Constante Firme III is a financial advisor at Treasure Chest Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Google Inc. since 2017. Outside of finance, he operates Popetiger Entertainment, a sole proprietorship providing engineering and scientific consulting services. Treasure Chest Financial offers investment advice, portfolio management, and financial planning to a diverse client base including institutional and individual investors. The firm employs a process incorporating modern portfolio theory, fundamental and technical analysis, and emphasizes capital protection, income generation, and growth.

Gregory Markman is a financial advisor at P. Worldwide, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with P. Worldwide since 2012. P. Worldwide, LLC provides portfolio management and investment supervisory services to high-net-worth individuals and pension/profit-sharing plans, focusing on mutual funds, equities, fixed income, ETFs, REITs, and insurance products. The firm uses fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory principles, employing both long- and short-term trading strategies with non-discretionary management and client-consulted trade executions.

Recalibrating Wealth is a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor based in Orange County, CA, serving clients both locally and virtually. We provide comprehensive financial planning and investment management for thoughtful, busy mid-career professionals and families who feel stretched thin by the growing complexity of their financial lives. Whether you're establishing your financial foundation, preparing for major milestones, or navigating big career or life changes, our collaborative life-centered financial planning approach is designed to align your money with what matters most to you so that you can live more, worry less, and plan for your future with confidence. There are two ways for us to work together: - "Financial check-up" - a 3-4 month financial planning deep-dive designed to organize finances, clarify goals, and create a clear, actionable roadmap for the years ahead. Ideal for DIYers and those earlier on in their wealth building journey. - Ongoing Support - Ongoing comprehensive financial planning, tax planning, and investment management for those seeking a long-term partnership with a trusted financial professional.

Scott Myers is a financial advisor at Dollar Sign Ventures LLC with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He is also involved as a real estate agent and mortgage loan originator with The RFC Group and holds executive roles at Chipsticks LLC and DES Consulting. Myers has worked in both investment-related and non-investment business activities since 2019. Dollar Sign Ventures LLC, founded in 2021, provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies based on client-specific goals and conducts quarterly account reviews, while also providing public educational seminars and workshops.

Paul Kirz is a CFP professional with 23 years of experience as Paul H Kirz CFP and 2 years in his current investment management role at Kirz, Paul H. He operates as a sole-owner advisory based in Brea, CA, with credentials in financial planning and tax preparation. Kirz, Paul H provides fee-only financial planning and investment advice to individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm generally acts as a planner without routinely managing client assets but can do so under a power of attorney, emphasizing diversified portfolios of low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Kenneth Hinkle is a financial advisor with Kenneth Dean & Co Financial Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors and longstanding involvement in mortgage brokerage through Midcity Mortgage. He continues to operate as a mortgage broker alongside his advisory work. Kenneth Dean & Co Financial Advisory Services offers non-discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis and customized asset allocation, with client approval required before transactions and regular account reviews.

Robert Mcguire Jr. is the sole advisor at Granite Research, LLC, an independent firm based in Redondo Beach, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience, including nearly two decades at Keybanc Capital Markets Inc. and shorter tenures at several other firms before founding Granite Research in 2022. Granite Research provides fundamental investment research and issuer ratings to publicly traded companies and institutional investors, focusing on detailed financial and market analysis. The firm operates on a flat-fee, non-contingent research model and does not offer portfolio management or accept custody of client assets.

Christopher Olin is a CFA® charterholder and principal of Alesia Investment Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He is also the managing member of Alesia Asset Management LLC and serves as a consultant to NVE Inc., an experiential marketing firm. Alesia Investment Management LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach is based primarily on fundamental analysis and includes a range of strategies such as long-term positions, shorter-term trading, and the use of derivatives, managing client accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kiak Tae is a financial advisor at Gardena Financial Retirement Advisors with 20 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has operated Taevestment LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Tae is involved in several related businesses including co-owning an income tax preparation and notary service, working as an insurance broker, and owning real estate and mortgage brokerage firms. Gardena Financial Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory and retirement planning services primarily to individuals and certain businesses, with a focus on occupational groups such as nurses, school employees, and municipal workers. The firm offers portfolio management and customized financial planning, employing a range of securities and considering tax, income, time horizon, and risk tolerance in its strategies.

