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.

Robert Soriano is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Pasadena City College among other roles. Outside of his advisory career, he manages a family trust that operates rental apartments. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, employees, and certain nonprofits by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management using asset-class allocation models and a total wealth approach.

Terence Welsh is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at D.A. Davidson & Co. and Crowell, Weedon & Co. over a combined 19 years. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services, as well as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Sandra Parracino is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Summit Financial, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Prior to joining Summit Financial, she was with Private Client Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and teaches yoga at Yoga Rebel Studio in La Canada, CA. Summit Financial, LLC is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $26.35 billion in assets for roughly 17,800 clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory and portfolio management programs with both discretionary and consultative approaches.

Ethan Gahm is a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining AWM Capital, he worked in various roles including positions at Blue Palm Cafe and Franco Realty Group. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, managing approximately $1.15 billion across 418 clients. The firm employs a multi-team approach focused on liability-driven investing and asset allocation, offering financial planning, retirement advice, business consulting, and asset management through an open-architecture platform.

Austin Gewecke is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors, where he has worked since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Stifel, Cambridge Associates, and Vulcan Capital. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research for equities and credit-focused fixed-income analysis, constructing portfolios for diversified, long-term exposure across multiple asset classes.

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.

James Kennally is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2002. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients across a range of sectors including wealth management, fixed income, and capital markets. The firm offers tailored portfolio management strategies and provides custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Christopher Gardner is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at SEIA LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Towneley Capital Management, Inc. and SES LLC. He is also the owner and CEO of Crimson Dynamix LLC, an investment entity focused on purchasing structured notes. SEIA is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm with roughly 142 advisors serving about 9,500 clients, including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing a combined strategic and tactical investment process to create client-specific Investment Policy Statements.

Jack Balestrieri is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P. He holds the Series 66 designation. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services. The firm also delivers portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, along with custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Perry Johnson III is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial planning and asset management. He is currently with Sovran Advisors, LLC, and also affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, The Financial Collective, and has a background including LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, Trilogy Financial Services, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales focusing on life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory relationships, and portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and offers access to third-party managers and unified managed account platforms.

Wanqiu Wu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Wu has worked at Citigroup since 2017, including roles at Citibank N.A. prior to joining the current firm, and has prior experience in retail at Bloomingdales. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research and operations as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Miguel Corral Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc., Banc of California, Essex National Securities, LLC, and LPL Financial. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that combines firm supervision with delegation of investment management to its representatives.

Bailey Burke is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. Prior to joining Schwab, Bailey worked six years at The Vanguard Group, Inc. and has experience in various roles including political campaigns and university positions. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain referred clients. The firm’s approach uses Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to deliver tailored recommendations, focusing on client authorization for trades without discretionary authority.

Akiva Fialkoff is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Los Angeles, CA. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Fialkoff is a partial owner and silent partner in several real estate ventures. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to tailor recommendations based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Futoshi Hoshino is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2018, he worked at Centaurus Financial INC. from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Hoshino is president and owner of B-Global Agency, a sports athlete representation and management company. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms, utilizing both firm and third-party models that incorporate strategic asset allocation and ongoing due diligence.

Roberto Groag is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including model portfolios and customized management within a vertically integrated structure.

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.

Galina Aliferova is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, she is involved in acting as a background cast member and production assistant on set, as well as driving for Uber. MAI Capital Management provides comprehensive wealth management and investment services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio strategies, integrated financial planning, and fiduciary services.