Hiroshi Mizutani is a financial advisor at International Assets Investment Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 10 years. Mizutani is also associated with Global Assets Advisory, LLC as an investment advisor. International Assets Investment Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities through a national network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm focuses on customized, long-term portfolio management using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and may utilize third-party money managers or wrap programs.

Billie Miles III is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Simplicity Wealth and LifePro Asset Management, LLC. He is also a partner and co-founder of Milestone Financial & Insurance, where he serves as an insurance agent. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm employs a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach supplemented by fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Rick Martinez is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc. He has previously worked at Great Point Advisors, Retirement Wealth Management, Great Point Capital, and Center Street Securities. In addition to his advisory roles, Martinez holds an emergency 30-day teaching credential and is involved with the Alvord Unified School District. Ausdal Financial Partners serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities, managing approximately $3.73 billion across more than 16,000 clients. The firm provides a wide range of services including advisor-managed accounts, separately managed accounts, unified managed accounts, retirement-plan advisory, and financial planning, with investment strategies customized at the individual advisor representative level.

Thomas Meaglia is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Fusion Investment Advisors, operating as Coppell Advisory Solutions LLC, since 2013. Outside of advisory services, he dedicates a portion of his time to fixed insurance and annuities. Fusion Investment Advisors serves individuals, pensions, trusts, estates, and corporate clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a tailored investment approach using both fundamental and technical analysis within an open-architecture platform.

Charles Dinise is a financial advisor with Advisory Alpha, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Advisory Alpha since 2018 and previously at Foresters Equity from 2015 to 2018, alongside operating as an independent agent since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Dinise Financial & Insurance Solutions, where he sells fixed insurance products and provides tax preparation services. Advisory Alpha serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and specialty solutions such as retirement plan services and donor-advised funds. The firm also acts as a subadvisor and co-advisor for third-party RIAs, managing a diverse range of managed portfolio strategies with an emphasis on discretionary management and a comprehensive menu of specialty investment options.

Robert Birgen is a CFP® and PFS™ with 39 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Merit Financial Advisors and previously held roles at LPL Financial, Stanislawski & Harrison Wealth Management, Abridge Partners, and operated Birgen Asset Management. Outside of his financial career, he owns and produces a Christian Catholic podcast called BobtheLector. Merit Financial Advisors is a multi-team registered investment adviser with 264 advisors serving over 20,000 clients across 66 offices. The firm offers coordinated wealth-management services, including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advice, using a long-term, diversified investment approach supported by an internal Investment Management team and customizable portfolio models.

Jennifer Ramos is an advisor at Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has experience working at multiple firms, including Arcadian Group LLC and SGS North America. Signal Advisors Wealth operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm offers portfolio management, access to models and third-party managers, and retirement plan consulting through a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach.

Shiow Yun Wu is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including CETERA Advisor Networks LLC, Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Outside of her advisory role, Wu is also engaged in insurance sales as an independent contractor. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access through various firm-managed and third-party platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with routine client reviews and employs a mix of separately managed accounts, model portfolios, and automated rebalancing tools.

James Hu is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mutual Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, Polaris Financial, Inc., and Partnervest Advisory Services, LLC. Hu also serves as president of an independent insurance agency, where he provides life, annuity, and long-term care insurance services. Mutual Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $6.75 billion through a network of 123 advisors. The firm serves individuals, institutional investors, trusts, and retirement plan participants, employing a mix of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Kevin Webb is a financial advisor with Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management Inc., Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Webb serves on the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity Pomona Valley, a charitable organization focused on providing affordable housing. Thrivent Advisor Network, LLC offers investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach, utilizing customized asset allocations that include low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, fixed-income securities, and alternative investments, supported by a network integrated within the broader Thrivent group.

Mike Antashyan is a financial advisor with Kovack Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 license and bringing seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kovack Advisors and Kovack Securities in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2024 and has a background in the industrial gases sector with Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. and Linde North American Gases. Kovack Advisors, Inc. is a multi-team registered investment adviser with approximately 260 advisors and over $6 billion in client assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, banks, and municipal entities, employing a risk-based investment approach supported by Envestnet and offering both model-based and advisor-managed portfolio solutions.

Patrick Miles is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC, Triad Wealth Partners, and Safeguard Investment Advisory Group. In addition to his advisory roles, Miles owns and operates an independent insurance agency, Miles Investment and Insurance Services LLC, focusing on life insurance products and annuities. Signal Advisors Wealth, LLC operates a turnkey asset management platform serving independent RIAs, co-branded investment adviser representatives, and their retail clients. The firm uses a primarily top-down, tactical asset allocation approach combined with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to manage discretionary strategies while allowing independent advisors to maintain client relationships.

Sam Sy is a financial advisor at Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Foresters Equity Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he sells health and travel insurance. Packerland Brokerage Services, Inc. serves individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory program access. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services through multiple platforms, including Hilltop/Envestnet, and manages over $900 million in client assets.

Salvador Flores Chatfield is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Horace Mann Investors and Horace Mann Companies. He serves as president of the Covina Valley Optimist Club, a nonprofit organization that provides youth sports scholarships, and is also a commissioner on the City of Covina Finance Advisory Commission. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporate clients and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs. The firm’s in-house Investment Management & Research team drives investment decisions using proprietary screening processes, and advisors may customize portfolios or select third-party managers depending on client needs.

Kenneth Yuen is a financial advisor at StoneX Advisors Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at StoneX Securities Inc. and Quest Capital Strategies, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Yuen is involved in insurance sales and provides training and support to licensed insurance agents. StoneX Advisors Inc. serves individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm uses a variety of portfolio implementation platforms and supports multiple account structures, operating as part of the broader StoneX Group with integrated clearing, custody, and lending capabilities.

Larry Olea is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc. in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with City National Securities, Inc. and City National Bank since 2004. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management, leveraging an affiliated sub-advisor for asset allocation and investment implementation within an integrated financial services group.

Raafat Iskander is a financial advisor with Calton & Associates, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Calton & Associates since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Alexander Wealth Management, LLC, which provides tax filing services. Calton & Associates serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and other retail clients by offering portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm’s investment recommendations are tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, utilizing multiple program structures and a range of analytic approaches.

Leah Pattison is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The AmeriFlex Group. She has previously worked with firms including Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., OSAIC, and Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. Pattison is also involved as an agent with Summit Financial & Insurance Services. The AmeriFlex Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of advisory affiliates and investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering customized strategies via model asset allocations and discretionary or non-discretionary manager relationships.

Mario Uyboco is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at LifePro Asset Management and VOYA Financial Advisors prior to joining Simplicity Wealth. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor at Cal Poly University, teaching supply chain management and internet web application development. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds investment approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and offers a turnkey asset management platform (TAMP) with a focus on model portfolios and third-party manager due diligence.

Tony Yu is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. since 2015. He has held leadership roles including President of DSG Insurance Services, overseeing property, casualty, and various insurance products. Yu is also involved in nonprofit organizations such as the Asian Pacific CPA Association and the Taiwanese American Lawyers Association, serving in board positions. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients nationwide through a broad offering of advisory and brokerage services, including investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer, providing a range of managed account programs and sub-advisory relationships.