Nikolai Chuvakhin is a financial advisor with Fort Ross Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Pepperdine University for 25 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a Managing Partner at Tagora Capital LLP, a consulting firm based in the United Kingdom. Fort Ross Capital Management provides discretionary investment management to private investment companies and high-net-worth individuals, employing a quantitative market-timing strategy that involves equity, fixed-income, volatility, and select commodity markets. The firm manages highly customized, hedge-fund style strategies with concentrated long and short positions and occasional use of options.

Guo Liu is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stone Steps Financial, LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stone Steps Financial in 2022, Guo worked for Cornerstone OnDemand, Inc. for ten years. Stone Steps Financial is a fee-only advisory firm that provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a passive, asset-class-based investment approach using index mutual funds and ETFs to build tax-efficient, low-turnover portfolios tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Madeline Darcy is a financial advisor at Bennett Selby Investments, L.P. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bennett Selby Investments, she worked at CA iBank, Kaya Ventures, CircleUp Growth Partners, Victress Capital, Harvard University, and Oliver Wyman. She serves as a venture specialist for CA iBank, evaluating venture capital fund investments and direct investments as part of the SSBCI program. Bennett Selby Investments provides discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension consulting and ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary services for qualified retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, value-oriented investment approach with concentrated equity holdings and selective use of options strategies within separately managed accounts.

Richard Hunter is a financial advisor at Trinity Asset Management Co. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Trinity Asset Management Co. since 2006. Trinity Asset Management Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, cyclical, and qualitative analysis along with a mix of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Richard Villosis is a financial advisor at Carnegie Wealth Management LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Carnegie Wealth Management, Villosis worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for seven years and has been employed at Marathon Petroleum Corporation since 2005 as a process specialist. Carnegie Wealth Management is a state-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with tailored asset and portfolio management services. The firm manages primarily non-discretionary accounts, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analyses across various asset-allocation strategies.

Stuart Sneddon is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Newbury Capital Management, LLC since 2009, where he is part of a four-advisor team. The firm provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. Newbury Capital Management manages approximately $144 million across about 399 client relationships, offering discretionary and non-discretionary asset management with a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Hillary Srilamsingha is a financial advisor at Golden State Capital Inc. with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Golden State Tech Inc., Golden State Securities, and the U.S. Unicorn Foundation. Golden State Capital Inc. provides investment advisory services mainly to accredited investors and family offices, focusing on private and alternative investments such as private equity, credit, real estate, and venture capital. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with a long-term investment approach and offers tailored recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Katherine Wimmer is a financial advisor at Wimmer Associates LLC in Pasadena, CA, holding the CIC, Series 63, and Series 65 designations with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Wimmer Associates since 2003. Wimmer Associates provides investment supervisory and management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and family groups, focusing on tailored portfolio recommendations primarily involving stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and maintains formal policies on advisory qualifications, trade allocations, proxy voting, and personal trading controls.

Patrick Kinney is a financial advisor at Evolve Wealth Advisors LP with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been involved with various Evolve entities since 2021. Prior to that, he worked at EP Wealth Advisors from 2016 to 2021. Evolve Wealth Advisors, LP provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm is notable for its cross-border planning expertise and consulting services to other registered investment advisers, employing a range of investment strategies including fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and options strategies.

Gary Pia is a CFP® professional with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Mission Street Wealth Planning since 1986 and previously worked for the City of South Pasadena from 2012 to 2022. Mission Street Wealth Planning advises individuals, families, small business owners, health care professionals, qualified retirement plans, and nonprofit or corporate investment committees. The firm provides comprehensive and limited-scope financial planning and portfolio management, emphasizing a non-discretionary, research-based investment approach focused on diversified asset-class exposure and long-term investor behavior.

Sarah Gatens is a financial advisor with Gatens Financial, LLC in Los Angeles, CA. She holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Gatens Financial since 2024. Prior to her advisory role, she worked in various positions across multiple industries, including a role at Oomph Sweets in 2024 and Wondery Outdoors in 2023–2024. Gatens Financial is a small SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $27.8 million for around 20 clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Richard Miller is a financial advisor at CSI Wealth Management with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Creativeone Wealth, LLC for four years and has served as president of California Senior Information, Inc., an educational resource provider for seniors, since 2002. Miller holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and a California life and disability insurance license. CSI Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach is based on modern portfolio theory and long-term trading, with personalized investment policies and quarterly portfolio reviews.

Michael Stewart II is a financial advisor at Yarash Global Solutions Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Stewart also owns Yarash Global Consulting LLC, a consulting firm providing non-investment-related business services. Yarash Global Solutions Inc. serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate clients. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and business consulting, applying a range of analytical methods to manage diversified investment strategies and addressing real estate and business value-creation needs.

Christopher Mastro is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He is a principal at Impact Fiduciary LLC, where he has worked since 2020, and previously spent five years with Mirmir LLC. Outside of financial advising, he owns Wellness BioDental, an activity occupying less than 10% of his time. Impact Fiduciary LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive wealth management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes client-specific investment policies with a focus on passive management through ETFs and index funds, incorporating socially responsible investing screens and offering bundled financial planning and tax-related services.

Philip Demuth is a financial advisor at Conservative Wealth Management LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Conservative Wealth Management since 2003. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Demuth is a writer, dedicating about a quarter of his workweek to this activity. Conservative Wealth Management provides tailored asset management and ongoing account supervision to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs quantitative analysis, including Monte Carlo simulations, to inform investment decisions and manages diversified portfolios with a focus on academic factor exposures and liquid alternatives.

Kelsey Wilson is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is currently with BlackLines Financial and has prior experience at Innovation Partners LLC and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Kelsey is licensed as an insurance agent, selling life insurance, disability, long-term care, and annuities products. BlackLines Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement and pension plan services, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs client-specific investment policies and combines various analytical approaches while providing cash management and tax preparation support.

Nan Cheng is a financial advisor at ValueTech Private Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and concurrently works in senior semiconductor material management at Microsoft Corporation. His prior experience includes eight years at Semtech Corporation. ValueTech Private Advisors offers portfolio management, customized financial planning, and business consulting to individual and small business clients, including a significant non-U.S. clientele. The firm employs a technology-focused investment approach that integrates value investing, active management, and Modern Portfolio Theory with tax-aware, globally diversified portfolios.

Thomas O'Connell is a financial advisor at HG Wealth Partners LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Hilltop Securities, Western International Securities, and currently with both Horton Group Inc. and Carnegie Wealth Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in McConnell's Fine Ice Cream, an ice cream shop in Pacific Palisades, CA. HG Wealth Partners LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and hourly financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, and select institutional clients. The firm tailors portfolios based on fundamental analysis and client objectives, operating with discretionary authority while monitoring third-party managers and directing clients to independent custodians.

Renee Cohen is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at BlackLines Financial. She previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2015 to 2024. Outside of her advisory work, Renee is also licensed as an insurance agent and sells life insurance, disability, long-term care, and annuity products. BlackLines Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management, retirement and pension plan services, and financial planning. The firm employs client-specific investment policies with long-term strategies and incorporates insurance products and third-party arrangements within its advisory services.

I Jung Hsiao is a financial advisor at Halcyon Investment Advisor with a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Alpha Helix Asset Management Company Limited and Nanshan Life Insurance Company. Halcyon Investment Advisor offers fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, families, trusts, and pension plans, with specialized family office services for high-net-worth families. The firm employs a globally oriented investment approach combining fundamental, cyclical, and quantitative analysis with diversified asset allocation and multi-dimensional risk management.