Chad Weber is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. He has been with TIAA and TIAA-CREF since 2012. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management using model and customized portfolios within a vertically integrated structure.

Dongyue Lyu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, and Cathay Bank, as well as Quick Cash Funding LLC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and unique market roles.

Nidaa Kalasho is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at First Citizens Bank, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo in various advisory and investment capacities. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and businesses. The firm combines risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by integrated banking resources as a subsidiary of a bank holding company.

Nathan Afshin is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at Citigroup Global Markets, having joined the firm in 2024. Prior to this, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities from 2018 to 2024, Edward Jones from 2017 to 2018, and Bank of America from 2013 to 2017. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Jennifer Overhoff is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Bancwest Investment Services, and California Financial Partners. Her background also includes a period devoted to caregiving for an ailing parent. 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. The firm serves clients frequently linked to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Maribel Robel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Diversified Investment Advisors since 2010 and with Diversified Investors Securities Corp. since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an independent consultant selling skincare products for Rodan and Fields. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through managed advice programs and investment education services, utilizing proprietary software and model portfolios developed with Morningstar Investment Management. The firm focuses on asset allocation, contribution guidance, and retirement planning without targeting high-net-worth or corporate clients.

Chad Worozaken is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Glendale, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Atlas North Financial Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer baseball coach and board member for the Santa Anita Little League and volunteers with youth soccer development. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, supporting a wide range of investors and plan sponsors within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Scott Lam is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and also has roles at Kestra Investment Services and LPL Financial. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including institutional clients and plan sponsors, offering services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and advisor-managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a range of clients, including sovereign wealth funds.

Andrew Crowell is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Crowell serves on multiple nonprofit boards, including as Board Chair of the California Vintage Wine Society and as a YMCA board member. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, high-net-worth individuals, and charitable organizations. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers a range of services from ERISA retirement plan advisory to comprehensive financial planning and private wealth management.

Raymond Fleming is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience at Wells Fargo and educational background including Colorado College and Polytechnic School. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and utilizes a diversified investment approach blending passive and active managers, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Nadine Ibrahim is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. for two years. Her background includes a diverse range of roles in education, legal offices, and retail. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards with both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Cheryl Hom is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Pasadena, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm uses a client-focused approach combining risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation, discretionary management, and third-party managers, supported by technology platforms and tax-aware strategies.

Joyce Thomas is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Independent Financial Group since 2015. Joyce is the sole owner of JTW Financial Services, a DBA used for marketing purposes. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party models to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Andrew Perceleanu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Citigroup since 2017, following a one-year tenure at Xceed Federal Credit Union. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and regulatory merchant functions.

Peter Kejmar is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation who holds a Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with IRM Distributors, Inc. since 1992. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed products. 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 offers education and support services alongside a top-down strategic asset allocation investment approach, managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios that range from conservative to aggressive.

Janet Wu is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the University of Southern California, the University of California, Irvine, and Temple City High School. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a financial representative with LA Pension Planners and in the sale of life and health insurance products. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning, utilizing a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations. The firm incorporates market-timing and momentum-based strategies alongside technology platforms to support its investment approach.

Michael Shelton is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. based in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, operating under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and providing both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Elen Arakelyan is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles in bioscience, education, and community sports programs. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, equity research, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Melissa Nasri is a financial advisor at Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to her current role, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. She serves as treasurer for the Mark West Elementary PTA in Santa Rosa, CA. Transamerica Retirement Advisors provides services to participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, focusing on asset allocation and retirement guidance through managed portfolios and non-discretionary recommendations. The firm utilizes Morningstar Investment Management for portfolio construction and serves a large client base with a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Tamara Stein is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Encino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Hightower Advisors and its affiliated broker-dealer, HighTower Securities, LLC, since 2015. Stein is also involved with Feinberg Stein Financial Services, LLC, an administrative services company related to her RIA practice. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients, using a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, emphasizing manager selection and proprietary research to meet diverse client needs.