Morten Roness is a financial advisor with SteelPeak Wealth, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with SteelPeak Wealth Management since 2016. SteelPeak Wealth, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charities, family offices, private funds, and registered investment companies. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, discretionary portfolio management, alternative strategies, and private placement investment consulting, utilizing proprietary and custom model portfolios as well as conducting due diligence on private securities for qualified clients.

Danielle Onesto is a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners with 10 years at the firm and a total of 5 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Paper Portrayals for four years. Outside of advisory work, she is the owner and artist of Danielle Onesto Art, a fine art business. Abacus Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, and various entities with financial planning and investment management, using a passive, asset-class investment approach that incorporates ESG screening and tailors portfolios to clients’ risk profiles. The firm also sponsors the Align Impact private fund and offers access to private placements for qualified clients.

Sandra Parracino is a financial advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Private Client Services. Outside of finance, she owns and teaches at Yoga Rebel Studio in La Canada, California. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm with over $26 billion in assets under management and serves approximately 17,800 clients. The firm offers a mix of discretionary and consultative investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services.

Robert Castillo is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at LPL Financial for nine years and has been with Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, Castillo serves as a liaison between clients and CPAs at GK Tax and Accounting, providing financial planning advice and coordinating client services. Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management serves a diverse client base, including individual households and institutional entities. The firm employs tailored portfolio strategies with ongoing monitoring and offers services such as wealth management, pension consulting, and access to alternative investments, alongside digital tools and standardized programs to manage a high client load.

William Upson is a financial advisor with NWF Advisory Services Inc, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with NWF Advisory Services since 2009 and has also worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of St. Bernie's Press, which distributes a book on long-term care alternatives with proceeds benefiting multiple charities, and he is involved with the Las Aguilas & Eagle Scholarship Foundation, overseeing scholarships for Eagle Scouts. NWF Advisory Services primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and trust and estate services. The firm manages approximately $3.82 billion in assets and employs an open-architecture wealth management platform that combines advisor-managed portfolios, third-party model portfolios, and SMA/UMA solutions, focusing on strategic long-term investing alongside tactical strategies.

Christopher Gardner is a financial advisor at SEIA with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining SEIA, he worked at Towneley Capital Management, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Gardner is also the owner and CEO of Crimson Dynamix LLC, an investment account focused on structured notes. SEIA serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional and charitable clients through a multi-team advisory platform of approximately 140 advisors. The firm’s investment process combines strategic macro asset allocation with tactical adjustments, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Bailey Burke is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. He previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for six years and has experience with several political and educational organizations. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across multiple asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and uses standardized asset allocation models and research tools, with final investment decisions made by clients.

Akiva Fialkoff is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Los Angeles, CA. His prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. He is also listed as a partial owner and silent partner in several real estate ventures. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice primarily through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing asset allocation models and Schwab research tools to deliver customized investment recommendations. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab & Co., focusing on annual reviews and education while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Futoshi Hoshino is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Centaurus Financial Inc. and is also the president and owner of B-Global Agency, a sports athlete representation and management company. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors with investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm offers a range of portfolios and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment models, operating as both a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Shawn Lawson is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Charles Schwab and in various roles including managing tax services at EWM Tax Solutions. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm utilizes customized model portfolios and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with alternative investment strategies and third-party manager oversight.

Sergio Villavicencio is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations. His prior experience includes roles at Evoke Advisors and Advanced Research Investment Solutions, LLC. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers a range of customized portfolio strategies across equities, fixed income, ETFs, and private investments.

Tae Livermore is a financial advisor at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, his work history includes roles at Pie Five Pizza and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Kayne Anderson Rudnick provides discretionary investment management and sub-advisory services to institutional and individual clients, emphasizing fundamental company-level research and incorporating governance and sustainability assessments into its investment process. The firm manages a range of active equity and fixed-income strategies and serves diverse client types including pension plans, insurers, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds.

Derek Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Advisory Group West since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including custom portfolio solutions and wealth management, supported by comprehensive back-office operations and technology.

Ronald Bertke is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he is also engaged in life insurance brokerage for multiple carriers. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities and employs a network of advisers who implement client strategies through third-party asset manager relationships under a supervisory framework.

Brock Nye is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at EP Wealth Advisors as well as positions outside the financial services sector, such as running a tree service business and involvement with Southern Virginia University. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides ancillary services like tax preparation and estate-document assistance for certain clients.

Wesley Yamada is a financial advisor at Lido with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Lido Advisors, LLC since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Fountainhead Capital Management, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is an individual agent with MassMutual, involved in selling and managing life insurance. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers integrated wealth management with diversified investment strategies across multiple asset classes and manages assets on a discretionary basis, often utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Irwin Mazur is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer for 21 years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee of his personal trust. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering various advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs diverse investment approaches tailored by program and advisor, managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.

Justin Brennan is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Capital Group Private Client Services in 2021, he worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company from 2016 to 2021. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System” that emphasizes fundamental research and long-term investing. The firm offers access to separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

Joseph Warsavsky is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crescent Bay Advisors, Inc. for twelve years and Evoke Advisors for two years before joining MAI Capital Management. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio strategies across multiple asset classes and serves both product-sponsor and advisory roles, managing over $72 billion in assets.

Darell Krasnoff is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Evoke Advisors, Bel Air Securities LLC, and Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC. He serves on the boards of College Track, the Music Center Foundation, and Los Angeles Team Mentoring. MAI Capital Management provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a range of strategies through in-house portfolio managers, third-party sub-advisers, and unified managed account models, with assets under management of $72.3 billion as of May 31, 2026.