Joseph Niehaus is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC. He has previously worked at Golden 1 Credit Union, SAFE Credit Union, and Rabobank, NA. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-time lecturer at California State University, Sacramento, teaching a graduate-level financial markets course. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and various organizations, using a customized, collaborative process supported by third-party software and scenario analysis.

Eli Gelman is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Jefferies LLC since 2015. Gelman serves as a board member of the MAR JCC, a Jewish community center, and also holds a board position with 80 Home Housing Community, a nonprofit organization. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm follows a customized, collaborative planning process using third-party software and scenario analysis to support goal-based financial planning.

Amanda Parness is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Kidron Capital Securities, Spring Advisory Services, and Goldpoint Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer of the Columbia Jewish Alumni Association and participates on the strategic advisory board of an Israeli venture capital fund. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a customized, collaborative planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning, utilizing third-party financial planning software and probabilistic simulations.

Nicholas Theocharopoulos is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Jefferies and Morgan Stanley. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized, collaborative planning process covering various topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning.

Michael Mirabelli is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at William Blair for seven years before joining Jefferies in 2023. Mirabelli serves as Treasurer and board member of the John Mott Foundation, a charitable organization providing scholarships to needy children. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities through a customized, collaborative planning process.

Vallerie Diaz is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Jefferies in 2025, she worked for Maxwell Medical for 11 years. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm follows a customized, collaborative planning process using third-party software to support goal-setting and scenario analysis.

Serena Castellano is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with a Series 66 designation and four years of experience. Her prior roles include positions at PwC, K2 Intelligence, JP Morgan Chase, and Citigroup. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals and various business entities, offering a customized, collaborative planning process supported by third-party software and probabilistic modeling tools.

Lydia Nunez Ferrari is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Credit Suisse Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary on the board of Milagros Hope, a nonprofit focused on providing financial assistance to high school students pursuing college or vocational training. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC offers fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, and various organizations, employing a customized, collaborative process supported by third-party software and scenario analysis to guide client goals.

Ruth Mejia is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a collaborative, customized planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning, using third-party software and probability-based modeling to support its recommendations.

Harold Batlle is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and CitiGroup. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm offers customized planning processes using third-party software and focuses on collaborative goal-setting and periodic plan reviews.

Maxwell Cheng is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Leucadia Asset Management LLC and Jefferies & Company, Inc. since 2005. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm follows a customized, collaborative planning process and utilizes third-party software and Monte Carlo simulations to support financial planning without offering specific investment recommendations.

Christopher Buckman is a financial advisor with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC in New York, NY. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Leucadia Asset Management LLC and Paulson Investment Company. Outside of finance, Buckman is a member of the Teamsters Local 817 union, working as a production assistant on television shows, movies, and concerts. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers a collaborative, customized planning process supported by third-party software and Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate potential financial outcomes.

Arturo Padilla is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC since 2023. He has also worked at Jefferies LLC and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., including HSBC Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is a supporter of an athletic equipment import and e-commerce business owned by his spouse. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm follows a customized, collaborative planning process utilizing third-party software and offers a broad range of planning topics without providing security-specific investment recommendations.

Mathew Shaggura is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Jefferies LLC, and Leucadia Asset Management LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in banquet and catering services on a part-time basis. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals and various entities, offering a customized, collaborative planning process that addresses a wide range of topics including tax, estate, and executive compensation planning.

Christopher Martin is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC, having joined in 2023. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase and Rochdale Investment Management. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm employs a customized, collaborative planning process and uses third-party financial planning software to support scenario analysis and goal-based recommendations.

Lester Kuan is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized, collaborative planning process that includes balance sheet and cash flow reviews, tax and estate planning, executive compensation analysis, and philanthropic planning.

William Salotto is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Jefferies LLC since 2026 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley, Brown Brothers Harriman, and Northwestern Mutual. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm follows a customized, collaborative planning process and utilizes financial planning software and scenario analyses to support goal setting and financial decision-making.

Xue Fei Yu is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Jefferies in 2026, Yu worked at Fisher Investments for eight years and has held roles at McMorgan and Co and Zhongtai Securities Co Ltd. Yu holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a collaborative, customized planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, philanthropic planning, and more.

Romel Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Jefferies since 2023, having previously been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2014 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of H&2R Group LLC. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized, collaborative planning process using third-party software and probability-based outcome simulations, while separating its fiduciary planning role from implementation services.

Leandro Milititsky is a financial advisor at Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Jefferies LLC and its affiliated entities since 2012. Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC provides fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers a customized planning process covering topics such as tax and estate planning, executive compensation, and philanthropic planning, using tools like eMoneyAdvisor and Monte Carlo simulations to support their recommendations.