Eric Perkins is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Trilogy Financial Services and LPL Financial. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach using in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, integrating advanced planning and non-traditional investments where appropriate.

Scott Naiman is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Trilogy Capital and Trilogy Financial Services since 2008. He also has nine years of experience with LPL Financial. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach using in-house model series and third-party sub-advisors, integrating advanced planning that includes budgeting, tax strategies, and real estate considerations.

Matthew Franzen is a Series 65 licensed advisor at Private Management Group Inc with five years of industry experience. He has been with Private Management Group since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at golf clubs in California and was affiliated with California State University - Fullerton. Private Management Group Inc provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets. The firm employs a combination of long-term strategic frameworks and shorter-term tactical decisions, focusing on absolute returns and utilizing fundamental analysis across a diverse range of securities.

Mark Foundos is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Everett Harris & Co. since 2003. Everett Harris & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a predominantly buy-and-hold strategy across a diversified range of asset classes, with investment decisions tailored to each client’s tax situation and objectives.

Bryan Blacklidge is a financial advisor at Portfolio Medics, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined the firm in 2025 and has no prior industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a driver for United Parcel Service (UPS), delivering packages to individuals and businesses. Portfolio Medics is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $552.7 million for about 3,700 clients through a team of 75 advisors. The firm serves both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, offering a range of investment management, financial planning, and consulting services that combine strategic and tactical approaches.

Eric Steingruebner is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners. He has worked at Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. since 2005. Steingruebner serves as an LLC manager for a family investment management entity and as a trustee for an investment-related remainder trust. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement-plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets services. The firm emphasizes international investing through its EPC Advisors Group division and offers a range of investment strategies, including separately managed accounts and third-party manager programs.

Garrick Updegraph is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Prospera Financial Services, Inc., having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 13 years. Prospera Financial Services, Inc. is an enterprise-scale adviser and dually registered broker-dealer serving individuals, corporate and charitable entities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $12.4 billion through about 207 advisors across 140 offices, offering investment advisory and financial planning services via multiple platforms and a combination of firm models and third-party sub-advisers.

Juan Herrera is a financial advisor with Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, Wescom, Comerica, Citi, and Wells Fargo. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through both advisory programs and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers via the Envestnet platform and offers services including tax and impact overlays and a Private Wealth Consulting program for high-net-worth clients.

Gary Pulford is a financial advisor at Ritholtz Wealth Management with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ritholtz since 2017 and previously worked at Private Asset Management, Inc. for 12 years. He holds a Series 63 designation. Ritholtz Wealth Management serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a goal-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and behavioral finance principles, utilizing diversified low-cost ETFs and tactical overlays alongside alternative investments.

James Young is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Trilogy Capital since 2015 and previously worked at LPL Financial for four years. Young is also active as a licensed life insurance agent through Trilogy Financial Services. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm utilizes a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with both in-house and third-party managers, offering services including portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial coaching, and advanced planning that incorporates personal and business real estate considerations.

Keegan Tanghe is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. He is also a senior partner in Trilogy Financial Services, a licensed insurance agency. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with in-house model series and third-party sub-advisors, integrating advanced planning that includes personal and business real estate considerations.

Jeanwin Doreus is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Trilogy Financial, he held various roles including positions at Midland National and Precision Wealth. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as a life and health insurance agent. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach utilizing both in-house and third-party models, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis and including non-traditional instruments when appropriate.

Andrew Purmort is a financial advisor with Cooper McManus in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cooper McManus since 2004 and is also president of Purmort Group, Inc., where he serves as an independent insurance agent. Additionally, he volunteers with a local neighborhood watch program. Cooper McManus provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs fundamental analysis to tailor investment strategies, utilizing various approaches including options and cryptocurrency products, and manages approximately $2.56 billion in discretionary assets.

Jordan Vander Poorten is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC and has worked at Golden State Equity Partners, LLC, TVN Wealth Management Inc, and VDP CPA, where he serves as a principal and CPA. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively involved in accounting services through VDP CPA. Ascentis Independent Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses, offering tailored portfolio management and financial planning. The firm utilizes a combination of asset allocation, fundamental and technical analysis, and discretionary sub-advisory arrangements, including a Private Direct Investments program for alternative investments.

Neil Amor is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, CA, for 29 years. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and investment companies. The firm uses an open-architecture, multi-asset approach and benefits from its affiliation with bank holding company FirstSun Capital Bancorp, which integrates banking, trust, and insurance services alongside its investment offerings.

Timothy Redmond is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The AmeriFlex Group. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and Newcastle Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he is a managing member of Chartwell Gardens, LLC. 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 retirement plan consulting through a network of advisory affiliates and multiple program platforms.

Jenny Smyth is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Securities, Inc. and Comerica Bank, where she spent a combined 22 years. 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 offers financial planning and portfolio management, integrating services within a broad financial group affiliated with banking and trust companies.

Stephen Wiechert is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience and has been with First Foundation Advisors since 2014. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Irvine, CA. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, retirement plans, and investment companies. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-asset investment approach and operates as a sub-adviser to registered mutual funds, leveraging its affiliation with its corporate parent, FirstSun Capital Bancorp, to coordinate banking, trust, and insurance referrals.

Zachary Ernisse is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Trilogy since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in various roles including positions at Frozen Ropes and UC San Diego. Outside of his advisory work, he is also licensed as a life and health insurance agent. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with in-house model series and third-party sub-advisors, integrating personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning and private markets strategies.

Christina Orta is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Cooper Financial Group, and Securities America. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer on the board of Hillcrest Christian School. Cooper McManus provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses, managing approximately $2.56 billion in discretionary assets. The firm employs a fundamental analysis approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing a range of investment strategies and third-party sub-advisors.