Karin Frieden is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with TIAA-CREF and its predecessor since 2009. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated structure.

Benson Liao is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company and affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory practice, Liao serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Taiwan Hotel and Motel Association of Southern California and Moringa For Love, which focuses on combating malnutrition and poverty. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and offers multiple program types, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Tsz Kwan Lau is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2025, he worked at Cetera and Cathay Bank for eight years, and at Bank of America and Merrill for two years. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole member of KDK1 LLC. 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 approaches and supports large institutional scale alongside specialized market roles.

Elizabeth Min is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with 10 years of industry experience. She is also the owner of T&J Financial Service, Inc., a separate business used for marketing purposes, and operates as a California insurance agent offering various insurance products. 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 combines in-house and third-party manager models and operates both as a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Robert Cecil is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Churchill Management Group and TIAA-CREF. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporations, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates fundamental and quantitative analysis, with access to a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated service companies.

Tan Doan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Securities Series 63 and 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord of a single-family rental property in Oxnard, California. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Roberto Morales Jr. is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, operating under fiduciary standards for both advisory and retirement accounts.

Elsie Elias is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 17 years of industry experience and has been with Citigroup since 2012. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing activities alongside roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Emily Lin is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked with HSBC Securities since 2013 and concurrently serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., selling bank-related products alongside her advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to a variety of clients, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers several program types ranging from client-directed to fully discretionary portfolios and employs a structured investment process combining asset allocation advice and fund due diligence through affiliated and third-party providers.

Benjamin Yeh is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Students of Georgetown Inc. from 2020 to 2021. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing activities, supporting a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Richard Hansen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including WFG Direct and Legal Shield and currently serves as a part-time Discipleship Pastor at Antelope Valley Foursquare Church, where he oversees various church ministries. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Lilach West is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Brookstone since 2020. In addition to her advisory role, West is a licensed insurance agent with JD Mellberg Financial and also serves as an attorney reviewing living trusts for past clients. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via various model portfolios and managed accounts.

Artin Esmaelian Masihi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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. The firm combines large institutional scale with in-house research, custody services, and specialized market roles.

Emiliano Sauceda is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember since 2013 and is also self-employed in investment and insurance services, including fixed insurance and annuities. Sauceda serves on the Board of Directors for the East Los Angeles College Alumni Association. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Wasana Arayatanon is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, and has eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016 and is also associated with Axianta Financial Partners and World Financial Group, Inc. Her activities include the sale of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary program options, and maintains affiliated retirement and recordkeeping entities.

Chalyda Dumayas is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Monrovia Council of PTA’s, managing records and budgeting for the nonprofit organization. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm adheres to fiduciary standards and offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Mario Moreira is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with WFG and 2000 Insurance Service. Outside of his advisory role, Moreira is involved in the operation of several businesses in the plywood and hardware supply industry, serving as president and owner. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model portfolios and third-party managers within a large advisor network and offers multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Christopher Walters is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Walters has worked at Eagle Strategies since 2025 and has additional experience with related firms including NYLIFE Securities and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he is president and owner of Illuminated Path Productions, a film equipment rental business. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored advice across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Xinyu Zhang is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PC Surrogacy, John Edgar State Farm Insurance, and TCL North America. Zhang has been with Citigroup since 2019. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through various advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Julie Xiang is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera, Cathay Bank, LPL Financial, and UnionBanc Investment Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is a wellness advocate involved in aromatherapy. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by in-house research and oversight committees.