Akira Ogasawara is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He is involved in several business ventures including managing Kamotty Financial Services, LLC, and acts as a referral contractor for Vanity Fair Media, Inc. dba Funding Suite, specializing in business loans. Additionally, he supports visa acquisition processes for Visa to America, Inc. through referrals and communication facilitation. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple program platforms. The firm serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses through a large network of advisors and integrated retirement plan solutions.

Angel Davis is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with three years of industry experience. Currently with EP Wealth Advisors, he previously worked at Focus Partners Wealth, Adero Partners, and Centaurus Financial. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios with a variety of investment approaches and provides ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Samuel Terminello is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and previously held roles at Peninsula Wealth, Facet Wealth, and The Vanguard Group, among others. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Harold Klein is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. Klein manages advisory services through NewEdge Advisors, LLC, doing business as Pacific Pointe Advisors. NewEdge Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program that integrates asset management with financial planning and consulting.

Tracie Southerland is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Opes Wealth Management, LLC and Opes Advisors, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is a mortgage advisor involved in originating mortgages. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm provides customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and employs a variety of investment strategies, including third-party manager recommendations and ERISA plan services.

Martin Rodriguez is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with three years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked at LongView Asset Management, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Morgan Stanley. Before entering the financial industry, he spent time in retail and education sectors. 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 such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside alternative investment strategies.

Connor Bernal is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, he worked at Magnit and LinkedIn. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm offers customized model portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, alongside access to tax preparation and estate-document services for qualifying clients.

Adam Kulesza is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He currently serves as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors, having previously worked at Executive Wealth Management, Private Client Services, and other firms. Kulesza is also the owner of EWM Tax Solutions, a non-investment-related business. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation.

Paul Huddle is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2010 and has additional experience running his own businesses in mortgage lending, construction consulting, and notary services. He also serves on the board of a local homeowners association. Independent Financial Group is a large integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with a range of investment advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of in-house and third-party models to tailor strategies across different risk profiles and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Diana Law is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with Empower Advisory Group and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Retirement Solutions, and Fidelity Investments. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Jefferson Davenport is a CFA® charterholder with over 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2024, and previously spent nine years at CornerCap Investment Counsel. EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, managing approximately $35.57 billion in assets with a suitability-driven investment approach.

Alina Narr is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. She has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2015. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a suitability-driven process to develop and monitor portfolios and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, and estate-document facilitation.

Clinton Demming is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Foresters Equity Services and The Holben Group, LLC. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in property management through The Holben Group. EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a suitability-driven process to develop and manage portfolios and offers a range of services including financial planning, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, and estate-document facilitation.

Ryan Krantz is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Insight Group, Inc. and Financial Insight Center before joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2020. Outside of advising, he has a long-standing role as a cashier at Old Mill Golf Course. 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, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside a range of investment strategies.

Lucas Karasch is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2018 and was previously employed by Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. He serves on the investment committee for The Cambridge School. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a suitability-driven approach to portfolio management and financial planning, offering a range of services including discretionary management, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, and estate-document facilitation.

Brian Wilde is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2020 and previously held roles at Financial Insight Center, Oneamerica Securities, and America United Life. Wilde is based in Salt Lake City, UT, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a suitability-driven process to manage portfolios and offers services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, and estate-document facilitation.

John Keenan is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2010 and also serves as Senior Vice President at Keenan & Associates, a firm he has been affiliated with since 1983. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm operates a large network of approximately 423 advisors and manages around $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts.

Andrew Thomas is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors since 2023. Prior to this, he operated Thomas Financial Advisors LLC for 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, Andrew is a managing member of a liquor store in Fort Collins, Colorado. EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a suitability-driven process to manage portfolios and offers a range of services including financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary tax and estate-document services.

Andrea Grumley is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously was with Homewood Capital Management from 2018 to 2021. Prior to her advisory career, she was self-employed as an editor. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, using a suitability-driven process and a range of investment vehicles.

Conner Grzenia is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management and Cetera Investors. Before entering the financial sector, he worked in education and at Move and Store. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, utilizing a suitability-driven process and a range of investment options.