Jeremy Mincks is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd since 2016 and concurrently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2015, following a one-year tenure at Edward Jones. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor managing approximately $18.6 billion in assets with a team of around 379 advisors. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management tailored to client goals.

Aaron Digiamarino is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in Diamond Bar, CA. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior work experience with Crossroads Equipment Lease & Finance from 2020 to 2025. 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 employs a combination of strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios, offering both active and passive investment exposures through various platforms and third-party managers.

Brandon Au is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 credential. He has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Park Avenue Securities and MML Investor Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Plan C Agency, a non-investment related business he has managed since 1996. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies, providing tailored financial planning and consulting supported by proprietary and third-party platforms.

Gilbert Agyemang Badu is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Irvine, CA. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license, and has nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, particularly in managing predominantly non-discretionary assets and serving a wide range of institutional sponsors.

Benjamin Mckinney is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Irvine, CA, holding two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrated Wealth Concepts, he worked at Windes Inc., a CPA firm where he is a partner, and at HBLA. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, offering customized portfolios that combine internal management with third-party asset managers.

Scott Irribarra is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LLC, AT&T, GameStop, and in the music industry. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients. The firm employs an open-architecture investment approach and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Rose Bizarro is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Centaurus Financial, Inc., Steadfast Companies, and Money Concepts Capital Corp. Outside of her advisory work, she hosts foreign exchange students in her home on a temporary basis. 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.

Steven Coute is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, based in Riverside, CA, and has 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has additional experience with other firms and business activities, including a leadership role as Unit Commander for the Chino Valley Young Marines, a nonprofit youth leadership organization. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to charitable organizations and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a variety of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Daniel Vigil is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2019 and has worked at Bankers Life And Casualty Company since 2014, where he serves as a Branch Sales Manager overseeing hiring and training of agents. Outside of his advisory role, he is a principal of MEV Enterprises, where he conducts analysis and decision-making on real estate investments. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations and manages portfolios across a range of securities.

Paul Cooper is a CFP® and ChFC® with 41 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been associated with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2006 and is also the owner of Cooper Associates, a securities business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that supports a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and manages approximately $213 billion in assets. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Alec Viruet is a financial advisor at Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bankers Life, he worked in various roles including positions at Fed HVAC and Rutgers University. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary portfolio management, investment consulting, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored asset allocations aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Papadopoulos is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial throughout his career. Papadopoulos also operates a business entity, Papadopoulos Incorporated, for tax and investment purposes. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning through an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers.

James Vukovich is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at PNC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Inc., and COMPASS Bank, spanning over a decade. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary model account for employees. The firm utilizes algorithm-driven risk assessments and delegates portfolio implementation to third-party managers.

Larry Rollins is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Riverside, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has held roles in mortgage origination and real estate supervision, including managing licensed Realtors and offering broker price opinions. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in residential real estate brokerage and mortgage lending through affiliated businesses. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Victor Kuo is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved as managing member of Destiny Builders 8, LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers advisory services primarily through model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Howard Qu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at World Financial Group, INC., DebtMerica, and his own firm, Howard Hughes Qu & Associates, Inc. In addition to advisory work, he manages corporate compliance and tax matters for his firm. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that utilize model portfolios and third-party managers.

Sean Mccarty is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2009 and has been associated with Diversified Investment Services since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he has engaged in fixed insurance sales on a limited basis. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Kevin Choi is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 11 years of experience at both JTW Financial Services Inc and Independent Financial Group, LLC. He has been affiliated with Independent Financial Group since 2015. 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 offers a range of portfolio management options and financial planning through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation with both passive and active investment strategies.

Amanda Huston is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked at LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in a home-based business selling handmade shirts and craft kits. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that utilizes technology platforms and multiple investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Michael Byrne is a financial advisor at Equity Services, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at True Path Financial, MML Investor Services, and Mass Mutual. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a committee head for an organization focused on raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms, frequently employs third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.