George Hasbun is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2017 and previously worked at Round Hill Asset Management for sixteen years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns and serves as Director of Finance for Stepping Stones to Learning, a tutoring services business. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to high-net-worth individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, pension plans, and business owners. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis to construct long-term, diversified portfolios and offers specialized services including private investment access and charitable gift vehicle administration.

Parviz Pourfarid is a financial advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 15 years. His other business activities include acting as an agent in accident and health, life, and variable insurance. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, managed account programs, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth individuals and integrates insurance consulting and risk management alongside traditional investment advisory services.

David Clark is a CFA® charterholder based in Los Angeles, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Everett Harris & Co. since 1990. Everett Harris & Co. provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, and endowments. The firm employs a fundamental analysis and buy-and-hold approach, investing across U.S. and foreign equities, fixed income, commodities, and options, while tailoring portfolios to clients' tax situations and objectives.

Kinta Smith is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2018, and previously held positions at Larson Financial Group, LLC and Aspiriant, LLC. Outside of investment advice, he spends a small portion of his time functioning as an insurance agent. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based investment models and offers discretionary portfolio management along with third-party money manager access.

Steven Stalick is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at O'Donnell Financial Group, First Republic Investment Management, and PitchBook Data, Inc. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm follows a primarily long-term investment approach using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investments, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets.

Nobue Weber is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush Securities, Weber worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., Unionbanc Investment Services, and Union Bank. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, and capital markets. The firm acts as both an adviser and broker-dealer, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with operational capabilities in clearing, custodial, and prime services.

Natalie Glover is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. She has been with Westmount Partners since 2019 following her time at Occidental College. Westmount Partners provides investment advisory and discretionary portfolio management services to individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, non-profits, and corporations. The firm employs a tailored asset allocation approach using mutual funds, managed strategies, and private funds, and is noted for its role as a private fund adviser and manager of pooled investment vehicles.

Michael Van Kleeck is a financial advisor with SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at SES Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, SIA LLC, Seia LLC, Signator Investors, Equitable Advisors, Wamu Investments, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advising, he serves as Senior Compliance Officer for SEIA LLC and SIA LLC. SEIA is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with approximately 142 advisors serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a strategic and tactical investment approach managed by an Investment Solutions Group and Committee, offering a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Alex Zepkowski is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Ridgemont Capital, Shuster Advisory Group LLC, Uber, Wealthtech Partners LLC, Lake Avenue Financial, Integrated Wealth Concepts, LLC, and Stonnington Group, LLC. Kinetic Investment Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities with portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a combination of analytical methods and a primarily long-term trading approach, offering discretionary management and access to a broad range of asset types, including real estate and non-traded real estate investments.

Pamela Hausman is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gradient Securities, LLC since 2012. She has operated the Hausman Insurance Agency since 1980, where she is president and involved in fixed annuities and insurance sales. Gradient Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, third-party manager referrals, non-discretionary asset management, and ERISA plan services to a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm combines advisory and broker-dealer services, often using third-party managers and maintaining a non-discretionary investment approach.

Myles Pritchard is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2016 and previously worked at Concert Wealth Management, Inc for four years. Advisory Services Network provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, families, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services, using a range of securities and third-party managers to align with clients’ objectives and risk tolerances.

Karen Mcclintock is a CFA® and CIC credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management, LLC since 2021 and previously spent 13 years at LS Investment Advisors, LLC. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts and estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, tax and estate planning, and access to public and private funds, combining individualized advice with centralized investment oversight.

Peter Boyle is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counsel in Pasadena, CA, since 2010. Clifford Swan Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach is grounded in proprietary fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis, offering diversified portfolios with access to private investments and specialized services tailored to client objectives.

Charles Robb is a financial advisor with Carnegie Investment Counsel in Los Angeles, CA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of experience in the industry. His prior roles include positions at Telos Capital Management, Rnc Genter Capital Management, and IMST Distributors. Carnegie Investment Counsel provides investment supervisory services, financial and retirement plan advice, and financial planning to a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, nonprofit organizations, corporations, independent trust companies, government entities, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and may utilize long- and short-term trading, options, and margin strategies while offering discretionary authority for many accounts and specialized services for retirement plans.

Elise Faur is a CFP® certificant and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. She has been with Abacus Wealth Partners since 2022 and previously worked for Obsidian Wine Co for five years. Abacus Wealth Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, and various organizations by providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management with an asset-class investing approach grounded in academic research. The firm integrates ESG screening and private pooled vehicles into suitable client portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management without performance-based fees.

Matthew Jacobson is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Tom James Company, and managed businesses including Matthew Real Estate Investment Services, Joshua J Fine Jewelry, and Leight Heist "Life Heist" Apparel. 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’s investment management is delegated to an affiliated sub-advisor that constructs and implements asset allocation strategies across various investment vehicles, offering discretionary portfolio management integrated within a broader financial services group.

Avi Bialo is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Arete Wealth Advisors and Arete Wealth Management since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is a self-employed musician. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations and uses third-party sub-advisers, regularly monitoring accounts while acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

Jeffrey Sinclair is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Perennial Investment Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes six years at Edward Jones and two years at Lyft Inc. He has also worked with the San Jose Earthquakes LLC. Perennial Investment Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual clients, trusts, pensions, and corporate accounts. The firm integrates advanced technology, including AI tools, into its investment process and operates across multiple custodians and platforms.

Jonathan Ballenger is a financial advisor at NorthCoast Asset Management LLC in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has recently begun his career in the industry. Prior to joining NorthCoast, he worked at Bluespring Wealth Partners for one year and spent 16 years at Morningstar. NorthCoast Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and intermediary clients. The firm employs a quantitatively based, systematic investment process and offers a diverse range of strategies including equity and fixed income, options-defined outcomes, and alternative interval funds.

Daniel Kutsch is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management in Santa Monica, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Finley Golf Course, Blox LLC, and Greybox Investments, as well as periods as a full-time student. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base, including individual households, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and governmental entities. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and related services, using an active management approach with both fundamental and technical analysis.