Catherine Stieber is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Kestra entities since 2016 and previously held roles with insurance carriers and other advisory firms. Outside of advising, she manages team calendars and schedules client meetings as a registered field assistant for Transitions Wealth Advisors. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse range of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Jane Prugsanapan is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she operates JP Enterprise, a tax preparation business where she is an enrolled agent. 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 through the CLASSIC Plus platform, and retirement-plan consulting, employing a range of analytical approaches and emphasizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Thomas Montoya is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining HTK, he held roles at California Baptist University and Integrated Financial Benefits, among other positions. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the food service industry, including work at Chaam Eatery and Country Waffles. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, working with third-party asset managers and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Anne Ding is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently associated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. She holds a CPA designation and operates a tax services business alongside her advisory role. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, along with access to proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Stacie Bowman is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with PlanMember since 2011. In addition to her role at PlanMember, Bowman has worked with Employee Benefits Services Group since 2004, where she is involved in insurance product sales and plan administration. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, offering fiduciary services under ERISA Section 3(38) and a range of participant-level investment options. The firm’s investment approach includes a strategic asset allocation framework, risk-based mutual fund portfolios, and education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Duangdao Piyanontalee is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Park Avenue Securities and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is engaged in outside insurance sales. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers personalized financial planning and employs a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies using proprietary and third-party platforms.

Eduardo Molina III is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill and involvement with Soccer Shots. Outside of finance, he has worked part-time at Fisherman's Restaurant and Bar. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes multi-manager solutions and proprietary research to support portfolio construction across various asset classes.

Jeffrey Orth is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license. Orth has been affiliated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of an insurance brokerage specializing in multi-line insurance products and serves as a board member of Gavilan College and a director of the Gilroy Downtown Business Association. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing approximately $8.37 billion in discretionary assets under management through third-party asset manager relationships.

Michael Napoli is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, having previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup Global Markets. Napoli is also involved with Nexa Mortgage, referring clients for mortgage services to help secure lower rates. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes proprietary and third-party platforms and managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Giulio Cannatello is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, LPL Financial, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Unionbanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Merrill. He is also involved with Transitions Wealth Advisors, providing financial planning and insurance advice. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and utilizes multiple management platforms, serving a broad client base including large institutional investors.

Maggie Siauw is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with PlanMember since 2011 and is also associated with Employee Benefits Services Group, where she is involved in insurance product sales. 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 emphasizes a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual-fund portfolios while offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Daniel Hechler is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bingham Private Wealth, LLC, 17 Asset Management, and a graduate program at Presidio Graduate School. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, and various institutional clients by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other vehicles, and also offers specialized programs and client education initiatives.

Robert Tapia is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, Stratos Wealth Partners, and Morgan Stanley. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm’s fiduciary-based model employs a range of investment strategies and utilizes technology platforms to implement advice through portfolio managers and third-party strategists.

Jerry Lopez is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Scotts Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including 23 years with Valic Financial Advisors and a current role with Agia. Lopez serves on the board of the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, participating in philanthropy and finance committees. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models and providing various overlay options to tailor client portfolios.

Rodney Suzuki is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Park Avenue Securities, MassMutual, and Prudential. He is also involved in outside insurance sales on a limited basis. Park Avenue Securities, a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, and organizations. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Daniel Newquist is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior work includes roles at The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc., among others. Newquist has also been involved with the Charter School of Morgan Hill Foundation. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans, offering comprehensive investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach emphasizing tax and fee sensitivity, using a combination of active and passive strategies alongside specialized solutions tailored to client needs.

Daniel May is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, and Charles Schwab. Outside of financial advising, he participates in a professional networking group called LGNG, where he occasionally assists with report generation. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and related services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach utilizing a blend of active and passive strategies alongside third-party managers and private funds, tailoring portfolios to clients’ specific needs.

David Culler is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at Integrated Financial & Insurance Services and a long tenure at Guardian Life. He also sells insurance products on a part-time basis. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and consulting services alongside advisory solutions that combine discretionary management with model-based strategies.

Ryan Brody is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, where he has worked since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in an insurance business separate from Guardian Life and operates an administrative services entity. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and access to proprietary and third-party programs.

Sean Buxton is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, React Investment Solutions, and Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors, among others. He serves on the board of GMW Associates, a company specializing in magnets and magnetic testing. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing a multi-manager approach with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.