Timothy Wallender is a CFP® professional based in Manhattan Beach, CA, with 4 years of industry experience. He has been associated with his firm, Wallender, Timothy Joseph, since 2005. Outside of financial advising, he serves as president of Wallender & Associates, an aerospace project management consulting company. His firm provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities. The firm employs Modern Portfolio Theory to construct diversified, long-term portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and time horizon, typically using no-load mutual funds and other securities, and maintains a notably high client load for a solo advisor.

Kiak Tae is a financial advisor at Gardena Financial Retirement Advisors with 20 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has operated Taevestment LLC since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Tae is involved in several related businesses including co-owning an income tax preparation and notary service, working as an insurance broker, and owning real estate and mortgage brokerage firms. Gardena Financial Retirement Advisors provides investment advisory and retirement planning services primarily to individuals and certain businesses, with a focus on occupational groups such as nurses, school employees, and municipal workers. The firm offers portfolio management and customized financial planning, employing a range of securities and considering tax, income, time horizon, and risk tolerance in its strategies.

Amy Qian is a ChFC® and Series 66 licensed advisor with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, Wells Fargo, and AGL Employee Distributors/AIG prior to founding Agape Wealth Management LLC. In addition to her advisory work, she maintains an insurance practice as a sole proprietor. Agape Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary asset management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, tailoring portfolios based on documented investment goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance. The firm employs a variety of analytic methods and periodic portfolio reviews, targeting a generally $250,000 account minimum.

Annelise Li is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Fintent in Monrovia, CA. She has worked with AJC Capital Management Japan LLC since 2024 and has been involved with AJC Capital Management, LLC and Fintent Invest, Inc. since 2017. Outside of her advisory roles, Li manages corporate management, accounting, and tax responsibilities for these related entities during non-trading hours. Fintent Invest, Inc. provides fee-based, discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning tailored to individuals, trusts, and specialized clients, including medical professionals and accredited investors. The firm employs a strategic, long-term, value-oriented investment approach with tactical flexibility, supported by six proprietary model portfolios and a behavioral finance framework integrated into client engagement.

Craig Silvers is a CFA® charterholder and founder of Bricks & Mortar Capital, LLC, where he has served as the sole advisor since 2002, bringing 23 years of industry experience. Based in Los Angeles, CA, his professional focus is complemented by his active ownership of residential real estate properties across Los Angeles and Gilbert, AZ. Bricks & Mortar Capital provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a real estate-focused investment approach, managing discretionary portfolios that include REITs, individual equities, ETFs, options, and bonds, and it advises a private real estate income fund emphasizing concentrated, margin-driven strategies.

Arya Taghdiri is a financial advisor at Blackacre Wealth with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. Arya has worked in legal and advisory roles, including positions at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP and California Estate Law, PC. Arya maintains an active California law license and operates a separate law practice alongside financial advising. Blackacre Wealth is an independent firm providing fee-only wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory, offering both passive and active strategies, and includes alternative investments and educational seminars as part of its services.

Michael Ernst is the principal of Ernst & Co. Wealth Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Manhattan Beach, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held leadership roles at Guardian Precious Metals, Inc., where he serves as CEO. Ernst also consults on wealth management practices for Cleveralpha Asset Management, LLC. Ernst & Co. Wealth Management advises individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, offering asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm creates customized portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and generally operates on a non-discretionary basis, emphasizing tailored client relationships and integrating property-related services into its wealth management offerings.

Jonathan Berman is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Irontree Wealth Management, Inc. in Fullerton, CA. He has held roles at Squire S. Burke, Inc. and IronTree Insurance Services since 2012 and previously worked with Foresters Equity Services, Inc. and Osaic FA, Inc. In addition to advisory work, Berman is involved in tax preparation and bookkeeping services through his association with Squire S. Burke, Inc. Irontree Wealth Management, Inc. is an independent advisory firm serving individual, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and educational workshops, employing a primarily buy-and-hold investment approach rooted in Modern Portfolio Theory. Its integrated services include tax preparation and insurance brokerage, alongside business consulting and retirement-plan advisory work.

Dylan Roupell is a financial advisor at Rushmore Capital Partners in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to founding Rushmore Capital Partners, he worked at the Australian New Zealand Bank, London Stock Exchange, and National Australian Bank. Rushmore Capital Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis alongside asset allocation to construct portfolios and offers a range of investment options including equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Gregory Andrews is a financial advisor at Wealthsights Investment Management, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Columbia Advisory Partners, LLC and Searchlight Investments, LLC. He is a licensed Series 65 and also maintains a separate independent insurance practice in Los Angeles. Wealthsights Investment Management provides discretionary asset management to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts or estates, using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis. The firm is a small, single-advisor operation that manages approximately $29 million across 37 clients, allowing for concentrated advisor oversight.

