Aaron Kirsch is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional and founding partner of GreenUp Wealth Management. He works primarily with individuals and couples who are approaching or living in retirement, helping them design financial plans that support both long-term security and a fulfilling retirement lifestyle. Aaron began his career in financial services in 2001 at a major Wall Street firm and has since worked with clients across a wide range of life stages, both at large institutions and through his own independent wealth management firm. This experience informs his comprehensive approach to financial planning, which integrates retirement income planning, investment management, tax-aware strategies, risk management, and estate planning considerations. He is the co-author of The Rewarding Retirement Workbook, a resource designed to help people think beyond the mechanics of retirement and focus on how they want to live during this stage of life. Aaron’s work emphasizes aligning financial decisions with personal values, priorities, and legacy goals. Aaron holds himself to fiduciary standards and takes a client-centered approach to planning, helping individuals and families navigate financial decisions with clarity and confidence as they transition into and through retirement.

Daniel Boston is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with The Butterfield Group LLC, bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to founding The Butterfield Group in 2021, he worked at Rexnord for twelve years. He is also the owner of Paragon Engineering Group, an engineering services business based in Simi Valley, where he manages general operations and business development. The Butterfield Group provides customized investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset-allocation-driven investment approach, incorporating macroeconomic analysis and written Investment Policy Statements, with a client base that includes a broader mix of small businesses and charitable organizations alongside individual and trust clients.

Vanessa Friedman is the sole advisor at She Wealth Advisors LLC in Woodland Hills, CA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to founding She Wealth Advisors, she was involved in a mental health services business, Awaken Therapy Center, where she provided administrative support. She also offers educational coaching and training related to investment strategy, market behavior, and risk management. She Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management for high-net-worth individuals, families, and small institutions, combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis with dynamic asset allocation and tactical overlays. The firm also offers financial coaching and education services to both clients and non-clients.

Phillip Deboalt is a financial advisor at FD Wealth Advisors, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Strategic Advisors LLC and Fidelity in various advisory roles. He is also a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance and annuity product sales. FD Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management and ERISA plan advisory services primarily to institutional and retirement-plan clients. The firm employs fundamental and cyclical analysis alongside Modern Portfolio Theory to construct portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, offering both asset-based and performance-linked fee arrangements.

Adam Klein is a financial advisor with ABK Management LLC in Encino, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with ABK Management LLC since 2015 and previously worked at Brentwood School from 2015 to 2017. ABK Management LLC provides discretionary investment management services to individuals and families, focusing on portfolio construction, risk management, and ongoing monitoring. The firm emphasizes a process that includes asset allocation based on macroeconomic and market assessments, fundamental security selection, and uses performance-based compensation arrangements for qualified clients.

Daniel Bragg is the principal advisor at Bragg Capital Management LLC in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. He has served as Chief Investment Officer at Pure Distribution Inc. and KC Equipment Rentals, assisting with capital allocation decisions. Bragg also holds an insurance license and conducts life and health insurance sales on a limited basis. Bragg Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management for individual investors, focusing on publicly traded securities and exchange-traded funds. The firm employs a proprietary strategy that includes flexible position types, margin leverage, options trading, and hedging techniques.

Matthew Fee is the principal of SR99Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. He has prior work experience at Benco Dental and Elsevier, spanning over two decades, and has operated a real estate brokerage since 1992. SR99Advisors primarily manages pooled investment vehicles and institutional assets, offering core investment management and pension consulting services. The firm’s approach is influenced by in-house real estate expertise and includes flexibility in billing, with some consulting engagements charged hourly and occasional fee reductions for community-service or pro-bono clients.

Gregory Toppe is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Venado Investment Advisors LLC. His prior roles include positions at Trivant Custom Portfolio Group LLC and work with organizations in the veterinary sector, such as Companion Pet Partners and National Veterinary Associates. Venado Investment Advisors LLC offers discretionary asset management and hourly financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a tailored investment approach combining cyclical and fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory and manages a small client base with a focus on transparency and individualized service.

Sviataslau Mastouski is the sole advisor at Most Capital, an independent registered investment adviser based in Woodland Hills, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has six years of industry experience. Mastouski has operated Most Capital since 2019 and also has experience as an individual entrepreneur in commercial real estate leasing. Most Capital provides investment management services primarily to individuals, trusts, and pension plans, focusing exclusively on exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The firm employs a quantitative Market-Regime Index strategy that adjusts allocations between equity and bond ETFs based on market conditions and operates mainly on a non-discretionary basis requiring client trade authorizations.

Shonty Spatola is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Pacific Oak Financial Planning LLC in Woodland Hills, CA. Prior to founding Pacific Oak Wealth Management LLC in 2015, Spatola worked at Capital Tax Group Inc. and has operated a professional accounting firm since 2012. In addition to financial advising, Spatola is the owner and managing director of an accounting firm and works as an independent real estate sales agent. Pacific Oak Financial Planning LLC provides financial planning, wealth management, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting to individual investors and small- to mid-sized employers. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach with diversified index ETFs and active satellite strategies, coordinating tax and planning services through its affiliation with an accounting practice led by a CPA.

