Marah Fineberg Kuck is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in financial advisory. She is the principal at Fineberg Financial Management LLC, where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as president and executive director of a nonprofit focused on empowering women through financial literacy and STEAM field awareness. Fineberg Financial Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, and small businesses. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis complemented by various asset-allocation strategies, and manages a diverse range of investment instruments while utilizing third-party sub-advisors and due diligence in implementation.

Joseph Ramirez is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Retirementadvice | Jka in Anaheim, CA, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Retirementadvice | Jka in 2024, he was a student for ten years and was unemployed for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with clerical tasks at a local tax firm. Retirementadvice | Jka provides asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment process and offers continuous, individualized account supervision with quarterly reviews and rebalancing.

Tiffany Delarosa is a financial advisor at Meridian Venture Partners, Inc. with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Universal Wealth and Vantage Financial Alliance. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner and administrative assistant at Diamond Senior Living. Meridian Venture Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities by providing portfolio management and financial planning tailored to client needs. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental and quantitative methods, and offers access to alternative investments such as cryptocurrency.

Dale Woodward is a CFP® professional at DW Financial Inc with 21 years of industry experience. He has been self-employed since 1996 and has worked at DW Financial Inc since 2001. Woodward is also a licensed real estate broker. DW Financial Inc primarily serves individual clients with discretionary portfolio management, general financial planning, and integrated tax planning and return preparation. The firm uses a focused selection of no-load mutual funds and incorporates in-house accounting and tax services through a CPA co-owner.

Matthew Drehs is a financial advisor with Legacy Financial Group in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. He has held roles at firms including Sagepoint Financial and H.D. Vest Advisory Services. Drehs serves as Chairman of the Finance Board and President of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Torrance, a nonprofit religious organization. Legacy Financial Group provides financial planning, asset allocation, and portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and estates, using model-based allocation and third-party platform solutions grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm manages approximately $20 million across three advisors and acts as a wrap fee program sponsor and portfolio manager across multiple wrap programs.

Srdjan Nastasic is a financial advisor at Augustus Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial and Telenor. Augustus Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and small businesses. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis to create tailored asset-allocation strategies and employs both long- and short-term trading approaches, including borrowing and option strategies within separately managed accounts.

Minxing Lin is a financial advisor at FHWV Financial LLC in Los Alamitos, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining FHWV Financial LLC, Lin worked at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of Irvine, from 2023 to 2024. FHWV Financial, LLC provides financial planning and turnkey managed-account services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on non-discretionary advisory relationships. The firm refers prospective clients to third-party registered investment advisers and utilizes platform sponsors such as SEI and American Funds to implement investment strategies.

Ann Cooper is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with over 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked with Legacy Financial Group since 2015 and has prior experience at SagePoint Financial. Cooper also serves as a co-trustee on a family trust, reviewing and managing the account. Legacy Financial Group provides financial planning, asset allocation, and portfolio management for individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as trusts and estates. The firm uses model-based allocations grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and partners with third-party platforms like SEI and Vision2020 to construct and manage portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management across various wrap fee programs.

Daniel Duffy is a financial advisor at InvestLinc Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked with LPL Financial LLC and has been involved with 1 Track Management since 2008. InvestLinc Wealth Services provides wealth management and portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and closely held businesses. The firm offers customized investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis across various asset classes.

Juan Verdin is a financial advisor at Wilson Financial Advisors, LLC in Garden Grove, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wilson Financial Advisors since 2018. Verdin is also a licensed independent insurance agent involved in selling fixed insurance products. Wilson Financial Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a value-oriented, long-only investment approach with tactical and strategic asset allocation, and it is noted for providing free public educational workshops in addition to its advisory services.

Kevin Martin is a financial advisor at Ark Wealth Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Curve Capital, LLC, Bridge Capital Consulting, LLC, and was self-employed for two years. Ark Wealth Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business clients. The firm employs an individualized, asset-allocation driven investment process, utilizing a combination of fundamental, quantitative, sector, and cyclical analysis to manage diversified portfolios, often incorporating third-party managers and Schwab-managed account programs.

Amber Pavlovich is a financial advisor with Ivanoff Wealth Management Inc. in Cypress, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ivanoff Wealth Management, she was a homemaker for seven years. Ivanoff Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other registered investment advisors. The firm uses third-party sub-advisors and a co-advisor to implement tailored portfolios based on client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons.

Richard Moon is a financial advisor with Ascendant Capital Management in La Palma, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ascendant in 2015, he worked at Oaktree Wealth Group Inc. from 2013 to 2015. He is also a licensed insurance agent and an accountant, occasionally providing insurance and accounting services alongside his advisory role. Ascendant Capital Management offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and corporate entities. The firm utilizes a multi-method investment approach and manages accounts primarily on a discretionary basis, incorporating third-party advisers and administrative providers.

Kenneth Catanzarite is the president and chief investment strategist of Aegis Asset Management, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He has been involved in multiple business ventures, including serving as president and controlling shareholder of Catanzarite Law Corporation, a firm providing legal services primarily in business litigation and pension consulting. He also leads various real estate and construction companies that manage personal and family business activities. Aegis Asset Management provides discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations, offering portfolios that combine fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across multiple asset classes tailored to client-specific factors.

Michael Silane is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He has worked at 21 West Wealth Management LLC since 2019 and previously spent sixteen years at BNY Mellon. 21 West Wealth Management LLC is a registered investment adviser serving affluent individuals, multi-generational families, trusts and estates, as well as select institutional and retirement-plan clients. The firm manages discretionary, diversified portfolios with a focus on integrated financial planning and maintains a small client roster to support coordinated tax planning alongside portfolio management.

Michael Sackett is a financial advisor with Sackett Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He founded Sackett Financial Group in 1987, providing tax, accounting, business consulting, and insurance services, and serves as a board member of a propane and natural gas distribution company. He also holds a supervisory role at an e-commerce business specializing in HVAC control systems. Sackett Wealth Advisors offers investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and various business entities, focusing on diversified portfolio management with both active and passive strategies. The firm integrates investment management with affiliated tax and retirement plan consulting services, providing a coordinated approach to wealth, tax, and corporate planning.

Gregory Alessandra is a financial advisor with Alessandra Capital Management, LLC in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisors LLC, and First Allied Advisory Services, as well as managing his independent firm since 1999. Alessandra Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm offers tailored portfolios using model strategies, tactical asset allocation, and various investment vehicles, alongside financial planning services delivered through written plans, projects, or consulting engagements.

Robert Mcdaniel is a financial advisor at Lighthouse Financial Services Inc with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Lighthouse Financial Services since 1998. Lighthouse Financial Services serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension and institutional accounts, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and tax preparation. The firm combines a top-down macroeconomic approach with bottom-up security selection, emphasizing asset allocation across various model strategies.

Garrett Jones is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Crossroads Planning in Orange, CA. He has previously worked at Tax and Financial Group and Securian Financial Services Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Jones prepares tax returns and consults clients on tax matters. Crossroads Planning is a small advisory firm managing approximately $63 million for individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on diversified, primarily passive, low-cost funds, and offers comprehensive financial planning alongside educational workshops.

Roy Emanuel is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Dauntless Advisory, LLC, based in Torrance, CA. He has one year of experience in financial advising and concurrently holds a position at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where he has worked for over 17 years. Dauntless Advisory provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations, employing a combination of cyclical and fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative tools in a fiduciary capacity.