Stephanie Mills is a financial advisor with SEIA based in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Signator Investors Inc., Seia LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, and SES Inc. Outside of advising, she volunteers with a family business, Expo3, International Inc., assisting in benefits package decisions. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients through a team of 132 advisors. The firm employs a client-driven, six-step investment process supported by research and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation across both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account programs.

Matthew Outcalt is a financial advisor at SEIA with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and other firms. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments through its in-house research group and Investment Committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

Jeromy Park is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Royal Alliance from 2017 to present and at National Planning Corporation from 2009 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a property leasing business. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, offering retirement plan consulting and trust and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and operates an open-architecture wealth management platform that includes advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios, emphasizing strategic long-term investing alongside short-term tactical strategies.

Guy Tzour is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Avantax Planning Partners, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has three years of industry experience and also serves as Director at Premier Accounting & Tax Services Inc., a full-service accounting firm where he oversees client meetings, tax bookkeeping, and staff management. Avantax Planning Partners provides investment advice and planning primarily to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses through collaborative referral arrangements with independent CPA firms and advisor representatives. The firm’s investment process includes discretionary portfolio management with model-based style allocation strategies, retirement plan management, and tax-intelligent overlays, supported by a centralized trading and reporting platform.

Michael Hu is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with SEIA and has worked previously at Mariner Platform Solutions, AdvicePeriod, LLC, and Jackson Financial Management. SEIA serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients, managing approximately $22.5 billion in assets through a team of 132 advisors. The firm employs a six-step investment process supported by research and offers a range of managed account programs alongside comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting.

Ali Banki is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Securities, Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and US Bank. 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’s investment management is provided by an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale, which constructs asset allocation strategies and manages portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

David Pescherine is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Genter Capital Management since 2006 and previously worked at Salomon Smith Barney Inc. His practice is based in Los Angeles, CA. Genter Capital Management provides investment supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis across equity and fixed-income strategies, including municipal bonds, and manages both a registered fund and multiple ETFs.

Morten Roness is a financial advisor with SteelPeak Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with SteelPeak Wealth Management since 2016. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charities, family offices, private funds, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, discretionary portfolio management, alternative strategies, and private placement investment consulting, utilizing proprietary and custom model portfolios as well as conducting due diligence on private securities for qualified clients.

Danielle Onesto is a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners with 10 years at the firm and a total of 5 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Paper Portrayals for four years. Outside of advisory work, she is the owner and artist of Danielle Onesto Art, a fine art business. Abacus Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, and various entities with financial planning and investment management, using a passive, asset-class investment approach that incorporates ESG screening and tailors portfolios to clients’ risk profiles. The firm also sponsors the Align Impact private fund and offers access to private placements for qualified clients.

Craig Watanabe is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently advising at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, Inc., American Financial Network Advisory Services, LLC, Core Compliance & Legal Services, Inc., United Planners' Financial Services, and Penniall & Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he provides compliance consulting services and is also licensed as an insurance agent. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, corporate consulting, and family office services, using a tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Sandra Parracino is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Private Client Services. Outside of finance, she owns and teaches at Yoga Rebel Studio in La Canada, California. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management and serves approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a mix of discretionary and consultative investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services.

William Upson is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with NWF Advisory Services since 2009 and has also worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of St. Bernie's Press, which distributes a book on long-term care alternatives with proceeds benefiting multiple charities, and he is involved with the Las Aguilas & Eagle Scholarship Foundation, overseeing scholarships for Eagle Scouts. NWF Advisory Services primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and trust and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and employs an open-architecture wealth management platform that combines advisor-managed portfolios, third-party model portfolios, and SMA/UMA solutions, focusing on strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Christopher Gardner is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Towneley Capital Management and SES LLC. Gardner is also the owner and CEO of Crimson Dynamix LLC, an investment entity focused on purchasing structured notes. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a client-driven six-step investment process combining strategic and tactical asset allocation, managing roughly $22.5 billion in assets across discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Bailey Burke is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for six years and has experience with several political and educational organizations. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across multiple asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and uses standardized asset allocation models and research tools, with final investment decisions made by clients.

Akiva Fialkoff is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Los Angeles, CA. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. He is also listed as a partial owner and silent partner in several real estate ventures. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice primarily through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to deliver customized investment recommendations. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab & Co., focusing on annual reviews and education while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Sergio Villavicencio is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations. His prior experience includes roles at Evoke Advisors and Advanced Research Investment Solutions, LLC. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers a range of customized portfolio strategies across equities, fixed income, ETFs, and private investments.

Tae Livermore is a financial advisor at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, his work history includes roles at Pie Five Pizza and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Kayne Anderson Rudnick provides discretionary investment management and sub-advisory services to institutional and individual clients, emphasizing fundamental company-level research and incorporating governance and sustainability assessments into its investment process. The firm manages a range of active equity and fixed-income strategies and serves diverse client types including pension plans, insurers, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds.

Derek Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Advisory Group West since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including custom portfolio solutions and wealth management, supported by comprehensive back-office operations and technology.

Ronald Bertke is a financial advisor with Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance brokerage, providing sales and services for multiple carriers including Penn Mutual. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory services through third-party asset manager platforms, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s model focuses on client-directed implementation and oversight with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Wesley Yamada is a financial advisor at Lido with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Lido Advisors, LLC since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Fountainhead Capital Management, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is an individual agent with MassMutual, involved in selling and managing life insurance. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers integrated wealth management with diversified investment strategies across multiple asset classes and manages assets on a discretionary basis, often utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers.