Maxwell Pray is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors in Pasadena, CA since 2007. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in assets using a research-driven approach focused on long-term, diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and selected private investments.

Douglas Pryor II is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2015. Pryor operates under team names including The McNairy Group and The Parks Pryor Wealth Management Group, which are used for client communications and business conducted through Wedbush. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with clearing, custodial, and prime services across multiple asset classes.

Andrew Ark is a CFP® professional with four years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Composition Wealth, LLC since 2024 and previously held roles at Wealthspire Advisors and EisnerAmper Wealth Advisors. Composition Wealth, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $9.5 billion on a discretionary basis through a multi-advisor platform. The firm provides investment management, comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, businesses, and broker/dealers, employing a long-term, asset-allocation driven approach utilizing diversified portfolios of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

William Blanton is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Vintage West Capital Management for nine years before joining Composition Wealth in 2022. Composition Wealth provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach utilizing low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and both fundamental and technical analysis.

Alexander Zanier is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, and E*Trade Securities. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a passive, asset-class investment approach with an emphasis on institutional passive funds, fundamental manager analysis, and ESG screening when requested.

Neela Hummel is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners in Santa Monica, CA. She has worked exclusively with Abacus Wealth Partners since 2011. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, families, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs an asset-class, passive-oriented investment approach that incorporates ESG screening and uses institutional passive funds as core holdings while tailoring portfolios to clients’ risk profiles and goals.

Rudy Zendejas is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior work includes multiple roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank from 2016 to 2022, followed by a position at City National Securities. RBC Securities provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with a broad financial services group, including affiliated banking, trust, and consulting activities.

Ammar Abu Lughod is a financial advisor with Insigneo Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney before joining Insigneo in 2026. Insigneo Advisory Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to retail and institutional clients, with a multi-asset portfolio approach that combines committee-driven model portfolios and individualized advisor-led portfolio construction. The firm incorporates global and emerging-market exposures and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Willow Drazen is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Los Angeles, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Royal Alliance since 2016 and New York Life Insurance Company since 2014. Drazen is also involved in providing insurance services through New World Financial and Insurance Services, Inc. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and offers portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides a range of investment programs through an open-architecture platform combining advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios, focusing on strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Matthew Parker is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Bank of the West, Bancwest Investment Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, including managed accounts, capital markets, commodities, and prime services.

Camee Lewis is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and a brief period of unemployment. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides a range of managed account and commission-based brokerage solutions.

John Allen is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Aspiriant, LLC in Los Angeles since 2014. He holds a Series 63 license and has worked solely at Aspiriant during his career. Aspiriant primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with comprehensive wealth planning and family office services. The firm offers customized investment solutions using a variety of implementation options and provides expanded family office capabilities, including accounting and banking support.

Paul Digerolamo is a financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Madison Avenue Securities, Parkland Securities, and operated the Digerolamo Family Insurance business for 24 years. He is also involved in insurance sales through FS2 Financial Services. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, managing approximately $348 million in assets. The firm employs a mix of analytical methods with a primary long-term trading orientation and offers portfolio management, financial planning, sub-advisory, and back-office services through a 20-advisor team.

Paul Tokar is an advisor at Golden State Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Golden State Trial Attorneys since 2024 and has nine years of experience at Beitchman & Zekian PC, as well as running his own law office since 2015. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses, providing asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm primarily offers discretionary portfolio management and utilizes a variety of analytic approaches and third-party managers to construct tailored portfolios.

Matthew Wollmann is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Southwest Securities, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is based in Pasadena, CA. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and related functions.

Todd Brooks is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2007. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets, and provides a range of managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage and capital markets services.

Matthew Kim is a financial advisor with Signature Investment Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at SES Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and SII. He also serves as a Relationship Manager at SIA LLC, an investment-related role. Signature Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical micro allocation, supported by quantitative and qualitative analysis, and serves a large client base through a combination of relationship management and model strategy platforms.

Dustin Zahn is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes and account types. The firm provides services ranging from managed accounts to custody and prime services, combining broker-dealer and capital markets functions.

Michael Wirth is a Series 65-licensed advisor with Composition Wealth, LLC, based in Los Angeles, CA, and has five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Miracle Mile Advisors, PCF Insurance Services, CC Capital Advisors, Merrill Lynch, and Managed Energy Systems. He is also licensed as an insurance agent. Composition Wealth, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and broker/dealers. The firm manages approximately $9.5 billion using a long-term, asset allocation approach with diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and alternative investments, supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

Krikor Demirjian is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 16 years before joining Vanderbilt Financial Group in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a caretaker for his elderly mother and is involved in insurance and fixed annuity sales. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services integrated with retirement-plan and benefits firms.