Morgan Degooyer is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with six years at the firm and a total of nine years in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at The Insight Group, Inc., Integrated Financial Group, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Sara Laclair is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of industry experience. She currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and previously held roles at Capital Insight Partners, Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., and Rayhons Financial Solutions. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning, utilizing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized model portfolios and provide ongoing monitoring, including ERISA plan services.

Tyler Mc Sween is a CFP® at EP Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and Schoettle Financial before joining EP Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business 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 for qualifying clients.

Farid Mokhtarian is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with The Leaders Group Inc. since 2009. Outside of advising, he is an author and is involved in several insurance-related businesses. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and other institutional investors. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes manager selection and ongoing monitoring, applying fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios.

Mark Pierce is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Criterion Capital Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Advisors, and his own firm, Pierce & Pierce Inc., which operates a family farm. He also serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit Blakeford at Green Hills. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and offers ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualified clients.

Matthew Kuhn is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2020 and previously spent 28 years at Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. He is based in Torrance, CA. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and provides additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualifying clients.

Megan Hurches is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Executive Wealth Management, Dynamic Wealth Management Solutions, and has experience in healthcare roles at Ascension St. Thomas West, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Outside of advising, she serves as a nurse educator, virtually instructing patients on the use of home INR monitoring systems. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, employing customized portfolios with a range of analytical approaches and facilitating ERISA-related fiduciary services.

Steven Mahan is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Capital Insight Partners LLC and American Funds. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning, using customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

John Gardner is a CFP® and ChFC® at EP Wealth Advisors with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2018 to 2023 before joining EP Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment strategies.

Michelle James is a CFP® at EP Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, she worked at the Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Douglas County School District, and Charles Schwab & Co. She also co-founded Mixing Bowl Cookie Dough, LLC, a food-related business. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients, using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in their investment approach.

Maxon Seckman is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Criterion Capital Advisors LLC and Dell Technologies. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Cristopher Moran is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2008. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business 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 for eligible clients, using customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

David Lawrence is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Executive Wealth Management, Dynamic Wealth Solutions, TD Ameritrade, and DWS Distributors. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and also provides ERISA fiduciary services for defined contribution and defined benefit plans.

Joey Katz is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*Trade Securities, and TD Ameritrade. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs customized model portfolios and a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides access to tax preparation and estate-document services for qualified clients.

Jason Yamamoto is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2016, following prior roles at Partners Capital Services, Inc. and SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Yamamoto has involvement in insurance sales and real estate sales. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with a mix of passive and active management across multiple platforms and manages potential conflicts through disclosure and monitoring.

Jordan Sisson is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Warren Financial Service & Associates, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at PJ Ryan's Pub for four years. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage investments, and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for clients meeting certain asset thresholds.

Lauren Carbonel is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2021, she worked at South Bay Credit Union and Pacific Transportation Federal Credit Union. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs along with 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.

Neal Thompson is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Harbour Investments, Thompson Wealth Management, and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of Rosewood Concepts LLC, a restaurant holding company involved in opening The Belmont Restaurant. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual and corporate clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and provides ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, including third-party manager recommendations and ERISA fiduciary services.

Natalya Zernitskaya is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Planning Partners and other Cetera-affiliated firms. Outside of finance, she is involved in theatrical productions as a freelance stage manager and properties designer, serves as a City Council Member for Santa Monica, and participates in nonprofit work related to climate action and women's resources. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning through a third-party provider, with an investment approach centered on diversified allocations tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Stefan Gronvold is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he is a managing partner at PacificView Wealth Management and serves as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance and fixed annuity sales. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to meet diverse client needs.