Victor Espino is a financial advisor with Meridian Venture Partners, Inc in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Universal Wealth, Encompass More Asset Management LLC, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and World Financial Group. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in accounting as the owner of The Tax Council and holds a silent partnership in Muladhara Venture, a business engaged in real estate flips and retail payment systems. Meridian Venture Partners, Inc provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporate/business clients. The firm uses multiple analysis methods and offers a range of strategies including equities, fixed income, options, and specialty investments such as real estate funds and private placements.

Derek Munchow is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Augustus Wealth, LLC since 2022 and previously spent 20 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Long Beach, CA. Augustus Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis with multiple asset-allocation approaches, and offers specialty planning services including RSU and stock option analysis and cost segregation studies.

Michael Martin is a financial advisor with Goldman Lancaster, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Lancaster since 2013 and has also maintained a relationship with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he provides occasional support for a small family business, A Bite of Good. Goldman Lancaster serves individual investors, corporations, non-profits, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $321 million for about 382 clients, offering tailored investment strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and annuities, with both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Brent Greenshields is a financial advisor at Greenshields Capital LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2017, serving as Principal and Chief Compliance Officer, and previously worked at Questar Asset Management and Questar Capital Corporation. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent. Greenshields Capital serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing about $177 million across roughly 140 accounts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan advisory services, typically using a long-term investment approach based on a combination of fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michael Walsh is a financial advisor at PointOne Family Office with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at William Blair and Merrill Lynch/Bank of America. Walsh is also the owner of Front Row LLC, a private investment business. PointOne Family Office provides discretionary portfolio management and family office services to high-net-worth clients, employing a variety of investment strategies and conducting due diligence on third-party managers as part of its advisory process.

Jessica Henderson is a financial advisor at South Bay Financial Partners in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. She previously worked for Pillars Community Health for five years before joining her current firm. South Bay Financial Partners serves individual clients, high-net-worth families, small businesses, trusts, and pooled income funds with customized financial planning, investment advice, tax preparation, and small-business planning. The firm emphasizes a buy-and-hold investment approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance, and it offers financial coaching and education through workshops, courses, and an online platform.

Garrett Edson is a financial advisor with Clarus Group LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Clarus Group, he worked in various roles including at Dragonfly Rack and Plus24, and has a background in audio engineering and education at Berklee College of Music. Clarus Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plan participants. The firm manages approximately $158 million across around 182 clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to create primarily long-term portfolios with tactical adjustments.

Mark Boujikian Jr. is a CFP® certificant with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Keymark Financial since 2017 and previously spent five years at Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he performs bookkeeping for a wildlife rehabilitation organization. Keymark Financial provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and corporations. The firm employs a passive investment approach using index funds and ETFs, supplemented by fundamental and technical analysis, and offers comprehensive planning covering retirement, estate, tax, business, insurance, and college strategies.

Diego Parra Cortez is a financial advisor at Madrid Retirement Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Madrid Financial Services since 2017, alongside a prior role at LPL Financial starting in 2016. Madrid Retirement Advisors provides portfolio management and ongoing investment advice primarily to high net worth individuals through a wrap-fee asset management program. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analyses, along with long- and short-term strategies and options trading, to tailor investments to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Bryan Hernandez is a financial advisor with CLG LLC in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling, Cetera, and Halbert Hargrove. He is also licensed as a fixed insurance agent, conducting sales of traditional insurance products. CLG LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm offers comprehensive asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting using a variety of analytical approaches and investment strategies, including the use of derivatives and third-party sub-advisors.

Melissa Going is a financial advisor at The William Allan Corporation with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with the firm since 2012. The William Allan Corporation provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high net worth individuals, non-profits, trusts, and corporate accounts. The firm employs a mix of long-term investing and short-term strategies, including option writing and margin transactions, with continuous, individualized account supervision and fundamental analysis.

Leanne Drayton is a financial advisor at Wealthspring with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. prior to her current role. Wealthspring serves individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other entities by providing investment advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and portfolio management services. The firm employs a primarily discretionary asset-management process combining various analytical methods and offers access to a broad range of securities and alternative investments.

Matthew Evans is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with one year of industry experience. He is currently with Ocean Path Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2024, and previously was associated with Mariner Wealth Advisors and Mariner Independent. Ocean Path Advisors is a small team providing portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm follows a modern portfolio theory approach, emphasizing diversified, low-cost indexed investments and uses margin and options strategies in certain accounts.

John Cartwright is a financial advisor at CLG, LLC with 60 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at firms including Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cetera. Cartwright is also the owner and president of John D. Cartwright & Associates, Inc., an insurance agency. CLG, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing sub-advisors, derivative strategies, and tax-aware implementation.

Julie Young Sedillo is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience and is currently with CRUX Wealth Advisors. She has held roles at Arete Wealth Management and Crown Capital Securities, among others. She serves as treasurer and board member for the Peninsula Drama Boosters Club. CRUX Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a process-driven, advisor-customized approach using multiple analytical methods and generally manages client accounts on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring.

Michael Bornstein is a financial advisor with Signature Resources Capital Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at MassMutual, Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and MML Investors Services. He is also an agent with Signature Resources Insurance and Financial Services, engaging in insurance sales and service. Signature Resources Capital Management advises individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, and retirement plan sponsors, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a Global Target Risk strategy focused on broad diversification and customized model portfolios and serves as a sub-advisor to Envestnet’s TAMP while publicly disclosing performance results.

Elizabeth Carr is a financial advisor at CLG LLC in Long Beach, CA, with 38 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with CLG LLC since 2016. Her prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cetera, and she is also a partner at John D. Cartwright & Associates, Inc. CLG LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, providing asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of analytical methods and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, using third-party sub-advisors and various strategies including options, derivatives, and digital asset exposure.

Kimberley Neff is a financial advisor with CLG LLC in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Cetera, in addition to her ongoing role at CLG LLC since 2017. CLG LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a range of analytical methods and investment tools, including derivatives and digital assets, and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Andrew Moretine is a financial advisor at The William Allan Corporation with five years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 2017 and previously worked at St. Barnabas School and Loyola Marymount University. The William Allan Corporation provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, non-profits, and corporate accounts, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs a mix of long-term, short-term, and trading strategies, including options and margin borrowing, and uses AI tools for operational efficiencies while tailoring portfolios to client objectives.

John Kotsimbos is a financial advisor at Peak American Investment Advisors, Inc., with over 22 years of industry experience, including five years at Peak American and 17 years as an independent advisor. He is part of an 11-advisor team based in Redondo Beach, CA. Peak American Investment Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary wealth management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm combines technical and fundamental analysis in portfolio construction and integrates tax strategy and insurance coordination into retirement and income planning.