Robert Soriano is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining MissionSquare in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2022 and has held various roles in education and other sectors. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental apartment properties as an onsite manager. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans, providing plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and advisory services. The firm offers personalized investment advice through its Guided Pathways program, utilizing models and portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management and supported by a multi-team advisory structure.

Terence Welsh is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wedbush Securities dating back to 2017 and at D.A. Davidson & Co. from 2015 to 2017. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutions. The firm offers brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, managing approximately $5.68 billion in assets, and provides a mix of managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage and capital markets services.

Austin Gewecke is a CFA® charterholder with four years at Clifford Swan Investment Counselors and a total of six years in the financial industry. His prior experience includes roles at Stifel, Cambridge Associates, and Vulcan Capital. Clifford Swan Investment Counselors provides investment supervisory and wealth-planning services to a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, charitable institutions, and corporate pension plans. The firm employs proprietary fundamental research for equities and fixed income and offers tailored, long-term diversified portfolios with access to private investments.

James Kennally is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2002. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, foundations, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across multiple asset classes. The firm combines broker-dealer, capital markets, custody, clearing, and prime services with managed account solutions and commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Jack Balestrieri is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wedbush, he worked at First Trust Portfolios L.P. and First Trust Advisors L.P. He also has experience outside the financial sector, including a role at Caddie Now. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base, offering brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, securities lending, capital markets, and prime services. The firm manages approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets and provides a range of managed account programs alongside commission-based brokerage arrangements.

Perry Johnson III is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial professional at Sovran Advisors, LLC in Pasadena, CA. His career includes roles at LPL Financial, Trilogy Financial Services, and National Planning Corporation. He is also the owner of The Financial Collective, providing financial planning services. Sovran Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through a combination of advisor-managed portfolios, model portfolios, and third-party managers, with client accounts regularly reviewed for alignment with objectives.

Roberto Groag is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate LLC with his brother. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, with a fiduciary standard applied to its advisory services.

Brian Yip is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2026 and also works as an accountant for Green Dot Public Schools and as a business development coordinator for Advantec Consulting Engineers. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering a mix of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA, providing a range of fee-based and commission-based products.

Derek Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Advisory Group West since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including custom portfolio solutions and wealth management, supported by comprehensive back-office operations and technology.

Miles Bresee III is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Investment Corp., Capital Choice Financial Services, and CCF Investments, Inc. Bresee serves as treasurer for the Pasadena Scottish Rite, a nonprofit organization, and holds a similar oversight role at Grace Church. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and employs a range of investment approaches, including legacy market-timing and momentum strategies.

Charles Hackerman is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2023 and previously spent 25 years at Gamble Jones Investment Counsel. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable institutions, foundations, and other institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $126.9 billion in client assets and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Justin Brennan is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group Private Client Services in 2021, he worked for Capital Bank and Trust Company from 2016 to 2021. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and related services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, focusing on relationships with a minimum of $5 million in assets. The firm employs a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System,” emphasizing fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon.

Ann Tung is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2017. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains large institutional scale combined with unique market roles, including swap dealer and futures commission merchant functions.

Jennifer Morris Montes is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Independent Financial Group and Professional Advisory Services since 2022. Outside of financial advising, she volunteers as an attorney providing legal services at The Law Offices of Hart, Mieras, Morris and assists with implementation and training on phone systems for VIP System Design, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Steven Uy is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Monarch Grove Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, Island Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, and Eagle Strategies LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he officiates weddings for friends and family through American Marriage Ministries. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Ana Rosa Jacquez Rodarte is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She has worked with Citigroup Global Markets since 2021 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Citibank, N.A. in the Los Angeles area. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering diversified investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles including in-house research and derivatives trading.

Ricardo Higuchi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2008 and 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 through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and manages large, complex relationships with in-house research, derivatives services, and unique market roles.

Scott Mc Cullah is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years. Mc Cullah is based in Pasadena, CA. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services that include point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management using model portfolios or customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Maria De La Cadena is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with significant institutional scale, including roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Ric Roman II is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Lyft, Uber Technologies, DebtMerica, and the Department of Public Social Services, where he provides in-home supportive services. He also operates RMRRII Enterprises. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.