Shirley Tan is a financial advisor with Perennial Financial Services in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Perennial Investment Advisors LLC since 2017 and previously at Lake Avenue Financial, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a real estate license and is involved in non-variable insurance services. Perennial Financial Services provides investment advisory and consulting to individual clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing multiple platform relationships and combining ERISA retirement plan consulting with licensed insurance activities.

Ziad Hijazi is a financial advisor at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management in Santa Monica, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Gerber Kawasaki since 2019 and previously attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a liaison between clients and the firm’s tax and accounting department, referring clients and coordinating with CPAs. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base including individual households of varying net worth and institutional clients such as pension plans and municipal governments. The firm employs tailored investment strategies with ongoing monitoring, offers access to alternative investments, and provides a wealth-building program for investors with accounts under $250,000.

Michael Evans is a financial advisor at SEIA with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at SEIA and its predecessor entities since 2003, with prior experience at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and SES Inc. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a research-driven investment process that combines strategic asset allocation with tactical adjustments and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account programs.

Robert Hoffman is a financial advisor at Snowden Capital Advisors LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Snowden since 2014. Snowden Capital Advisors LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, foundations, pension plans, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and third-party manager selection, combining multi-team scale with institutional capabilities.

Paniz Raeisi is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Farmers Financial Solutions, City National Bank, TIAA-CREF, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner at Grandia Design & Events, LLC, where she provides design and event planning services. RBC Securities, Inc. offers wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm delegates investment management to an affiliated sub-advisor, implementing diversified asset allocation strategies across various investment vehicles.

Christine Matthew is a financial advisor with SEIA in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC, and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a six-step investment process supported by research and offers multiple managed account programs, combining both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Isaak Ottmar is a financial advisor at Westmount Partners, LLC in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 license. He has been with Westmount Partners since 2022 and has prior work experience in various roles outside the financial industry. Westmount Partners provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension plans, non-profits, estates, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $5.2 billion for about 1,400 clients and employs a portfolio approach that includes no-load mutual funds, interval funds, and alternative investments for qualified investors.

Phillip Argue is a financial advisor with SEIA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Prepared Capital, Steel Peak Wealth Management, and Royal Alliance Associates. He also serves as Director of Investment Strategy at SEIA. SEIA serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm’s investment process combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, supported by an in-house research group and an Investment Committee, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

Gary Liska is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with SEIA and has previously worked at SES Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Signator Investors, Inc. Liska is a founding partner and CFO of Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC. He also serves as a board member of a homeowners association, where he assists with budgeting and meetings. Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC (SEIA) serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and investment consulting services. The firm combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments through an in-house research group and Investment Committee, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed-account programs.

Alexander Chumas is a financial advisor at SEIA with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc., Evoke Advisors, and several other firms. Based in Los Angeles, CA, his background includes roles in wealth management and client service. SEIA provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm manages approximately $22.5 billion in assets using a client-driven investment process that combines strategic and tactical allocation, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary managed account programs.

Brendan Finneran is a financial advisor with SteelPeak Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining SteelPeak Wealth Management in 2021, he worked for Rampart Investment Management from 2008 to 2021. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charities, family offices, and registered investment companies. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, discretionary portfolio management, and access to alternative investment strategies through proprietary and custom model portfolios overseen by its Institute of Portfolio Management & Economic Strategy.

Lara Lamb is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Abacus Wealth Partners since 2013. She is based in Santa Monica, CA. Abacus Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, and various entities with financial planning, consulting, and investment management, emphasizing a passive, asset-class investment approach tailored to clients’ risk profiles and goals. The firm also sponsors the Align Impact private fund and integrates ESG screening and independent manager allocation within its investment process.

Kathleen Gilmore is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2007, serving in her current role since 2020. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm manages approximately $4.48 billion in assets using proprietary fundamental research and a long-term, diversified investment approach across equities, fixed income, and select private investments.

Susan Olson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Abacus Wealth Partners in Santa Monica, CA since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in two LLCs involved in owning commercial and residential properties and serves as a successor donor-advised fund advisor at Impact Assets. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, families, and various entities. The firm employs a predominantly passive, asset-class investment approach with ESG screening options and manages private fund interests alongside traditional portfolios.

Shannon Chavez is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC, he worked at City National Securities, Inc. outside of his advisory role, he is involved in e-commerce through Bird Brain Products LLC and co-owns a short-term vacation rental home in La Quinta, CA. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates investment management with a broad financial services group, including affiliated banking and trust services.

Joshua Modabber is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Signpost, Westside Wellness & Rehabilitation, Silva Artist Management, and the University of Colorado - Boulder. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, and operates multiple managed account and wrap fee programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Mike Shayestehfar is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan Securities, and First Republic Securities Company. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, business entities, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management within an open-architecture framework, supported by an affiliation with Citizens Bank that offers access to bank deposit sweep programs and securities-based lending.

Steven Mc Neil is a Series 65 credentialed advisor at Genter Capital Management with four years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Corbin Advisors, Stone Pine Management, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Genter Capital Management provides discretionary investment supervisory services to individual and institutional clients, managing equity and fixed-income portfolios. The firm combines fundamental and quantitative analysis, serving a diverse client base including pension plans, foundations, and government entities.

Larry Isaacs is a financial advisor at Mariner Independent with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Mariner Platform Solutions since 2022, following prior roles at AdvicePeriod, LLC and Dakota Financial Management. Mariner Independent provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, access to model portfolios and third-party managers, and specialized retirement plan services, supported by institutional resources and affiliated investment relationships.

Bhagwati Mahendru is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc. and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 33 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services. Mahendru serves as a board member for the nonprofit counseling organization Valley Family Center. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes individualized advice and utilizes a wide range of investment strategies across multiple asset classes, supported by its NOVA platform and third-party manager programs.