Vanessa Sainz is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Claremont, California, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various advisory services under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and ERISA fiduciary duties, featuring advanced financial planning tools and a specialized Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Jeffrey Wu is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, CTBC Bank, and Cetera, among others. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Jason Phan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2018. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked for The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for eight years. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Monterey Park, CA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad array of affiliated legal, trust, and retirement plan service businesses.

Tanja Shibley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Claremont, CA, where she has worked since 2016. She has 19 years of industry experience. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and ERISA fiduciary duties for retirement accounts, offering a range of services such as retirement plan advisory, equity research, modular and comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Hugo Flores Jr. is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 designations. His prior work history includes roles at Gwfs Equities, Inc. and H. Beck, Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated platform focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Richard Fontana is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Private Advisor Group since 2018 and previously with Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary for Enhanced Sports Solutions, a company that designs and manufactures safety equipment for MLB umpires and catchers. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion for more than 135,000 clients, including individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple investment strategies and third-party platforms to tailor solutions based on client objectives and risk tolerances.

Timothy Hacker is a financial advisor at Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC and Loring Ward. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering model portfolios, operational support, and fixed-income sub-advisory services. The firm manages approximately $41 billion in assets and serves over 33,000 clients through a relatively small team of about 42 advisors.

Wei Ping Lo is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2024, he worked at Clearwater Benefits LLC, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer and owner at Avilia Inc. Independent Financial Group is a large advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a range of platforms and model portfolios, and operates as both a registered investment adviser and active broker-dealer.

Valerie Bullock is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2015 and also has affiliations with World Financial Group, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in the sales of insurance products for companies affiliated with her firm. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Man Lin is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities in 2021, Man Lin worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2017 and was involved with iD Cha House from 2013 to 2018. Man Lin also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, selling bank-related products alongside advisory duties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both client-directed and fully discretionary investment programs supported by global asset management, with a notable offering for private bank clients and a specialized Offshore Spectrum program for qualified non-resident aliens.

Michael Campopiano is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated for 19 years before joining D.A. Davidson in 2021. Outside of advising, he serves as chairman of the advisory board at the University of La Verne. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers a range of services such as retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with more than $20 million in net worth.

Alexander Hugues is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember since 2012 and has operated A.R. Huguez & Associates, a financial and insurance sales service, since 1982. Hugues also functions as an independent insurance agent under the same business name. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, offering fiduciary oversight, participant education, and support. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach to manage unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios tailored from conservative to aggressive.

Gregory Heyman is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and unique market roles, including in-house research and functioning as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Enrique Ulloa is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at CitiGroup Global Markets since 2020 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm uses multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and provides customized solutions for high-net-worth relationships.

Gary Morris is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Girard Securities, Inc. He also serves as chairman of the board for Granite Ridge Christian Camp, a nonprofit organization. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers multiple advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, serving a broad range of client types with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Joseph Conway is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Diversified Investment Services, Inc., where he is president and owner, since 2009 and 1993 respectively. Conway has been involved in fixed insurance sales since 1983. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while supporting affiliated advisors with operations, technology, and compliance infrastructure.

Dane Hoban is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Boston Scientific, Vertiflex, and Sabre. He is based in Oceanside, California. 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 support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and a variety of program structures designed to meet diverse client needs.

David Espinosa is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Centaurus since 2014. His prior experience includes roles with various insurance carriers and a long tenure at United Airlines. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with specialized services including retirement-plan consulting and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.

Lawrence Bennett is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience and has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2022, alongside operating Bennett Financial & Insurance Services since 1999. Lawrence is also involved in community activities, volunteering with the Boy Scouts, serving on the finance committee for Tara’s Chance, and holding an officer position as president of the Kiwanis Club of Fullerton. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Dawn Bowman is a financial advisor at Mariner with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior firms include Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and WC Walker & Associates, Inc. Dawn is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, providing divorce financial analysis to individuals and couples. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized services such as tax coordination and Core Family Office solutions. The firm’s investment approach combines in-house research with third-party managers across various asset classes and includes integrated tax and administrative services uncommon in large advisory enterprises.