Benjamin Julianel is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with ValMark Advisers, ValMark Securities, Tax And Financial, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Co. Since 2023, he has also been the founder and CEO of Navigators Advisory Group, an investment and financial planning firm in Irvine, CA. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with ongoing oversight and performance monitoring.

Tisha Neal is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Since 2014, she has worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and discretionary and nondiscretionary advisory services through its Guided Pathways program, which relies on investment models developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Cheryl Knight is a financial advisor with The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. in Foothill Ranch, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with The Strategic Financial Alliance since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is occasionally involved in assessing insurance needs and presenting fixed insurance product solutions through a separate business activity. The Strategic Financial Alliance provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm supports multiple portfolio programs and third-party manager platforms, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Yvonne Curry is a financial advisor with Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Berthel, Fisher since 2003 and serves as a board member and treasurer of The David & Diana Sun Foundation, a charitable family foundation. Additionally, she is a director at Family Enrichment Inc., a public charitable corporation. Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services provides investment advisory and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $906 million in client assets. The firm offers a variety of investment platforms and strategies tailored to client needs and operates as both an investment adviser and registered broker-dealer.

Jericho Canete is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has prior work experience at Wells Fargo and several other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as a life and health insurance agent. 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 employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach using in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis and non-traditional instruments when appropriate.

James Olmore is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors since 2016. His prior roles include positions at Mariner, Beta Wealth Group, Fidelity, and Wells Fargo Investments. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm supports customized portfolios and offers a broad affiliate network with capabilities in legal, trust, lending, and advisory services.

David Huisinga is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Trilogy Capital since 2015 and at LPL Financial since 2017, alongside a long tenure at Trilogy Financial Services dating back to 2002. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to individuals, families, trusts, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach using a range of in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, and it integrates personal and business real estate considerations into its advanced planning and private markets strategies.

Brent Hill is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Pacific Life Insurance Company and Pacific Select Distributors, Inc. from 2014 to 2023 before joining ValMark in 2025. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach is focused on diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, with oversight from an internal investment committee.

Ekaterina Nuce is a financial advisor at First Foundation Advisors with 5 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with First Foundation Advisors since 2015. First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm manages client assets using an open-architecture, multi-asset approach and is notable for its affiliation with FirstSun Capital Bancorp and Sunflower Bank, enabling integrated banking and financial product relationships.

Kenneth Kladouris is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, Crown Capital Securities, and National Asset Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is the author of the book *Get There!* and founder of Kladouris Media LLC, which offers personal development courses and coaching. Diversify Advisory Services serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners, providing financial planning, portfolio management, corporate consulting, and family office services. The firm emphasizes tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation, utilizing a variety of investment models and strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Kylie Schwartz is a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked in various roles including positions at California State University, Long Beach and several hospitality establishments. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through discretionary, fee-only investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses a committee-driven investment process combining qualitative and quantitative research to build diversified portfolios and integrates both traditional and alternative investment strategies.

Lisa Wiechert is a financial advisor with StoneX Advisors Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She has been with StoneX Advisors since 2016 and affiliated with StoneX Securities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages an eBay sales business. StoneX Advisors serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA consulting, and related services. The firm employs a combination of independent advisors and an in-house Private Client Group, utilizing multiple account structures and model-based investment solutions.

Devonney Thurman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Cooper McManus with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cooper McManus, Thurman worked at Cambridge Investment Research and Lindsey & Lindsey Wealth Management. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a fundamentally driven investment process that includes a wide range of securities and model asset-allocation portfolios tailored to client objectives.

Cyrus De Reu is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove since 2022. His prior work includes roles at Doordash, Nike, Inc., and Azusa Pacific University. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors manages approximately $4.2 billion for a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary, fee-only investment management coupled with financial planning and retirement plan services, utilizing a multi-advisor platform with an investment committee that employs both qualitative and quantitative research methods.

Dennis Reiland is a CFA® charterholder with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Management Group, Inc. in Irvine, CA since 1985. Private Management Group, Inc. provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $4.5 billion in assets. The firm uses a combination of long-term strategic frameworks and tactical decisions, emphasizing fundamental analysis and absolute returns across a broad range of securities.

Myles Anderson is a financial advisor at Trilogy Capital, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Trilogy Capital, Inc. provides investment advisory and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach using proprietary model series and third-party sub-advisors, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis along with selective use of non-traditional instruments.

Jeffrey Motske is a financial advisor with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a CFP® designation and over 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation, as well as longstanding involvement with Trilogy Financial Services. He is also the sole owner and manager of Tanlyn Productions LLC, a media and radio show production business. Trilogy Capital, Inc. serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored plans, providing a range of investment advisory and retirement plan services. The firm employs a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach using both in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, with integrated planning that includes personal and business real estate considerations.

Leon Mcgroarty is a financial advisor with Cooper McManus in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Cambridge Investment Research, The Kagan Company, Securities America, and 401k America, where he also serves as president. He is involved in multiple business activities, including leadership roles at 401K America Inc. and RetireAmerica Inc. Cooper McManus serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer retirement plans with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm uses a fundamentally driven investment process that includes individual securities and pooled products, offering model asset-allocation portfolios through sub-advisors and co-advisory platforms.

Sheila Cimini is a financial advisor at One Capital Management, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa from 2007 to 2021. One Capital Management serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, corporations, and other institutional clients through a multi-advisor team managing approximately $7.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, sub-advisory and retirement plan solutions, and acts as investment adviser to the FundX suite of ETFs, using a macroeconomic and fundamental research-driven investment process.

David Shilling is a financial advisor with Altitude Capital Management LLC in Westminster, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Altitude Capital Management since 2025 and previously operated Shilling Investments since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved in insurance sales and mortgage brokerage through Whitney & Associates and West Capital Lending. Altitude Capital Management LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and high net worth clients, offering tailored portfolio management and consulting with no account minimums. The firm’s investment approach is individualized based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing various strategies to maintain long-term purchasing power.