Maurice Franklin Jr. is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior work experience includes six years at Saks Fifth Avenue. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon at this enterprise scale.

Samuel Ledwitz is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He is also president and attorney at Bezaire, Ledwitz & Borncamp, APC, a law firm that occupies most of his professional time. His work history includes roles at Mariner Independent, Equity Development Corporation, and Jack Keeter & Associates. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions and advisory programs. The firm operates a fiduciary-based model, combining in-house portfolio management with third-party strategies and technology platforms.

Frank Ro is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities between 2016 and 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and accounting services through FTR Tax Services. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm combines individualized asset allocation with access to proprietary and third-party strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple platforms and custodians.

Louis Odette IV is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Opes Wealth Management, Landed Inc., and CitiGroup Global Markets. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance. The firm emphasizes customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and utilizes a mix of analytical approaches alongside alternative investments and third-party manager recommendations.

Yulyus Medina is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Citrin and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering diverse investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with large institutional scale alongside unique market roles such as swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

Dallin Cutler is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he was affiliated with The Insight Group Insurance Agency, Financial Insight Center, and Allegis Financial Partners. EP Wealth Advisors 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 for qualified clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analyses.

Kathleen Connors is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Better Money Decisions, Envision Wealth Planning Inc., TriLumina Corporation, and CFV Solar Test Laboratory. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services alongside ancillary offerings such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients.

Justin Moreci is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner, Lido Advisors, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment options to create customized portfolios.

Jeffrey Yau is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial, Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and Charles Schwab. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as individual IRA and retail brokerage clients, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Nicholas Costas is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at One Capital Management, LLC and Logix Federal Credit Union. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualifying clients.

Jaron Gardiner is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously spent five years with NewFocus Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Gardiner serves as an adjunct college professor at Clark College, teaching online or evening courses. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business 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 additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance for qualifying clients.

Jon Moore is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, working with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. He has 29 years of industry experience, including 11 years at EP 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 for qualified clients, using customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies.

Hunter Ruck is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Capital Insight Partners and Faith Investor Services. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside alternative investment strategies and third-party manager recommendations.

Michael Juettner is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at IEQ Capital, LLC since 2025 and previously held roles at Cresset Asset Management, LLC and Morningstar Investment Management, LLC. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm combines centralized macro and manager research with access to liquid and private alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion across separately managed accounts and family-office services.

Sachin Maheshwari is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Celanese Corporation for two years and Exxon Mobil Corporation for seventeen years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Avansco LLC, an office building ownership business. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a customized investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with short-term trading, options, alternative investments, and recommendations of third-party managers.

Elizabeth Williams is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors and previously held positions at Gather Financial Planning and Stronghold. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies.

Ana Fuentes is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Financial Partners Credit Union for eight years and Farmers and Merchants Bank for two years. 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, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Frederick Williams is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Williams is involved in the development and management of homeless housing and services through New Life Global Development Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver investment advisory and retirement-plan services through multiple program platforms.

Kristie Garrett is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and previously held roles at Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC and Brighton Jones LLC. 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 customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Jeffrey Lehman is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked in various capacities at Lehman & Derafelo Financial Resources LLC, Lehman Financial Resources, Inc., and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. before joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2023. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate 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 clients meeting certain asset thresholds. Their investment approach includes customized model portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with the inclusion of alternative investments and third-party manager recommendations when appropriate.