Karen Asbra is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently advising at EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. She worked at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management, LLC from 2012 to 2025 before joining EP Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm utilizes customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with alternative investments and third-party manager oversight.

Amanda Klein is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, and HarbourVest Partners. Outside of her advisory role, she provides tax preparation services through Klein Tax Services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, employing multiple program structures and centralized due diligence supported by technology, including recent adoption of artificial intelligence in certain operations.

Steven Stacey is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously worked for New Focus Financial Group, LLC for 13 years. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, 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, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies.

David Rappaport is a CFP® professional affiliated with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, with 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2025, he spent 20 years at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management, LLC. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized model portfolios and also provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients.

Frank Jimenez is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 14 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Eagle Strategies, Arbor Wealth Strategies & Insurance Solutions, and New York Life. Jimenez also operated his own firm, Jimenez Financial Strategies and Insurance Solutions. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, offers brokerage and advisory services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plan sponsors, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and providing access to insurance products and alternative investments through its affiliation with Guardian Life.

Michael Klein is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial and Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management. Klein is also the president of Pacific Pointe Advisors, an S corporation he created to operate his business. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services and integrates technology and centralized due diligence in its investment approach.

Alexander Ray is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Creative Planning and has previously worked at firms including MAI Capital Management, Evoke Advisors, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, and JP Morgan. His background includes roles across wealth management and private banking. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses a financial-planning-led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by tax-loss harvesting, direct indexing, and selective private market exposure.

William Beeler is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining NewEdge Advisors in 2024, he spent 19 years with Regal Wealth Group Inc. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party advisory programs, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Jose Lopez is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Wilson Financial Advisors and JP Morgan Chase & Co. He also has an academic background from Cal State University Fullerton. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients, utilizing customized portfolios with diverse analytical approaches and ongoing monitoring.

Matthew Patterson is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with NewEdge Advisors and NewEdge Securities since 2025 and previously worked at Ignition Creative LLC for nine years and Team Whistle for three years. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party managers, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support client needs.

Jonathon Matson is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. His prior experience includes roles at REDW Wealth LLC and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a variety of investment analyses, and it provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for eligible clients.

Angela Horvat is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Diversified Investors Securities Corporation since 2006 and with Diversified Investment Advisors since 2004. Outside of finance, she owns and operates The Dancing Broom, LLC, a residential and commercial cleaning service. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners, offering managed advice programs and investment education focused on asset allocation and retirement planning. The firm leverages Morningstar Investment Management’s proprietary tools and manages a large client base primarily through non-discretionary assets.

Corbin Coursey is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. He previously worked at Clearview Wealth Advisors and has held roles at Versant Capital Management and Equity Methods. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance. The firm uses customized model portfolios with a variety of investment strategies and provides ERISA plan services including participant education and fiduciary management.

Giorgina Mei Nguyen is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2022, with prior roles at Global Retirement Partners, LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 qualifying clients, using a range of investment strategies and third-party manager recommendations.

Barbara Walker is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Senior Retirement Solutions, Advanced Wealth And Retirement Planning Concepts, and Premier Marketing Resources Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of BOSS DOC ONLINE, where she creates online courses, and serves as a board member of Premier Marketing Resources Corp, a trucking company. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and monitoring, utilizing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, and offers both sub-advised accounts and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Joseph Crossan is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes nearly two decades at Financial West Group and 30 years at NBS Financial Services, Inc. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with alternative investments and private fund recommendations.

Clifton Morton is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at several Cetera firms, Summit Brokerage Services, National Planning Corporation, and Grove Point Investments. He is based in San Pedro, CA. 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 plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes both firm- and third-party models for portfolio management and offers a range of services including financial planning and retirement plan services.

Jennifer Li is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ at EP Wealth Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked exclusively with EP Wealth Advisors since 2015. 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, using a variety of analytical approaches and investment strategies to create customized portfolios and provide ongoing monitoring.

Geniffer Takacs is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2016, serving in various roles within the firm. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves high-net-worth 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 qualifying clients, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with third-party manager recommendations.

Ryan Malone is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Buffington Mohr McNeal and U.S. Bank. 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 analytical approaches, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.