Henry Terrell is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license, with 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its affiliated entities since 1991 and has operated his own insurance services business since 1987. His work includes insurance sales covering long-term care, group, individual, and disability insurance. Guardian Life, through its subsidiary Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary programs, third-party solutions, and a digital advisory platform.

Brian Payne is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He currently serves as Treasurer on the board of the Educational Freedom Foundation and is involved in teaching homeschool classes through the Pacific Coast Learning Center. Brian’s background also includes roles in health and dental insurance agencies and residential real estate. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of investment programs, combining proprietary and third-party model portfolios, and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

David Cockeram is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2012 and also serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

David Matles is a financial advisor with SPC in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with SPC since 2004 and also works with Sigma Financial Corporation. Outside of his advisory roles, Matles serves as president of Matles & Associates Inc., which offers employee benefits and insurance products, and he is a board member of the University of Redlands Alumni Board. SPC serves a diverse clientele including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisers, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary management solutions.

Matthew Aurelio is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Diversified Investment Services since 2014. Aurelio serves as a trustee for a family trust outside of his advisory role. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors by providing operations, technology, investment management, and compliance services. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and model portfolios, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside managed solutions.

Jeffrey Parmer is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at National Life Group, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Great Magic Productions for over 40 years. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and uses a range of third-party asset managers and model portfolios, blending long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.

David Boynton is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Irvine, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2002. Boynton is also active as a board member of the Orange Catholic Foundation, a charitable organization supporting the Diocese of Orange, California. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Catherine Cheng is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. She has been in the industry for one year and has a background that includes roles at World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Bohan Consulting LLC, HBT Labs, and Quantum Wellness Botanical Institute. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Frederick Chambers is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities in Irvine, CA. Prior to his current role, he worked at Thrivent Financial and held leadership responsibilities outside the financial sector as the lead pastor at Grace Community Church of Saddleback Valley. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life Insurance Company, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored financial planning and advisory solutions combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies across proprietary and third-party platforms.

Max Matles is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently associated with SPC. He has held roles at Sigma Planning Corporation and Sigma Financial Corporation since 2020 and has operated Matles Wealth Management since 2019. Outside of advising, Matles is a published author. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm delivers tailored and discretionary advice through a large network of advisors and supports various account programs with custody provided through Fidelity/NFS.

Citlalli Rojas is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Corona, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience, including roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016. Rojas serves on several local boards, including the La Sierra Council Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce executive board, and the Riverside Community Hospital Board of Trustees. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and offers multiple program types, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Lee Pysnik is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2012, he has operated Lee Pysnik, CPA since 1984, providing tax, accounting, and bookkeeping services. He also acts as a trustee for family estates in a limited capacity. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and both passive and active investment exposures tailored to client risk profiles.

Eric Sirich is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles including pharmacist and estate planning services, and serves as Treasurer for the Inland Empire Pharmacists Association, a nonprofit local association. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Sean Lee is a financial advisor at Farther with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously spent 15 years at Hollencrest Capital Management. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates via a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm’s approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and employs proprietary model portfolios with algorithmic rebalancing, using a range of investment vehicles supplemented by AI tools under internal review.

Kevin Suen is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, Merrill, American Funds, and Principal Financial Group. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Andrea Gilbert is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has been in the financial industry since 2019 and previously operated Plums Cafe & Catering for nearly two decades. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Niza Oun Nguyen is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors, AdvicePeriod, and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several entrepreneurial and community activities, including founding online platforms focused on Cambodian culture and wellness, authoring a children's book and supervising educational YouTube content, and serving as Chief Operating Officer for Females for Football. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and offers integrated tax services and family office support uncommon among large enterprises.

Dongzhe Jin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Yorba Linda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2016 and is involved with multiple affiliated entities including Abacus Financial Strategies and OpenWin Financial & Insurance Services. Jin is also the owner of Golden Summit Insurance & Financial Center, Inc. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and emphasizes tailored solutions, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Michael Solo is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2017 and previously worked for Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for one year. Solo is also a co-owner of Tranquility Wealth Management, LLC, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a wide range of advisory support, including managed account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement and plan consulting, and custody and clearing services.

Nafeng Hioe is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Aetna and World Financial Group, among other roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CFO of Destiny Builders 8, LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment platforms, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.