Michael Bienstock is a financial advisor at American Independent Securities Group, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with American Independent Securities Group since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures including Semaphore Brand Solutions, which connects new media talent with brands, and Semaphore Premier Licensing, which links influencers with product licensing opportunities. American Independent Securities Group provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs an open-architecture approach to portfolio management, offering discretionary and non-discretionary account management, and integrates multiple custodial and advisory platforms.

Suzan Hall is a financial advisor with Hall Financial Wellness in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, The Retirement Plan Company, and TRPC Advisory Services. Outside of financial services, she teaches group exercise classes and owns an online fashion jewelry store. Hall Financial Wellness primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and plan management services. The firm focuses on pension consulting and non-discretionary asset management with an emphasis on mutual fund allocations and long-term investment strategies.

Yuanming Mao is a financial advisor at Sapphire Wealth Advisory in Westminster, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding Sapphire Wealth Advisory, Mao has been involved in various business activities including roles at Siam Sapphire Inc, Navigators Real Estate, Inc., Bittalk Tech Inc., and An Francis LLC. He also has experience in education, having worked at University of California, Berkeley and Long Beach City College. Sapphire Wealth Advisory provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and families, including both retail and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on long-term, diversified portfolio construction using a variety of asset classes and offers non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning on fixed-fee or hourly terms.

Edward Runyon is the sole advisor at Sagevest Financial Advisors, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has led Sagevest since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. Sagevest Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and wealth management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and corporate pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using no-load mutual funds, index funds, and ETFs, tailoring portfolios to clients’ risk tolerance and conducting regular reviews.

Harry Woo is a financial advisor at SC Advisory with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience, including a decade at Ares Management. He started SC Advisory in 2026 as a fee-only registered investment adviser based in Brea, CA. SC Advisory provides investment management services to individuals, small businesses, and non-profit organizations, focusing on diversified portfolios of equities, fixed income, digital asset ETFs, and cash. The firm’s approach notably includes digital asset ETFs with Bitcoin exposure and emphasizes transparent risk disclosures, while operating without performance-based fees or third-party referral arrangements.

Paminder Gujral is a financial advisor with Robert Gujral CPA in Villa Park, CA, holding eight years of industry experience. She is also a certified public accountant, dedicating part of her time to preparing financial statements and tax returns. Gujral maintains separate records for her advisory and accounting practices, with some clients receiving both services. Robert Gujral CPA is an independent firm providing discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and IRAs, managing approximately $34.9 million across 53 clients. The firm emphasizes broad-market and technology ETFs, selected large-cap technology stocks, and a rules-based portfolio construction approach, with accounts reviewed at least weekly.

Paul Lo is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Hypo Financial Services and Investment Adviser in Yorba Linda, CA, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Unicredit Financial Services and Ace Diversified Capital, Inc. Lo also works independently with various fixed life insurance companies. Hypo Financial Services and Investment Adviser provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual clients with a minimum account size of $50,000. The firm employs a strategic, long-term asset allocation approach complemented by tactical adjustments, using both fundamental and technical analysis to select securities.

David Sweet is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with DES Financial Group, LLC since 2014 and has also maintained an affiliation with LPL Financial since 2009. DES Financial Group provides investment management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm constructs portfolios using a range of securities including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and alternative investments, and employs active strategies such as options and short sales while tailoring portfolios based on clients’ goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Cristopher Cuevas is a financial advisor at Bright Legacy LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Raymond James. Outside of advising, he serves as president and loan originator at Golden Springs View d/b/a True Prime Mortgage and consults on business cloud solutions through Cloud Partners. Bright Legacy LLC is a small advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning with a customized, long-term, value-oriented approach, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis.

Keith Danner is affiliated with Tanager Financial, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has been employed at the University of California, Irvine since 2007. Tanager Financial provides financial planning and consulting primarily for individuals, high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities, specializing in serving employees of colleges and universities. The firm delivers comprehensive plans and ongoing advice based on an evidence-based, passive investment approach without discretionary management or custody of client assets.

David Young is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of experience in the financial industry. He is the sole advisor at Ambrosia Herb Tea, LLC, where he has worked since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he has been employed full-time at Sunrider International since 2005. Ambrosia Herb Tea, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through a single systematic, rule-based "risk premium" strategy focused on S&P 500 index options. The firm offers performance-based compensation for qualified clients and applies a uniform investment approach across accounts, emphasizing low correlation to other asset classes without relying on market forecasting.

