Stephanie Arkof is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors with 19 years of industry experience and a Series 65 designation. She was previously with SB Capital Management, Inc. for 22 years. SB Capital Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation oriented approach that emphasizes portfolio structure and tax-aware implementation, managing discretionary accounts and multiple private equity and hedge fund vehicles.

Matthew Malak is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Glendale, CA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior firms include NYlife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, where he has been affiliated since 2015. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and Plan Sponsor criteria.

Steven Mulligan is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Hyun Shin is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including WFG Direct and Keller Williams Encino-Sherman Oaks Realty, and he owns AZ 1 Enterprizes, Inc., a pass-through entity for accounting purposes related to his WFG/TFA business. Shin also engages in the sale of insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a model portfolio approach implemented through third-party managers and digital platforms, supported by a large advisor network.

Rachel Vivian is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Mariner Wealth Advisors and has prior experience at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Vivian is also a licensed insurance agent in California. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax services, Core Family Office services, and employer financial-wellness tools, implementing customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers.

Antonette Hayakawa is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors with a Series 65 credential and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at SB Capital Management, Inc. and has diverse experience including roles outside finance such as at Toni's Garage Doors. SB Capital Management, Inc. provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a long-term, asset-allocation oriented approach with a focus on portfolio structure and tax-aware implementation, and acts as a general manager and investment adviser for multiple private equity and hedge funds.

Felipe Albuquerque is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Albuquerque was previously involved in the fitness industry as a self-employed professional and briefly owned a dormant fitness-related business. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm focuses on tailored solutions delivered mainly on a non-discretionary basis and operates within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Benjamin Posen is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Lindbrook Capital, LLC for 14 years before joining Hightower in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Hopeless Records, Still Got Game, and as an independent board member for CNL Strategic Capital. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach involves manager selection and multi-manager solutions, incorporating both affiliated and third-party managers, with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Tyler Dritz is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2025 and previously spent 14 years at Lindbrook Capital, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s approach centers on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research to deliver customized portfolio management and financial planning.

Justin Koroyan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, City National Securities, and HSBC. 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 employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with large institutional scale, including in-house research and unique market roles.

Matthew Munet is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Co., NYLife Securities, LLC, Northwestern Mutual, and Brecher Insurance and Financial Services. Munet also operates under the DBA name Aurum Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, LLC, where he sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice, operates mainly under non-discretionary management, and integrates insurance and annuity products through its affiliation with New York Life.

Rosa Melkonyan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 13 years of industry experience. She has held roles at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2010 and operates her own firm, Trinity Capital Insurance and Financial Solutions LLC, focusing on brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Dianne Woon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment since 2012 and also holds a long-term association with Capital Analysts Incorporated. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of the Hope Worldwide Bay Area Chapter, a nonprofit organization. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers financial planning and retirement plan advice through advisor-managed and firm-managed model portfolios, employing both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Jake Mizrahi is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Kestra, he held roles at HBO and Netflix. He also works with FIRST POINT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT as a registered field assistant providing client support. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm provides services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds and managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Sonya O'Connor is a financial advisor with CWM, LLC holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with LPL Financial and Cetera Wealth Services, and has operated Applied Financial Planning since 2002. In addition to advisory work, she is an enrolled agent providing tax preparation, representation, and planning services. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, managing accounts primarily on a discretionary basis using model portfolios governed by an in-house Investment Committee.

Naor Izik is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through an extensive network of affiliated advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, working with both retirement investors and a broad range of institutional sponsors.

David Patton is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Leaders Group Inc, Pacific Southwest Financial, and Regal Investment Advisors since 2017, and previously at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors from 2012 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an independent insurance agent and serves as a sales vice president at Capitas Financial. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory and portfolio management, financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios.

Rafael Nieves Rios is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group and California Lutheran University. Outside of advising, he works as a freelance consultant focusing on research, marketing, writing, and administrative projects and tutors K-12 and college students. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, offering integrated services through Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and savings rates in its planning, serving a large participant base with a higher client-to-advisor ratio than many peers.

Paul Devore is a CFP® with over 54 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Kestra Advisory and has held various roles within affiliated firms since 1981. Devore serves on several nonprofit and community boards, including educational and charitable organizations, as well as maritime-related groups. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients. The firm offers a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and pooled plan solutions, supporting large institutional investors along with a diverse client base.

Pierre Bitar is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and HSBC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles such as swap dealing and futures commission merchandising.