Stephen Thuilot is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He formerly worked at Mill Creek Agency, Inc. for 15 years prior to joining GWN Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a registered representative for a financial services DBA and an insurance agent procuring home, auto, and business insurance. 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 and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment strategies including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Alina Narr is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. She has been with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA since 2015. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for eligible clients, offering customized model portfolios and ongoing monitoring using a mix of analytical approaches and various investment strategies.

Melissa Clarke is a financial advisor with Savant Wealth Management in Fullerton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial Advisors and Kemp Financial Management, LLC. Savant Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with wealth management, financial planning, and related services. The firm employs an investment approach that combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies, supported by centralized resources and affiliated legal and accounting entities.

Szi Kiat Lee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2026, Lee held positions at Hightower Advisors, Westmount Partners, Validus Capital, and several other firms. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, employing customized model portfolios and a range of analytic approaches including fundamental and technical analysis.

Clinton Demming is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Foresters Equity Services and The Holben Group, LLC, where he is also involved in property management. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Ryan Krantz is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Insight Group, Inc. and Financial Insight Center. Outside of finance, he has been employed as a cashier at Old Mill Golf Course for over a decade. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, using customized model portfolios and various investment strategies.

Lucas Karasch is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and is an investment committee member for The Cambridge School. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Brian Wilde is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2020, following roles at the Financial Insight Center and OneAmerica Securities. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management and discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for eligible clients.

John Keenan is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2010 and also serves as Senior Vice President at Keenan & Associates, a firm he has been affiliated with since 1983. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm operates a large network of approximately 423 advisors and manages around $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts.

Andrew Thomas is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2023, following 13 years at Thomas Financial Advisors LLC. Outside of finance, he is a managing member of a closely held liquor store in Fort Collins, Colorado. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and ancillary services, utilizing customized model portfolios with a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Monica Rangel is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2023 and also operates Efficient Financial and Insurance Solutions, which brokers non-registered insurance products. Outside of her advisory work, Monica volunteers with the Yorba Linda Pop Warner Football Auxiliary Board managing social media content and speaks to high school students on entrepreneurship through United Way of Orange County. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and plan sponsor criteria, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

William Osland is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across diverse wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and facilitates solutions for large client relationships through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Andrea Grumley is a CFP® professional with four years of experience at EP Wealth Advisors and three years prior experience at Homewood Capital Management. Before entering the financial industry, she worked as a self-employed editor. She is based in Torrance, CA. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, using customized portfolios and a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Conner Grzenia is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, he worked at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management and Cetera Investors. Before entering the financial services industry, he held positions at Move and Store and worked in education at the University of Illinois and a public school. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients, using customized portfolios built with a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Sean Cartin is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with EP Wealth Advisors since 2013 in various capacities. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Asanda Dlamini is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, Dlamini worked in homemaking and held positions at Sanlam Investments and Direct Axls. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, and offers ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance for qualified clients.

John O’Toole Jr. is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Warren Financial Service, RBC Capital Markets, and Citigroup Global Markets. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and business clients and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management and financial planning services, employing a variety of investment strategies and providing ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Arlene Dimitian is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. She has worked at Kestra since 2019, following prior roles at Foresters Financial Service in Los Angeles. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base that includes plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm offers a range of services from fiduciary consulting and plan design to asset management, supported by due diligence and multiple management platforms.

Maureen Ault is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at SPC since 2017 and previously spent 14 years at National Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, she is a notary and prepares tax returns seasonally. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services through a network of over 460 advisers.

Lily Ou is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica since 2012 and has prior experience at Wfg and In Home Supportive Services. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach with third-party managers and platform sub-advisors to deliver investment advisory and retirement plan services.