Trent Huston is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with AK Financial Group and LPL Financial prior to joining Private Advisor Group. Outside of his advisory roles, he operates OC Wealth Coach, a business focused on life, health, disability, long-term care insurance, and fixed annuities. Private Advisor Group manages over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a range of strategies and third-party asset management programs.

Kai Sheng is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Irvine, CA, where he has worked for 10 years. He has 12 years of industry experience and also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services alongside his role as a registered representative. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of client-directed, discretionary, and wrap-style portfolio options. The firm’s investment approach uses multiple risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, serving a diverse client base through a combination of affiliated and third-party service providers.

Julia Robichaud is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at MFS Fund Distributors, MFS Investment Management, and Next Generation Children's Center. Robichaud is based in Irvine, CA. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across a range of securities. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab and uses standard asset allocation models and Schwab research tools, with clients retaining final trading decisions.

Matthew De Heras is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with United Planners and related entities since 2015, including roles at De Heras Wealth Management and Advantis Advisors. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and various institutional clients. The firm operates an open-architecture platform with multiple custodians and third-party money managers, offering non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management as well as both fee-based and commission-based options.

Thomas Burnor is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Aliso Viejo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Principal Securities since 2015 and with Principal Life Insurance Co. since 2004. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Reginald Stewart is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Syncis since 2015 and has been involved in substitute teaching since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he is active in insurance education and sales, focusing on products such as life insurance and annuities through Syncis. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as a fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Dan Chang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience, including over 14 years at Transamerica Financial Advisors and 25 years with Wfgia. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner and broker at Ponderosa Realty. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a model portfolio and third-party manager approach, delivering services through multiple platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Ammar Mandhai is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 65 credential and based in Coto De Caza, CA. He has been with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2025 and has prior experience at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., City National Bank, and KPMG LLP among other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning discussions, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and delivers advice using Schwab’s standard asset allocation models and research tools while client trading decisions remain non-discretionary.

Gavin Gruenberg is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, where he has worked since 2014. He previously worked at Voya Financial Partners, LLC beginning in 2025. He is involved in the sale and service of Voya’s Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) product. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers various financial planning and portfolio management services, delivering advice through multiple program structures including wrap programs and third-party money manager offerings, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jiajie Yuan is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at Faraday Future, Karma Automotive, and Indi EV. 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 through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jing Zhang is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Zhang has worked in the financial industry since 2023 and has additional experience with Ginfinity Consulting Inc. prior to joining Transamerica. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options.

Scott Perkins is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has been with Churchill Management Group since 2014. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual, high-net-worth, family office, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional investors. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with third-party managers, offering a variety of investment and wealth management services across multiple asset types.

John Kincannon is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanctuary Securities, Inc. and Merrill Lynch. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives who develop their own investment strategies within a supervised framework, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management through various platforms and sub-advisers.

Timothy Winterbottom is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at PlanMember since 2012. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Trader Joe's for three years. In addition to his advisory work, Winterbottom is engaged in insurance sales and services focused on fixed insurance products. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive, while also offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Sandipa Pardeshi is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Churchill Management Group. Prior to her advisory career, she spent five years as a stay-at-home mom. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies, separate account managers, private funds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Janet Mendez is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cuna Brokerage Services, Inc. and SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a model that delegates investment management to its representatives.

Anthony Guinane is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 28 years of industry experience, including 12 years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Guinane is the founder and managing partner of Dial Square Private Wealth, an investment advisory operating entity. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports over 400 independent investment adviser representatives who deliver customized portfolio management and consulting services utilizing a variety of investment approaches and platforms.

Steven Henningson is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services and Applied Financial Planning. Outside of his advisory work, Henningson serves on the advisory board of a community church with recovery ministries and supports the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Library. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management with model portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Committee, integrating fundamental and technical analysis alongside third-party sub-advisors and customization tools.

Avinash Pai is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has prior experience at Revant Wealth, Provence Wealth Management Group, and LPL Financial. Pai also serves as an adjunct professor, occasionally teaching in the personal financial planning program at UC Irvine’s Graduate School of Management. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing a network model of advisory representatives and utilizing various investment strategies and technology platforms to deliver client services.

Jesse Espinoza Jr. is a financial advisor at Creative Planning in Irvine, CA, holding the Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2016. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that integrates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets through over 1,100 advisors.