I’m John C. Pak, a Certified Financial Planner™ and founder of Otium Advisory Group. My mission is to help time-starved professionals—those who barely have time for lunch—cut through the noise and finally feel confident about their financial future. With a clear, no-fluff approach to retirement readiness, I create simple, effective strategies designed to fit real life—not a textbook. I believe financial planning shouldn’t feel like a second job, so I focus on what matters most, eliminating the jargon and complexity that gets in the way. Aside from my life-long devotion to personal finance, my other passion point is teaching. I've been presenting retirement literacy courses at select Southern California Universities since 2014. I believe… - If you are open to the idea of prioritizing, organizing, and purging, you will save time and money. - If you change the way you see things, you will change the way you do things. - If you find someone to go along with you on your financial journey, you will have more success. Take advantage of the complimentary consultation. I look forward to sharing my vision of how we can get you to the finish line.

After 15+ years as a financial planner working for high net worth families and successful business owners, I decided to follow my dream of starting my own firm, to serve people like myself: ambitious, increasingly complex life, and curious to examine my relationship to money. A true high-touch concierge service to go beyond the numbers by understanding what you want from life and what motivates you. We specialize working with AAPI and underserved communities, to undercover your money story to get a deeper meaning of your values and priorities.

Charley Edson founded Wealth Being Advisors with a simple yet powerful belief: true wealth isn’t just financial, it’s the alignment of your money, your health, and your purpose. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Charley combines deep technical expertise with a human-first approach to help busy professionals gain clarity, confidence, and calm across all areas of their financial lives. Whether it’s building a strong investment strategy, creating financial freedom through automation, or improving day-to-day decision-making, Charley’s work centers around helping clients live intentionally—on their terms. After nearly a decade in traditional wealth management, including managing over $250 million in client assets, Charley realized that most firms were missing the bigger picture. That insight led to the creation of Wealth Being Advisors: a firm that helps clients connect the dots between financial health, mental well-being, and physical vitality. With a coaching mindset and a passion for helping others grow, Charley partners with his clients to create personalized plans that align their values with their goals. Outside the office, you’ll find Charley playing hockey, spiking volleyballs on the beach, or enjoying the Southern California sun with his fiancée, Daniela. He’s deeply committed to his own growth whether through strength training, guitar, or mindfulness practices, which reflect his belief that lasting wealth is about more than numbers. It’s about showing up fully in life. At Wealth Being Advisors, that’s exactly what he helps his clients do.

Progressive Values, Progressive Planning. Together. Modern Assets helps progressives align their wealth with their deepest values. With impactful investing, straightforward fiduciary guidance, and a transparent, empathetic approach, we ensure your wealth mirrors your beliefs. We offer personalized fee-only financial planning and investment management services that empower you to navigate the complexities of wealth while making a positive impact on the world. Our commitment to an inclusive, holistic approach ensures stewardship that goes beyond the numbers. We ensure your finances echo your values, not just trends. Join us on a financial journey of purpose and passion, where your money does good and feels right, always.

For over 10 years, Jason has been helping clients achieve their financial goals through transparent advice and client education. Prior to establishing Bluepoint Wealth Advisors, Jason spent nearly 6 years with The Vanguard Group in Scottsdale, AZ. Originally inspired by his grandmother’s adolescent hardships, he’s always been encouraged to help others find financial clarity. “My grandmother, who was a huge influence on my life, was a teenage girl during the Great Depression. Because she witnessed such financial hardship, she learned at a young age the importance of financial stability, and remained relatively frugal through most of her life. She instilled these values on my father, a financial advisor himself, who began educating me at a young age through our many road trips. In fact, the earliest lesson I recall was about mutual funds, and how I could buy a fund that contains Toys-R-Us, rather than buying the toy itself. What was initially a desire to learn more about my father’s job, quickly became valuable knowledge I knew could be used to help others. In 2013, I moved away from my friends and family, not knowing anyone in Arizona, to pursue a career with Vanguard. Given the indisputable morals behind Vanguard’s reputation, I could not think of a better company to begin my career, and to further enforce how success is achieved by putting client’s priorities ahead of one’s own.” Jason now looks forward to bringing that industry leading experience, and scaling it down to provide a more personalized relationship with each of his clients. Learn more at Bluepointwealth.com

Recalibrating Wealth is a fee-only Registered Investment Advisor based in Orange County, CA, serving clients both locally and virtually. We provide comprehensive financial planning and investment management for thoughtful, busy mid-career professionals and families who feel stretched thin by the growing complexity of their financial lives. Whether you're establishing your financial foundation, preparing for major milestones, or navigating big career or life changes, our collaborative life-centered financial planning approach is designed to align your money with what matters most to you so that you can live more, worry less, and plan for your future with confidence. There are two ways for us to work together: - "Financial check-up" - a 3-4 month financial planning deep-dive designed to organize finances, clarify goals, and create a clear, actionable roadmap for the years ahead. Ideal for DIYers and those earlier on in their wealth building journey. - Ongoing Support - Ongoing comprehensive financial planning, tax planning, and investment management for those seeking a long-term partnership with a trusted financial professional.

