Luoteng Lin is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC, Lin worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Sterling Bank and Trust. Outside of advising, Lin also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, featuring both client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and other affiliates, providing advisory, fund selection, and administrative services.

Glenn Bittner is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Massmutual Life Insurance Company. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Chih Hsuan Chien is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients through various wealth management segments, providing multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research, derivatives services, and bespoke solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Clement Chiang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also holds leadership and administrative roles at Mission Peak Investment Group LLC and Ashape Consulting, Inc. Additionally, he was involved with the Clement and Ruxi Foundation for ten years. 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 advisory approach relies on model portfolios and third-party managers, combining proprietary and external strategies.

Steven Cannatella is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance and annuity products, including dental and individual health insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Rosa Harnack is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with New York Life-related entities since 2004 and has worked at Eagle Strategies LLC since 2020. Outside of advisory services, she is appointed with outside insurance carriers for brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Zoe Ng is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Independent Financial Group since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she is a California notary public and is involved in real estate sales and property management alongside her spouse. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and relationships with third-party asset managers, serving a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients.

Tina Tsao is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Deutsche Bank and Citi Private Bank. Tsao has also been involved in sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services through multiple program platforms.

Tracie Glaros is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, she worked at Maxwell Wealth Strategies Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, and Edward Jones. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and access to private market investments.

Harry Sherdil is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a business focused on living trusts and estate planning documents and operates a home-based eBay business. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through various advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Paramjeet Singh is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles in automotive sales and management at Fremont Toyota, Swickard Auto Group, and Dubin Toyota, alongside part-time involvement in insurance sales through Matrix Insurance Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple program platforms, with regulatory assets under management totaling approximately $1.7 billion.

Earl Valencia is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Microsoft, Plentina Financial Inc., Charles Schwab, Dell Technologies, and Bridgewater Associates. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers through multiple advisory programs and platforms, managing approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Prachi Chittora is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. She has held her current role at Citigroup since 2015 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Romania Lee is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Dublin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Advised Assets Group, LLC, GWFS Equities, Inc., Fidelity Investments, and TIAA-CREF. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates, serving a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

John Estes is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, and David White & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as a basketball referee for AAU since 2015. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services through a range of strategies and affiliated professionals.

Sharon Lin is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with five years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and has held various roles within New York Life-affiliated entities since 2019. Outside of her financial career, she works as an independent voiceover contractor. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages most of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Nestor Belmonte Jr. is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Mariner Independent Advisor Network. He also provides investment advisory services through Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides access to multiple advisory programs, third-party asset managers, and model portfolios supported by firms such as Fidelity, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs.

Anh Vong is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and based in San Ramon, CA. Vong has no prior industry experience and has held various positions outside finance, including roles at Bay Area Rapid Transit and community organizations. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting, offering access to multiple third-party asset managers, advisory programs, and a firm-managed separately managed account platform.

Ani Abrahamson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Thrivent Investment Management and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she provides in-home support services as a caregiver. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages most assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Joseph Duca is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and co-owns 7 Streets Financial, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several business ventures related to tourism and charter services in Ketchikan, Alaska. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.