Raymond Torres is a CFP® at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Northern Trust Company for nine years before joining Clifford Swan in 2026. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary, security-level fundamental research and credit-focused fixed-income analysis, constructing long-term diversified portfolios and selectively delegating to sub-advisers when appropriate.

Abraham Lopez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, CUSO Financial Services, Wedbush Securities, Matthew Plocher, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a martial arts school in Los Angeles. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates financial planning and portfolio management with affiliated sub-advisory asset allocation strategies, serving clients within a larger financial services group that includes banking and trust operations.

Alan Chuang is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 65 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Advisory Services Network since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and landlord of a rental property. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans through a network of independent Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and investment consulting, managing approximately $8.6 billion in client assets with tailored strategies across various asset classes and multiple implementation options.

Caleb Tsang is a financial advisor at Verus Capital Partners, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Avantax. Tsang is also involved with Vinepoint Advisory Group and provides tax preparation and accounting services through Vinepoint Consulting. Verus Capital Partners is a fee-based investment management firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, and estates. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation across multiple asset classes, offering customized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives, risk tolerance, and tax considerations.

Isela Ortega Wu is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Western International Securities, Inc. and Grove Point Investments LLC. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm is affiliated with a broad financial services group and integrates portfolio management with related banking, trust, and advisory services.

Julie Foong is a financial advisor at Sovran Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Trilogy Capital, Inc. She is also the owner of The Financial Collective, where she provides financial planning and investment management services. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of active and passive investment strategies through written investment policy statements and incorporates multiple custodial platforms and third-party management options.

Sean Sugrue is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Westmount Partners in 2024, he spent four years at the University of Southern California and four years at Salem High School. Westmount Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-profits, estates and trusts, corporations, and private investment funds. The firm is notable for its role as a private fund adviser and sub-advisor for several multi-manager pooled funds, managing client accounts on a discretionary basis and employing a fee and product structure that differs from many peers.

Amber Wynn is a financial advisor at Savvy with one year of industry experience. She is also the owner and CEO of Amber Wynn, Philanthrepreneur Nonprofit Management Services, where she provides nonprofit consulting focused on strategic development and training. Savvy offers customized discretionary and non-discretionary investment and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines an index-based core with tailored strategies such as direct indexing with tax-loss harvesting, active and passive stock portfolios, option overlays, and ESG-focused models, supported by proprietary technology and third-party platforms.

Christianne Witrago is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at City National Securities, Inc. for three years and spent ten years at both Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. 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, offering portfolio management and financial planning supported by affiliated sub-advisors and related financial entities.

Gary Friedle is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Equitable Advisors. 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 via an affiliated sub-advisor and operates within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Alejandro Hirsch Marin is a financial advisor at Signature Investment Advisors, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Prudential Financial. Signature Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and other entities. The firm uses a research-driven approach combining strategic and tactical asset allocation, supported by multiple customizable model platforms and quarterly reporting.

Kenneth Donckels is an advisor at BFC PLANNING, Inc. with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has multiple years of varied work experience across financial services and related industries, including roles at Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., Herbert Financial, and Grant Thornton. BFC Planning, Inc. provides financial planning, asset management, and referral-based outside money manager services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pensions, trusts, and banks. The firm supports approximately $3.8 billion in client assets and over 11,000 client relationships through a network of independent advisers offering flexible fee structures and multiple program options.

Kyle Steckler is an Associate Advisor at SEIA with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Royal Alliance Associates and Centura Wealth Advisory. Steckler has also spent time in a non-advisory role at SES LLC. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and other institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm employs a combination of strategic macro asset allocation and tactical adjustments supported by quantitative and qualitative research, offering both discretionary and predominantly non-discretionary investment management alongside comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Kyeong Su Lee is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Securities, California Bank & Trust, and LPL Financial. He is also a licensed notary public. 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 and portfolio management with investment strategies implemented by an affiliated sub-advisor.

Leo Wai is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, LPL Financial, Commonwealth Financial Network, and JP Morgan Chase. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with over 260 advisors serving more than 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services and employs a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by centrally managed portfolios and customizable strategies.

William Pettus is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mutual Advisors, LLC and has held roles at affiliated firms such as Mutual Securities, Inc. and previously at California Retirement Advisors Group and First Allied Advisory Services. Pettus is also an independent insurance agent, offering fixed and variable life insurance, annuities, and long-term care insurance as a sole proprietor. Mutual Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and ERISA plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs both active and passive strategies and supports a range of operational platforms to tailor portfolios and service diverse client needs.

David Lin is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2018 and previously served as CEO and portfolio manager at Clear Shore Group from 2016 to 2018. 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 and employs a fundamental research-driven approach to build long-term, diversified portfolios across equities, fixed income, and selected private investments.

Alysa Enriquez is a financial advisor with Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at KROST Wealth Management and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Prosperity - An EisnerAmper Company serves individuals, trustees, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm manages approximately $5 billion in assets with a focus on asset allocation and diversification, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and third-party portfolio managers.

Samuel Boone is a financial advisor at Maia Wealth with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Maia Wealth in 2026, he worked at Intuit and Robinhood Markets, Inc. Boone has held various roles across multiple industries, including education and construction. Maia Wealth offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a long-term investment strategy complemented by tactical adjustments, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and third-party platforms for portfolio implementation.

Michelle Cooper is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Camden Capital, UBS Financial Services, and Capstone Investment Advisors. Certuity serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as private foundations, endowments, family offices, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers investment advisory, family office, financial planning, and investment consulting services, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and a long-term buy-and-hold strategy that incorporates both fundamental and quantitative analysis.