Hector Cervantes is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grassi Investment Management, HKC Partners, Enliven Advisory, and Bank of America. Creative Planning serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, providing services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan fiduciary solutions. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and a centralized investment infrastructure.

Brian Fenn is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and Carolina Capital Consulting, Inc. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office and business management, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with an enhanced open architecture that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, private funds, and tactical overlays, customizing portfolios based on clients’ risk tolerance, liquidity, and tax situations.

Jason Whong is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, MUFG Union Bank, and U.S. Bank. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting, utilizing a combination of passive and active investment strategies guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Michael House is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and currently based in San Jose, CA. He has worked in the financial industry for over a decade, including twelve years at The Northern Trust Company before joining Citigroup in 2025. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Chuong Ha is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and has eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes a position at Net Law and ongoing involvement with World System Builders and World Financial Group. He is also engaged in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services through various fee-based programs, third-party money manager access, and commission-based products.

Yang Song is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2009 and maintains a long-standing relationship with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1998. His other business activities include brokering non-registered investment products with various outside insurance carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, working closely with institutional plan sponsors within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Michael Flynn is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Jose, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 38 years of industry experience. Flynn operates Flynn Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, Inc., where he is involved in brokering non-registered insurance products. He also serves on the advisory board of MIF, Inc., a medical billing company with operations in the United States and delivery centers in India and Sri Lanka. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client and plan sponsor objectives, managing a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis and maintains fiduciary responsibilities under applicable regulations.

Long Hoang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2017 and is involved with the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, where he provides Social Security income reports. Outside of advising, Hoang is the CEO of The Hoang Inc., a hair salon business, and also works as a Medicare agent with SouthBay Health and Insurance Services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, and corporations, offering advisory and broker‑dealer services through proprietary and third‑party model portfolios and various investment platforms.

Alena Povarova is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, KMS Financial Services, Sowell Financial Services, and Concert Wealth Management. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a variety of programs and investment strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, tactical trading, and access to alternative investments through platform relationships and affiliated managers.

Timothy Garner is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, having previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities, and Ameriprise. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services for Intuit TurboTax customers. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions, including insurance products and alternative investments.

Chi Wai Poon is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He is currently an advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Bank USA National Association, J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Fo Trading & Training LLC. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both client-directed and discretionary investment options, utilizing model risk profiles and a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management.

Ronald Welch is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember since 2015 and has operated as a self-employed advisor and enrolled agent since 1972, also providing income tax preparation services. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and providing education, support, and participant-level investment options through its asset allocation portfolios. The firm manages risk-based mutual-fund portfolios using a defined strategic rebalancing process.

Yuh Jiun Chen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Saratoga, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles in mortgage and real estate brokerage along with ongoing involvement in multiple business ventures such as Poshmark and real estate transactions through Googain Dba Maxreal. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Clara Zaya is a financial advisor at Planmember Securities Corporation with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Planmember since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a board member for her local homeowners association. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education, support, and personalized retirement planning services.

Maritza Nevarez is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016. She has prior involvement with The Heartland Institute of Financial and the American Association of University Women, Fremont Branch. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse 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 through proprietary model portfolios and third-party money managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jeffrey Grau is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Campbell, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember and Employee Benefits Services Group since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a referee for high school and club softball and water polo games. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, while offering education and support services to both sponsors and participants.

Bincheng Wang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SV New Venture LLC, National ARC Research Lab LLC, and Lawfin Consulting LLC. Wang is also the CTO of two technology companies, Hangzhou Arc-Data Tech., Ltd. and Jiaxing Xintu Shuju Keji, Ltd., where he oversees data analysis and cloud computing initiatives. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models.

Michael Zent Jr. is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Citigroup Global Markets. Zent also has involvement with Camino Advisors and Camino Advisory Services, Inc., a non-investment-related business entity. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans with portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions. The firm operates a fiduciary-based advisory model that utilizes third-party managers and various investment strategies to meet client goals.

Joseph Branley is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Union City, CA, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors before joining Empower Financial Services, Inc. and Empower Advisory Group. Between 2021 and 2023, he spent time as a stay-at-home dad. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer‑sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Andrew Lai is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Citigroup since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Lai is a commissioned Notary Public serving clients primarily in the Bay Area, California. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.