Christian Schank is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Riverside, CA, holding one year of industry experience. He is also the owner and practicing attorney at the Law Offices of Christian Schank & Associates, APC, a role he has maintained since 2003. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a long-term investment approach alongside customized portfolio construction.

Nathan Wiley is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual before joining D.A. Davidson in 2018. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services including retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Yuming Su is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work history includes roles at U.S. Bancorp, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Bank of America. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and provides specialized solutions for large relationships.

John Dunphy is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with firms including Haussmann Financial, Securities America, and OSAIC. Dunphy is also involved in operating Twin Pines Wealth Management and John Dunphy Financial Planning. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser with more than 650 advisors overseeing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm offers discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, using an Investment Committee-driven approach and providing access to customized solutions and a range of third-party sub-advisors.

Cindy Chen is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. based in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at HSBC Securities since 2013 and HSBC Bank USA since 2016, and previously spent seven years at Merrill. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individual, retirement, charitable, and corporate clients, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary options with a structured investment process supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated advisory resources.

Travis Banks is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory, where he has worked since 2025, following roles at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, he owns and manages businesses involved in real estate operations. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations for clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm’s advice is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with personalized recommendations aligned to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Dalal Sallman is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with HSBC Bank USA N.A. since 2014. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a range of model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset-allocation advice supported by global asset management and fund due diligence teams.

Anil Patel is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at HSBC Securities since 2013, as well as at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2016. Prior to that, he held positions at Banc of America Investment Services and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Patel also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank USA, an affiliate of HSBC Securities, where he engages in the sale of bank-related products and services alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs multiple program types ranging from client-directed accounts to fully discretionary portfolios, using model risk profiles and a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management.

Owen Galasso III is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 12 years before joining Sanctuary Advisors and Sanctuary Securities in 2025. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports its network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives with a range of portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Ray Valencia is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Kovack Securities, among others. Outside of his advisory work, Valencia is active as a licensed insurance agent specializing in life, long-term care, disability, and health insurance and owns Valencia Wealth Management LLC. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, utilizing a range of investment strategies and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Alexis Reynoso is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is a certified tax preparer and serves as a junior partner at Empire Financial Benefits, Inc. He also works part-time helping clients with medical insurance questions and placement through Blue Shield and Kaiser. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements with a variety of investment analysis techniques.

Eileen Rice is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life since 2012, and previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Osaic FA, Inc. Rice teaches aspects of the Living Balance Sheet software and philosophy as a faculty member. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory, and consulting services, combining advisor-led management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party platforms.

Justin Dorado is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Riverside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Wells Fargo Clearing. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based investment programs, including the Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering, which features algorithm-driven model selection and discretionary management with mutual funds and ETFs.

Steve Kuan II is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Bank of America, Merrill, Raymond James & Associates, BNY Mellon, Capital Group, and Starbucks before joining Creative Planning in 2026. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by access to private market investments and various retirement plan services.

Jared Furlong is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has one year of industry experience following nine years as a student. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party programs, with tailored client relationships that may include comprehensive financial planning and consulting.

David Bolton is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked in multiple roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Bolton is involved in providing life insurance services beyond Guardian policies. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, proprietary programs, and third-party platforms.

Philemon Kang is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2015. Kang is also the owner of WestPac Wealth Partners, Bay Area, LLC. Guardian Life’s affiliate, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment solutions tailored to client needs.

John Gerken Jr. is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Lake Forest, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. Gerken has been with Centaurus Financial since 1997 and also has long-standing roles with The Acacia Group, Financial Mgmt Specialist, and Allmerica Financial. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, including discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing a variety of analytical approaches and third-party managers.

Kobe Couyoumjian is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC in Tustin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Independent Financial Group since 2020, with an earlier period as a student. He is also involved in a marketing DBA named Cinergy Financial as a registered representative. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms, utilizing both firm and third-party models tailored to client risk profiles.

Allyson Bonner is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Pacific Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in outside insurance sales. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.