Eric Martin is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2008. He also operates Martin Tax Services and co-owns Martin, Wardin & Eissner Financial Group, which provides securities, advisory, insurance, and tax preparation services. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $213 billion in client assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Dev Rana is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Fremont, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Additionally, he is appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types, emphasizing tailored recommendations and managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Paul Crawford is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. He has been involved in operating multiple registered investment advisor entities and insurance-related activities under Unique Planning and Mariner Independent Advisor Network. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides access to third-party asset managers, turnkey asset management platforms, and firm-managed model portfolios supported by major strategists and technology platforms.

Shawn Hawkins is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience spanning real estate and fitness enterprises. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a large network of independent advisers and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions tailored to client goals.

Julius Elmer Magbitang is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life), bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2012 and operates Magbitang Financial & Insurance Solutions, through which he sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance offerings. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Gregory Aynesworth is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC. He previously held roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Foothill Securities, Inc. Aynesworth is also president of Omni-Prestige Insurance Services, Inc., which provides life insurance and employee benefits. OSAIC Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through multiple program models.

Benjamin Wong is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Msec, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in the sales of music performances through Wenbong Music. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm combines discretionary, customized portfolio management with in-house research and access to third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Denise Lo is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a registered representative at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2024. Prior to this, she spent 17 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Denise also holds a concurrent role as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of her advisory firm. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm’s investment approach integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by global asset management affiliates and utilizes multiple risk profiles to tailor portfolios.

Benjamin Agron is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021 and was previously at Capital Advantage, Inc. for six years. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services, combining in-house research with third-party managers to create customized portfolios.

Michaela Courtemanche is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to her current role, she has worked in various positions related to collegiate and professional football departments and athletics marketing. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment programs through a large network of independent advisor representatives and affiliated broker-dealer entities.

Kelly Milligan is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. She serves as a committee member on the finance committee of the Lazarex Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit supporting end-stage cancer patients through assistance with clinical trial participation and related education. Sanctuary Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment programs through a large network of independent advisors and affiliated entities, utilizing multiple account structures and third-party platforms to implement diverse investment strategies.

Richard Perry is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Wells Fargo Clearing, and JP Morgan Securities. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Shabina Rafiq is a financial advisor at Mariner with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Msec, LLC. Additionally, she is a notary public. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon among large enterprises.

Christopher Benz is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services and Ameritas Investment Company since 2023 and is also associated with David White & Associates. Outside of his advisory roles, Benz has experience in consulting and education, including a seven-year tenure at Elite Aesthetics Consulting Co. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, fiduciary retirement plan services, and employs model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Kyle Ryan is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He currently works at Mariner Wealth Advisors and has previously been with firms including Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and GWFS Equities, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an Investment Committee and an internal management team, with a notable integration of tax and accounting capabilities uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Kristin Bartlow is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Hightower Advisors. Her prior experience includes roles at Journey Strategic Wealth LLC and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. She is the owner of Kristin Bartlow, LLC, a legal business entity. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach emphasizes multi-manager solutions and manager selection, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles.

Stephanus Hermanto is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at IBM and ongoing involvement with firms such as inheritguard, LLC, where he provides education and support on estate planning issues. Additionally, he assists clients with insurance needs through the Covered California Health Insurance Marketplace. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm’s investment approach primarily utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers, combining proprietary and external strategies with an integrated retirement plan ecosystem.

Ying Liu is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Fremont, CA. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, she worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, and she has two years of experience at Googain. Eagle Strategies serves both individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Stuart Ashwood is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Mirae Asset Wealth Management (USA) and Four Points Advisors. MAI Capital Management provides a range of investment management and wealth management services to individuals, families, institutional clients, and others. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio strategies across multiple asset classes, integrating financial planning and ancillary services into client relationships.

Rita Lee is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Citigroup since 2018, following a long tenure at Citibank NA from 1995 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she provides in-home supportive services to a family member. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs along with broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including swap dealing and futures commission merchant services.