Vijaykrishna Sadagopan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co, as well as earlier positions in the technology sector at Qualcomm Life Inc. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm provides a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, with a focus on tailored recommendations and fiduciary responsibilities under PTE 2020-02.

Xianli Zhou is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, bringing nine years of industry experience. Zhou has held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016 and has additional experience in semiconductor manufacturing with ASML and Cymer LLC. Outside of advising, Zhou is involved in tax preparation services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, combining proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Analiese Lauro is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services since 2021 and previously held roles at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Financial Partners Credit Union. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs, leveraging strategic models and proprietary analytics within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

David Martinez is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus Financial in 2020, he held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, Martinez owns several businesses offering tax preparation, legal document preparation, and insurance services. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized advisory services through its CLASSIC Plus platform.

Gordon Wang is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His background includes roles at USA GSD Aesthetics Corporation and World Financial Group, among others. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs, managing over $2 billion in assets as of the end of 2025.

Michael Martinelli is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2017, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MetLife Securities. In addition to his advisory work, Martinelli is involved in fixed life insurance and owns Martinelli Financial Services. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions, offering financial planning and portfolio management through platforms like CLASSIC Plus. The firm manages assets via both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, employing various analytical approaches and providing specialized advisory services.

Jordan Freund is a financial advisor at Mariner with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, RBC Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, and Bank of New York Mellon. Freund is based in Newport Beach, CA. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment committee and combines in-house research with third-party managers, offering a broad range of strategies alongside integrated tax and accounting services.

Mohammad Rahimi is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2024. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management through various managed account programs, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Kevin Klein is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Newport Beach, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Morton Capital Management, LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Uber Eats. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individuals, corporations, pension plans, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers, utilizing both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Britton Hammock is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at National Life Group, Northwestern Mutual, and VS Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an insurance agent with True Path Financial and Insurance Services. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and frequently employs third-party asset managers and model portfolios, balancing long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Kara Duckworth is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously led Duckworth Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2017 before joining Mercer Global Advisors. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor tilts, while offering a range of portfolio management and planning services.

Henry Terrell is a ChFC® and Series 66-licensed advisor with Guardian Life in Irvine, CA, bringing 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its related entities since 1991 and has maintained a self-employed insurance services business since 1987. He is also involved in insurance sales specializing in LTC, group, individual, and disability insurance. Guardian Life operates Park Avenue Securities LLC, a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.

Saunders Carlson is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Saunders held positions at Cresset Capital, CoreWeave, and worked in the foodservice sector with Woodgrain Bagel and Deli, SALT Bistro, Shine, and Lucky Pie Pizza. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies supported by proprietary research, integrating resources across the Goldman Sachs network to deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Brian Payne is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He currently serves as Treasurer on the board of the Educational Freedom Foundation and is involved in teaching homeschool classes through the Pacific Coast Learning Center. Brian’s background also includes roles in health and dental insurance agencies and residential real estate. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of investment programs, combining proprietary and third-party model portfolios, and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Christopher Vaccaro is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Ameritas entities since 2006 and has operated Capstone Financial Group since 1989, where he also serves as president of Capstone Financial Resources, Inc. In addition to advisory work, he is a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products, life and disability insurance, and medical and dental insurance for business clients. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies, with a focus on plan sponsors and participants.

William Thompson III is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Litman Gregory Asset Management and Cambridge Associates. Thompson also serves as a consultant for the William and Nancy Thompson Foundation, overseeing the foundation’s investment portfolio. Beacon Pointe Advisors offers wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

David Matles is a financial advisor with SPC in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC since 2004 and also works with Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory roles, Matles serves as president of Matles & Associates Inc., which offers employee benefits and insurance products, and he is a board member of the University of Redlands Alumni Board. SPC serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisers, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management solutions.

Stephen Kearns is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Costa Mesa, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities, where he served for seven years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Kearns Partnership LLC, a real estate business. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a variety of program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm caters to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts.

Adrienne Padavich is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and LPL Financial. From 2021 to 2024, she was involved with Vampped Holdings LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with a comprehensive investment platform.

Angel Ventura is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Anaheim, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2009 and has operated Louis Ventura Insurance & Financial Services since 2008. Ventura has also maintained long-term affiliations with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life since the early 1980s. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and plan sponsors, emphasizing tailored solutions and a predominantly non-discretionary asset management approach.