Jason Depetris is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with New York Life and its related entities since 2010 and currently operates under his own business names, including Blue Cedar Financial and Insurance Solutions and Be Here Now Insurance and Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a published fiction writer working with a publisher on short stories and potentially a novel. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and specializes in non-discretionary asset management, working extensively with defined contribution and defined benefit plans within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Dennis Mollison is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Infinex Investments, Inc. as well as SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. for 15 years each. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services and financial planning through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary assets and access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Kyung Chang is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. He also maintains a licensed insurance agent role, focusing on the sales and service of fixed insurance products such as life, annuities, disability income, and long-term care insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Matthew Patterson is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He joined NewEdge Advisors in 2025 and previously worked at Ignition Creative LLC for nine years and Team Whistle for three years. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

Albert Martinez is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved in several non-investment ventures, including proprietary medical software support at Tower Systems, Inc., and managing digital marketing and social media for Enlace Digital Media and Nessie Media Group. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services, supported by an extensive advisor network and multiple program platforms.

Patrick Duignan is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Duignan is the owner of NorthPoint Tax, Wealth & Business Advisory, LLP, a tax preparation and business consulting firm. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to manage assets and offer a range of managed programs and account structures.

Derris Werstler is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the CSR Children's Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting children with special needs. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options, with a notable history of using market-timing and momentum-based investment strategies.

Timothy Higgins is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Money Concepts Capital Corp and has held roles at Blue Palm Consulting and NorthPoint Tax, Wealth & Business Advisory, LLP, where he provides tax preparation and consultation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in consulting through Blue Palm Consulting and participates in an investment club as an owner. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing $3.33 billion across about 14,700 clients. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of managed programs that include model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Lin Lin is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. Lin holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities USA, Bank of America, and Merrill. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm integrates multi-asset, multi-manager approaches and operates with institutional scale, providing broker-dealer execution, custody services, and derivatives trading.

Angelica Betancourt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved in several business ventures, including Pro Services Rendered, LLC, Team Conquer Inc, GAV Property Management, LLC, and All For Janitorial Services Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party money managers through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Patrick Hobert is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus since 2007 and has operated as a self-employed advisor under his own name since 1982. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management via the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, utilizing a mix of analytical approaches and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Haoqiu Zhang is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles across financial services and logistics since 2018. Outside of his advisory duties, he is appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services primarily through a non-discretionary model. The firm integrates its advisory approach with insurance and annuity products within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Donna McClure is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Corona, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 32 years of industry experience. She has been with PlanMember since 2006 and has been self-employed since 1992. In addition to her advisory role, she sells insurance products through McClure & Associates. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Victor Lee is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Arya Global Consulting and Olivestree CSGarmax LLC, and he has been associated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2018. Outside of advisory work, he also works as a driver for ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers, with program options that can be discretionary or non-discretionary.

Jerry Brown is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2012. Outside of advisory work, he owns J. F. Brown Financial Services, LLC, through which he markets life and long-term care insurance. Centaurus Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, using a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary management with various analytical approaches.

Michael Elias is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Packerland Brokerage Services Inc. and Executive Design Insurance Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of Elite Wealth Advisors, where he focuses on life insurance, long-term care, and disability insurance products. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies alongside third-party overlays and alternative investment options.

Insun Song is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies in 2026, Song has been affiliated with Jooha Financial & Insurance Services Inc. since 2014 and with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2008. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through affiliated investment adviser representatives, focusing on tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Fanyi Zeng is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Zeng has experience working at several financial institutions including US Bank, Comerica Bank, and Jackson National Life. Outside of advisory work, Zeng is involved with World System Builders and World Financial Group Insurance Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a blend of advisory and broker-dealer services, providing access to proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jacob Lifshin is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with PlanMember since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he owns JL Consulting, a tax preparation and securities services business. 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 employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios designed to suit a range of investment objectives.

Fabiola Hill is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 22 years of industry experience and has been with United Planners and VantaQuest since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in real estate as a property owner. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers and is notable for its largely non-discretionary asset management approach.