Austin Mc Gowan is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Platinum Equity Advisors, LLC and KPS Capital Partners, LP. J. W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent investment adviser representatives and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager platforms for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis along with model or manager-based strategies, and advisors may manage client accounts on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Amir Boghdady is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and provides bespoke discretionary solutions for high-net-worth relationships.

Mary Mar is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at SPC since 2009 and previously with Sigma Financial Corporation since 2000. She is based in Laguna Hills, CA. Mary serves as chair of the Rotary District 5320 Finance Committee and is a board member of the Montilla Homeowners Association in Irvine, CA. SPC serves a diverse range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets through a network of over 460 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services with a notable corporate structure that integrates affiliated broker-dealers and insurance agencies.

Madhavi Holay is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory in Irvine, CA. Her prior experience includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, utilizing standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools. The firm delivers annual financial reviews and investment recommendations while clients retain final trading decisions.

Melissa Jones is a financial advisor with J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.W. Cole Advisors, J.W. Cole Financial, Douglas W. Jones Associates Financial and Insurance Services, Accent Insurance Brokerage, and Transamerica Life. Outside of her advisory work, she authored a book on Oregon Trail history and created a related website. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, retirement plans, and other entities through a national network of over 400 independent representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, access to third-party managers, and multiple managed account solutions, implementing investment decisions through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches.

Richard Yuen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at CitiGroup, UnionBanc Investment Services, and MUFG Union Bank since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs combined with broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains large institutional capabilities alongside unique market roles such as acting as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Jake Alexis is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs that include multi-asset, multi-manager strategies. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services.

Jeffrey Dewees is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. He is also an officer and director of Auric Capital Partners. 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 employ a variety of investment strategies and utilize multiple managed account platforms.

Ronald Perez is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Investment since 2017 and previously spent 16 years with Legend Equities Corporation. The firm serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. Lincoln Investment provides a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both strategic and dynamic approaches overseen by its Investment Management & Research team.

Rui Hu is a ChFC® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He currently works at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and is concurrently a Bank Officer with HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of the securities firm. His prior experience includes roles at MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing a variety of client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm’s investment approach integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring, servicing a substantial portion of assets through non-discretionary client-directed portfolios.

Ross Christiansen is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at Guardian Life, Park Avenue Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. Christiansen previously owned Rocketology LLC and currently receives residual income from the sale of that company. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs. The firm combines proprietary and third-party models and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Jeffrey Huston is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial Corporation and has been involved with Central Life Assurance Co. for over five decades. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance sales and co-owns an office building with his wife. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients using a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Kahni Bizub is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Irvine, CA, holding two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrated Wealth Concepts, Bizub has worked at Wright Ford Young & Co since 1988 in a CPA role. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, and family office services, employing customized portfolios primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income with a long-term focus and risk management through rebalancing and third-party asset management.

Daniel Roberts is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 47 years of industry experience. He has worked with Centaurus Financial since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner and general manager of Pet Buddies, a non-investment business in Santa Ana, CA, where he oversees billing, collections, and legal matters. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and employs a combination of fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down analysis in its investment approach.

Matthew Hemphill is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked with Mariner Independent and Zion Capital, and serves as a pastor at New Life Orange County Church. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers. The firm supports its network of investment adviser representatives with multiple analytical approaches and tools tailored to client objectives.

Melinda Marburger is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Lockton Investment Advisors and Transamerica. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process focused on low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques.

Brian Gilbert is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2003 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. since 1999. Outside of advisory work, he leases oyster farming rights on privately owned land. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including discretionary model portfolios and various customized investment solutions.

Chad Schiel is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Schiel owns Emergy Fly Fishing Specialties, a business focused on fly fishing news, articles, speaking engagements, and custom fishing retail. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and provides a range of advisory programs via its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers.

Luke Mokma is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He has held roles at multiple firms including LPL Financial, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, and The Bishoff Financial Group. Mokma is the owner of Gooselinq LLC, a passive business interest. Stratos Wealth Partners is an enterprise wealth management firm serving over 24,000 clients with approximately $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisor-managed and model portfolio solutions, integrating external platforms and providing access to third-party managers and SEI-affiliated resources.

Sergio Ayo is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work history includes roles at Fifth Third Bank, OneMain Financial, Merrill, Dentsply Sirona Orthodontics, and Bank of America. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers on its Passageway Managed Account platform, providing clients with various strategies including mutual-fund/ETF models, SMA strategies, and direct indexing options.