Brian Yip is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2026 and also works as an accountant for Green Dot Public Schools and as a business development coordinator for Advantec Consulting Engineers. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering a mix of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA, providing a range of fee-based and commission-based products.

Miles Bresee III is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Investment Corp., Capital Choice Financial Services, and CCF Investments, Inc. Bresee serves as treasurer for the Pasadena Scottish Rite, a nonprofit organization, and holds a similar oversight role at Grace Church. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and employs a range of investment approaches, including legacy market-timing and momentum strategies.

Charles Hackerman is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2023 and previously spent 25 years at Gamble Jones Investment Counsel. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable institutions, foundations, and other institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $126.9 billion in client assets and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Jennifer Morris Montes is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Independent Financial Group and Professional Advisory Services since 2022. Outside of financial advising, she volunteers as an attorney providing legal services at The Law Offices of Hart, Mieras, Morris and assists with implementation and training on phone systems for VIP System Design, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Kimberly An is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and manages approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets.

Jeffrey Nero is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2022 and was involved with Nero Innovations Corporation from 2009 to 2018. Outside of advisory work, he has experience as a landlord. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, managing approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Wyatt Kiedrowski is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked for Kemp Financial Management, LLC for 14 years. Savant Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by a large team of approximately 397 advisors and integrated affiliated entities.

Leng Lo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007 and holds the Series 66 credential. 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 implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains in-house research and security-pricing activities alongside unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Robert Arensberg is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) since 2014 and has held concurrent roles with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance since 2007. His activities include insurance brokering through various companies for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through multiple program types, mostly managing assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Steven Uy is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Monarch Grove Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, Island Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, and Eagle Strategies LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he officiates weddings for friends and family through American Marriage Ministries. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Scott Mc Cullah is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years. Mc Cullah is based in Pasadena, CA. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services that include point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management using model portfolios or customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Li Li Chan is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica since 2016 and operates a sole proprietorship, Lily Chan Consulting, primarily for internal accounting purposes. Chan is also involved in sales of insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, providing investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services through a large advisor network. The firm’s advisory approach utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Ric Roman II is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Lyft, Uber Technologies, DebtMerica, and the Department of Public Social Services, where he provides in-home supportive services. He also operates RMRRII Enterprises. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad 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 with access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Ghassan (Gus) Nakhoul is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His background includes roles in public works and transportation departments, as well as consulting in civil and structural engineering. He is also involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, where he conducts financial literacy seminars. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering a range of advisory and broker-dealer services with both proprietary and third-party investment models.

Deny Delgadillo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services LLC, Mass Mutual Insurance Company, Bankers Life, BancWest Investment Services, Bank of the West, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and various entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm operates within a vertically integrated structure and offers both standardized and customized investment management solutions.

Randal Brown is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Centaurus since 2010. Brown serves as a volunteer board member and consulting CEO of California Friends Homes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Alexander Lessard is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2010 and also owns The Palisades Financial Group, a DBA for fixed insurance and financial planning services established in 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Lessard serves on several nonprofit boards, including Thomas Aquinas College and the Cornerstone Forum, and teaches online courses in the history and philosophy of Catholic education. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, with approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets under management and a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Randy Takayama is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at TKYM, Inc., FirstService Residential, and World Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, he performs internal audits in property management at FirstService Residential. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple platforms to deliver its services.

Zhongkai Wang is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2016 and previously worked at IBS Electronics. In addition to his advisory role, Wang is employed by Banny Financial Services and works as an insurance agent outside of Independent Financial Group. Independent Financial Group is a large enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party model portfolios and maintaining a dual role as both a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Yuliang Cao is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co., as well as experience in education at Cal State University Fullerton and Orange Coast College. He is the owner of Wanm Inc., a dormant non-investment related business. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, working within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.