John Jalil is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also serves as president of Woodland Hills Financial Center, LLC and Medi Claim Inc, which are involved in non-investment businesses including insurance and claims services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutional clients such as pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Frida Valijan is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. She operates a bookkeeping and accounting business under Liber T Co. and provides independent bookkeeping services for Aaron Barlev & Co. In addition, she works part-time in in-home supportive services for disabled individuals. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation framework with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and provides a range of education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

David Mizrahi is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC since 2014 and joined Kestra Advisory Services, LLC in 2026. Mizrahi also serves as President and CEO of First Point Financial Management, an independent firm providing wealth management and insurance services. Kestra Advisory is an enterprise-level firm with a large network of advisors, offering a range of investment and advisory services.

Jonathon De Vase is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of Omaha, Ameritas Advisory Services, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. He is based in Woodland Hills, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles such as in-house research and swap dealing.

Andrew Ignatian is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, he held various roles including positions at Backcountry and Salt Lake County. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, financial planning, equity research, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary and ERISA standards.

Brian Padrick is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Cornerstone Wealth Management, LLC. He also operates Brian Padrick Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Herbert Quick IV is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles with multiple companies across various sectors, including estate planning services with InheritGuard, LLC, and referral partnerships in home loans and insurance. Outside of financial advising, Herbert is involved in creative services such as writing, editing, music production, graphic design, photography, and videography. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment models and manages substantial discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Aaron Gallardo is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, he worked at RBC Capital Markets for 13 years and briefly at Wells Fargo Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across various asset types. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and uses Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models to support client decision-making.

Cynthia Georghiou is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Blue Source Inc. She is based in Westlake Village, California. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a range of investment strategies and offers portfolio management through Advisor-Directed programs, SMAs, UMAs, and third-party platforms, operating as a fiduciary when a written agreement is in place.

Amitha Harichandran is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She joined Mercer in 2025 after working for SB Capital Management, Inc. for 14 years. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, and institutions by providing investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach using low-cost ETFs, index funds, and various specialized portfolios.

Bradley Levin is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at M. S. Howells & Co., Legacy Wealth Partners, Triad Advisors, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework and offers a range of specialized services including portfolio management, financial counseling, and fiduciary consulting.

Victoria Frazier is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Merrill and has been with Citigroup since 2018. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients through Citi Private Bank, Citi Global Wealth at Work, and Citi Personal Wealth Management, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and custody services. The firm uses multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains a combination of large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Jonathan Drubner is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Lindbrook Capital, LLC, Intersect Capital LLC, and L & S Advisors, Inc. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, employing a multi-manager investment approach that includes both affiliated and third-party managers, along with proprietary research and custom portfolio construction.

Haim Shepes is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Legend Equities Corporation and Lincoln Investment, alongside running his own insurance and securities sales businesses. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary and offering a range of participant-level investment options. The firm’s investment approach centers on a strategic asset allocation framework with risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Nicole Hammick is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Cetera Investment Services, LLC. Outside of finance, she owns White Birch Herbal, LLC, a business that sells herbal products in Connecticut. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services using both strategic and dynamic approaches, managing approximately $22.9 billion in advisory assets as of the end of 2025.

Edward Rusowicz is a CFP® certificant with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has been with Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a recording artist who owns master recordings and publishing rights for his music compositions. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a range of institutional and individual clients. The firm supports ERISA fiduciary services, offers multiple management platforms and third-party solutions, and serves large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds.

Stewart Schrader is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and has previously worked with firms including SAGE Private Wealth Group, Raymond James Financial Services, Fifth Third Securities, and BMO Harris Financial Advisors. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with strategic use of low-cost index vehicles and tax management.

Chad Anderson is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial and Coles Capital Management since 2018. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked outside the financial sector at Corky's Kitchen & Bakery and served at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions, providing financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and top-down analysis across both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Iris Ilao is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network based in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She is the owner and president of Polaris Lighthouse, Inc., which operates Postal Junction, a private business offering pack and ship services, mailbox rentals, and gift shop sales. Ilao has worked with several firms, including Powell Financial Group and Cetera Advisor Networks. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and back-office support including operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice management. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures designed to support advisors in managing client portfolios.

Zara Guivi is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 16 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at City National Securities, Unionbanc Investment Services, Perennial Investment Advisors, Perennial Financial & Insurance Services, LLC, and LPL Financial LC. 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, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with more than $20 million in net worth.