South Bay Financial Partners was founded by Tara Unverzagt in 2014. Tara’s interest in financial planning was sparked at a young age as she watched her mother become a financial planner in the 1960s, a time before the development of the financial planning career. Now, with over 30 years of experience in financial planning, investment advice, and tax preparation, Tara is more dedicated than ever to walking with clients through their life's journey, navigating financial decisions at various stages along the way. Her clients range from young adults just embarking on their careers to business owners to couples going through post-retirement transitions to multi-generations of families. Much like her mother, Tara is a visionary within her industry, fueled by her active involvement in the Financial Therapy Association (FTA). The FTA places a strong emphasis on recognizing, addressing, and working through the emotional factors that intertwine with money, like fear, shame, and anxiety, which frequently impede individuals from making optimal financial choices. In 2019, Tara received her CFT-I in Financial Therapy and now utilizes those skills in every client interaction. Since founding South Bay Financial Partners, Tara has grown her team to now have three other planners who bring their own areas of expertise and extensive experience to the table. This collective knowledge ensures that clients receive a well-rounded approach to their financial planning needs. Tara and her team firmly believe that your finances should support your life, and not the other way around. You deserve to have a life plan that is unique to you and your dreams. A plan that helps you live by your values without shame, fear, or anxiety. Your budget should tell your story. “We believe it’s your day-to-day decisions that make the difference in achieving financial success.” – South Bay Financial Partners team Overall, South Bay Financial Partners offers a comprehensive range of financial planning tools and services for anyone with any budget, with a focus on supporting clients in their day-to-day decisions, aligning their finances with their life goals, and addressing the emotional aspects of money decisions to create a fulfilling financial journey. Tara and her team provide investment advice and management, tax preparation and planning, cash flow (aka budgeting), estate planning support, charitable giving, generational wealth transfer, career development, insurance/company benefits review, and student loan and debt management, with financial therapy tools woven in everything they do. Learn more about Tara, the rest of the team, and their services by visiting southbayfinancialpartners.com

Hidi Schuyler is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she currently leads a team of financial associates focused on developing customized wealth strategies and fostering long-term client relationships. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2005, she has held various roles including Regional Planning Consultant, Managed Solutions Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, Assigned Relationship Manager, Self Directed Brokerage Associate, and Fidelity Service Associate. Her career in financial services spans over a decade and a half, with prior experience as an Associate and Trainer at Discovercard from 1996 to 2005. Hidi holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and client service. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Hidi has interests in art, cooking and baking, fitness, social events with friends, hiking, and music.

Perry Richards is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Beverly Hills, California. He leads Richards, McMahon, Power & Associates, a six-person team that provides a wide range of wealth management strategies and investment services to individuals, families, and business owners. Perry and his team focus on delivering holistic financial oversight, helping clients manage their wealth, maintain their lifestyle, and plan for legacy, while collaborating with clients’ other trusted advisors to provide professional and objective guidance. Perry began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 1991 and has held several leadership roles, including District Sales Manager and Director in offices located in Greenwich, CT, Century City, CA, and Beverly Hills, CA. He is a qualified Portfolio Manager specializing in discretionary management of personalized or defined investment strategies, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party strategies. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and services for corporate executives and non-profit organizations. Perry earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance from Michigan State University in 1989 and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with The Wharton School. Residing in Pacific Palisades, California, Perry lives with his wife Kerrie and their two daughters. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys golf, surfing, biking in the Santa Monica Mountains, yoga, and spending time with his family. Perry and Kerrie are also active in community service, volunteering their time to support Adams House, a shelter for battered women and children in Los Angeles.

Julio Gonzalez is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. He began his financial services career at Merrill Lynch, where he was a Financial Wellness Specialist from 2015 to 2022, and before that, a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2012 to 2015. Julio holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in developing customized financial plans and strategies tailored to both short- and long-term client goals. His approach emphasizes building strong business relationships to positively impact clients' financial futures. Outside of his professional work, Julio enjoys board games, fitness, hiking, movies, puzzles, and parenthood.