Shao Lin is a financial advisor at The Financial Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 1991. Shao Lin holds a Series 63 designation and is the 100% shareholder of TFA. The Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management to individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, pension plans, and small businesses, typically serving high-net-worth and individual clients. The firm emphasizes growth investing using both fundamental and technical analysis, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis tailored to client needs.

Bhoopinder Kohli is a financial advisor at KFICO, LLC and holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with KFICO since 2010 and has a background that includes roles at MCL Financial Group, Inc. and National Life of Vermont. Kohli is also licensed as an insurance agent, providing life, health, disability, property and casualty, and workers’ compensation insurance, along with consulting and administrative services. KFICO serves individuals, personal trusts and estates, corporations, and nonprofit organizations by offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment approach combines active asset management with an internal due-diligence process and includes diversified mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and insurance products.

Rand Borresen is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Ascend Financial Advisers, Inc. since 2000 and also maintains a legal practice as an attorney since 1988. His dual career includes providing non-investment-related legal services. Ascend Financial Advisers, Inc. offers personal financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and related entities. The firm employs a customized, tactical asset-allocation approach combining passive and active investments, and provides both ongoing and project-based planning services.

William Oconnor is a financial advisor with Applied Financial Planning, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and Midland National Life, and he currently owns and operates several financial and tax-related businesses. He also hosts a radio program called The Money Guys, which promotes local news and financial planning ideas. Applied Financial Planning, Inc. provides tax preparation and tax planning services to individuals, institutions, and various organizations, focusing on tax-efficiency and long-term investment considerations. The firm bills on a fixed-fee or hourly basis and does not manage client investment accounts directly.

Karen Brenner is the sole advisor at Fortuna Asset Management LLC in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Fortuna Asset Management since 2001 and is also the owner and CEO of Fortuna Advisors, Inc., a consulting company that holds the software license for portfolio management used by her firm. She dedicates limited time to Fortuna Advisors, Inc., which is unrelated to investment activities. Fortuna Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and tailored investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes passive cash flow development and downside risk management through a diversified mix of income-generating securities, derivatives strategies, and a third-party macro portfolio.

Puneet Sahi is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Iron Horse Capital, Inc., an independent firm based in Irvine, CA. His prior roles include positions at Palo Capital, GenSpring Family Offices, and SunTrust Bank. Iron Horse Capital, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pooled vehicles and institutional clients. The firm manages a focused client base with tailored advice and model portfolios across varying risk tolerances, employing derivatives and related strategies within its investment approach.

Taylor Bell is a financial advisor with Aequitas Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at firms including Blue Barn Wealth and Fidelity Brokerage Services and is also the owner of Aequitas Bookkeeping, a business providing bookkeeping and accounting services to small business owners. Additionally, Bell is employed as a Direct Solutions Consultant at Addepar, a performance reporting software company. Aequitas Financial is a single-advisor independent firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with fee-only financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm combines passive and active investments with socially responsible options and offers educational seminars alongside ongoing client engagements.

Denny Hooten is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management who integrates his expertise in wealth management and healthcare finance with a strong background in economics. He focuses on helping families prepare for unforeseen circumstances and develop clear strategies aimed at achieving financial independence. Denny’s approach emphasizes tailoring financial plans to each individual's unique needs and goals, recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution in investment and wealth planning. Denny holds an MBA from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio School of Business with an emphasis on economics, a Bachelor’s degree from Otis College of Art and Design, and a Financial Analysis & Valuation Graduate Certificate from the USC Marshall School of Business. He has earned the Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Additionally, Denny teaches finance in the Master of Health Administration program at the University of Southern California’s Sol Price School of Public Policy. Beyond his professional work, Denny is involved with Leyna’s Love Across the Ocean (LATO). His personal interests include adventure sports such as football, golfing, hiking, scuba diving, surfing, and traveling.

Kate Gregory Walker is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at RAI Wealth Management. She has been with Gregory Advisors Inc. since 2000 and joined RAI Wealth Management in 2020. In addition to her advisory work, she is licensed as an insurance agent and conducts insurance sales to retail clients. RAI Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and long-term total-return strategies through discretionary management primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, with tailored approaches to client risk profiles.