Gregory Gower is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He has worked at Voya since 2018 and previously advised clients at Advised Assets Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Gower is an independent insurance agent focused on fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services. The firm combines model portfolios and technology-enabled tools to implement client investment strategies and operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA-member broker-dealer.

Catherine Mattingley is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with VOYA since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products and serves as successor trustee of a family trust. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advisory, and unified managed account services to individuals, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm employs a mix of in-house and third-party strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Katherine Vander Veen is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Redlands, CA. She has been with Integrated Wealth Concepts since 2026. Prior to this, she has worked at Soren McAdam, LLP since 2009. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a large network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement plan advisory, using a combination of internally managed and third-party asset strategies.

Charlie Lowenberg is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with one year of experience. He has worked at Soren McAdam LLP since 2002. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement plan advisory, using customized portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and employs a primarily long-term investment approach.

Jack Knight is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Bernardino, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 38 years of industry experience, including over 28 years with Eagle Strategies and extensive tenure at New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities LLC. Outside of advising, he owns a website serving military veterans to help them connect, and he serves on the board of a homeowners association. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutional sponsors, and corporate clients. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring advice to client objectives, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Michael Sears is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Global Financial Private Capital and currently leads Sears Wealth Management & Insurance Solutions. Sears is also the author of the book *Retire With Simplicity & Clarity: 10 Mindset Shifts Nurses Should Understand to Feel Confident About Their Financial Future*, which targets nurses approaching retirement. Additionally, he serves as a member and CEO of Clarity Tax Partners, LLC, providing tax strategies and planning services. AE Wealth Management delivers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm utilizes discretionary model portfolios and a range of investment strategies while supporting third-party RIAs through sub-advisory and model-licensing programs.

Ryan Mayer is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 15 years of industry experience. Mayer has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also involved with Shared Insurance Solutions, where he sells and services health, life, and annuity insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, combining in-house and external strategies supported by technology-enabled tools.

Kirsten Baron is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has two years of industry experience and is involved with the Black Excellence Leadership Council as a council member. Baron also participates in estate planning services through Inheritguard, LLC, and holds a CFO position at Barons Enterprises International, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Lester Baron is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has held roles with multiple organizations, including WealthWave, Baron's Enterprises International, and the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, where he serves as a Certified Financial Educator. Baron is also involved in leadership and community roles such as mentoring with the Black Excellence Leadership Council and serving as Public Relations Officer for the Dominica Livestock Cooperative. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers, offering multiple program platforms and integrated retirement plan solutions.

Kristina Bell Taylor is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014 and previously worked at Voya Financial Partners, LLC and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a commercial cleaning franchise business. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, institutions, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategies, utilizing technology and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management to serve a diverse client base.

Darlene Pachot is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. Before joining VOYA in 2014, she has also been affiliated with UCLA since 1999. Pachot serves as a visiting preacher, engaging in public speaking in that role. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes investment policy statements, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools to deliver tailored investment solutions, managing a large proportion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Bob Tan is a financial advisor at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with various entities affiliated with Voya Financial since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm providing financial planning, portfolio management, unified managed accounts, and retirement advisory services to individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad product shelf through a large network of investment adviser representatives and combines in-house and external strategists with technology tools to manage primarily non-discretionary client relationships.

Seth Morris is a financial advisor with AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and six years of industry experience. He is also an officer and 25% owner of Clarity Tax Partners, LLC, where he focuses on tax strategies and planning. His prior work includes roles at Larry H. Miller and Sears Wealth Management & Insurance Solutions. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individual households, corporations, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs and supports third-party RIAs through sub-advisory and model-licensing services.

Josiah Campbell is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He is involved with Intertwined Solutions, Inc., promoting financial literacy through partnerships with banks, schools, and non-profits, and provides client education and support on estate planning through InheritGuard, LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios.

Violeta Mendez is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Voya since 2016 and previously worked at Valic Financial Advisors for 13 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is an independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, plans, charities, and corporations. The firm combines in-house and outside strategies with technology-enabled tools to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through a broad network of advisors.

Sean Muhlstein is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2015 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in fiction writing and community education on opera, delivering lectures with audio and video presentations. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale firm serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services through a large network of advisers, combining model portfolios and technology-enabled tools with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Chase Morris is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His background includes legal practice as a solo attorney at his own law office and roles in multiple financial and legal firms. He is an officer and partial owner of Clarity Tax Partners, LLC, where he works on tax strategies and planning in collaboration with licensed CPAs and enrolled agents. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including individual households, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes discretionary model portfolios and standardized platform services across a large client base.

Stephen Short is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Barons Enterprise International Inc and Debtmerica, and has engaged in marketing and client support roles beyond his advisory duties. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients such as individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment programs. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA, managing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios alongside affiliated retirement and recordkeeping services.

Paul Sprague is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Voya Financial Advisors since 2014, following seven years at Voya Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of finance, he assists with an antique and estate jewelry business owned by his domestic partner, supporting show setups and sales activities. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, plans, charities, and corporations. The firm utilizes investment policy statements, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools to deliver both discretionary and non-discretionary management through a large network of advisors.

James Riner is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Centaurus Financial in two separate periods totaling 10 years, as well as three years at Crown Capital Securities, LP. He is also the owner of James Riner & Associates, a non-investment related business used for branding purposes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements with a variety of analytical approaches.