Michael Jaquez is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with credentials including the Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2022 and has held positions at Edward Jones, New York Life, and Team Financial Partners. Outside of finance, he has worked in various roles including at Brookside Golf Course and in education at California State University of Los Angeles. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, offering ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and wealth management programs. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and also serves as a municipal advisor, distinguishing it from many large enterprise advisers.

Jin Mun Low is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Joymode Inc., and Standard Chartered Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Nicolas Bazarevitsch is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and also holds a position as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants, offering managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through its broker-dealer operations.

Michael Chen is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, with six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Foundation Advisors, RVW Wealth, and Suntrust Advisory Services. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach known as the “Capital System” and emphasizing fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon.

Jing Wu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Wu has been with Transamerica since 2012 and is also involved in various non-investment activities, including serving as an independent facilitator advocating for individuals with disabilities and participating on the board of a nonprofit supporting the disabled community. Additionally, Wu is engaged with the Franklin Foundation and provides in-home support services for family members with special needs. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services featuring proprietary and third-party investment models, with program choices that can be discretionary or non-discretionary.

Arleta Hacopian is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. She has been with Advisory Group West since 2003. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Mark Chen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., having joined in 2022. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group, Inc., Vanbridge, Unionbanc Investment Services, and Edward Jones. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations with a range of client-directed and discretionary investment options. The firm’s investment process utilizes multiple risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation developed in collaboration with HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers.

Raquel Alegria is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, bringing one year of industry experience. She has held roles at GWN Securities and contributed as a freelance writer for UltiWorld, covering Ultimate Frisbee. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, employing a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations grounded in asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm is notable for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies within several legacy programs.

Susannah Emami is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group in 2021, she worked at Capital Bank & Trust Company, Alliance Bernstein, and KLS Advisors. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach and a range of investment vehicles including separately managed accounts and affiliated mutual funds.

Bernard Reina is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operating a high-end car wash and detailing business and is the founder and president of a nutrition and health company. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Shuiwah Li is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. for over 21 years. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through several client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with global manager selection and ongoing fund monitoring, serving a range of risk profiles and utilizing both affiliated and third-party providers to deliver advisory and custody services.

Robert Kemp is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and operated Kemp Financial Management, LLC for 28 years. Kemp also has a longstanding involvement in real estate through Robert J. Kemp Realty, where he remains licensed as a broker. Savant Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated services such as accounting, legal, and trust through affiliated entities.

Benjamin Uribe is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup since 2013 and concurrently serves in the U.S. Air Force. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Julian Driver is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Mission Wealth Management, NYLIFE Securities, and American Well. He is also involved in financial planning and insurance through LA Pension Planners and LA Wealth Partners. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm employs discretionary unified managed accounts with technology-driven model solutions and supports a large client base through a network of more than 1,200 advisors.

Sirorat Lertsangpetch is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2017 and has prior experience with Swipetec, Summer Buffalo, World Financial Group, and Vegan Glory. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a model portfolio approach with third-party managers and platform providers to implement investment advisory services through multiple program platforms.

Jenning Chen is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. Chen has worked at multiple firms including Strategic Horizon Inc., Jenstar Financial and Insurance, and Capstone Financial Group, with a career spanning roles in insurance sales and financial services. Outside of advisory work, Chen is involved in selling health and life insurance products through several affiliated insurance businesses. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers managed account programs, fee-based management of variable products, and integrates multiple custodial platforms, supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners for portfolio construction and oversight.

Ivy Fai Chan Wang is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 13 years of industry experience with prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and Citigroup. She also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., where she engages in the sale of bank-related products alongside her advisory duties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides a range of programs, from client-directed to fully discretionary portfolios, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation in collaboration with HSBC Global Asset Management and other affiliated providers.

Kawin Thoncompeeravas is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has concurrent roles in several other businesses, including ownership of landscaping and commercial cleaning services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a variety of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Aaron Digiamarino is a Series 66-licensed advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in Diamond Bar, CA. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior work experience with Crossroads Equipment Lease & Finance from 2020 to 2025. 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 employs a combination of strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios, offering both active and passive investment exposures through various platforms and third-party managers.

Moya Higgins is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Churchill Management Group since 2012 and joined Focus Partners Wealth in 2025. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds under an enhanced open architecture framework.