Jonathan Ceci is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Blue Cedar Financial and Insurance Solutions, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and New York Life Insurance Company. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, including discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed in partnership with Morningstar Investment Management.

Terry Kerr is a financial advisor with Cooper McManus in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 credential and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cooper McManus since 2017 and previously at Securities America Inc and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and CEO of Kerr Financial Inc, an independent insurance agency. 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 using a variety of securities and model portfolios, and it coordinates with outside legal professionals for estate-planning needs.

Cynthia Alston is a financial advisor with Citizens Private Wealth who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley, J.P. Morgan Securities, and First Republic Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in property management through ownership of two real estate-related businesses in Anaheim, California. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture investment framework and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside consulting services for multigenerational families and closely held businesses.

Mao Chang Wang is a Series 65 registered financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC, based in Irvine, CA, with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sequent Planning, he worked at Sierra Wealth Group and Gradient Advisors. Outside of advisory services, he co-owns a firearm parts wholesale and distribution business. Sequent Planning, LLC serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, businesses, endowments, and nonprofits, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm employs a structured risk framework and diversified investment strategies, supported by a network of independent adviser representatives.

Kendall Nolan is a financial advisor at Private Management Group Inc with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience in athletics and educational institutions, including roles at the University of Portland and Crean Lutheran High School. Private Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets across a 20-advisor team. The firm employs a combination of long-term strategic frameworks and shorter-term tactical decisions, focusing on fundamental analysis and absolute returns.

Joseph Roessler is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at LPL Financial and Trilogy Financial since 2018, and four years at PetSmart before entering the financial sector. 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 framework with in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, and integrates personal and business real estate considerations into its comprehensive advanced planning.

Russell Hill is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience and has been an advisor at Halbert Hargrove since 1998. He holds the Series 63 designation and serves as President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Investment Counselor at Halbert Hargrove/Russell LLC. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion across a multi-advisor platform, serving individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning, using an Investment Committee to build diversified portfolios incorporating equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies.

Cameron Jalbert is a ChFC® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Vanderbilt Advisory Services and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC, having previously worked at Spire Wealth Management and Chatterton & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations focused on education, homelessness, and charitable giving. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with fundamental, technical, and charting analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and consulting services.

Jody Pierce is a financial advisor at Vanderbilt Advisory Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and Cetera. Outside of his advisory role, Pierce is an IRS Enrolled Agent providing tax preparation and accounting services through his business, GFS, Inc. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and financial planning services, employing a strategic asset allocation process supported by fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Anthony Molina is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc. from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Molina serves as secretary and board member for Safety Systems Technology (NV), Inc., a manufacturer of safety equipment. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes and managed account programs. The firm combines broker-dealer and capital markets functions with custody, clearing, and prime services, including commodities and derivatives activities.

Chad Neault is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Vanderbilt Advisory Services in Irvine, CA. He has nine years of experience at Chamberlain Group and spent one year providing independent consulting services. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with an investment approach that combines strategic asset allocation and multiple analytical methods, and features a unique integration with retirement-plan and benefits firms.

Paul Kletke is a financial advisor with Global View Capital Management LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Global View Capital Advisors, LLC and Global View Capital Management, LLC since 2014 and previously spent over three decades at Southern California Edison. Additionally, he serves as an independent contractor for Global View Capital Advisors, focusing on marketing, education, and sales of the firm’s advisory services. Global View Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a quantitative and technical investment approach supported by its in-house research platform, offering various managed account options including SMA, mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party manager access.

Kyle Saenz is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research, OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. He is also president of KSMR Investments, a trading business. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm delivers customized portfolio management and financial planning solutions using model asset allocations, discretionary manager relationships, and multiple custodians.

Eric Bradley is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase before joining his current firm. His other business activities include partial ownership of an LLC that holds title to a boat in Newport Beach and a ticket reselling business managed by his wife. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tailored asset allocation approach within an open-architecture framework, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside tax, estate, and business consulting services.

Durendal Huynh is a financial advisor with Simplicity Wealth holding a Series 65 credential and has recent industry experience beginning in 2026. His prior work includes roles at Wealth Advisory Now and involvement with entities such as Rosamond 2006, LLC and US Gateway Investment. He also has a long-standing association with the University of California. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers a managed account platform with ongoing portfolio monitoring, third-party manager due diligence, and various overlay options including tax optimization.

Matthew Sassani is a financial advisor with Cooper McManus in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cooper Financial Group since 2014 and previously worked at Securities America, Inc. from 2014 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business importing and exporting promotional gift items. Cooper McManus serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment approach using a broad range of instruments and provides both standalone planning and ongoing asset management services.

Evan Echelberger is a financial advisor at Private Management Group Inc with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pool Partners, World Financial Group, and Inhabit Real Estate. 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, emphasizing fundamental analysis and absolute returns across a diverse range of investment instruments.

Robert Summers is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Management Group, Inc. since 1986. Summers holds a Series 63 license and is based in Irvine, CA. Private Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm manages approximately $4.5 billion in discretionary assets through individualized portfolios, combining long-term strategic frameworks with tactical decisions and fundamental security analysis.

John Hakopian is a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, CA, with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with First Foundation Advisors since 1990. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, and also serves investment companies. The firm utilizes an open-architecture, multi-asset approach and is notable for its affiliation with parent company FirstSun Capital Bancorp, which integrates banking and other financial services with its advisory practice.

Dean Evans is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cooper McManus in Irvine, CA. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research since 2020 and has been associated with Cooper Financial Group and Securities America since 2003. Outside of financial advisory, Evans operates as an independent insurance agent and is involved with the Evams Haymond Group LLC. 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 using a broad range of securities and model portfolios tailored through sub-advisors and co-advisory platforms.