Aaron Dues is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously spent five years at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions uncommon for firms of its size.

Nathan Rogers is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Polaris Wealth Advisory Group, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade. Outside of advisory services, Mr. Rogers teaches a college course on Business Law and Business Communications at Shasta College and provides support in corporate planning and oversight for a health and wellness center. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, businesses, and retirement plans with wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services, offering customized portfolios that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment options. The firm also provides ERISA plan services and internal tax preparation and estate-document offerings for eligible clients.

Brooke Wadsworth is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at Vantage Advisors, LLC and UHY Advisors MI, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a member and shareholder in real estate investment businesses. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with alternative investment strategies when appropriate.

Peter Fry is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has prior experience at Kimsa Asset Management and START LLC. He is based in Torrance, California. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services while employing customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Peter Haroun is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC, and Wells Fargo, spanning over a decade. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a wide network of investment adviser representatives and access to multiple asset management platforms and analytical approaches.

James Nevers is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Soundmark Wealth Management, LLC, and served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 11 years. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm uses customized model portfolios with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and it provides services including third-party manager recommendations and ERISA plan fiduciary support.

Cole Allshouse is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Wacker Wealth Partners and a long career at Garcia Architecture + Design. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document access for qualifying clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and provides ERISA plan services including fiduciary management.

Wade Murphy is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with GWN Securities since 2010. Murphy also serves as president of Envision Financial & Insurance Services, where he focuses on retirement planning for educators. Outside of his advisory roles, he is a board member of The Jack Kramer Club, a private tennis club in Rolling Hills Estates. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers through a network of over 400 advisors, managing approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 accounts.

Eileen Holmes is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Churchill Management Group for 56 years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Executive Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer of Chartwell Properties, Inc., a property management and accounting firm. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, institutions, and businesses, offering a range of portfolio management, financial counseling, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that integrates active and passive strategies.

Shannen Smith is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2024, Smith worked for eight years at Sloan Investment Management LLC. EP Wealth Advisors serves 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 such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies.

Laurie Allen is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Redondo Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at AXA Advisors, LLC before joining GWN Securities in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Allen serves as CEO of Laurie Allen Wealth Management and LA Insurance Services, and she provides pro bono financial planning focused on budgeting, debt management, and emergency planning. She also coordinates fundraising activities for Valor Christian Academy’s PTA. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through a network of approximately 423 advisors. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, delivering advice primarily via managed-account programs and a variety of investment strategies.

Kittiwat Sripom is a CFP® professional at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners, he worked at The Colony Group, LLC and HoyleCohen, LLC, accumulating seven years of experience at the latter. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, corporations, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm utilizes a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that incorporates fundamental and quantitative analysis along with access to third-party managers and alternative investment strategies.

Nicholas Burton is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Camelback Strategy Group and Scion, as well as academic roles at Texas Tech University. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving 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, using customized model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses.

Tyson Tate is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Costco Wholesale and South Jordan City. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance for qualified clients. The firm employs customized model portfolios with various investment strategies and provides ERISA plan services and third-party manager oversight.

Carlos Vasquez is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Princor Financial Services Corporation and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a bank/trust officer supporting Principal retirement plan account relationships across insurance, broker-dealer, and bank/trust offerings. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and military personnel abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Stephen Lalli is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation based in Carpinteria, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember Securities Corporation since 2006 and previously spent nine years at Surety Investment Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an agent selling supplemental insurance and life insurance 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 uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services including personalized retirement planning and separation counseling.

Andrew Talley is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, he worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and offers services including third-party manager recommendations and ERISA fiduciary support.

Ryan Munroe is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at several firms including Creative Planning, Reilly Financial Advisors, Versant Capital Management, JPMorgan Securities, Janus, and TIAA-CREF. He is currently with Creative Planning in San Diego, CA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Jeffrey Holben is a Series 65-licensed advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He previously led The Holben Group, LLC for nearly two decades and currently oversees its ranching and property management operations. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance for qualifying clients.

Austin Seifert is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising at EP Wealth Advisors. His prior work includes roles at Thompson Wealth Management, Harbour Investments, and Beacon Pointe Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment strategies.