed accounts, practices that are relatively uncommon among similarly sized independent advisers.