Edward Suero is a financial advisor with Golden State Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, LOGIX Federal Credit Union, Unionbanc Investment Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder and content creator of Be Grounded Inc, a business focused on transformative mindfulness and meditation. Golden State Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses by providing asset management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and referrals to third-party managers. The firm emphasizes discretionary portfolio management with tailored strategies using multiple analytic approaches and offers flexible fee arrangements primarily based on assets under management.

Murcy Huang is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors since 2021. Prior to joining Clifford Swan, he worked at City National Bank for eleven years. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm’s investment approach centers on proprietary fundamental research for equities and credit-focused fixed income, constructing diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives, liquidity needs, and tax considerations.

Thomas Kang is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Securities since 2015 and holds the Series 66 designation. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides a range of managed account programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Max Seeget is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities Inc. since 2014. Wedbush Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, advanced clearing, and prime services. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides a range of managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Craig Watanabe is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently advising at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, Inc., American Financial Network Advisory Services, LLC, Core Compliance & Legal Services, Inc., United Planners' Financial Services, and Penniall & Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he provides compliance consulting services and is also licensed as an insurance agent. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, corporate consulting, and family office services, using a tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Terence Welsh is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wedbush Securities dating back to 2017 and at D.A. Davidson & Co. from 2015 to 2017. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in assets, and provides a mix of managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage and capital markets services.

Austin Gewecke is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors, where he has worked since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Stifel, Cambridge Associates, and Vulcan Capital. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research for equities and credit-focused fixed-income analysis, constructing portfolios for diversified, long-term exposure across multiple asset classes.

James Kennally is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2002. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes. The firm combines broker-dealer, capital markets, custody, clearing, and prime services with managed account solutions and commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Jack Balestrieri is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush, he worked at First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P. He also has experience outside the financial sector, including a role at Caddie Now. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides a range of managed account programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Perry Johnson III is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial planning and asset management. He is currently with Sovran Advisors, LLC, and also affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, The Financial Collective, and has a background including LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, Trilogy Financial Services, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales focusing on life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory relationships, and portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and offers access to third-party managers and unified managed account platforms.

Roberto Groag is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate LLC with his brother. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, with a fiduciary standard applied to its advisory services.

Derek Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Advisory Group West since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including custom portfolio solutions and wealth management, supported by comprehensive back-office operations and technology.

Ronald Bertke is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been affiliated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 2009. Outside of advisory work, he is also engaged in life insurance brokerage for multiple carriers. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines advisory services with broker-dealer capabilities and employs a network of advisers who implement client strategies through third-party asset manager relationships under a supervisory framework.

Charles Hackerman is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2023 and previously spent 25 years at Gamble Jones Investment Counsel. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable institutions, foundations, and other institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $126.9 billion in client assets and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Jennifer Morris Montes is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Independent Financial Group and Professional Advisory Services since 2022. Outside of financial advising, she volunteers as an attorney providing legal services at The Law Offices of Hart, Mieras, Morris and assists with implementation and training on phone systems for VIP System Design, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Rosemarie Robinson is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Kestra Advisory since 2019 and has worked with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in insurance through Roth & Robinson Insurance Services Inc. and serves as trustee for the Terrence & Rosemarie Robinson Trust. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, and utilizes multiple management platforms and third-party solutions within its supervisory framework.

Steven Uy is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Monarch Grove Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, Island Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, and Eagle Strategies LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he officiates weddings for friends and family through American Marriage Ministries. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Ricardo Higuchi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and supports large institutional clients with in-house research, derivatives services, and bespoke discretionary solutions.

Scott Mc Cullah is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years. Mc Cullah is based in Pasadena, CA. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services that include point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management using model portfolios or customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Ric Roman II is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Lyft, Uber Technologies, DebtMerica, and the Department of Public Social Services, where he provides in-home supportive services. He also operates RMRRII Enterprises. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.