Omar Velasco is a financial advisor with K2 Financial Inc. in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Investment and AAA Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory services, he manages a residential real estate investment business focused on acquiring, fixing, and flipping properties. K2 Financial is a registered investment adviser with a team of eight advisors, managing approximately $191.6 million for nearly 400 clients. The firm offers wealth and investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, employing a primarily long-term, discretionary portfolio approach using a diversified mix of investment vehicles and a documented policy on artificial intelligence tools.

Pietro Lombardi is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC since 2022 and previously spent 13 years with E*Trade Capital Management and E*Trade Securities. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with assets over $5 million. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and various trading strategies while managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Henry Ford Jr. is a financial advisor at LifeSteps Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LifeSteps Financial since 2010, following prior roles at Concert Wealth Management, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a director on the board of LifeSteps Bank and Trust, contributing to business planning and credit committee activities. LifeSteps Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $443 million in assets for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plan participants. The firm focuses on asset allocation and diversification using ETFs, with additional services such as bill payment and a short-term cash management program tailored for high-net-worth clients.

Rahmatullah Tameez is a financial advisor with Legacy Investment Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Legacy Investment Services since 2014 and also serves as a professor at Fullerton College and California State University San Bernardino. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance services through Legacy Financial & Insurance Services. Legacy Investment Services provides advisory services primarily through fee-based management of fixed, indexed, and variable annuity products, focusing on non-discretionary portfolio assembly within annuity contracts and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm manages approximately $47.7 million in non-discretionary assets and emphasizes annuity account monitoring and third-party oversight rather than discretionary portfolio management.

Ryan Perry is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was associated with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with modern portfolio theory and offers a Family Office service for clients with over $5 million in assets.

Thomas Carr Jr. is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gould Asset Management LLC since 2002. Before joining Gould, he worked at Charles Schwab for five years. Gould Asset Management LLC is a team-based firm with nine advisors that provides discretionary investment management primarily through individually managed accounts for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers access to non-public real estate LLCs and private equity fund opportunities for qualified investors, emphasizing long-term, risk-adjusted returns, broad diversification, and cost management.

Lesley Hernandez is an advisor at TriCord Advisors, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining TriCord in 2022, she worked at Walmart from 2018 to 2022. TriCord Advisors provides investment advisory services primarily to individuals and families, as well as high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and administrative services, tailoring strategies to clients’ objectives and conducting ongoing account supervision.

M'lissa Brillhart is a Series 65-licensed advisor at LifeSteps Financial in Claremont, CA, with six years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at multiple real estate firms, including Champions Real Estate and Realty One Group West. LifeSteps Financial is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $443 million in client assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and diversification using ETFs and tactical adjustments, and offers services such as bill payment and short-term cash management tailored for high-net-worth clients.

Brian Park is a financial advisor at Harvest Investment Services, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Harvest since 2015. Prior to that, he was with ProEquities Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Park is the founder and CEO of Glocal Outreach, a nonprofit organization focused on coordinating religious groups for special projects, outreach efforts, and disaster relief. Harvest Investment Services provides advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning through active tactical strategies, supporting clients with ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and ERISA investment management when engaged.

Cory Griffiths is a CFP® professional affiliated with Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC in Ontario, CA, with six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fleming's, Primerica Financial Services, and Paul Martins. Falcon Wealth Planning serves individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, third-party adviser selection, and a Family Office for clients with over $5 million in assets. The firm employs both fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis with regular reviews.

Tanya Tong is a financial advisor with Legacy Investment Services, LLC in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and with 2 years of industry experience. She has worked with Legacy Investment Services since 2023 and is also involved in insurance sales through Legacy Financial and Insurance Services LLC. Legacy Investment Services primarily serves individual clients by managing fixed, indexed, and variable annuity products on a non-discretionary basis and refers clients to third-party money managers. The firm focuses on annuity management and does not engage in discretionary portfolio management or provide in-house financial planning.

Ricky Perez is a financial advisor with Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Falcon Wealth Planning and its affiliated entities since 2021. Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with more than $5 million under management. The firm employs a range of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, modern portfolio theory, and options trading, with client accounts reviewed and reported quarterly.

Jacob Gorman is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and K2 Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer for the Rotary Club of Glendora, managing financial reporting and processing donations for the nonprofit. Lincoln Investment is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $18.9 billion in assets with a network of nearly 900 advisors. The firm serves individuals, employers, retirement plan participants, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing a range of financial planning and investment management services through both advisor-managed and programmatic strategies.

Donald Gould is a Series 63-licensed advisor with Gould Asset Management LLC in Claremont, CA, where he has worked since 1999, totaling 24 years of industry experience. He serves as a trustee on the Pitzer College Board of Trustees. Gould Asset Management LLC provides discretionary investment management primarily through individually managed accounts for individuals, institutions, retirement plans, and trusts, also offering access to non-public real estate LLCs and private equity funds. The firm emphasizes long-term, risk-adjusted returns with broad diversification and cost management, and it distinguishes itself through performance-based fees on certain illiquid real estate investments and unique private investment opportunities.

Rachel Vonbank is a financial advisor at Falcon Wealth Planning, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked with Falcon Wealth Planning in various capacities since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed attorney in the State of Minnesota but does not currently receive compensation for legal work. Falcon Wealth Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities, including a Family Office offering for clients with more than $5 million under management. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and modern portfolio theory, managing accounts on a discretionary basis with regular client reviews and custodial reporting.

Jimmy Wu is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previous experience at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. and United Alliance Insurance, where he is involved in agent training and recruiting as well as personal insurance sales. Packerland Brokerage Services serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access through various platforms including firm-managed portfolios and third-party co-advisory arrangements. The firm combines individualized financial planning with discretionary or non-discretionary account management and offers tools such as separately managed accounts and automated rebalancing.

Thomas Chronis is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent Investment Management Inc and PKS Investments and serves as Vice President and Partner of IEFC, LLC, where he oversees finances and hiring for Concours Capital Advisors. Chronis also has experience selling fixed insurance contracts. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Raz Bracha is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with The AmeriFlex Group and has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Sagepoint Financial, and Hornor Townsend & Kent, among others. Bracha also owns several financial and advisory-related businesses. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a broad network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing various asset allocation models and discretionary manager relationships.

Felipe Diaz is a financial advisor at Verity Asset Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been involved in related roles at Teacher's Pension & Insurance Services, INC., School Retirement Services, and FGD Financial & Insurance Solutions since 2016. Verity Asset Management is an SEC-registered, multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $1.15 billion with a roster of 55 advisers. The firm serves a range of clients including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, institutional clients, and other registered investment advisers, and employs a largely model-based investment process emphasizing tactical asset allocation and both internally managed and third-party strategies.

Marshall Huddleston is a financial advisor with The AmeriFlex Group, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes tenures at Cambridge Investment Research, Sagepoint Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and Penn Mutual Life. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates. The firm offers customized portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting utilizing various wrap and non-wrap solutions integrated with Cambridge platforms.