John Goodman is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for McDonald Partners LLC for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of the Playhouse Square theater district and the Greater Cleveland Film Commission. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions, offering brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm combines broker-dealer functions with clearing, custodial, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Julie Vuong is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Gerber Kawasaki since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Lethemon Financial. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies with techniques such as tax-loss harvesting and active stop-loss management, and it also acts as sub-adviser to an actively managed growth-focused ETF.

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 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Great Valley Advisor Group, LLC. He has held roles with LPL Financial and U.S. Financial Advisors LLC, and he operates Robert Crawford Consulting Services. Outside of advisory work, he also provides tax preparation services through The Accountancy. Great Valley Advisor Group is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, utilizing a combination of in-house strategies and third-party managers across various platforms.

Kyle Foster is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Rulo Wealth Strategies LLC, Royal Alliance Associates Inc, and several other firms. Outside of advisory work, he occasionally originates mortgage loans through ACC Mortgage Lending. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning through an open-architecture platform, integrating affiliated financial entities and providing services linked to insurance-related accounts.

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.

David Terrell is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, he worked at City National Securities from 2017 and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2009. RBC Securities provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and ongoing reporting. The firm is affiliated with a bank parent and related entities, creating integrated financial services across multiple disciplines.

Scott Nishimura is a financial advisor with Continuum Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Osaic Wealth, Inc., Triad Advisors, and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a co-trustee for his elderly aunt’s family trust, managing her day-to-day financial needs. Continuum Advisory is an SEC-registered, multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans through independent advisors. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles and institutional services, including retirement plan consulting and integrated tax and legal expertise.

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.

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® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mission Wealth Management, LP since 2018. Prior to this, he worked at Pure Financial Advisors for one year. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm that provides wealth management, financial planning, and personalized portfolio management primarily for affluent individuals and families, as well as pension plans and endowments. The firm employs customized, long-term investment strategies across a variety of asset types and offers a range of services including financial planning and fiduciary consulting.

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.