David Salgado is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in West Covina, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Elevate Legacies Wealth & Insurance Solutions and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a broad client base including individuals, defined contribution and benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, with a focus on tailored recommendations and a predominance of non-discretionary asset management.

Connie Jensen 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. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved with GNEST Corporation, where she serves as vice president. Additionally, Jensen has experience with companies such as Inheritguard, LLC and Elite Exclusive Escrow, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm utilizes proprietary and third-party model portfolios and provides a range of program options, including discretionary management and commission-based products.

Alfonso Aguilar Jr. is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Guardian Life and Northwestern Mutual. He is also the successor trustee of the Aguilar Family Living Trust. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with existing employer retirement plan relationships, as well as to trusts, estates, and other entities. The firm distinguishes between one-time financial planning services and ongoing discretionary management, operating within a vertically integrated group that employs affiliated funds and applies a fiduciary standard to its registered investment adviser services.

Mingming Guo is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Guo has prior experience working at Korn Ferry U.S. and OpenHill AI LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing fee-based and commission-based products with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

John Almaguer Jr. is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with Entertainment Wealth Management, Ids Life Insurance Company, and Enterprise Leasing. Independent Financial Group provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation with active and passive investment approaches.

Hubert Crawford is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer director for the Southwest Council Fly Fishers International and on the California State Polytechnic University Pomona Alumni Association Board of Directors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm emphasizes integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates rather than short-term forecasts.

Sophia Laohasongkram is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held roles at multiple firms, including LSPN Pro, LLC and DebtMerica. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in business financing referrals through Funding Suite and supports merchant services with Global Merchant Innovations LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through a variety of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Sisung Noh is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has been with Independent Financial Group since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a CPA practice focused on tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers various investment management solutions, combining strategic asset allocation with both active and passive exposures through multiple platforms and third-party programs.

Moustapha Akkari Sr. is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2005 and has also worked as a self-employed advisor since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the secretary for the South Pasadena Masonic Lodge, a nonprofit fraternal organization. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of discretionary portfolio management, model portfolios, and tactical strategies including market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Robert Marriott is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2025. Prior to his current role, he worked in various positions including roles at Element Cryotherapy and Wellness Inc, The Training Room Utah, Brigham Young University, and Coral Gables Senior High. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Pension101, an educational platform focused on pension planning. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients through a network of approximately 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment strategies including legacy market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Kody Brown is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Sterling Financial Group, Inc. in Pasadena, CA. His work history includes roles at The Sterling Group and LPL Financial, and he has experience outside finance with Servpro of South Pasadena & San Marino and the University of La Verne. Sterling Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing written financial planning, ongoing consulting, retirement plan consulting, and fee-based investment management. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation aligned with clients’ risk tolerances and goals, using diversified portfolios and regular monitoring.

Dhiren Reddy is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience, with prior work including roles at Babson College and The International School of Bangalore. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through multiple managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes market-timing and momentum-based strategies in some of its legacy programs.

Masayuki Nakayama is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at World System Builders and Nissin International Transport. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Dennis Doyel is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Claremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers specialized services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and a Private Wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Vincent Maldonado is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at firms including Robinhood and California State University. Maldonado is also a registered representative with LA Pension Planners and engages in life and health insurance sales. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers through a variety of managed-account programs and model portfolios.

Eric Li is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and JP Morgan Chase Bank during his career. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, serving a broad client base through both non-discretionary and discretionary portfolios.

Eric McDermott is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience, having worked at Guardian Life since 2011 and previously at Pacific Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is managing partner of APN (doing business as Fiscalyze), a firm that provides financial insights platforms and client experiences for the financial services sector, and is involved in various consulting and content creation activities through his independent consulting LLC, NEXTpectations®. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue® Wealth Management provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and a variety of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Victor Storck is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2016. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Jianmin Li is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities since 2010 and also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of the securities firm, engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes multiple program types with varying levels of discretion and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation advice developed with HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers.

Daniel Pagliaroli is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fox Sports and ESPN. Outside of advisory work, he is a silent partner in a retail franchise, The UPS Store. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client and plan sponsor objectives, with a large portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.