Austin Loveland is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Soltis Investment Advisors and SunWest Management. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Ryan Caldwell is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2024 and previously spent 16 years at R.E. Wacker Associates, Inc. in Torrance, CA. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients, utilizing customized model portfolios and various investment strategies.

Chase Payne is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, and LPL Financial. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies that include exposure to alternative and digital-asset products.

Linda Ginder is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously spent five years at SFMG Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, employing customized model portfolios and a variety of analytical approaches.

Michael Kruse is a CFP® professional with experience spanning multiple firms including Aspiriant, Hightower, and Transcend Wealth. He has worked in the financial advisory field since at least 2014 and joined Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in 2025. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, and retirement-plan and business-consulting services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and family offices. The firm employs a combination of in-house model portfolios, custom accounts, and third-party manager selection, supported by an Investment Policy Committee and extensive research resources.

Nathan Larsen is a CFA® charterholder with one year of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to this, he spent eight years at Executive Wealth Management. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies.

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.

Joseph Palumbo is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Palumbo serves on the board of directors for Kristin's Fund, a domestic violence awareness organization. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build customized model portfolios.

James Fitzpatrick is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has held prior roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and has experience in self-employment and marketing. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients, utilizing customized portfolios with a blend of analytical approaches and third-party manager oversight.

Julia Donnelly is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and Comprehensive Advisor LLC. Her background also includes roles outside finance, such as media work at Media Play News and teaching at Tri-City Christian High School. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, emphasizing long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in its planning services.

Harlan Flint is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2026, he spent 13 years at Longview Asset Management LLC. Flint is the sole owner and president of Sightline Ltd., a corporation established to hold a membership interest in Longview Asset Management LLC, which is not investment related. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and provides ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and third-party manager recommendations.

Teresa Velgara is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. She currently works at EP Wealth Advisors, where she has been since 2025, following prior roles at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management, AT Investment Advisers Inc., and Geneva Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, using customized model portfolios and a range of analytical approaches.

David Tate is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2020, he worked at Financial Insight Center and The Insight Group Insurance Agency for nine years each. Outside of his advisory role, Tate works as a health coach, assisting clients with motivation toward healthy living. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document facilitation. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a variety of analytical approaches, and it provides ERISA plan services and access to third-party managers.

Donald Peebles Jr. is a Series 65-credentialed advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with over 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CornerCap Investment Counsel from 2012 to 2024 before joining EP Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm utilizes customized model portfolios and a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, incorporating alternatives and third-party manager recommendations when appropriate.

Abel Kan is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and previously held roles at Health Net Insurance Company and Debtmerica, LLC. Kan is also involved in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach with third-party managers and digital platforms, managing regulatory assets of about $1.7 billion.

Keaton Leslie is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently serving clients at EP Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2025, he held roles at Infinitas, Raymond James Financial, and Bank of America, among others. Leslie is also the owner and founder of KJL Talent Solutions, a recruiting firm operating outside of his advisory career. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a customized investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses, and offers ERISA plan fiduciary services along with a range of portfolio management options.

Jasmine Bair is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, she worked at LongView Asset Management and has held positions with the USDA Forest Service, among other roles. She owns a financial literacy education business, Keeping Finance Personal, which offers free and low-cost online workshops on budgeting, spending, and debt repayment. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, alongside ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for clients meeting certain asset thresholds.

Orlino David is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has a long career with Torrance Unified School District, where he manages accounting and financial services, and served in the United States Marine Corps for 29 years. He is also involved with Inheritguard, LLC, providing estate planning education and client communications. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios.

Mark Maxson is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2016, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of PETALANDPALATE LLC, a wholesale flower brokerage business co-owned with his wife. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm is notable for its large institutional scale, in-house research capabilities, and unique market roles including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Kelly Owens is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, where she has worked since 2025. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, she spent 11 years with Alphamark Advisors LLC. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes customized model portfolios and a variety of analytical methods, recommending a diverse mix of investments and providing ERISA plan services.