Brian Holmes is a CFP® with over 42 years of experience in financial advising. He is the CEO of SEIA and has held leadership roles at related firms including SIA LLC and Signature Estate and Insurance Services, where he serves as CEO. Outside of his advisory work, Holmes owns and consults for horse boarding and eventing facilities in Malibu. SEIA is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm headquartered in Los Angeles, serving approximately 9,500 clients including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a disciplined investment process that combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with qualitative and quantitative security selection, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive financial planning and retirement consulting services.

Jeremy Brown is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services, Edward Jones, and has been with Vanderbilt since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Brown serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including the Carson Gardena Dominguez Rotary Club and the Gardena Carson Family YMCA, and is a part-time instructor and coach at a local kickboxing gym. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation, and distinguishes itself through formal integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms alongside its advisory services.

Dimitri Krikelas is a financial advisor with Westmount Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Westmount Asset Management from 2010 to 2011. Westmount Partners, LLC provides investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, tailoring asset allocation primarily through mutual funds and managed strategies while offering access to private and interval funds. The firm manages multi-manager private funds and offers varied fee structures including performance-based fees for institutional investors.

Abraham Lopez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, CUSO Financial Services, Wedbush Securities, Matthew Plocher, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a martial arts school in Los Angeles. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates financial planning and portfolio management with affiliated sub-advisory asset allocation strategies, serving clients within a larger financial services group that includes banking and trust operations.

Allen Hsu is a Series 66 licensed advisor with The AmeriFlex Group and has two years of industry experience. He has worked at Mancuso Wealth Management and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., and has a background that includes over a decade in disability services. The AmeriFlex Group provides investment advice and related services to individuals, corporations, employee benefit plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection and monitoring, and retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Isela Ortega Wu is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Western International Securities, Inc. and Grove Point Investments LLC. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm is affiliated with a broad financial services group and integrates portfolio management with related banking, trust, and advisory services.

Jennifer Caravello is a financial advisor with Halbert Hargrove in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Halbert Hargrove since 2015. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutions by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds. The firm uses a formal Investment Committee with a documented analytical framework and combines qualitative due diligence with quantitative testing to manage allocations across various asset types.

Sean Sugrue is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Westmount Partners, he worked at the University of Southern California for four years and at Salem High School for four years. Westmount Partners provides investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, non-profits, estates, and corporations. The firm primarily uses mutual funds and managed strategies, while also sourcing and diligencing private and interval funds for alternative exposure, and manages a series of multi-manager private funds.

Amber Wynn is a financial advisor at Savvy with one year of industry experience. She is also the owner and CEO of Amber Wynn, Philanthrepreneur Nonprofit Management Services, where she provides nonprofit consulting focused on strategic development and training. Savvy offers customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, option overlays, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Tisha Neal is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Since 2014, she has worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and discretionary and nondiscretionary advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, which relies on investment models developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Christianne Witrago is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Securities, Inc. for three years and spent ten years at both Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with a broad financial services group, offering portfolio management and financial planning supported by affiliated sub-advisors and related financial entities.

Gary Friedle is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Equitable Advisors. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management via an affiliated sub-advisor and operates within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Alejandro Hirsch Marin is a financial advisor at Signature Investment Advisors, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Prudential Financial. Signature Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm uses a research-driven approach combining strategic and tactical asset allocation, supported by multiple customizable model platforms and quarterly reporting.

Kyeong Su Lee is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Securities, California Bank & Trust, and LPL Financial. He is also a licensed notary public. RBC Securities provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, offering financial planning and portfolio management with investment strategies implemented by an affiliated sub-advisor.

William Pettus is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC. His prior roles include positions at California Retirement Advisors Group, First Allied Advisory Services, and Waddell & Reed. He is also an independent insurance agent focusing on life insurance and annuities. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory services and manages portfolios using both active and passive strategies, emphasizing diversification and alignment with clients’ objectives.

Samuel Boone is a financial advisor at Maia Wealth in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Simplicity Wealth and held positions at Intuit and Robinhood Markets. Maia Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis within a long-term investment framework that incorporates tactical adjustments and technology-driven implementation.

Kylie Schwartz is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked in various roles including positions at California State University, Long Beach and several hospitality establishments. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses a committee-driven investment process combining qualitative and quantitative research to build diversified portfolios and integrates both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Michelle Cooper is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Camden Capital, UBS Financial Services, and Capstone Investment Advisors. Certuity serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as private foundations, endowments, family offices, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers investment advisory, family office, financial planning, and investment consulting services, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and a long-term buy-and-hold strategy that incorporates both fundamental and quantitative analysis.

Alan Gelb is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mariner Independent and has held prior roles at AdvicePeriod, LLC, Wescap Management Group, Inc., Foster Investment Consulting LLC, and AMI Asset Management Corp. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative investments through a network of over 100 investment adviser representatives using both model and customized discretionary portfolios.

Stephanie Perkins is a financial advisor at SEIA with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Royal Alliance Associates, Jhfn Sii, and SES Inc. Since 2009, she has also served as a Client Service Manager at SEIA LLC. SEIA is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of strategic and tactical investment approaches, delivering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary management.