Stephen Mc Donnell is the sole advisor at McDonnell Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has professional experience with Eclaro – Arch Capital Group since 2022 and has operated his own financial services business since 2015. Mc Donnell also provides part-time financial analysis services to a separate financial firm through a staffing firm. McDonnell Financial Services offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and some corporate clients, focusing on passive, index-linked investment strategies. The firm manages a small client base with ongoing investment oversight, standalone planning, and consulting engagements, and provides an optional performance-based fee arrangement for certain larger clients.

Benjamin Lupu is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently the sole advisor at Kensington Ami, LLC in Burbank, CA. He has worked at Kensington Ami since 2007. Kensington A.M.I. LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high net worth clients, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm’s investment approach incorporates fundamental, technical, econometric, and cyclical analysis, offering strategies with generally low-to-moderate trading frequency and managing a notable portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Craig Pelletier is a financial advisor at P&L Family Wealth in City of Industry, CA, holding the PFS™ designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Carmel Capital Partners, Axxcess Wealth Management (Osprey Capital Partners), Pelletier & Leo, LLP, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP. P&L Family Wealth provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses, using a combination of passive and active investment strategies grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm employs model portfolios and third-party managers, offers discretionary trading authority with client-imposed restrictions, and features standalone financial planning and fixed-fee arrangements in its service offerings.

Richard Blosser is a financial advisor at Pathfinder Wealth Advisors, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 36 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wedbush Securities, Axxcess Wealth Management, Wells Fargo Advisors, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Pathfinder Wealth Advisors serves affluent families, entrepreneurs, executives, and institutional accounts, focusing on high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio and asset management, standalone financial planning, and family office services, employing a goals-based approach that integrates low-cost beta exposures, alternative investments, and personalized strategies including the use of derivatives and margin borrowing.

Reggie Wilson is the principal of Epic Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has founded and presides over multiple related financial and insurance businesses, including EPIC Financial Consulting Inc. and EPIC Financial Insurance Services, Inc. His outside activities include providing consulting services to families and businesses aimed at improving operational efficiency and after-tax profits. Epic Wealth Advisors is an independent firm offering retirement and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth families. The firm focuses on risk analysis and asset-allocation advice, referring clients to third-party investment advisers and insurance products for implementation, and regularly reviews client recommendations annually.

David Hamer is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Integrity Asset Management, LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several real estate investment and management companies. Integrity Asset Management is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with customized portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, charting, and modern portfolio theory to construct diversified portfolios that include equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, real estate funds, and other asset classes.

Robin Westlund is the principal of West Grove Wealth, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser. He holds a Series 65 designation and has experience in entrepreneurship and small-business consulting through roles at firms including The Stolen Gnome and Ginsa Brands. His background includes involvement with creative and media ventures. West Grove Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients with fee-only financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach combining passive and active strategies and offers fixed and hourly fee arrangements along with business-owner focused planning services.

Feiyu You is the principal of You Investment Management LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. Their professional background includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Chongqing Zheyu Law Firm, Shanghai Huibei Investment Management, and Junkang Life Insurance. Feiyu You has experience spanning law, insurance, and investment management over several years. You Investment Management LLC provides portfolio management and investment consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and businesses. The firm focuses on liquid, publicly traded securities and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to inform investment strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

David Harris is a CFP® and ChFC® with 34 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Harris & Associates, an independent advisory firm based in Manhattan Beach, CA, and has held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he provides specialized training in oral proposals and presentation skills through Davris Training Associates and serves on the investment committee for the Manhattan Beach Community Church's endowment fund. Harris & Associates offers investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of Modern Portfolio Theory and active management, utilizing diversified allocations and an Enhanced Tactical Management process to support portfolio adjustments.

David Chong is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is the owner and president of Oaktree Wealth Group Inc. in Brea, CA, where he has worked since 2013. Prior to founding Oaktree Wealth Group, he was with Schomer Wealth Advisors, LLC and Align Financial Coaching, LLC. Oaktree Wealth Group is a state-registered investment adviser serving individual clients and institutional plan sponsors, including pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides portfolio management primarily through referrals to third-party money managers, comprehensive and modular financial planning, and non-discretionary pension consulting, applying modern portfolio theory in its asset allocation recommendations.