Eric Brillant is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 12 years before joining Centaurus Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Brillant and Associates and is involved in the sale of fixed insurance, disability, long-term care, and individual term insurance products. Centaurus Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with advisors employing a mix of fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down analysis.

Benson Liao is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with New York Life and its related entities since 1993. Outside of his advisory work, Liao serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the Taiwan Hotel and Motel Association of Southern California and Moringa For Love, a group focused on combating malnutrition and poverty through sustainable agriculture. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients with financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its regulatory assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel Chang is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with New York Life and its affiliates since 2008 and owns Paving Roads Financial Strategies and Insurance Solutions LLC, through which he brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse clientele including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Alexis Melchor is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. based in Anaheim, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing fundamental, technical, and model-based investment approaches.

Robert Thomas is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities Inc. since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an independent agent placing fixed annuities and insurance products aimed at providing guaranteed benefits to suitable clients. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of sub-advisers and model-based allocations, incorporating tactical trading strategies in certain legacy programs.

Kenneth Donnelly is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at National Planning Corporation and a break in employment between 2017 and 2018. He serves on the board of directors for the Joyful Child Foundation, a charity organization. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm emphasizes a strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, while also delivering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Patrick Vahid is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently associated with Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2018. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Vahid is involved in property and casualty insurance sales and leads educational workshops on trust and estate planning through his position as president of Strandlife Wealth Management. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and foundations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services through platforms such as CLASSIC Plus and FlexUMA.

Guillermo Sotelo Baizan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley. His background also includes roles at Walnut Village Orange County Retirement Community, California State University Long Beach, Orange Coast College, and Villa Valencia Healthcare Center. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with significant institutional scale, providing customized solutions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Danova Chow is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Her career includes over two decades at Wescom Financial Services and recent roles at CUSO Financial Services and Infinex Investments. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that combines discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jerome Jostak is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he manages small projects as an R&D Project Manager at ICU Medical, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary program choices.

Jin Hymers is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Although new to the advisory industry, joining Transamerica in 2026, he has prior experience at firms including World Financial Group Insurance Agency and Pinnacle Tax Services. Outside of financial services, Jin is involved with R&J Ardmore Properties LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with access to proprietary and third-party investment models. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, supporting a wide array of investment and retirement solutions.

Michael Mares is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, based in Irvine, CA. He has three years of industry experience and previously worked at Pacific Advisors LLC and Gilbert Z. Mares & Associates, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Mares serves as Government Relations Chair for NAIFA California, acting as a liaison with policymakers and handling legislative analysis and advocacy. He is also a committee chair for Cub Scout Pack 361 and holds board membership at NAIFA-Los Angeles. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

George Avila is a financial advisor with Osaic Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, LPL Financial, and Financial Partners Credit Union. He is also involved with AmeriEstate Legal Plan, where he discusses living trusts on a limited basis. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on firm supervision and a sizable non-discretionary asset book.

Juan Thorn is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 66 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at both Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Thorn is involved in insurance sales separate from Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored financial planning and consulting through advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, and access to proprietary and third-party investment platforms.

Amir Kiani is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Elevate Wealth Management, LLC and Stratton Group - Keller Williams Southern Arizona. Outside of his advisory role, Kiani is involved in real estate referral and business services related to tax preparation and estate planning. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, employing various analytical approaches and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.

Xinyu Zhang is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PC Surrogacy, John Edgar State Farm Insurance, and TCL North America. Zhang has been with Citigroup since 2019. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through various advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

James Edleman is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2014 and also works with American United Life. Edleman is the owner and president of JBE Financial, an insurance sales business, and is involved in the renovation and reopening of a historic hotel and restaurant in Pittsburgh, PA, as a minority investor. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including both traditional and legacy market-timing strategies, and manages approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts.

Julie Xiang is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera, Cathay Bank, LPL Financial, and UnionBanc Investment Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is a wellness advocate involved in aromatherapy. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by in-house research and oversight committees.

Jeffrey Hobert is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been associated with Centaurus Financial since 2015. He also operates under the Hobert Wealth Management brand, which is used for branding purposes only. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down investment analysis.

Lauren Zuniga is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Savant Wealth Management. Her prior experience includes roles at Kemp Financial Management, Independent Financial Group, and SagePoint Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, she was involved with Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen for nine years. Savant Wealth Management provides comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, families, pension plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a blend of evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation alongside actively managed strategies and offers a range of affiliated services including accounting, legal, and trust operations.