Tony Yang is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2013. 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 with in-house research and oversight, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Cindy Pheng is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include nine years at JP Morgan Securities and over three decades at Modern Jewelers. She is also co-owner of two private rental property entities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains notable institutional scale with unique market roles.

Janice Vuong is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Anneta Insurance Solutions, Janice Vuong - Health Insurance Services, Morgan White Group, Delta Dental, and CAL Connect Insurance Services. She offers Medicare and other health insurance solutions, primarily serving senior clients and individuals seeking dental and vision insurance options. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm delivers services through a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers for portfolio management.

Linxin Chen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 13 years of industry experience. Chen holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at East West Bank, Cetera, Bank of America, and Merrill. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Kenneth Beber is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2011, following prior roles at Investors Capital Corp. and National Planning Corporation. Beber serves as a board member for the Little Elm ISD Educational Foundation and as a volunteer school board member for the Little Elm Independent School District. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm utilizes firm- and third-party models to develop client strategies, combining active and passive exposures within multi-manager portfolios and providing services through multiple platforms.

Asif Faheem is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at GWN Securities since 2023 and is currently associated with Pension 101 as a financial specialist. Faheem is also co-owner of AAAAF LLC, a holding company formed for tax purposes that maintains a long-term investment account. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm operates a large network of advisors and offers a range of managed-account programs with both traditional and legacy market-timing investment strategies.

Vanessa Sainz is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Claremont, California, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various advisory services under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and ERISA fiduciary duties, featuring advanced financial planning tools and a specialized Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Jeffrey Wu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, CTBC Bank, Googain Inc., and Wells Fargo. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

April Zee is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Kestra Advisory and D.A. Davidson & Co. April is also affiliated with First Citizens Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering advisory and brokerage services through IARs and third-party Portfolio Managers. The firm employs a client process focused on financial needs assessments and uses fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate among various asset classes.

Jason Phan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2018. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked for The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for eight years. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Monterey Park, CA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad array of affiliated legal, trust, and retirement plan service businesses.

Esteban Camacho is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, US Hybrid, and teaching positions at Cal State Northridge, Cerritos College, and Mayfair High School. He also engages in insurance business outside of Guardian Life. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and digital solutions, integrating a range of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Tanja Shibley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Claremont, CA, where she has worked since 2016. She has 19 years of industry experience. 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 operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and ERISA fiduciary duties for retirement accounts, offering a range of services such as retirement plan advisory, equity research, modular and comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Hugo Flores Jr. is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Whittier, CA. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., H. Beck, Inc., Ameriprise, and Principal Financial Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are closely integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focus on long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates.

Ani Atnos is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Citibank and CGMI since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she provides in-home supportive services to disabled individuals, including assisting her father with daily activities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and includes specialized roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Julio Bedolla is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at firms including AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors, and Capital Group. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term investment portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by due diligence, strategic asset allocation, and integrated operational tools.

Mary Ghobry is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing and fourteen years at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Wei Ping Lo is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Clearwater Benefits LLC, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and World Financial Group, Inc. He is also an officer and owner of Avilia Inc. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and third-party programs, with a focus on combining strategic asset allocation and manager selection across various risk profiles.

Christine Lee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 20 years of industry experience. Lee has been with Eagle Strategies since 2014 and has worked in various roles at New York Life and Nylife Securities since 2005. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored advice through multiple program types and maintains a significant portion of assets under non-discretionary management.

Thomas Lam is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa-Advisors and spent five years affiliated with Texas A&M University-Commerce. Outside of his advisory role, Lam also provides fixed insurance and annuity products as an agent for Grandparents. GWN Securities serves individual and corporate clients through managed account programs, financial planning, and introductions to third-party managers. The firm employs a mix of sub-advisers and model-based strategies, incorporating both traditional asset allocation and tactical market-timing approaches.

Joanne Landa is a financial advisor with RBC Rochdale, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Private Bank from 2005 to 2022 before joining City National Rochdale, where she has been since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, Joanne co-owns Villa Landa Group, LLC, which manages a single-family home rental. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, and institutional investors, employing an active, multi-strategy investment approach that combines quantitative and fundamental analysis through proprietary tools to tailor portfolios. The firm sponsors mutual and interval funds and manages approximately $73 billion in assets across 125 advisors.