Steven Sansone is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Canyon Country, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Empower Retirement since 2019 and previous positions at Pensionmark Financial Group, LLC and kPlans Investment Services from 2016 to 2019. 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’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Gary Wei is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Valencia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies using internal standards and oversight committees, and provides specialized solutions for high-net-worth and institutional clients.

Ioan Grigor is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bankers Life entities since 2008 and is also involved in marketing and management through his ownership of Grigor&Co. Additionally, he operates Greystone Capital LLC, a real estate-related business. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary investment consulting and retirement plan services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor asset allocations and portfolio management according to client goals and risk tolerance.

Jon Beauchemin is a financial advisor at Mariner with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Msec, LLC. Beauchemin is also involved in fixed insurance sales at his branch location. Mariner serves a diverse client base that includes 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, and coordinated tax and family office services, utilizing a combination of in-house research and third-party managers to implement customized, discretionary portfolios.

Luke Crofts is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He joined Hightower Advisors in 2025 after a decade at Lindbrook Capital, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering solutions that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s approach centers on manager selection and multi-manager strategies, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research.

Sandra Poetz is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation 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 retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and employs both qualitative and quantitative analysis to recommend and monitor investments, offering specialized services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Tanner Watson is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and holds a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at The Colony Group, SCS Capital Management, Royal Alliance Associates, Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, NWF Advisory, UCSB, and Bas Rutten's Elite MMA Gym. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial planning, and investment advisory services. The firm emphasizes long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Yi Ding is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Santa Clarita, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, Yi Ding has affiliations with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. In addition to advisory work, Yi Ding has a teaching background at California State University Northridge and UCLA. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm’s approach includes multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with a significant focus on non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities to retirement investors.

Dennis Mai is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2008. 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 using internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers, and it provides bespoke discretionary solutions for very large relationships.

Rabih Msallem is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2007, following three years at Citicorp Investment Services. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, including exposure to alternative and digital-asset products.

Paul Nelson is a CFP® with 21 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors and also serves as President, Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer of Viewpoint Financial Advisors, Inc. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and 21st Century Annuity. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations through investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to a range of investment vehicles. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal management team and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Sean Burr is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.W. Cole Financial, J.W. Cole Advisors, and J.P. Turner & Company, as well as operating Burr Financial. Burr is also involved in fixed insurance and annuity products through Burr Financial. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers a range of fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and annuity sub-account management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm utilizes various investment strategies and platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Abdulla Mirpur is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including United Capital Management and Transamerica Financial Advisor, LLC. Outside of financial advising, he is a licensed California real estate broker and a licensed general building contractor providing home remodeling and consulting services. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals affiliated with TIAA-administered retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, with a fiduciary standard applied to its registered investment advisory services.

Andrea Osorio is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2017 and JP Morgan Securities since 2016. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Larry Phillips Jr. is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Simi Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Muskate Financial and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2009. Outside of advising, he is a notary public. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, allowing advisors discretion in portfolio construction alongside model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Carol Casebolt is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously worked at Martin & Company Tax and Wealth Advisors, Avantax Advisory Services, Avantax Investment Services, Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of implementation options such as ETFs, mutual funds, and separate account solutions.

Daniel Lopez is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Thousand Oaks, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of experience in the financial services industry. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, MDR Insurance & Financial Services, and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers customized advice through multiple program types and manages a significant portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Michael Johns is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He currently works at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., where he has been since 2018, and previously held roles at TIAA and Tiaa from 2010 to 2018. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, employing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and tax management strategies.

Sameer Ferrell is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Securities, Comerica Securities, and Merrill. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily for individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach includes both point-in-time planning services and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, with a fiduciary standard applied to its RIA services.

Richard Hagins is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at World Financial Group, Inc., WFG Direct, and ownership of an Amada Senior Care franchise and a veteran benefits consulting business through Hagins Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, he streams video games and works as a residency counselor for a retirement community. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.