Jose Hernandez Gomez Jr. is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual and Bankers Life Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and managing partner of Gomez Financial and Insurance Solutions, Inc. First Advisors National manages discretionary assets for individual and high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, third-party portfolio recommendations, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes selecting and monitoring third-party money managers while supplementing with individual securities recommendations.

Jonathan Sabat is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Trilogy Capital, Inc. in Irvine, CA. He has been with Trilogy Capital since 2018 and has prior experience at Trilogy Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, health, and fixed annuity products. 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 uses a risk-based, diversified asset allocation approach with both in-house models and third-party sub-advisors, incorporating fundamental and technical analysis and non-traditional investments when appropriate.

Nathan Lefton is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush in 2022, he worked at the University of California - Santa Barbara and held roles in the food service industry. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes. The firm combines brokerage and capital markets functions with custody, clearing, and prime services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets.

Douglas Gahn is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at LifePro Asset Management as well as over a decade with Silver Summit Financial, where he is also an owner and insurance agent. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering services that range from financial planning to managed account platforms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach primarily using ETFs and mutual funds, alongside third-party model managers and technology-driven solutions for advisers.

As both a CPA and CFP professional, I believe financial decisions shouldn't happen in separate conversations. As financial lives become more complex, the impact of taxes, investments, retirement planning, and major life decisions becomes increasingly interconnected. A coordinated strategy can make a meaningful difference over time. Based in Newport Beach, California, I work with individuals and families navigating increasingly complex financial lives. Whether you're building wealth, managing equity compensation, approaching retirement, running a business, planning for a major purchase, or experiencing another significant life transition, I help bring all the moving pieces together into one thoughtful financial strategy. My approach combines tax planning, financial planning, and investment management because each decision affects the others. Looking at only one piece of your financial life can lead to missed opportunities or unintended tax consequences. By coordinating these areas, my goal is to help clients make more informed decisions, reduce unnecessary taxes where possible, and build long-term financial confidence. As a fee-only advisor, I don't receive commissions or sell financial products. My recommendations are objective and designed around your goals, your values, and what makes the most sense for your unique situation. Before founding KCL Wealth Management, I advised high-net-worth individuals and families on tax planning at PwC. Today, I bring that experience into a more personal, collaborative relationship where clients understand not only what we're recommending, but why. My goal is for every client to leave meetings feeling more organized, more confident, and empowered to make smart financial decisions for years to come.

Jonathan Mendiola is a financial advisor at A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Euro Pacific Capital, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he provides private Jiu-jitsu lessons. A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, corporations, and other entities, emphasizing international investing through its EPC Advisors Group division. The firm combines top-down macro themes with bottom-up security selection and provides a range of investment products and strategies, including separately managed accounts and third-party manager programs.

Kristofer Reddaway is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and BNY Mellon. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, open-architecture investment approach with predominantly discretionary portfolio management and offers additional services including tax and estate structuring and business consulting for multigenerational family and closely held business matters.

Catherine Loquet is a financial advisor at Financial & Tax Architects, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Advanced Wealth Management, Inc. since 2002, where she also owns an insurance business. Her career includes roles at First Financial Security and her current firm in Newport Beach, CA. Financial & Tax Architects, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on those nearing or in retirement. The firm uses proprietary investment strategies with a focus on ETFs, individual securities, and monthly rebalancing, serving mainly discretionary client relationships.

George Park III is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Securities America Inc., and Employee Optional Insurance Company. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Park Family Insurance as an independent insurance agent. Cooper McManus provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that includes fundamental analysis and a range of strategies involving options, cryptocurrency products, and model asset-allocation programs, managing approximately $2.56 billion in discretionary assets.

Edward Malekan is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at 20/20 Capital Management, Inc. and Eternity Financial Alliance, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent at EF Agency. Legacy Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm offers tailored investment strategies, access to a broad range of asset classes, and utilizes affiliated service entities and outside business activities as part of its comprehensive client service platform.

Matthew Frazier is a financial advisor with Private Management Group Inc in Irvine, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. His prior work includes roles in education and service industries as well as a seven-year position at Shady Canyon Golf Club. Private Management Group provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $4.9 billion across several thousand accounts, employing individualized portfolios with a combination of longer-term strategic frameworks and shorter-term tactical adjustments.

Gale Rose Bergado is a financial advisor at Cooper McManus with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Avantax and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax and accounting services through her work with ONeill & Bergado, Inc. Cooper McManus provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm employs a tailored investment approach that incorporates fundamental analysis and a range of strategies, including options and cryptocurrency products, managing approximately $2.56 billion in discretionary assets.

Eric Bond is an investment advisory representative at NWF Advisory Services Inc with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Bond is also president of Bond Wealth Management, where he is involved in life insurance sales. NWF Advisory Services, Inc. provides portfolio management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and offers a range of investment programs through an open-architecture platform that incorporates both advisor-managed and third-party model portfolios.

James Ahn is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors, where he has worked since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Long Beach, CA. Halbert Hargrove Global Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and access to independent managers and private funds, employing a documented analytical framework and combining qualitative and quantitative methods in its investment process.

Jeffrey Smits is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush Securities in 2023, he worked at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2023. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering a range of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Robert Roche is a financial advisor with First Foundation Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Prime Capital, 20/20 Capital Management, and Ameritas Investment Corp. Roche has also operated as an independent consultant and has experience in non-investment roles such as with Senior Helpers. First Foundation Advisors offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, and retirement plans, and serves as a sub-adviser to mutual funds. The firm uses an open-architecture, multi-asset approach incorporating equities, fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, and is affiliated with a bank holding company that provides integrated financial product relationships.

Daniel Campbell is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The AmeriFlex Group in Fullerton, CA. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., OSAIC, Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and the Independent Financial Group. Campbell is also president of DC Wealth Advisors, Inc. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, third-party money manager selection, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies through model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Wanqiu Wu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2022, Wanqiu worked at Citibank N.A. from 2017 to 2022 and at Bloomingdales from 2015 to 2017. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Scott Schiffer is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Irvine, CA, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Centaurus since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, Schiffer is a senior partner at Kieckhafer Schiffer LLP, a certified public accounting firm where he oversees client tax matters and supervises accountants. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and foundations. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements supported by a mix of fundamental and technical analysis.

Phillip Giese is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent 15 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios, offering tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.