Steven Duplain is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Legacy Financial Group and Alphastar Capital Management, and serves as a managing member and agent of Humanitas LLC, a life insurance agency. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios while delivering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Edward Albrecht is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2023 and previously spent ten years at SagePoint Financial. In addition to his advisory role, Albrecht serves as a city councilman in Calabasas, California, contributing to local government policy decisions. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base including large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Thomas Kim is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Cetera, Cathay Bank, and Banc of California. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs while maintaining extensive in-house research and unique market roles.

Yelena Papiryan is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with one year of industry experience. She is also a partner at Duffy Kruspodin, LLC, a CPA firm where she has worked since 2014. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, using customized portfolios with a long-term investment approach alongside shorter-term adjustments.

John Harrill is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His background includes roles in insurance sales and estate planning services, and he is involved in community activities such as providing foster care through Ventura County Children and Family Services. Harrill also participates in housing programs for international students and operates timeshare rentals. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides access to proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary options and manages over $2 billion in assets.

Igor Zey is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles at several firms, including Professional Financial Resources, Inc., Zey Financial, and Total Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a professor at California Lutheran University and provides forensic financial planning testimony. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional investors, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and fiduciary oversight of ERISA-qualified plans. The firm emphasizes manager selection and monitoring within a diversified investment approach, and also provides a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Daniel Polyakov is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Woodland Hills, CA. His prior work includes roles at Aeg, Substance Global, Transit, and Universal Pictures. 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, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory, with options such as ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts, and direct indexing.

Sana Theodory is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Citigroup since 2014, initially with Citi Bank before joining Citigroup Global Markets in 2022. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains institutional-scale services including in-house research and security pricing, along with specialized arrangements for large relationships.

Aaron Anshin is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously operated his own advisory businesses as well as held roles at World Financial Group, Inc. and Feingold and Sons LLC. Outside of advising, he serves as an auditor and board member for the Beverly Hills Unified School District PTA Council. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Stewart Erickson is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Savant Wealth Management with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Savant, he worked for Exencial Wealth Advisors and has a background in the agricultural and solar energy sectors. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and related services. The firm employs a blend of evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation alongside actively managed strategies, supported by integrated accounting, legal, and trust affiliates.

Stepan Ghukasyan is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Citi Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth management segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research, derivatives and futures services, and bespoke solutions for very large clients.

Gerald Clebanoff is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc., having previously worked at West Oak Capital, LLC for 19 years. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of investment vehicles alongside financial, retirement, tax, and estate planning services.

Homer Jonathan Wilson is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has previously worked at Polaris Wealth Advisory Group, Ally Invest Securities, and Silver Oak Securities, Inc. He also has a long tenure with Carolina College Prep, Inc. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and related planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of investment solutions alongside financial and estate planning services.

Kambiz Nassiri is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. Additionally, Nassiri operates as an independent insurance agent, focusing on fixed annuity sales. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through various program structures, emphasizing mostly non-discretionary advisory relationships.

Randy Podell is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 36 years of industry experience, including over 30 years with Centaurus Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sales and client service of health, dental, vision, and Medicare supplement insurance products. 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, and specialized services through a range of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, employing multiple investment analysis methods and model overlay programs.

John Jalil is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also serves as president of Woodland Hills Financial Center, LLC and Medi Claim Inc, which are involved in non-investment businesses including insurance and claims services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Frida Valijan is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. She operates a bookkeeping and accounting business under Liber T Co. and provides independent bookkeeping services for Aaron Barlev & Co. In addition, she works part-time in in-home supportive services for disabled individuals. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and provides a range of education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

David Mizrahi is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC since 2014 and joined Kestra Advisory Services, LLC in 2026. Mizrahi also serves as President and CEO of First Point Financial Management, an independent firm providing wealth management and insurance services. Kestra Advisory is an enterprise-level firm with a large network of advisors, offering a range of investment and advisory services.

Jonathon De Vase is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of Omaha, Ameritas Advisory Services, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. He is based in Woodland Hills, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles such as in-house research and swap dealing.

Brian Padrick is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC. He also operates Brian Padrick Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.