Robert Cobb is the sole advisor at Cobb Planning Group in Santa Ana, CA, with 47 years of experience in the financial industry. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and divides his time among advisory services, insurance sales, and estate planning consulting. Cobb is a licensed insurance agent offering life insurance and annuities. Cobb Planning Group serves primarily individual clients, including some high-net-worth individuals, by coordinating relationships with third-party money managers rather than managing portfolios internally. The firm employs a conservative investment approach with low turnover and tailors its services through detailed consultations to select appropriate third-party managers.

Jodi Selleck is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Selleck Financial Group in Irvine, CA. She has managed her firm since 2017 and also provides tax preparation services, dedicating up to half of her monthly time to this activity. Selleck Financial Group offers financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation focused on capital preservation and income generation, incorporating a mix of investment vehicles and providing educational workshops and tax services through its principal.

Michael Ernst is the principal of Ernst & Co. Wealth Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Manhattan Beach, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held leadership roles at Guardian Precious Metals, Inc., where he serves as CEO. Ernst also consults on wealth management practices for Cleveralpha Asset Management, LLC. Ernst & Co. Wealth Management advises individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm creates customized portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and generally operates on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizing tailored client relationships and integrating property-related services into its wealth management offerings.

Jonathan Berman is a CFP® certificant with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Irontree Wealth Management, Inc. He has prior experience at H.D. Vest Advisory Services and related entities, and he is also involved with Squire S. Burke, Inc. and IronTree Insurance Services, where he provides tax preparation and insurance services. Irontree Wealth Management offers financial planning, portfolio management, and investment consultation to individual investors, small businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with diversified, primarily passive allocations, and integrates tax, bookkeeping, and insurance services through affiliated businesses.

Blair Aihara is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with five years of industry experience. He is the principal of Aihara Wealth Management LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2024, and has prior experience at Rulo Wealth Strategies LLC and Royal Alliance Associates Inc. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice President of One Machi Corporation, a nonprofit organization. Aihara Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and limited-topic consulting primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm integrates an affiliated tax practice and insurance services, offering clients tax preparation, planning, and insurance solutions alongside portfolio management.

Craig Pelletier is a PFS™ credentialed advisor with P&L Family Wealth, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Carmel Capital Partners and Axxcess Wealth Management, along with five years at Pelletier & Leo, LLP, and five years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. P&L Family Wealth provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm combines ongoing portfolio management with written financial plans, employing a mix of passive and active investment strategies that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, municipal securities, and digital assets when appropriate.

Mitchell Miller is a financial advisor with Hermosa Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sutter Securities Incorporated since 2019 and Boustead Securities, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory roles, Miller serves as CFO of H3 High Security Solutions LLC. Hermosa Capital Management provides non-discretionary investment advisory services primarily to pooled investment vehicles, institutions, and financial intermediaries, and also offers financial planning and consulting. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and separate-account portfolio construction, while also marketing third-party investment managers through a sales-and-marketing approach.

David Hamer is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrity Asset Management, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several real estate investment and management companies. Integrity Asset Management is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with customized portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, charting, and modern portfolio theory to construct diversified portfolios that include equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, real estate funds, and other asset classes.

David Harris is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Harris & Associates in Manhattan Beach, CA, and has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2013. In addition to his financial advisory work, he owns Davris Training Associates, providing specialized training in oral proposals and presentation skills. He is also a member of the investment committee for the Manhattan Beach Community Church endowment fund. Harris & Associates offers investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory and active portfolio management, using diversified allocations and an Enhanced Tactical Management process to support tactical adjustments and formal portfolio reviews.

Robert Lawrence Jr. is the sole advisor at Financial Strategies for Today and Tomorrow—Wealth Management Group in Santa Ana, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 18 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is president and owner of RSL Enterprises Inc., a tax and insurance services business. Financial Strategies for Today and Tomorrow—Wealth Management Group provides fee-based financial planning and consulting primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm operates as a liaison to third-party money managers, offering documented goal-setting and written investment policy processes without direct portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Janet Larsen is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She has been the sole advisor at Step Financial Services, LLC since 2014. Step Financial Services, LLC provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes a long-term trading orientation with fundamental analysis and operates mostly on a non-discretionary basis, focusing on a small client base and maintaining detailed Investment Policy Statements for all accounts.