Shannon Kujawa is a financial advisor with Ascentis Independent Advisors, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Golden State Equity Partners and LPL Financial, and operates a sole proprietorship providing real estate and accounting consulting services. Outside of financial advising, she manages accounting services for multiple Del Taco restaurants through Vanderweel Ventures, LLC. Ascentis Independent Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers diversified portfolio management utilizing public and private securities and maintains a Private Direct Investments program providing access to illiquid private funds.

Kyle Jones is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Fortress Wealth Management, Aequitas Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he serves as Vice Chair of the Beverly Hills Estate Planning Council and is a board member of the Westside Regional Center, a nonprofit focused on social work. He is also involved in music as a performing musician. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment process selecting diverse securities and products to align with client objectives and utilizes model asset-allocation portfolios through sub-advisors and co-advisory platforms to customize client allocations.

Aleksandra Carrillo is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at City National Securities, Inc. and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of finance, she was involved with Newport Beach Tennis. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates portfolio management and financial planning with access to affiliated investment sub-advisors and a broad range of financial services within its parent organization.

Kristopher Reiland is a financial advisor at Private Management Group Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Private Management Group since 2022. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes positions in hospitality and educational settings. Private Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets across more than 3,200 client relationships. The firm employs a long-term strategic investment approach combined with tactical decisions, focusing on fundamental analysis and a broad range of securities.

Courtland Alex is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., EHG Financial Planning, and Securities America Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent and owner of Evans Haymond Group, LLC. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment process using a diverse range of securities and model asset-allocation portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Matthew Lyons is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Trilogy Financial Services, Empower, Vail Reports, Epting Events, and Savannah Golf Club. 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 framework with a mix of in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, offering a range of services including portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, financial coaching, and advanced planning that incorporates personal and business real estate considerations.

Kyle Schulz is a financial advisor at Private Management Group Inc with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Viavi Solutions for four years before joining Private Management Group in 2020. Private Management Group provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.9 billion across several thousand accounts, constructing individualized portfolios that combine longer-term strategic frameworks with shorter-term tactical adjustments and employing fundamental analysis across a broad set of global instruments.

Jennifer Cagle is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, CA, since 1993. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs an open-architecture, multi-asset approach and is affiliated with its corporate parent FirstSun Capital Bancorp, offering integrated banking, trust, and insurance services.

Ralph Adamo is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kovack Advisors since 2018 and Kovack Securities since 2021, with prior roles at Csenge Advisory Group and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is a contributing author for HorseMouth and is president and CEO of Integrity Wealth Management. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, banks, and governmental entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services, employing a technology-supported process with both internal and third-party investment models.

Joseph Bergin is a financial advisor with Prospera Financial Services, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 41 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, B. Riley Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors, and CIBC World Markets. Prospera Financial Services is a multi-team advisory firm with 271 advisors managing approximately $14.4 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to multiple advisory programs and third-party platforms.

Christopher Cox is a financial advisor with Cooper McManus in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cooper McManus since 2009 and previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of advising, Cox is involved with the Wilshire Rotary Club of Los Angeles, where he served as immediate past president, and he is a board member at Atlas Point, a tech-based behavioral science organization. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a fundamentally driven investment process that includes a wide range of securities and model portfolios, and it emphasizes client education and ongoing communication while coordinating with external attorneys for estate-planning services.

Heather Hastey is a financial advisor at SeaCrest Wealth Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at SeaCrest since 2012. Outside of advising, she is involved in mortgage lending and works as an independent insurance agent on a limited basis. SeaCrest Wealth Management is an SEC-registered, multi-advisor firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management, employing a customized, long-term approach that incorporates both fundamental and technical analysis alongside artificial intelligence tools.

Wil Smith is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cooper McManus and has previously worked at Cambridge Research, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. He serves as a board member for the Grand Lodge of California and Somerset Main Street. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans, providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment approach using a broad range of securities and implements customized model portfolios through sub-advisors and co-advisory platforms.

Clayton Cornhall is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 credentials. Cornhall is also the owner of Cornhall Tax & Advisory Solutions Ltd, where he provides tax preparation services. IP Financial Advisory Services LLC primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm emphasizes personalized portfolio construction and discretionary management, offering a range of analytical and operational approaches tailored to non-high-net-worth investors and retirement plan participants.

Thane McCready is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Perennial Financial Services since 2017. He has also been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates Perennial Legacy Insurance Solutions, focusing on non-variable insurance. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning, utilizing multiple platform relationships and third-party managers to tailor portfolios across various securities while combining ERISA retirement plan consulting with licensed insurance activities.

Blake Bauer is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Clarity Capital Partners, and First Republic Bank. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for roughly 17,800 clients. The firm offers investment advisory and portfolio management services, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory programs with a mix of discretionary and consultative approaches.

Dylan Costello is a financial advisor with ValMark Advisers, Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Minnesota Life, Securian Financial Services, and Tax and Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is a Financial Strategist with Navigators Advisory Group, focusing on financial planning and implementing strategies. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs a diversified, goal-based investment approach utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with client accounts monitored and rebalanced regularly under the oversight of an investment committee.

Thomas Vance is a CFP® professional at Pure Financial Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Pure Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also a part-owner of HMV, Inc., a real estate development and investment company. Pure Financial Advisors provides financial planning and portfolio management services primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension plans. The firm uses a planning-centered investment approach overseen by an Investment Committee and incorporates tax-aware techniques and specialized investment strategies.

Benjamin Julianel is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with ValMark Advisers, ValMark Securities, Tax And Financial, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Since 2023, he has also been the founder and CEO of Navigators Advisory Group, an investment and financial planning firm in Irvine, CA. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing oversight and performance monitoring.

Cheryl Knight is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Foothill Ranch, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is occasionally involved in assessing insurance needs and presenting fixed insurance product solutions through a separate business activity. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm supports multiple portfolio programs and third-party manager platforms, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.