Wei Ping Lo is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and Clearwater Benefits LLC. Outside of advising, he is an owner and officer of Avilia Inc. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios across various risk profiles, utilizing both active and passive investment approaches.

Eric Chen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. 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, security pricing, and derivatives services.

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 at Planmember Securities Corporation with 48 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Planmember since 2012. Hugues also owns and operates A.R. Huguez & Associates, a financial and insurance sales business he has managed since 1982. 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 offers education and support services alongside a strategic, risk-based investment approach utilizing unitized mutual-fund portfolios.

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.

Reina Alvarez is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and First Republic Securities Company. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors and offers investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory approach includes a digital advisory program with ETF-based portfolios and a Managed Account program, operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

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.

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) in Placentia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc., and he has operated Bennett Financial & Insurance Services since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts, serves on the finance committee of Tara's Chance, and is president of the Kiwanis Club of Fullerton. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides multiple program options tailored to client objectives and maintains a primarily non-discretionary asset base with fiduciary responsibilities for retirement investors.

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.

Maimoona Ahmed is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and spent eight years with Richardson Kontogouris Emerson, LLP. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non‑discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Yueyi Du is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has been involved with DU Advisors, LLC since 2020, where she provides accounting and tax services. Her prior experience includes roles at Smarter Tools, Inc. and Wfgia. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides proprietary and third-party model portfolio solutions with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Matthew Crow is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at EP Wealth Advisors and TD Waterhouse Investor Services Inc. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, and offers a range of implementation options such as ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts, and direct indexing.

Geoffrey Waters is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner since 2025. His prior roles include over two decades at Strategic Advisers and multiple positions at Fidelity Investments and Alpha Cubed Investments, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, alongside integrated tax and accounting capabilities uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Scott Carlin is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember since 2018 and previously spent 24 years with Legend Equities Corporation, among other roles. Carlin also owns and operates Carlin Insurance Agency, a business focused on insurance sales and services. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as a fiduciary under ERISA Section 3(38) for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services, including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Nadia Diaz is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Aduna Capital, Wealthbox, LPL Financial, and CUNA Brokerage Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer‑sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long‑term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Ruth John is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 13 years of industry experience. She has a diverse work history that includes roles at Wealthwave, LSPN Pro, LLC, and Nationwide Student Loans. Outside of her advisory duties, she volunteers regularly at Abundant Living Family Church, assisting in the nursery to support families during services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment program options.

John Meza Rios is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Corona, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Bank of America Corporation, Merrill, and the University of California, Riverside. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types designed to tailor recommendations to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.