Leslie Ann Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in client assets, focusing on fundamental research-driven portfolio management and tailored investment strategies that include equities, fixed income, private investments, and specialized risk management programs.

Robert Crawford is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and U.S. Financial Advisors LLC, as well as operating his own consulting services focused on non-variable insurance and tax preparation. He is involved in multiple business activities related to investment advisory and insurance services. Great Valley Advisor Group is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, emphasizing individualized portfolio construction and ongoing oversight through a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers.

Kyle Foster is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Rulo Wealth Strategies LLC, Royal Alliance Associates Inc, and several other firms. Outside of advising, he occasionally originates mortgage loans through ACC Mortgage Lending. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and ERISA-qualified plans, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, offering portfolio management, third-party manager oversight, and consulting services.

Patrick Dwyer is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with RBC Securities, Inc. and has been associated with City National Bank since 2010. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with a broad financial services group affiliated with a banking parent, providing access to diverse financial and trading services.

Davis Aldana is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services in Los Alamitos, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and LPL Financial. Aldana also operates Perennial Legacy Insurance Solutions, an insurance-related business. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple platform relationships and third-party managers to tailor portfolios and manage held-away defined-contribution accounts.

Robert Kennally is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley, Oakmont Builders, and Arthur J Gallagher. 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 structures. The firm combines broker-dealer, capital markets, custody, and prime services with operations in commodities and derivatives.

Justin Iskander is a financial advisor at SteelPeak Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previous work experience at Kroll and Deloitte. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charities, family offices, and private funds. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, alternative strategies, and private placement consulting, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and conducting due diligence on private securities for qualified clients.

Richard Johnson is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Trust Portfolios L.P. for 18 years before joining Wedbush Securities in 2023. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, combining broker-dealer functions with custody, clearing, and prime services across multiple asset classes.

Mario Govic is a financial advisor with Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ausdal in 2025, he spent 13 years with Arete Wealth Advisors LLC and Arete Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Govic is involved in managing multiple investment-related entities and owns a hospitality company that oversees rental and charter services. Ausdal Financial Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-member broker-dealer managing approximately $2.13 billion in client assets through a network of 152 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, retirement plan services, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across a range of asset classes.

Katherine Ehlers is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at D.A. Davidson & Co. for nine years before joining Hilltop Securities in 2022. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Katyerin Photography, providing event and wedding photography services. Hilltop Securities Inc. offers brokerage, investment advisory, and retirement-plan consulting services to individuals, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.25 billion in assets and provides a range of portfolio management programs through an open-architecture platform with both adviser-managed and model-based options.

Christopher Kiely is a financial advisor at Mutual Advisors, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Mutual Advisors since 2013, with prior experience at Mutual Securities, Inc and Thomas Kiely. Outside of advisory work, he is the managing member of Kiely Consulting, LLC, a tax preparation and consulting business. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $6.75 billion through a network of 123 advisors. The firm serves individuals, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement plans, offering a range of services including asset management, financial consulting, ERISA plan advisory, and sub-advisory services, utilizing both passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jan Nicole Vega is a CFP® professional at Aspiriant, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Aspiriant since 2020 and previously spent seven years at GenSpring Family Offices, LLC. Aspiriant serves high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing investment management, wealth planning, family office, and specialty services. The firm’s approach includes customized investment programs using diverse asset allocation strategies and offers extensive family office capabilities, including accounting and banking support.

Walter Yu is a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners in Santa Monica, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Abacus Wealth Partners since 2014. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a passive-oriented investment approach focused on asset classes and uses institutional passive funds as core holdings while incorporating ESG screening upon request.

Lannie Wright is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience and has worked with Whjr Associates since 2001 and OSAIC since 1994. Outside of his advisory work, Wright writes mystery and suspense novels and is represented by a literary agent. He also serves as Vice President of Public Relations for Toastmasters International. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering retirement plan consulting, trust, and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and uses an open-architecture Wealth Management Platform that combines advisor-managed portfolios, third-party model portfolios, and SMA/UMA solutions with a focus on strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Mitchell Grushen is a CFP® at Mission Wealth Management, LP with eight years at the firm and five years of overall industry experience. Prior to joining Mission Wealth Management, he worked at Pure Financial Advisors for one year and was a student for three years. Based in Los Angeles, CA, he provides financial planning and wealth management services. Mission Wealth Management, LP is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $17 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients including non-profits, endowments, and pension plans. The firm offers personalized portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, employing a tiered service model and a long-term, diversified investment approach.

Michael Comorre is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Securities, Inc. and City National Bank since 2004. Outside of finance, he owns Comorre Nose Corp, a wine-selling business. 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 affiliated with a bank parent, offering comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management.

Sara Ritter is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at City National Securities, Inc. since 2019 and previously at City National Bank from 2011 to 2019. Outside of her advisory role, Ritter owns and manages a residential rental property. 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 uses a discretionary, asset-based fee model with portfolios managed by affiliated sub-advisor RBC Rochdale and is integrated within a broad financial services group including banking, trust, and pension consulting entities.

Naoko Moriya is a financial advisor with Encompass More Asset Management LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at LegacyFi, NUI LLC, AgencyFi LLC, and iPros Insurance Professionals. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Topsail LLC, a business consulting company serving Japanese clients where she works as a producer, translator, and customer service representative. Encompass More Asset Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs model-based strategies combining proprietary models and third-party sub-advisers and manages diverse investment options including equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, private placements, and digital-asset related exposures.

Dari Rachedi is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Royal Alliance since 2017 and previously with VOYA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2017. Outside of advisory roles, he is the CEO of Rachedi Financial Group Inc., which sells insurance products including life, long-term care, health insurance, and fixed annuities. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering retirement plan consulting, trust, and estate services. The firm uses an open-architecture Wealth Management Platform combining advisor-managed portfolios, third-party model portfolios, and SMA/UMA solutions, with a focus on strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

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.