Joey Katz is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*Trade Securities, and TD Ameritrade. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs customized model portfolios and a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides access to tax preparation and estate-document services for qualified clients.

Jason Yamamoto is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2016, following prior roles at Partners Capital Services, Inc. and SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Yamamoto has involvement in insurance sales and real estate sales. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with a mix of passive and active management across multiple platforms and manages potential conflicts through disclosure and monitoring.

Jordan Sisson is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Warren Financial Service & Associates, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at PJ Ryan's Pub for four years. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage investments, and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for clients meeting certain asset thresholds.

Lauren Carbonel is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2021, she worked at South Bay Credit Union and Pacific Transportation Federal Credit Union. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs along with broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Neal Thompson is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Harbour Investments, Thompson Wealth Management, Cambridge Investment Research, and VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of Rosewood Concepts LLC, a restaurant holding company. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm uses customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and a range of investment strategies, including third-party manager recommendations and ERISA plan services.

Natalya Zernitskaya is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Planning Partners and other Cetera-affiliated firms. Outside of finance, she is involved in theatrical productions as a freelance stage manager and properties designer, serves as a City Council Member for Santa Monica, and participates in nonprofit work related to climate action and women's resources. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning through a third-party provider, with an investment approach centered on diversified allocations tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Stefan Gronvold is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he is a managing partner at PacificView Wealth Management and serves as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance and fixed annuity sales. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to meet diverse client needs.

Jeffery Vandevoir is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., and TDAmeritrade. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients, employing customized model portfolios and various analytical approaches.

Lea Ann Knight is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 19 years of industry experience. She currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and previously held positions at Better Money Decisions and North American Management. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Española Valley Humane Society and is a member of the finance committee for Reading Quest. She also reviews online financial planning courses for Kitces.com. 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 with a focus on customized model portfolios and ongoing monitoring using various analytical methods.

Kenneth Cole is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Edward Moyzes. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and integrated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with a notable focus on tax and accounting integration uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

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.

Katerina Soto is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Advised Assets Group, GWFS Equities, Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to retail IRA and brokerage clients. The firm’s approach integrates its advisory services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Todd Perry is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors and has worked previously at Executive Wealth Management and Vintage Financial Services. Perry also serves as Treasurer for the Brighton Rotary Foundation. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for clients meeting certain asset thresholds.

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.

Andrew Szewc is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2024 and held prior positions at Executive Wealth Management, Inc. and Fratarcangeli Wealth Management. Szewc serves as a volunteer board member for the Hillsdale College Alumni Association, chairman of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Beta Kappa Chapter Alumni Board, and treasurer of the Work Skills Foundation Board, where he also advises on the foundation’s investment account. 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 variety of investment strategies, including third-party manager recommendations and ERISA plan services.

Jay Simmons is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. Outside of his advisory role, Simmons is a co-manager of Cyrus Ridge Farm and serves as an adjunct professor teaching a Foundations of Financial Planning course at Southern Virginia College. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis.

Adam Hale is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license. He is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, where he has worked for four years. Prior to his financial advisory role, he was involved in a personal gardening business. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with diverse investment strategies.

Stuart Campbell is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and previously held roles at Wacker Wealth Partners, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Shea Homes. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Gregory Wells is a CFP® professional with 16 years of experience, currently serving at EP Wealth Advisors since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Torrance, CA. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and rebalancing through various analytical approaches and investment strategies.

Jeremy Mc Mullen is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently working at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He has prior experience at Foguth Wealth Management, truAdvice, and Foguth Financial Group. 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 a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses along with options and alternative investments when appropriate.