Fei Li is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup, Fei worked at Bank of America and Nanyang Commercial Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, custody services, and derivatives and futures capabilities. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles and arrangements.

Tonnette Patterson is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Churchill Management Group and National Planning Corporation. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies and offers specialized investment options.

Anthony Richardson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Christian Fontal is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Indian Peaks Golf Course. 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 range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis.

Trevor Bush is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. He has been with the firm since 2014. 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. Their investment approach includes customized model portfolios and ongoing monitoring using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Maurice Franklin Jr. is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior work experience includes six years at Saks Fifth Avenue. Mariner serves a broad mix of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by internal research and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon at this enterprise scale.

Samuel Ledwitz is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has two years of industry experience and also serves as president and attorney for the law firm Bezaire, Ledwitz & Borncamp, APC, which constitutes the majority of his professional work. His prior affiliations include Jack Keeter & Associates, Mariner Independent, and Equity Development Corporation. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers advisory programs featuring third-party asset managers, turnkey asset management platforms, and a firm-managed separately managed account program.

Frank Ro is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Frank also provides tax preparation and accounting services through FTR Tax Services. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise wealth management firm overseeing approximately $18.6 billion in assets with about 366 advisors serving over 24,000 clients. The firm offers a range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing an open-architecture approach that incorporates external platforms and both advisor-managed and model-based strategies.

Louis Odette IV is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Opes Wealth Management, Landed Inc., and CitiGroup Global Markets. 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 assistance. The firm emphasizes customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and utilizes a mix of analytical approaches alongside alternative investments and third-party manager recommendations.

Yulyus Medina is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles.

Dallin Cutler is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he was affiliated with The Insight Group Insurance Agency, Financial Insight Center, and Allegis Financial Partners. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, 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, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analyses.

Kathleen Connors is a CFP® professional with five years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Better Money Decisions, Envision Wealth Planning Inc., TriLumina Corporation, and CFV Solar Test Laboratory. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services alongside ancillary offerings such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients.

Justin Moreci is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner, Lido Advisors, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. 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 a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment options to create customized portfolios.

Jeffrey Yau is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial, Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, and Charles Schwab. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as individual IRA and retail brokerage clients, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Nicholas Costas is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at One Capital Management, LLC and Logix Federal Credit Union. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualifying clients.

Jaron Gardiner is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously spent five years with NewFocus Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Gardiner serves as an adjunct college professor at Clark College, teaching online or evening courses. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, 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 assistance for qualifying clients.

Jon Moore is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, working with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. He has 29 years of industry experience, including 11 years at EP Wealth Advisors. 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 qualified clients, using customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies.

Hunter Ruck is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Capital Insight Partners and Faith Investor Services. 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 a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside alternative investment strategies and third-party manager recommendations.

Michael Juettner is a CFA® charterholder with five years of industry experience. He has worked at IEQ Capital, LLC since 2025 and previously held roles at Cresset Asset Management, LLC and Morningstar Investment Management, LLC. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm combines centralized macro and manager research with access to liquid and private alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion across separately managed accounts and family-office services.

Sachin Maheshwari is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Celanese Corporation for two years and Exxon Mobil Corporation for seventeen years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing member of Avansco LLC, an office building ownership business. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a customized investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with short-term trading, options, alternative investments, and recommendations of third-party managers.