Michael Klein is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at firms including LPL Financial and Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management. Klein is also president of Pacific Pointe Advisors, an S corporation he established to manage his business activities. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services and incorporates technology tools and centralized due diligence in its investment approach.

William Beeler is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining NewEdge Advisors in 2024, he spent 19 years with Regal Wealth Group Inc. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party advisory programs, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Jason Depetris is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with New York Life and its related entities since 2010 and currently operates under his own business names, including Blue Cedar Financial and Insurance Solutions and Be Here Now Insurance and Financial Services. Outside of advising, he is a published fiction writer working with a publisher on short stories and potentially a novel. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and specializes in non-discretionary asset management, working extensively with defined contribution and defined benefit plans within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Dennis Mollison is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Infinex Investments, Inc. as well as SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union and CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. for 15 years each. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services and financial planning through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary assets and access to alternative investments and lending solutions.

Matthew Patterson is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He joined NewEdge Advisors in 2025 and previously worked at Ignition Creative LLC for nine years and Team Whistle for three years. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

David Lien is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and maintains roles at David White & Associates and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is a minority owner of a former manufacturing company that now holds real estate. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and custom strategies.

Albert Martinez is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved in several non-investment ventures, including proprietary medical software support at Tower Systems, Inc., and managing digital marketing and social media for Enlace Digital Media and Nessie Media Group. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services, supported by an extensive advisor network and multiple program platforms.

Felix Yue is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Best Buy. 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 unique market roles, including in-house research and futures commission merchant activities.

Patrick Duignan is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Duignan is the owner of NorthPoint Tax, Wealth & Business Advisory, LLP, a tax preparation and business consulting firm. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting to individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses a combination of model portfolios, advisor-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, applying fundamental and technical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory to manage assets and offer a range of managed programs and account structures.

Timothy Suarez is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding two years of industry experience. He is also a partner at Windes, Inc., a CPA firm where he has worked for over 15 years. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios and a range of model and wrap-fee options.

Derris Werstler is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the CSR Children's Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting children with special needs. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options, with a notable history of using market-timing and momentum-based investment strategies.

Timothy Higgins is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Money Concepts Capital Corp and has held roles at Blue Palm Consulting and NorthPoint Tax, Wealth & Business Advisory, LLP, where he provides tax preparation and consultation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in consulting through Blue Palm Consulting and participates in an investment club as an owner. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing $3.33 billion across about 14,700 clients. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of managed programs that include model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Samir Thakkar is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Prime Capital Financial and has held prior roles at Ameritas Investment Corp. and 20/20 Capital Management, among others. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CFO for a local nonprofit focused on social interaction and is on the advisory board of a software and technology company. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with services including asset management, financial planning, and family office offerings. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, along with affiliated tax advisory services and consolidated reporting for private investments and real estate.

Lin Lin is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. Lin holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at HSBC Bank USA, HSBC Securities USA, Bank of America, and Merrill. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies. The firm integrates multi-asset, multi-manager approaches and operates with institutional scale, providing broker-dealer execution, custody services, and derivatives trading.

Angelica Betancourt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved in several business ventures, including Pro Services Rendered, LLC, Team Conquer Inc, GAV Property Management, LLC, and All For Janitorial Services Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party money managers through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Patrick Hobert is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus since 2007 and has operated as a self-employed advisor under his own name since 1982. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management via the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, utilizing a mix of analytical approaches and both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Gilbert Hess is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2012 and previously worked at Concordia University and Wealth 4 Purpose. 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 unique market roles, including swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities, and provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services.

Diane Kimbro is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked with StoneKimbro since 2022 and was previously with Independent Financial Group from 2011 to 2022. In addition to her advisory roles, she serves as president and part owner of FinanScape, a firm specializing in pension plan consulting and financial planning. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, serving a wide range of clients with various investment and advisory options.

Haoqiu Zhang is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles across financial services and logistics since 2018. Outside of his advisory duties, he is appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services primarily through a non-discretionary model. The firm integrates its advisory approach with insurance and annuity products within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Grace Chen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held roles in health insurance sales since 2019, including efforts to enroll Chinese clients in health insurance plans during the annual open enrollment period. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets and operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, with additional affiliated retirement and recordkeeping services.