Joel Gritten is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation based in Yorba Linda, CA. He holds the CFP® designation and has 38 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory work, he has been involved with Trader Joe’s since 2003 in a non-investment capacity. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Karl Kim is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Integrity Alliance, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he was with Triad Advisors, Inc. for 14 years and Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc. for one year. Outside of his advisory work, Kim owns Medi-Cal Eligibility Services, which helps clients qualify for government benefits related to long-term care, and he serves as a board member for Keiro Kikyo Home, a care facility in Los Angeles. Integrity Alliance is a large advisory network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers through various platforms, with advisors employing a range of investment allocation strategies.

Robert Shier Jr. is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cerity Partners LLC. His career includes roles at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services and multiple advisory firms, including HPM Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2012. Cerity Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, and high-net-worth investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of the end of 2025. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach that integrates quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security choices, while offering access to private market solutions and a range of wealth management services.

Hannah Sullivan is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial planning and advisory roles. She is currently with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., where she has worked since 2022, following prior experience at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, Sullivan serves as Secretary for Orange Blossoms, an auxiliary group that raises funds for women and children in need, and is a board member of the Community Foundation of Orange, a nonprofit focused on local charitable initiatives. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors offering fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm employs a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies and provides access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Chih Tao Ma is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, Cathay Bank, U.S. Bancorp Advisors, Bancwest Investment Services, Citicorp Investment Services, and LPL Financial. He is also a California-licensed insurance agent offering insurance sales and services outside of his advisory role. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services using a mix of firm- and third-party models, combining passive and active investment strategies across various risk profiles.

Kamron Nahavandi is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Placentia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MassMutual, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Fit Strategic Advisors LLC. He is also involved with FIT Planning Group, offering fixed and indexed insurance products. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven and asset-allocation approaches and operates alongside its broker-dealer and insurance businesses, offering clients access to a wide range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Frank Messano III is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, and First Financial Equity Corporation. Outside of his advisory roles, he operated 3D Studio Gallery for 16 years. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates technology platforms and multiple investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and turnkey asset management programs.

Timothy Mcvey is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2004. He has been self-employed since 1986 and also works as a tax preparer and real estate broker. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Kathleen Zwickl is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Centaurus since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, Kathleen provides life and legacy coaching focused on helping individuals and families uncover their gifts and preserve wealth across generations. Centaurus Financial, Inc. delivers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Osvaldo Cisneros is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2020, with prior roles at Pruco Securities LLC and the University of California, Irvine. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an online blog called Socratic Speech and a related podcast named I Think, Therefore I Pod. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management services through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements with varied analytical approaches.

John Nguyen is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at FIT Strategic Advisors LLC, FITax Planning, Inc., Crown Capital Securities, L.P., and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Nguyen serves on the board of Youth Leadership American, a nonprofit leadership program. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven and asset-allocation strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by third-party managers and technology platforms.

Regina Frias is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Vanderbilt Financial Group and Prosperity Builders, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a marketing representative for a legal services network focused on educating clients about living trusts and advanced estate planning. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting through a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis.

Jerome Duhovic is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. and Pacific Point Securities, LLC, holding a Series 63 credential and 32 years of industry experience. He also works as a marketing and training consultant for non-investment-related firms. Centaurus Financial serves a wide range of clients, offering advisory and brokerage services with a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, employing various analytical approaches and providing specialized financial planning and retirement consulting.

Connie Jensen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved with GNEST Corporation, where she serves as vice president. Additionally, Jensen has experience with companies such as Inheritguard, LLC and Elite Exclusive Escrow, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm utilizes proprietary and third-party model portfolios and provides a range of program options, including discretionary management and commission-based products.

Mingming Guo is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Guo has prior experience working at Korn Ferry U.S. and OpenHill AI LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, providing fee-based and commission-based products with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Michael Mullen Jr. is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for SEI Investments Management Corp and SEI Investments Distribution Company for ten years. Mullen is involved with SPIVAK FINANCIAL GROUP, a non-investment-related business used for branding purposes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing a blend of fundamental and technical analyses and both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Hubert Crawford is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, NYLIFE Securities, New York Life Insurance, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer director for the Southwest Council Fly Fishers International and on the California State Polytechnic University Pomona Alumni Association Board of Directors. 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 emphasizes integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates rather than short-term forecasts.

Sisung Noh is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has been with Independent Financial Group since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a CPA practice focused on tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers various investment management solutions, combining strategic asset allocation with both active and passive exposures through multiple platforms and third-party programs.

Carlos Ocampo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. He has worked at CitiBank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Carlos is involved in several other activities including providing DJ services for weddings, working as a personal shopper for Instacart, and offering dog-sitting services through Rover.com. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles and commercial arrangements.

Raymond Chavez is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Centaurus. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in BWRC & Associates, a non-investment-related business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements with multiple investment analysis approaches.