Christian Buccola is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and has worked with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a passive investor in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis while serving diverse client types including defined contribution and defined benefit plans.

Zane Drobenko is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and has prior experience that includes roles at Imperial Waterpolo Club, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Imperial Waterpolo Club. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs, tailoring strategies through proprietary models and affiliated capabilities across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Jesus Rodriguez is a CFA® charterholder based in Irvine, CA, with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with CNR Securities, LLC and previously worked at Wells Fargo for five years. Rodriguez holds a Series 63 registration. RBC Rochdale, LLC serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, investment companies, and governmental entities. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative and fundamental analysis across various asset classes, frequently collaborating with third-party sub-advisors to create customized portfolios.

Liam Rooney is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Digital Mass, OSU Solutions, Frank Recruitment Group, and Denison University. Beacon Pointe Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and institutional clients, providing wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes and offers proprietary private funds alongside comprehensive reporting and analytics.

Lisa Esposito is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent seven years with The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience working at Normanside Country Club. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and offers tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Jacob Kutche is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. He is currently with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Landmark Wealth Management Group and Arizona State University. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC offers wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced CIO services to individual investors, corporations, pension plans, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers across active and passive strategies, and manages proprietary private funds alongside customized reporting and educational services.

Roy Satterthwaite is a financial advisor at Farther with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at AutoRABIT, Inc. and Forrester. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services mainly to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform alongside in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Spiridoula Courouklis is a financial advisor at Farther with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co., Aaron Wealth Advisors, and TSG Wealth Management. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

John Mann is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he provides freelance water polo instruction and engages in public motivational speaking focused on team building and his Olympic sports career. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a variety of investment programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, consulting, and retirement planning.

Matthias Day is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He currently works at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC and has held previous roles at Corient, Stratos Wealth Partners Ltd, and Hall Private Wealth Advisors. Outside of finance, his background includes positions at The Home Depot, Sky Ranch Christian Camp, and College Fresh. Kayne Anderson Rudnick provides discretionary advisory and sub-advisory investment management services to a diverse client base, including institutions, charitable organizations, corporations, and individual clients. The firm emphasizes fundamental, quality-oriented equity research and offers a broad range of strategies across market capitalizations and asset types.

Kyle Nguyen is an advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Newport Beach, CA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2026. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and ConsumerDirect Inc, along with experience at the University of California, Riverside and CAL Auto Service. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through various program types, emphasizing tailored recommendations aligned with client objectives and Plan Sponsor criteria.

Nathaniel Burns is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021. Prior to his advisory career, he spent five years at Raising Canes and ten years as a full-time student. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and a broad array of affiliated services within a large integrated financial group.

Ryan Maroney is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Creative Planning in 2018, he worked at Anchor Capital Management Group Inc and Financial Management Network, Inc. Maroney serves as the unpaid director of finance for James House Orphanage and occasionally works as a music director or worship pastor at various nonprofit churches. He also owns a 40% stake in Realty Wealth Solutions, a realty services firm. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets, employing a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental portfolio management techniques, while offering integrated retirement plan services and affiliated non-investment businesses such as legal and trust services.

Theodore Fern is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and worked at Churchill Management Group for 29 years before joining Focus Partners Wealth in 2025. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Yang Xu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Wfgia, and ATW LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Xu provides software development and consulting services through his management role at ATW LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base with investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services, utilizing a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm’s approach relies on model portfolios and third-party managers, supporting clients ranging from individuals to charitable organizations and employer-sponsored plans.

Douglas Jones is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 50 years of industry experience and has been associated with multiple firms, including his own Douglas W. Jones Associates Financial & Insurance Services since 1988. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member of the Foothill Business Park Owner’s and Condo Owner’s Associations. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of more than 400 independent representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions, with investment decisions implemented by advisers using fundamental and technical analysis or digital platforms.

Brock Becker is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. His previous experience includes roles at Cetera and Sageview Private Client Group. In addition to his advisory work, Becker is licensed as an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by tax-loss harvesting, direct indexing, and selective private market access.

Mark Laquin is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked for The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for 15 years before joining Goldman Sachs in 2021. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management with specialized programs and access to alternative investments, utilizing strategic allocation models and a range of implementation platforms tailored to client objectives.

David Lien is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and is also associated with David White & Associates, where he provides insurance solutions. David is a minority owner of a former manufacturing company that now holds real estate. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a variety of investment vehicles and model portfolios, leveraging third-party technology and multiple program platforms to customize portfolios and manage holdings.

Chris Yeung is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years at the firm and a total of eleven years in the industry. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cathay Bank for two years. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with in-house research, swap dealer and futures commission merchant roles, and offers bespoke discretionary solutions for very large relationships.