Tsanshiau Lin is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 credential and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining IFG in 2015, Lin worked at firms including VOYA Financial Advisors, Banc of America Investment Services, Equitable Advisors, Citicorp Investment Services, UBS International, and Merrill. Lin is also a licensed California insurance agent offering various types of insurance products outside of IFG. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers financial planning and portfolio management utilizing both firm and third-party models, with an investment approach combining strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and active and passive exposures tailored to client risk profiles.

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.

Savitri Pai is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Private Bank and Capital Bank & Trust Company. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, employing a multi-manager approach that emphasizes fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon. The firm implements portfolios through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and private equity or alternative strategy funds.

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.

Rachel Melroy is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience currently serving at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. She previously worked for Capital Bank and Trust Company for five years before joining her current firm in 2021. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach known as the “Capital System” that emphasizes fundamental research and long-term investment horizons. The firm offers access to separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and certain private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

Kathleen Zwickl is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus Financial in 2015, she worked at J P Turner & Company Capital Management, LLC from 2012 to 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she provides life and legacy coaching focused on helping individuals and families achieve their goals and preserve wealth across generations. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and foundations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized advisory services through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements. The firm utilizes a variety of analytical approaches and maintains a range of investment options, including model overlay programs and select non-traded alternative investments.

Neeraj Patel is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2021, following five years at Capital Bank And Trust Company. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm uses a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System,” combining fundamental research and long-term portfolio segmentation across separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

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.

Syauching Hung is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2015, with prior roles at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. and Legacy Advisory Services, Inc. Hung is also an independent contractor for JC Planning, a DBA focused on the sale of insurance products. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing both firm- and third-party investment models with a combination of active and passive strategies.

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.

David Salgado is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in West Covina, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Elevate Legacies Wealth & Insurance Solutions and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a broad client base including individuals, defined contribution and benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, with a focus on tailored recommendations and a predominance of non-discretionary asset management.

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 with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 registrations and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles 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 of 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, delivering services through an integrated model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.