Brian Dennis is a CFP® and ChFC® with 37 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Brian Dennis, CFP®, an investment management firm based in Calabasas, CA. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed attorney and an independent insurance agent. His firm provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and estates. The investment approach focuses on fundamental analysis and a value-oriented, long-term strategy, with tailored services and regular account reviews.

Scott Soohoo is a financial advisor at Altron Capital Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as owner and manager of Zero Media Works, an e-commerce and marketing consulting company. Soohoo has been with Altron Capital Management since 2018 and also has prior experience with the Noumena Education Initiative. Altron Capital Management serves individual and institutional clients using a global value investment approach focused on high-conviction ideas identified through fundamental analysis. The firm manages discretionary portfolios with strategies that may include concentrated positions, short sales, options, and margin.

Sharon Martin is the President and owner of Profit Strategies, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser based in Westlake Village, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 26 years of industry experience, having operated Profit Strategies since 1999. In addition to investment advisory services, she offers life insurance, group health and benefits, human resources consulting, and bookkeeping through her firm. Profit Strategies, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, trusts, and pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm integrates Envestnet asset-allocation models and third-party managers, offering investment management alongside non-investment business services such as bookkeeping and small-business health insurance support.

Jeffrey Becker is a financial advisor at WB Financial Services, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. Becker has been with WB Financial Services since 2001 and is also associated with Winningham, Becker & Company, LLP since 1996. WB Financial Services, LLC provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts, focusing on personalized consultations without selling commissioned insurance or investment products. The firm operates as a referral-based adviser, connecting clients with independent investment advisors who manage portfolios, and is affiliated with a CPA firm whose principals hold CPA and personal financial specialist credentials.

Ira Zito is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Financial Peak, where he has worked since 2021, following eight years at SagePoint Financial. In addition to his advisory role, Zito is an independent insurance agent, dedicating about 5% of his time to insurance sales. Financial Peak provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses a primarily passive investment approach based on modern portfolio theory, integrating financial planning with portfolio management through various engagement models.

I’m Melissa, founder of Fidela Wealth. I hold CFP® and CIMA® designations, and I’ve spent the last 13 years guiding clients through high-stakes financial transitions with precision and care. At Fidela, I work with: -Families navigating legacy planning, education funding, long-term care, or supporting loved ones with special needs. -Business owners seeking tax efficiency, transition planning, or coordinated advice across teams. -Entertainment professionals managing income variability, loan-out entities, pension structures, and privacy concerns. My job is to bring order to complexity, no jargon, no confusion. Just clear, personalized advice and disciplined financial strategy. I don’t sell products, and I don’t take shortcuts. As a fiduciary, I work exclusively in your best interest. If you’re facing a turning point or simply want to feel more confident about your financial future, I’m here to help you move forward with clarity and integrity.

Gerard Singfield is a financial advisor at Culture Capital Partners, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab and The Pacific Group. In addition to his advisory role, he provides clients with life insurance options and business management services, including budgeting and bill pay support. Culture Capital Partners offers portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes a range of analytical methods and investment strategies across traditional and alternative assets, operating mostly on a non-discretionary basis with tailored service for a limited client base.

Michael Halper is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Strateon Intelligent Wealth LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Escient Financial LLC, Escient Studios, and Escient Digital, as well as membership in IATSE Local 600. He is a co-founder and director of the Advice-Only Planners Association, a public benefit corporation focused on promoting the advice-only financial planning model. Strateon Intelligent Wealth provides financial planning and investment advice to individuals, couples, families, and related trusts and estates through modular and comprehensive planning engagements. The firm operates an advice-only model without managing client assets, emphasizing diversified, passive investment strategies, and offers educational workshops, newsletters, and a digital asset consulting service.

John Mears is the principal advisor at Mears Money Management in Valencia, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been involved in financial services since 1991 through his work at Mears And Associates. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation and accounting business and is a licensed insurance agent. Mears Money Management serves individual clients by providing portfolio management and selecting third-party money managers, typically recommending mutual funds and index funds. The firm applies modern portfolio theory with a long-term investment approach, offers portfolio analyses and educational resources, and distinguishes itself by not imposing account minimums and by its affiliation with an accounting practice.

Fred Liu is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of experience at Hayden Capital, an independent investment advisory firm based in Los Angeles, CA. He has worked exclusively at Hayden Capital since 2014. Hayden Capital provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, pooled investment vehicles, charitable organizations, corporations, and other advisers, managing approximately $61 million across around 100 client accounts. The firm employs a research-intensive, fundamental investment approach focused on long-term capital preservation and compounding, typically maintaining concentrated portfolios and using a variety of asset types including equities, fixed income, and derivatives.