George Johnson is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Alessandra Capital Management, LLC and has held roles at LPL Financial LLC, Cetera Advisors LLC, and First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. He also manages George Johnson Management Inc., a separate business entity. Alessandra Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management, wrap-fee portfolio options, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm customizes advice based on client goals and risk tolerance, employs various analytical methods and tactical strategies, and offers both wrap and non-wrap account structures.

Diana Kliche is a financial advisor at InvestLinc Wealth Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at The Fix Project and legal firms including the Law Office of Sharma Kliche, LLP and the Law Office of Mark E. Lewis. InvestLinc Wealth Services provides wealth management and investment advisory services to high-net-worth clients, including families, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers customized multi-asset portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning using fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

Stephen Kiernan is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience and has been with Anchor Financial Group since 1988. He previously worked at NPB Financial Group, LLC from 2012 to 2017. Kiernan holds a California life and health insurance license and is involved in insurance sales on a limited basis. Anchor Financial Group provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm combines passive index and ETF exposure with selective active funds and alternative investments, managing roughly $96 million in discretionary assets for a range of clients.

Terri Grassi is a financial advisor at RAI Wealth Management with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior experience at Munson, Cronick & Associates, LLP Certified Public Accountants, as well as running her own CPA practice. RAI Wealth Management serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning with a focus on diversified portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, emphasizing regular rebalancing and tax-management strategies.

Steven Le is a financial advisor at SVL Investment Management with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with SVL Investment Management since 1987 and also worked at California State University for 38 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of a property management company. SVL Investment Management is a boutique, research-oriented money manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, endowments, and corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, global investment process with a long-term horizon, combining top-down economic analysis and a proprietary statistical valuation model.

Jack Jentz is a financial advisor at Elevate Wealth Advisors, LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 65 credential. He has been with Elevate Wealth Advisors since 2025 and is also associated with Elevate Financial Partners, LLC. Jentz has a background as a student at UC Santa Barbara and has experience volunteering at the Indianapolis Community Center. Elevate Wealth Advisors, LLC provides discretionary investment management, portfolio trading, and rebalancing services for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on an active, adaptive investment approach based primarily on fundamental analysis. The firm manages separate accounts and offers access to private investment vehicles, including a pooled private fund employing an ETF call-option long/short strategy.

Carl Fernandez is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with three years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Pruvise in Newport Beach, CA, and has worked at Great Pacific Securities since 2016. Prior to that, he was involved in independent trading for one year. Pruvise provides investment advisory and portfolio management services for individuals, families, and business clients, including corporate retirement planning and consulting. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach combining fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis, emphasizing strategic asset allocation across various strategies while delivering ongoing advice without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Ava Pompay is a CFP® professional with experience at Prosperity Wealth Planning LLC since 2024. Prior to her advisory role, she completed work and study roles including at California State University and Target. Prosperity Wealth Planning LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities, providing portfolio management, financial planning, family legacy planning, educational seminars, and divorce-planning services. The firm employs a disciplined investment approach using multiple analysis methods and offers unique programs such as Next Generation Preparation and client education workshops.

Glen Park is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Park Capital Group, Inc. since 2012 and has also worked with LPL Financial, LLC since 2010. In addition to his advisory work, Park is a licensed real estate agent and serves as Secretary of the nonprofit organization American Dream Builders. Park Capital Group, Inc. serves individual clients, including high net worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans with services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses firm-developed model portfolios and a variety of analytical methods to tailor investment strategies, and it emphasizes participant education and seminars for plan participants.

Michael Farah is the principal of Farah Private Wealth Management, Inc in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has led his firm since 2005. Farah also provides trustee services in a personal capacity and leads a charitable foundation. Farah Private Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on investment management using fundamental, technical, and charting analysis across various asset classes with both long- and short-term strategies.

Winifred Sun is a financial advisor with Sun Group Wealth Partners LLC in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Sun Group Wealth Partners since 2013 and LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as an author and media personality, contributing articles to publications such as Forbes.com and TurboTax, and producing and hosting shows including “Renegade Millionaire with Winnie Sun” and “Level Up with Winnie Sun.” Sun Group Wealth Partners LLC serves individuals and families, including high-net-worth households, business owners, corporate executives, Hollywood professionals, and nonprofit organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, charitable giving, and pension consulting, utilizing discretionary investment management through various platforms and employing strategies such as option writing and third-party portfolio management.

Balamir Trunec is a financial advisor at SVL Investment Management with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Liberty Group, LLC for 14 years before joining SVL in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns 4CAM1 Advisory, Inc., which manages his personal income, expenses, and taxes. SVL Investment Management is a boutique, research-oriented money manager serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, endowments, and corporate entities. The firm employs a fundamentally driven, global investment approach using top-down economic analysis, strategic asset allocation, and a proprietary statistical valuation model to construct individualized portfolios.

Marah Fineberg Kuck is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fineberg Financial Management LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. She is actively involved with the Women's Symposium, a nonprofit focused on empowering women through financial literacy and STEAM awareness, where she holds multiple leadership positions. Fineberg Financial Management provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with third-party manager due diligence, managing approximately $34.8 million across about 70 client relationships.

Carolanne Chavanne is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience. She is currently with Prosperity Wealth Planning LLC, where she has been since 2019, following prior roles at Dynamic Wealth Advisors and LPL Financial. Prosperity Wealth Planning serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities, offering portfolio management, comprehensive financial and family legacy planning, educational seminars, and specialized divorce-planning services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with diversified portfolios and provides unique programs such as next-generation financial education and periodic client workshops.

Tiffany Delarosa is a financial advisor at Meridian Venture Partners, Inc with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is also a licensed insurance agent with Universal Wealth. In addition to her advisory role, she is co-owner and administrative assistant at Diamond Senior Living. Meridian Venture Partners, Inc provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate clients. The firm uses a variety of analytical methods and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary portfolio management, cryptocurrency exposure, and specialty investments such as real-estate funds and venture capital.

Raelyn Andresen is a financial advisor at Granite Capital Wealth Management LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Granite Capital Wealth Management since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she manages operations at Aladdan Construction. Granite Capital Wealth Management LLC is a state-registered investment adviser managing approximately $30 million for about 45 individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a proprietary options-oriented investment strategy and offers customized portfolios with performance-linked compensation for qualified clients.

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.

James Peebles is a financial advisor at Financial Security Solutions, Corp. in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Financial Security Solutions Corp. since 2005 and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1989, and has operated Peebles Financial Services since 1976. Outside of advisory work, he provides income tax preparation and insurance sales through his sole proprietorship. Financial Security Solutions Corp. offers asset management primarily through third-party managers, financial planning, and collaborative monitoring services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm typically employs a non-discretionary advisory model, using model portfolios and outside managers, with financial planning and consulting provided on an hourly or flat-fee basis.

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 with one year of industry experience. Lin holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at FHWV Capital, LLC and The Paul Merage School of Business at the University of Irvine. FHWV Financial, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients through a two-advisor team, providing financial planning and referring clients to third-party registered investment advisers and managed-account platforms for implementation. The firm emphasizes tax-aware planning and financial analysis, operating primarily as a solicitor rather than managing portfolios directly.