Joo Kyung Lee is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. Lee holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including The Leaders Group Inc, Ameritas Advisory Services, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of investment advisory roles, Lee is involved as a Medicare agent assisting seniors with Medicare insurance enrollment. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services. Its investment approach includes fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with a direct-to-consumer program that allocates clients into passive, active, or blended fund portfolios reviewed quarterly.

Dev Maheshwari is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with one year of industry experience. He joined the firm in 2026 following his studies at the University of Southern California. 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 combines large institutional scale with distinctive market roles, including in-house research and security pricing, and implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Cheryl Hom is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services from 2015 to 2023. First Citizens Investor Services serves a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering advisory and brokerage services with a focus on customized portfolio management, financial planning, and tax-aware strategies.

Joyce Thomas is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in San Gabriel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2011 to 2015. Thomas is the owner of JTW Financial Services, Inc., which she uses for marketing purposes. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence to develop client strategies across a range of risk profiles.

Jordan Whaley is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has professional experience dating back to 2015, including roles at Catalina Structured Funding and Uber. Additionally, he has been involved with Left Method Productions since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Peter Kejmar is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation who holds a Series 63 designation and has 33 years of industry experience. He has been associated with IRM Distributors, Inc. since 1992. He also works as an insurance agent specializing in fixed products. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm offers education and support services alongside a top-down strategic asset allocation investment approach, managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios that range from conservative to aggressive.

Janet Wu is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at the University of Southern California, the University of California, Irvine, and Temple City High School. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a financial representative with LA Pension Planners and in the sale of life and health insurance products. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning, utilizing a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations. The firm incorporates market-timing and momentum-based strategies alongside technology platforms to support its investment approach.

Charles Bennett is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation. His prior roles include positions at Surety Investment Services, Inflection Advisors, and Harry Licursi Tax & Retirement Planning. Outside of his advisory work, Bennett is the CEO of an online business specializing in digital ecommerce sales of running insoles. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm offers education, support services, and utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios.

Dwayne Isaac is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 26 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 serves as president of Isaac Property Management LLC, which manages short-term rental properties. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with significant institutional scale, including in-house research and unique market roles.

Michael Shelton is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers services under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard, including retirement plan advisory and comprehensive financial planning, and is also active in municipal advising and underwriting.

Kyle Morton is a CFA® charterholder based in Los Angeles, CA, with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc., where he has worked since 2025. Prior to Mercer, he was affiliated with Seventy2 Capital Wealth Management and Wells Fargo Advisors. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other specialized products.

Elen Arakelyan is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. holding a Series 66 designation, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, she worked in various roles including positions at BPS Bioscience, the University of California, San Diego, and involvement with Youth League Tennis. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with significant assets.

Matthew Almanza is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Royal Alliance, and NWF Advisory. Almanza holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Los Angeles, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal oversight committees and a combination of in-house research, lending, and bespoke solutions for large clients.

Arin Moradian is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Blue Cedar Financial and Insurance Solutions and Capital Edge Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved in brokering property and casualty insurance products in addition to life and health insurance. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Douglas Barrera Ventura is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both client-directed and fully discretionary investment programs, using model risk profiles and combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with fund due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

Summer Odin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with D.A. Davidson & Co., where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA, as well as roles at the Small Business Administration. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Trisha Beharie is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory career, she is a member of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Actors Equity, receiving royalties as an actor. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers various program types, emphasizing tailored advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Scott Swanson is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2022, following prior roles at Covington Capital Management, D.A. Davidson & Co., and Crowell, Weedon & Co. He is based in Los Angeles, CA. Cerity Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles and asset allocation, integrating proprietary quantitative screening and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Mounir Said is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. based in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Money Wise Mortgage. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services through a variety of investment products. The firm emphasizes an IAR-led client process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide asset allocation decisions.

Ricardo Azarloza is a CFP® and CFA® with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent 16 years at Covington Capital Management. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Azarloza holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment framework centered on client-specific profiles, combining quantitative screening, manager selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions.