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.

Frank Messano III is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, and First Financial Equity Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he operated the 3D Studio Gallery for 16 years. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers a range of advisory programs supported by third-party asset managers and a proprietary WealthSuite separately managed account platform.

Timothy Mcvey is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2004. He has been self-employed since 1986 and also works as a tax preparer and real estate broker. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

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 at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and real estate as an agent and also provides notary and management consulting services. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies through various platforms, combining in-house and third-party model portfolios.

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.

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.

Jeffery Vandevoir is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., and TDAmeritrade. 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, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients, employing customized model portfolios and various analytical approaches.

Lea Ann Knight is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 19 years of industry experience. She currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and previously held positions at Better Money Decisions and North American Management. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Española Valley Humane Society and is a member of the finance committee for Reading Quest. She also reviews online financial planning courses for Kitces.com. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning with a focus on customized model portfolios and ongoing monitoring using various analytical methods.

Kenneth Cole is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Edward Moyzes. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and integrated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with a notable focus on tax and accounting integration uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Katerina Soto is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Advised Assets Group, GWFS Equities, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail IRA and brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Todd Perry is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors and has worked previously at Executive Wealth Management and Vintage Financial Services. Perry also serves as Treasurer for the Brighton Rotary Foundation. 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 clients meeting certain asset thresholds.

Raymond Chavez is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Centaurus. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in BWRC & Associates, a non-investment-related business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements with multiple investment analysis approaches.

Andrew Szewc is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2024 and held prior positions at Executive Wealth Management, Inc. and Fratarcangeli Wealth Management. Szewc serves as a volunteer board member for the Hillsdale College Alumni Association, chairman of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Beta Kappa Chapter Alumni Board, and treasurer of the Work Skills Foundation Board, where he also advises on the foundation’s investment account. 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, utilizing customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including third-party manager recommendations and ERISA plan services.