Ryan Mayer is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also involved with Shared Insurance Solutions, where he sells and services health, life, and annuity insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs multiple program structures, often providing non-discretionary recommendations, and operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Jim Bootsma is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at NewEdge Advisors since 2021 and has also been associated with Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc. and Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation since 2004. Outside of advising, he owns and operates a tax and accounting practice and is involved in fixed insurance sales and a real estate and cattle operation. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services and operates multiple program structures that integrate in-house and third-party managers, supported by technology tools and centralized due diligence.

Kirsten Baron is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has two years of industry experience and is involved with the Black Excellence Leadership Council as a council member. Baron also participates in estate planning services through Inheritguard, LLC, and holds a CFO position at Barons Enterprises International, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Lester Baron is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles with multiple organizations, including WealthWave, Baron's Enterprises International, and the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, where he serves as a Certified Financial Educator. Baron is also involved in leadership and community roles such as mentoring with the Black Excellence Leadership Council and serving as Public Relations Officer for the Dominica Livestock Cooperative. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers, offering multiple program platforms and integrated retirement plan solutions.

Kristina Bell Taylor is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a commercial cleaning franchise and operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides a range of financial services through multiple program structures, emphasizing recommendation-based advice delivered through both advisory and broker-dealer channels.

Darlene Pachot is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with VOYA since 2014. Outside of her financial advisory work, she serves as a visiting preacher involved in public speaking. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and multiple advisory programs, delivering primarily non-discretionary recommendations.

Benjamin Sturkie is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Riverside, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, Benjamin has worked in a variety of positions, including entrepreneurial ventures such as Ojai Pizza and Performance Concrete Services Inc. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors, utilizing centralized technology and model solutions to manage client assets.

Diana Goldman is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds a Series 65 credential. She has been with Transamerica since 2026 and has over a decade of experience at World Financial Group Insurance Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers fee-based advisory programs and commission-based brokerage products, utilizing a combination of proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Bob Tan is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. Tan has been with Voya Financial Advisors and affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager access through various program structures, primarily providing non-discretionary, recommendation-based advice.

Erin Green is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, UBS Financial Services, Stifel, and Agia. In addition to her advisory role, Erin is appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for Agia. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models to construct client portfolios.

Joseph Ulrey is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an athletic inspector for the California State Athletic Commission, focusing on health and safety in combat sports. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, and charitable organizations. The firm applies fiduciary standards under the Advisers Act and ERISA, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management, as well as comprehensive financial planning and private wealth services.

Franklin Lara is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2013, following a two-year tenure at National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part owner of a transportation company. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, combining strategic asset allocation with both passive and active investment approaches.

David Cockeram is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2012 and also serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Wesley Salao is a financial advisor with SPC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Parkland Securities, LLC since 2014 and Precision Wealth Financial & Insurance Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he independently sells various insurance products through Precision Wealth Financial & Insurance Services. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm supports a large advisory network delivering tailored, discretionary investment advice and collaborates with third-party advisors while offering a range of account programs and retirement services.

Gene De Young is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as Cetera Advisor Networks, Girard Securities, and TD Ameritrade. He volunteers as Chapter Vice President for the Team Referral Network, a business referral organization. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using a combination of firm- and third-party models, with a mix of passive and active investment strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

David Pham is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Transamerica since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns businessclassonpoints.com, a travel consulting service that helps clients optimize the use of miles and points for business class travel. 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 a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios, third-party managers, and both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Robert Radford is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and running Cucamonga Retirement & Tax Advisors, where he also serves as president and independent insurance agent. In addition to his advisory work, he is vice president at Liberty Tax Service, providing tax preparation services. Brookstone Capital Management offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other entities. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and a range of investment vehicles, operating a turnkey asset management platform and serving as both advisor and sub-advisor across various programs.

Kurt Moseley is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. He holds a Series 66 credential and has 13 years of industry experience. Moseley has been with Centaurus Financial since 2012 and is also involved with Brokerage Design & Development. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in several insurance-related businesses and estate planning facilitation, and he co-hosts a financial education podcast. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, and specialized services such as retirement-plan consulting and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.

Seth Morris is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and six years of industry experience. He is also an officer and 25% owner of Clarity Tax Partners, LLC, where he focuses on tax strategies and planning. His prior work includes roles at Larry H. Miller and Sears Wealth Management & Insurance Solutions. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individual households, corporations, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs and supports third-party RIAs through sub-advisory and model-licensing services.

Bryan Cooper is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Mira Loma, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Commonwealth Financial Network and leadership at Cooper Associates. He has worked in appraisal services at BRC Appraisal for over two decades. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and operational support, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized investment solutions.