David Williams is the principal of Williams Wealth Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at 1 St Global Insurance Services and 1st Global Advisors, Inc. He also serves as a trustee for several irrevocable trusts. Williams Wealth Management provides financial consulting and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, business owners, executives, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tax-aware financial and estate planning, business succession, and risk management, implementing model portfolios based on factor-oriented research and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Annette Di Bello is a CFP® and PFS™ with 14 years of experience in financial advising. She has operated her own CPA and CFP professional corporation since 2005. Di Bello Financial provides tax planning and preparation, financial planning, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach with global diversification and integrates tax planning and investment advice, supported by its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Anjali Jayakumar is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Fit Advisors LLC since 2015 and previously worked at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. She also works part-time as a tax manager at Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, a full-service accounting and advisory firm. Fit Advisors is an independent firm providing fee-only financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a primarily passive, asset-allocation approach using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with integrated financial planning that includes tax and estate planning as well as business-owner consulting.

Kevin McGuan is the principal of Kevin P. McGuan, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Long Beach, CA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a real estate investment trust. Kevin P. McGuan, LLC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, employing a range of analytical techniques and tailored strategies, with ongoing account monitoring and periodic reviews.

Pablo Lopez is a financial advisor at PFL Partners LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been with PFL Partners since 2017 and was self-employed for one year prior. Outside of investment advisory services, he provides Consulting CFO and strategic advisory services to early and mid-stage companies. PFL Partners LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm focuses on evaluating and recommending third-party Outside Managers, employs passive investing and fundamental analysis strategies, and provides consulting CFO services as a distinct business line.

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.

Joseph Guo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Empath Wealth LLC since 2024 and previously spent seven years at Ameriprise Financial. Empath Wealth LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients through financial planning and investment management. The firm emphasizes asset allocation using a combination of passive and active strategies and coordinates with outside managers and model-portfolio providers to implement client portfolios.

Harry Woo is a financial advisor registered with SC Advisory. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has over 10 years of industry experience, including a decade at Ares Management. His current independent advisory firm, founded in 2026, focuses on investment management for individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. SC Advisory provides fee-only investment management services with no account minimums, specializing in diversified portfolios that include equities, fixed income, and digital asset ETFs such as those holding Bitcoin. The firm emphasizes low-cost index funds, offers discretionary portfolio management, and addresses the unique risks associated with digital assets.

Isai Juarez is a financial advisor at Journey Equity Wealth Management LLC in Downey, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Centaurus Financial, Inc., NEST EGG ETFs, LLC, and J.P. Morgan Chase bank. Juarez operated a business called Premier Hookah Supplies in 2018. Journey Equity Wealth Management serves individual clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary approach with tailored portfolios using a variety of investment strategies and offers a broad range of services despite its relatively small size.

Cecilia Tenner is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Brink Financial Group, Inc., bringing three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Alliance 360° Insurance Solutions. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in independent insurance sales, dedicating approximately 10% of her time to this activity. Brink Financial Group, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach and focuses on aligning portfolios with each client’s goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Paul Lo is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 35 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Hypo Financial Services and Investment Adviser, an independent firm where he has worked since 2012, with prior roles at firms including Unicredit Financial Services and Key West Investments. Outside of investment advising, he works as an independent contractor with fixed life insurance companies such as Assurity, AIG American General, and Allianz. Hypo Financial Services and Investment Adviser provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, utilizing a strategic, long-term asset allocation approach supplemented by tactical adjustments. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis in selecting securities and offers discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Wayne Park is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with four years of industry experience. He is currently the sole advisor at Ridgepoint Wealth Partners LLC, an independent wealth management firm. His prior experience includes positions at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Validus Capital LLC, and other financial services firms. Ridgepoint Wealth Partners LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a fee-only model with an investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, utilizing both passive and active strategies while offering in-house tax-preparation services.

David Wong is a financial advisor with Integrity Advisers LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ehukai Advisors LLC, Integrity Brokerage LLC, and several other firms dating back to 2015. He is also the owner of Integrity Brokerage LLC and Beachbreak Advisors LLC. Integrity Advisers LLC provides discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, retirement accounts, nonprofits, and business entities. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and focuses on long-term trading across multiple asset classes, managing accounts according to documented client investment profiles.

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.

Avery Wenck is a CFP® certificant and Series 65 license holder with eight years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Dundee Capital Management LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to founding Dundee Capital Management, he was employed at Leisure Capital Management, Inc. for seven years and had earlier roles at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Dundee Capital Management LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a fee-only advisory model with an investment approach that combines passive and active strategies across multiple asset classes, and offers both ongoing portfolio management and project-based financial planning.

Jason Prole is a CFA® credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at the County of Orange from 2022 to 2024 and has been with Capital Risk Management since 2016. Capital Risk Management is an independent, single-advisor firm providing non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning to institutional and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment process emphasizes risk-focused portfolio design and asset-allocation analysis, with a focus on alternative assets and asset-liability analysis, serving a variety of public-sector and institutional clients.

Joseph Gagnon is the sole advisor at J.D. Gagnon, Inc. in Palos Verdes Estates, CA, holding the CFA® designation with nine years of industry experience and over two decades in his career. His firm provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and pension and profit-sharing plans. J.D. Gagnon, Inc. employs an actively managed, value-oriented equity strategy focused on a concentrated portfolio, combining fundamental and technical analysis with a long-term investment horizon. The firm offers institutional-level services uncommon for a one-advisor practice, managing approximately $37.7 million in discretionary assets.

David Fox is a financial advisor with Financial Growth Management Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Lear Capital since 2004, where he also works as a salesman in gold and silver sales. Financial Growth Management, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies, utilizing a proprietary algorithm to adjust allocations based on market trends, and manages approximately $12 million across 44 client accounts.

Todd Jones is the sole advisor at Strategic Portfolio Advisors, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, with 39 years of industry experience. He has led the firm since 2008. Strategic Portfolio Advisors, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $87 million in discretionary assets through a wrap fee program, employing a mix of analytical approaches and both long- and short-term strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Louis Carter II is a financial advisor at RaynMaker Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and has studied personal finance topics including behavioral finance, laws, and analysis since 2015. RaynMaker Financial is an independent advisory firm established in 2025 that provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm focuses on planning and implementation guidance without managing client portfolios, using a combination of fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and behavioral analysis delivered through tiered subscriptions, hourly projects, and a secure digital client portal.