Howard Qu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at World Financial Group, INC., DebtMerica, and his own firm, Howard Hughes Qu & Associates, Inc. In addition to advisory work, he manages corporate compliance and tax matters for his firm. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that utilize model portfolios and third-party managers.

Anna Vo is a CFP® professional affiliated with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. She has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2022 and has a background in mortgage lending with prior roles at Sprout Mortgage LLC and Secure One Capital Corporation. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with services including wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary offerings such as tax preparation and estate-document services. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and provides ongoing monitoring, utilizing options, alternative investments, and third-party managers when appropriate.

Stephen Reiches is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and was previously with Rappaport Reiches Capital Management, LLC for 14 years. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm utilizes customized model portfolios with a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Joel Archer is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Independent Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services. Archer is also the owner of Archer Financial Services LLC, a marketing DBA. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized advisory services through a range of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Ryan Collette is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at RWA Wealth Partners and Polaris Wealth Advisory Group, among other firms. EP Wealth Advisors serves 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 for qualified clients, using customized model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Kevin Choi is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 11 years of experience at both JTW Financial Services Inc and Independent Financial Group, LLC. He has been affiliated with Independent Financial Group since 2015. 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/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management options and financial planning through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation with both passive and active investment strategies.

Amanda Huston is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked at LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in a home-based business selling handmade shirts and craft kits. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that utilizes technology platforms and multiple investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Dawson Halvorson is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is affiliated with Vanguard University. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Frank Patzke is a CFP® professional with 48 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at FP Financial Services, Inc. and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a real estate rental business through FSKS Properties. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for eligible clients.

Madisen Karlson is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. Her prior roles include positions at Austin Private Wealth and The Vanguard Group. Karlson is also an adjunct faculty member at Idaho State University, where she teaches financial literacy and personal finance topics. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm constructs customized model portfolios utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides additional services including tax preparation and estate-document assistance for qualified clients.

Ayelet Bisson is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including Kestra Advisory Service and Synergy Financial. Outside her advisory roles, she has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as ABOS LLC and ABOB LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, operating as both a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser.

Tana Hausch is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors based in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2021 and also has experience as an independent commercial real estate agent since 2023. Additionally, Hausch is involved in group health insurance sales through Dynex Group Benefits Solutions. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a variety of model portfolios and access to third-party money managers. The firm operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, managing over $2 billion in assets under management as of the end of 2025.

Jonathan Bacon is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2020 and previously spent five years at Harris Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member of the Financial Planning Association of Los Angeles. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services, using customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Joseph Lindley is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has held prior roles at firms including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Edward Jones. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes customized model portfolios and a range of analytical approaches, also providing ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients.

Garrick Gookin is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus in 2018, he worked at Questar Asset Management and Questar Capital Corporation from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates South Placer Tax & Bookkeeping Services and manages a notary business; he also runs a seasonal service installing holiday lights for elderly clients. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.

Nicholas Hatfield is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors since 2018. He previously worked at Rampart Wealth Advisors and Miceli Financial Planning. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning, offering customized model portfolios and a variety of ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for clients meeting certain asset thresholds.

Anca Barbat is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also has involvement with Destiny Builders 9, LLC since 2016. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, institutions, and high-net-worth clients through a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, offering proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Nicholas Ellis is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 42 years of industry experience. He previously spent 25 years at Centaurus Financial, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Ellis is president of Ellis Advisory Group, where he prepares tax returns. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to institutional and individual clients, offering a range of solutions including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and manager due diligence.

Anissa Attard is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in coaching mindset programs through Strong Confident Living and owns Integrite Insurance Group, which sells group benefits. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements with a variety of analytical approaches.

Nathan Peters is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has held roles at multiple firms including Peters Investment Management, Inc., Npb Financial Group, LLC, and David J. Peters Financial Services Inc. Outside of advisory work, Peters serves as president of David J. Peters Insurance Services, focusing on life, health, disability insurance, and annuities. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm delivers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized services such as advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts, employing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.