Lauren Hawekotte is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2014. She is also the owner and president of Hawekotte Financial Group, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while providing operational, compliance, and practice-management support to its affiliated advisors.

Cynthia Guerrero is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at notable firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Guerrero has been with Rockefeller Financial LLC since 2023 and Rockefeller Capital Management since 2024. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform that includes equities, fixed income, and alternatives, while also operating as a registered broker-dealer.

Evan Doyel is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Claremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2016. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with assets over $20 million, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Howard Ouyang is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. based in Yorba Linda, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. Ouyang has been with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2016. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation across multiple risk profiles and utilizes both discretionary and client-directed program types.

Amber He is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Citigroup since 2018 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner in a food and boba drink shop, where she is involved in payroll and business planning. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including functioning as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Anna Li is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at firms including Cetera, East West Bank, BBVA, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various private banking and wealth management segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, as well as broker-dealer execution and custody services.

Jungtsan Lee is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held roles at Star Max Universal and J.D. Leos, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent realtor affiliated with Star Max Universal. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a model portfolio approach supported by third-party money managers and platform sub-advisors, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services through a large advisor network.

Giesella Earley is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. She has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Citigroup since 2010. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional capabilities including in-house research and specialized market roles.

Tsanshiau Lin is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining IFG in 2015, Lin worked at firms including VOYA Financial Advisors, Banc of America Investment Services, Equitable Advisors, Citicorp Investment Services, UBS International, and Merrill. Lin is also a licensed California insurance agent offering various types of insurance products outside of IFG. 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/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers financial planning and portfolio management utilizing both firm and third-party models, with an investment approach combining strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and active and passive exposures tailored to client risk profiles.

Ruben Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation and TransAmerica Retirement Solutions since 2014. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various managed advice programs and investment education services. The firm’s approach utilizes proprietary software and portfolio oversight from Morningstar Investment Management to provide tailored asset allocation and retirement guidance across a large client base.

Chih Tao Ma is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Cathay Bank, U.S. Bancorp Advisors, Bancwest Investment Services, Citicorp Investment Services, and LPL Financial. He is also a California-licensed insurance agent offering insurance sales and services outside of his advisory role. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services using a mix of firm- and third-party models, combining passive and active investment strategies across various risk profiles.

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.

Connie Jensen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved with GNEST Corporation, where she serves as vice president. Additionally, Jensen has experience with companies such as Inheritguard, LLC and Elite Exclusive Escrow, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm utilizes proprietary and third-party model portfolios and provides a range of program options, including discretionary management and commission-based products.

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.

John Almaguer Jr. is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Entertainment Wealth Management, Ids Life Insurance Company, and Enterprise Leasing. Independent Financial Group provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation with active and passive investment approaches.

Hubert Crawford is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions 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 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, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm emphasizes integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates rather than short-term forecasts.

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 with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at World System Builders and Nissin International Transport. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary 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 Primerica Advisors in Claremont, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 14 years of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life Insurance Co of America and Pacific Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, McDermott is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures, including managing partnerships in firms that provide financial insights platforms and business consulting services. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base with both brokerage and advisory services, offering financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and business consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through proprietary and third-party models and supports various account-level services including lending solutions and donor-advised funds.