Perry Johnson III is a CFP® with 15 years of experience in financial planning and asset management. He is currently with Sovran Advisors, LLC, and also affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, The Financial Collective, and has a background including LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, Trilogy Financial Services, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in fixed insurance sales focusing on life, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Sovran Advisors serves individuals, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors by providing financial planning, advisory relationships, and portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies and offers access to third-party managers and unified managed account platforms.

Miguel Corral Jr. is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Inc. and Banc of California. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and emphasizing both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Futoshi Hoshino is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Centaurus Financial Inc. and is also the president and owner of B-Global Agency, a sports athlete representation and management company. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors with investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm offers a range of portfolios and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment models, operating as both a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Roberto Groag is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate LLC with his brother. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary portfolio management, with a fiduciary standard applied to its advisory services.

Brian Yip is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2026 and also works as an accountant for Green Dot Public Schools and as a business development coordinator for Advantec Consulting Engineers. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering a mix of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA, providing a range of fee-based and commission-based products.

Derek Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience and has worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Advisory Group West since 2009. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including custom portfolio solutions and wealth management, supported by comprehensive back-office operations and technology.

Miles Bresee III is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Glendora, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Investment Corp., Capital Choice Financial Services, and CCF Investments, Inc. Bresee serves as treasurer for the Pasadena Scottish Rite, a nonprofit organization, and holds a similar oversight role at Grace Church. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm supports a large network of advisors and employs a range of investment approaches, including legacy market-timing and momentum strategies.

Charles Hackerman is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2023 and previously spent 25 years at Gamble Jones Investment Counsel. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, corporations, charitable institutions, foundations, and other institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $126.9 billion in client assets and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Justin Brennan is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Capital Group Private Client Services in 2021, he worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company from 2016 to 2021. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System” that emphasizes fundamental research and long-term investing. The firm offers access to separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

Jennifer Morris Montes is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Independent Financial Group and Professional Advisory Services since 2022. Outside of financial advising, she volunteers as an attorney providing legal services at The Law Offices of Hart, Mieras, Morris and assists with implementation and training on phone systems for VIP System Design, LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Kimberly An is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, where she has worked since 2015. She has 11 years of industry experience. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives and manages approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets.

Jeffrey Nero is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2022 and was involved with Nero Innovations Corporation from 2009 to 2018. Outside of advisory work, he has experience as a landlord. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services, managing approximately $11.3 billion in regulatory assets through a national network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Wyatt Kiedrowski is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked for Kemp Financial Management, LLC for 14 years. Savant Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and sub-advised mandates, supported by a large team of approximately 397 advisors and integrated affiliated entities.

Steven Uy is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Monarch Grove Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, Island Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, and Eagle Strategies LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he officiates weddings for friends and family through American Marriage Ministries. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Ana Rosa Jacquez Rodarte is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She has worked with Citigroup Global Markets since 2021 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Citibank, N.A. in the Los Angeles area. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering diversified investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles including in-house research and derivatives trading.

Eric Johnson is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is also engaged in fixed insurance sales as an insurance 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 its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis with discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Ricardo Higuchi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and supports large institutional clients with in-house research, derivatives services, and bespoke discretionary solutions.

Scott Mc Cullah is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 12 years. Mc Cullah is based in Pasadena, CA. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and separate broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm offers a range of advisory services that include point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management using model portfolios or customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Li Li Chan is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica since 2016 and operates a sole proprietorship, Lily Chan Consulting, primarily for internal accounting purposes. Chan is also involved in sales of insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, providing investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services through a large advisor network. The firm’s advisory approach utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers, supported by multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Ghassan (Gus) Nakhoul is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His background includes roles in public works and transportation departments, as well as consulting in civil and structural engineering. He is also involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, where he conducts financial literacy seminars. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering a range of advisory and broker-dealer services with both proprietary and third-party investment models.