Rajer Choobak is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with NWF Advisory since 2013 and concurrently associated with OSAIC since 2010. Choobak is a member of the USC Marshall Alumni Association and also manages a sole proprietorship involved in health and life insurance sales in California and Oregon. NWF Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of over 100 advisory representatives. The firm serves primarily individual and high-net-worth clients and offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services using a technology-driven, open-architecture platform.

Michael Burr is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC with five years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC, AdvicePeriod LLC, and Resolution Economics LLC. Westmount Partners, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-profits, estates, trusts, corporations, and partnerships. The firm manages approximately $5.2 billion and employs a portfolio construction approach focused on no-load mutual funds, pooled vehicles, and alternative investments for qualified investors.

Ziad Hijazi is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management in Santa Monica, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Gerber Kawasaki since 2019 and previously attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a liaison between clients and the firm’s tax and accounting department, referring clients and coordinating with CPAs. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households of varying net worth and institutional clients such as pension plans and municipal governments. The firm employs tailored investment strategies with ongoing monitoring, offers access to alternative investments, and provides a wealth-building program for investors with accounts under $250,000.

Michael Evans is a financial advisor at SEIA with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at SEIA and its predecessor entities since 2003, with prior experience at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SES Inc. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a research-driven investment process that combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account programs.

Paniz Raeisi is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Farmers Financial Solutions, City National Bank, TIAA-CREF, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner at Grandia Design & Events, LLC, where she provides design and event planning services. 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 delegates investment management to an affiliated sub-advisor, implementing diversified asset allocation strategies across various investment vehicles.

Christine Matthew is a financial advisor with SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a six-step investment process supported by research and offers multiple managed account programs, combining both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Isaak Ottmar is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 license. He has been with Westmount Partners since 2022 and has prior work experience in various roles outside the financial industry. Westmount Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, non-profits, estates, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $5.2 billion for about 1,400 clients and employs a portfolio approach that includes no-load mutual funds, interval funds, and alternative investments for qualified investors.

Phillip Argue is a financial advisor with SEIA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Prepared Capital, Steel Peak Wealth Management, and Royal Alliance Associates. He also serves as Director of Investment Strategy at SEIA. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment process combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, supported by an in-house research group and an Investment Committee, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

David Hilton is a financial advisor at Modern Wealth Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Kaye Capital Management and Mutual Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Hilton serves on the Finance and Investment Committee of the Los Angeles Country Club and is involved with several nonprofit organizations, including Baseball for All and the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Advocacy Committee. Modern Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets across 94 advisors. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a centralized Investment Committee to guide portfolio strategies that utilize model portfolios, third-party managers, and a combination of strategic and tactical approaches.

Gary Liska is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with SEIA and has previously worked at SES Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Signator Investors, Inc. Liska is a founding partner and CFO of Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC. He also serves as a board member of a homeowners association, where he assists with budgeting and meetings. Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC (SEIA) serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting services. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments through an in-house research group and Investment Committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

Alexander Chumas is a financial advisor at SEIA with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc., Evoke Advisors, and several other firms. Based in Los Angeles, CA, his background includes roles in wealth management and client service. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm manages approximately $22.5 billion in assets using a client-driven investment process that combines strategic and tactical allocation, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account programs.

Brendan Finneran is a financial advisor with SteelPeak Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining SteelPeak Wealth Management in 2021, he worked for Rampart Investment Management from 2008 to 2021. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charities, family offices, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, discretionary portfolio management, and access to alternative investment strategies through proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

Olivia Shin is an advisor at 49 Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Oakwood Capital Securities and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in writing children's books through Shindig Publishing LLC and teaches indoor cycling classes. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and family office services, utilizing a disciplined, long-term asset allocation approach implemented through proprietary and platform model portfolios.

Lara Lamb is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Abacus Wealth Partners since 2013. She is based in Santa Monica, CA. Abacus Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, and various entities with financial planning, consulting, and investment management, emphasizing a passive, asset-class investment approach tailored to clients’ risk profiles and goals. The firm also sponsors the Align Impact private fund and integrates ESG screening and independent manager allocation within its investment process.

Philippe Oertle is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with CW Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2026. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Catalina Capital Group, LLC. CW Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach combining active, passive, quantitative, and ESG strategies, and provides wealth management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement plan advisory.

Susan Olson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Abacus Wealth Partners in Santa Monica, CA since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in two LLCs involved in owning commercial and residential properties and serves as a successor donor-advised fund advisor at Impact Assets. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, families, and various entities. The firm employs a predominantly passive, asset-class investment approach with ESG screening options and manages private fund interests alongside traditional portfolios.

Joel Lenzini is a financial advisor with Retirement Planners of America, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at MMWKM Advisors, LLC since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, Lenzini is an independent insurance agent. Retirement Planners of America provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, participants, and institutions. The firm employs an “Invest and Protect” strategy that combines model portfolio allocations with tactical adjustments based on market indicators to manage risk.

Shannon Chavez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, he worked at City National Securities, Inc. outside of his advisory role, he is involved in e-commerce through Bird Brain Products LLC and co-owns a short-term vacation rental home in La Quinta, CA. 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, including affiliated banking and trust services.

Micheal Ono is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in La Mirada, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial, LLC from 2006 to 2023 and currently serves on the board of South Hills Country Club, a tax-exempt nonprofit social and recreational organization. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering a range of services including retirement plan consulting and trust and estate services. The firm employs an open-architecture wealth management platform that combines advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios with asset allocation tools, emphasizing strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Mike Shayestehfar is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan Securities, and First Republic Securities Company. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, business entities, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management within an open-architecture framework, supported by an affiliation with Citizens Bank that offers access to bank deposit sweep programs and securities-based lending.