Winston Hau is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has approximately three years of experience in the financial services industry, with prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Boiling Point Group, Inc., and PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. 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 a broad range of financial services, including investment management by its affiliated sub-advisor RBC Rochdale, offering discretionary portfolio management with mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and individual securities.

Paul Sirois is a financial advisor with LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, L.L.C. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Inc., Foothill Securities, Inc., and LaSalle St Securities LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he operates an insurance sales business offering life, disability, long-term care, and group health insurance products. LaSalle St. Investment Advisors provides personalized, fee-based financial planning and investment supervisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary asset management programs, utilizing a blend of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and options, and supervises third-party managers along with co-advisor arrangements.

Boris Castillo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with NWF Advisory Services Inc. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC, The Ameriflex Group, Sagepoint Financial, Cuso Financial Services, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, and LPL Financial. He also operates a sole proprietorship presenting life insurance, annuity, and long-term care solutions and owns Amenity Wealth, a marketing DBA for advisory and insurance services. NWF Advisory Services manages approximately $6.4 billion in client assets through a network of more than 100 advisors, primarily serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a technology-driven, open-architecture platform to construct and manage portfolios using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Alex Kim is a financial advisor at Select Money Management, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Royal Alliance and Payden & Rygel. Kim also serves as Chief Compliance Officer for SEIA LLC, overseeing RIA sales and service supervision. Select Money Management, Inc. provides advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $1.5 billion across about 825 client relationships. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a proprietary tactical asset allocation approach and offers discretionary portfolio management along with third-party manager selection.

Gabriel Brenner is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Abacus Wealth Partners since 2014. Abacus Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities with financial planning, consulting, and investment management services. The firm employs a passive-oriented, asset-class investment approach, incorporates ESG screening when requested, and offers customized portfolio management tailored to clients’ risk profiles and goals.

Brian Johnson is a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Miracle Mile Advisors, LLC and TrustCore. Composition Wealth provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks, and bonds, and manages approximately $6.7 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Alex Froloff is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Principal Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally participates in Uber Eats deliveries with his son. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, and operates multiple managed account programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Joy Prefer Cohen is a financial advisor at Blackridge Asset Management, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including ClearBridge Investments LLC and Legg Mason & Co LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and designs jewelry through her business Jewels and Joy and serves as a board member of the nonprofit organization Connecting a Caring Community. Blackridge Asset Management provides personalized financial planning and asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm employs a client-driven investment process that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and a multiphase due diligence approach.

Brooke Smith is a financial advisor at 49 Financial with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining 49 Financial, Brooke held roles in marketing and education, including positions at UPI Marketing, Inc., Santa Barbara City College, and the University of California, Santa Barbara. 49 Financial serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to high-net-worth clients and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and tiered fractional family office services. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation strategy based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary and platform model portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs.

Robert Vetti is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at AssetMark Brokerage, LLC and AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. He is based in Santa Monica, CA. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base, including individual households and institutional entities, offering wealth management, financial planning, pension consulting, and alternative investment access. The firm uses tailored portfolio strategies with active management techniques and supports a high client load through standardized programs and digital tools.

Michael Mahony is a financial advisor at SEIA with a Series 66 designation and experience at several firms including CEPRES GmbH, Third Bridge Ltd., and Evoke Advisors. He has also spent time at Pepperdine University. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a research-driven investment process combining strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

Victoria Dyson is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Westmount Asset Management since 2016. Prior to that, she worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company for one year. Westmount Partners provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-profits, estates and trusts, and corporations. The firm also advises private investment funds and manages pooled vehicles, offering multi-manager structures and operational due diligence, which distinguishes it within the multi-team advisory space.

Eric Cortez is a financial advisor with Verus Capital Partners, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Securities America, Inc. He has been with Verus Capital Partners since 2019. 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 and offers customized portfolios aligned with clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Thomas Baker is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC and previously worked at Blue Oak Capital LLC for 26 years. Composition Wealth provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a primarily long-term, diversified investment approach using low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and various alternative investments when appropriate.

Brian Raat is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience and has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009. He is based in Pasadena, CA, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services with approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets under management and operates multiple managed account and wrap fee programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Michael Wilson is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with NWF Advisory Services Inc and has held long-term roles at both Osaic and The Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, he owns Helix Benefit Consultants, a life and health insurance business licensed in Montana and California. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, along with retirement plan consulting and trust services. The firm employs an open-architecture wealth management platform that combines advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios, emphasizing strategic long-term investing with some tactical options.

Brian Bedord is an investment advisor representative with NWF Advisory Services Inc in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC Wealth, Inc and National Planning Corporation, and owns Abacus Advisory Services, Inc, which provides tax return preparation and consulting services. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and offers portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes an open-architecture wealth management platform that combines advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios with a focus on strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Chad Bates is a financial advisor with SEIA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and possessing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at SEIA since 2003, with prior roles at Signator Investors Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, INC., and SES LLC. Bates holds a California insurance license, which he uses to communicate with clients about insurance products within their investment portfolios. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients through a platform of over 130 advisors managing approximately $22.5 billion in assets. The firm employs a six-step, client-driven investment process supported by research and an Investment Committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account programs alongside comprehensive financial planning and retirement consulting.

Devin Shaeffer is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Capital Financial Services, Inc., LPL Financial, and ownership of Shaeffer Private Wealth Management and Perennial Legacy Insurance Solutions. Outside of finance, he is involved in music performance and management as a business owner. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary asset management and financial planning with a fiduciary approach, utilizing multiple platform relationships and third-party managers to tailor portfolios and retirement solutions.

David Snyder is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2007 to 2026. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework, offering discretionary portfolio management overseen by a Chief Investment Officer combined with quantitative and qualitative research.