Craig Watanabe is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently advising at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at DFPG Investments, Inc., American Financial Network Advisory Services, LLC, Core Compliance & Legal Services, Inc., United Planners' Financial Services, and Penniall & Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he provides compliance consulting services and is also licensed as an insurance agent. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, corporate consulting, and family office services, using a tactical diversification and individualized asset allocation approach tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Robert Soriano is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Pasadena City College among other roles. Outside of his advisory career, he manages a family trust that operates rental apartments. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, employees, and certain nonprofits by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management using asset-class allocation models and a total wealth approach.

Terence Welsh is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at D.A. Davidson & Co. and Crowell, Weedon & Co. over a combined 19 years. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services, as well as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Ethan Gahm is a financial advisor at AWM Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining AWM Capital, he worked in various roles including positions at Blue Palm Cafe and Franco Realty Group. AWM Capital is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families, managing approximately $1.15 billion across 418 clients. The firm employs a multi-team approach focused on liability-driven investing and asset allocation, offering financial planning, retirement advice, business consulting, and asset management through an open-architecture platform.

Austin Gewecke is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors, where he has worked since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Stifel, Cambridge Associates, and Vulcan Capital. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to individuals, charitable institutions, foundations, private corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and business owners. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research for equities and credit-focused fixed-income analysis, constructing portfolios for diversified, long-term exposure across multiple asset classes.

James Kennally is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2002. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients across a range of sectors including wealth management, fixed income, and capital markets. The firm offers tailored portfolio management strategies and provides custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Jack Balestrieri is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P. He holds the Series 66 designation. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services. The firm also delivers portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances, along with custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Perry Johnson III is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial planning and asset management. He is currently with Sovran Advisors, LLC, and also affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, The Financial Collective, and has a background including LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, Trilogy Financial Services, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales focusing on life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory relationships, and portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and offers access to third-party managers and unified managed account platforms.

Wanqiu Wu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Wu has worked at Citigroup since 2017, including roles at Citibank N.A. prior to joining the current firm, and has prior experience in retail at Bloomingdales. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research and operations as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Miguel Corral Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc., Banc of California, Essex National Securities, LLC, and LPL Financial. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that combines firm supervision with delegation of investment management to its representatives.

Roberto Groag is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including model portfolios and customized management within a vertically integrated structure.

Brian Yip is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked in financial services since 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he is a business development coordinator at Advantec Consulting Engineers and an accountant for Green Dot Public Schools. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Derek Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Advisory Group West since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including custom portfolio solutions and wealth management, supported by comprehensive back-office operations and technology.

Miles Bresee III is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Investment Corp., Capital Choice Financial Services, and CCF Investments, Inc. Bresee serves as treasurer for the Pasadena Scottish Rite, a nonprofit organization, and holds a similar oversight role at Grace Church. 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 supports a large network of advisors and employs a range of investment approaches, including legacy market-timing and momentum strategies.

Charles Hackerman is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023 and previously spent 25 years at Gamble Jones Investment Counsel. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment framework focused on client-specific profiles, combining quantitative screening, manager selection, and both third-party and direct security investments, with access to alternative and private market solutions.

Justin Brennan is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Capital Group Private Client Services in 2021, he worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company from 2016 to 2021. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System” that emphasizes fundamental research and long-term investing. The firm offers access to separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

Jennifer Morris Montes is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at Professional Advisory Services and The Law Offices of Hart, Mieras, Morris, where she volunteered in legal services. Outside of financial advising, she assists with implementation and training for VIP System Design, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate retirement plans. The firm utilizes both firm- and third-party investment models and offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan solutions.

Kimberly An is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Independent Financial Group since 2015. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and combines strategic asset allocation with active and passive investment exposures across different risk profiles.

Steven Uy is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Monarch Grove Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, Island Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, Eagle Strategies LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he officiates weddings for friends and family as a member of American Marriage Ministries. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of advisory programs tailored to client objectives, with a notable emphasis on non-discretionary asset management and integrated insurance-related solutions within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Ana Rosa Jacquez Rodarte is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She has worked with Citigroup Global Markets since 2021 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Citibank, N.A. in the Los Angeles area. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering diversified investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles including in-house research and derivatives trading.