Derris Werstler is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the CSR Children's Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting children with special needs. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options, with a notable history of using market-timing and momentum-based investment strategies.

Timothy Higgins is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Money Concepts Capital Corp and has held roles at Blue Palm Consulting and NorthPoint Tax, Wealth & Business Advisory, LLP, where he provides tax preparation and consultation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in consulting through Blue Palm Consulting and participates in an investment club as an owner. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing $3.33 billion across about 14,700 clients. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of managed programs that include model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Lin Lin is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. Lin holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities USA, Bank of America, and Merrill. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm integrates multi-asset, multi-manager approaches and operates with institutional scale, providing broker-dealer execution, custody services, and derivatives trading.

Angelica Betancourt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved in several business ventures, including Pro Services Rendered, LLC, Team Conquer Inc, GAV Property Management, LLC, and All For Janitorial Services Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party money managers through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Chase Morris is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and also practices law as a solo attorney. Morris is involved in tax strategy and planning through his role as an officer and partial owner of Clarity Tax Partners, LLC, and he also manages insurance services with Sears Wealth Management & Insurance Solutions. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes model portfolio and direct asset management programs supported by fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis.

Stephen Short is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. His career background includes roles at Barons Enterprise International Inc, Debtmerica, and WealthWave. Outside of traditional advisory work, he is involved in marketing and client facilitation activities through Barons Enterprise International Inc and WealthWave. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Daniel Yee is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Riverside, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2008 and operates Vision Solved Franchise Services as a franchise consultant. Additionally, he provides medical insurance consulting through a sole proprietorship. Money Concepts Advisory Service (MCAS) manages portfolios and offers financial planning and consulting services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a range of managed programs and investment strategies, including proprietary retirement model portfolios and third-party sub-advisers, serving approximately 14,700 clients with about $3.33 billion in assets under management.

Patrick Hobert is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus since 2007 and has operated as a self-employed advisor under his own name since 1982. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management via the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, utilizing a mix of analytical approaches and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Haoqiu Zhang is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles across financial services and logistics since 2018. Outside of his advisory duties, he is appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services primarily through a non-discretionary model. The firm integrates its advisory approach with insurance and annuity products within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Donna McClure is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Corona, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with PlanMember since 2006 and has been self-employed since 1992. In addition to her advisory role, she sells insurance products through McClure & Associates. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Jerry Brown is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he owns J. F. Brown Financial Services, LLC, through which he markets life and long-term care insurance. Centaurus Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management with various analytical approaches.

Michael Elias is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Packerland Brokerage Services Inc. and Executive Design Insurance Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Elite Wealth Advisors, where he focuses on life insurance, long-term care, and disability insurance products. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies alongside third-party overlays and alternative investment options.

Insun Song is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2026, Song has been affiliated with Jooha Financial & Insurance Services Inc. since 2014 and with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2008. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through affiliated investment adviser representatives, focusing on tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Fanyi Zeng is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Zeng has experience working at several financial institutions including US Bank, Comerica Bank, and Jackson National Life. Outside of advisory work, Zeng is involved with World System Builders and World Financial Group Insurance Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a blend of advisory and broker-dealer services, providing access to proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

David Bennett is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Placentia, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to entering financial services, he worked for 17 years at In-N-Out Burger. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse clientele including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and offers multiple program types, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Eileen Lee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has been with NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2017 and New York Life Insurance Company since 2015. Lee serves as a board member of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Orange County. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions across multiple program types, with a significant focus on non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities to retirement investors.

Robert Lee is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2012. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, providing investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies implemented through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and unique market roles.

Kevin Landen is a financial advisor at VALIC Financial Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with VALIC Financial Advisors since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, Landen has been involved with Thornton Winery since 2007 and works as a real estate agent for EXP Realty of Southern California, assisting family and friends with property transactions. VALIC Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and overlay services on Envestnet’s platform.

Dean Dean Sanderson is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Transamerica since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of The Life Builders, Inc., a family corporation, and provides in-home care for his son. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Sidney Sheridan is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also associated with Net Law Inc. and Wfg. Outside of his advisory role, he refers clients to estate document services through Net Law Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach supported by multiple platform programs, with approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.