David Salgado is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in West Covina, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Elevate Legacies Wealth & Insurance Solutions and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a broad client base including individuals, defined contribution and benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, with a focus on tailored recommendations and a predominance of non-discretionary asset management.

Mingming Guo is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Guo has prior experience working at Korn Ferry U.S. and OpenHill AI LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing fee-based and commission-based products with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Hubert Crawford is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 registrations and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer director for the Southwest Council of Fly Fishers International and on the California State Polytechnic University Pomona Alumni Association Board of Directors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Nicholas Hjorth is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at BIGGR Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, DH Financial & Insurance Services, and DH Financial Consulting Services. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Masayuki Nakayama is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Nissin International Transport. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse 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, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Dennis Doyel is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers specialized services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and a Private Wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Eric McDermott is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience, having worked at Guardian Life since 2011 and previously at Pacific Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is managing partner of APN (doing business as Fiscalyze), a firm that provides financial insights platforms and client experiences for the financial services sector, and is involved in various consulting and content creation activities through his independent consulting LLC, NEXTpectations®. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and a variety of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Victor Storck is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2016. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Michael Sears is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Global Financial Private Capital and currently leads Sears Wealth Management & Insurance Solutions. Sears is also the author of the book *Retire With Simplicity & Clarity: 10 Mindset Shifts Nurses Should Understand to Feel Confident About Their Financial Future*, which targets nurses approaching retirement. Additionally, he serves as a member and CEO of Clarity Tax Partners, LLC, providing tax strategies and planning services. AE Wealth Management delivers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a range of investment strategies while supporting third-party RIAs through sub-advisory and model-licensing programs.

Myunghee Byun is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. She has prior experience at Zeinvest Consulting, WFGIA, equitable, and Stanley Prep. In addition to her advisory work, she is the CEO of Urban Beast US, a children's clothing company. 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 mix of advisory and broker-dealer services, with proprietary and third-party investment models and both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Guannan Li is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He also has an ongoing role as a broker associate at RG Realty since 2015 and works as an insurance agent outside of his advisory duties. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services through various platforms and third-party programs. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with active and passive investment exposures and operates as a dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser.

Jim Bootsma is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, Mid Atlantic Financial Management, and FDx Advisors. Outside of advisory services, he owns and operates a tax and accounting practice and is involved in fixed insurance sales as well as managing a cattle operation through Breezy Boots, Inc. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of independent advisers and emphasizes centralized due diligence, ongoing manager monitoring, and technology-supported investment strategies.

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.

Elisabeth Braun Ward is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in San Dimas, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Benefitscorp Equities, Inc. since 1990. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain retail clients, delivering services through an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its financial planning approach.

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.

Giuseppe Vitulli is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, and has experience in educational roles at the University of California, San Diego, and local schools. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis through an integrated structure with New York Life affiliates.

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.

Michelle Ming is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at Citigroup since 2019 and concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for Recovery Revelations, Inc., a health care facility. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with large institutional scale, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

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.