Merrell Siegel is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Oppenheimer since 2005. Oppenheimer serves individuals, corporations, pooled vehicles, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs varied investment approaches across equity, balanced, and fixed income strategies, managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets as of the end of 2025.

Prabhjot Sekhon is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as an advisor at Lido with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lido, he worked at Freestone Capital Management and operated Sekhon Franchise Development for several years. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers integrated wealth management with diversified strategies across asset classes and implements options-based strategies, often managing assets on a discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers when appropriate.

Matthew Sullivan is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Citigroup Global Markets, where he has worked in various roles since 2018, with a brief tenure at Oakmont Corporation. Prior to that, he was employed at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across a range of 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 security pricing, swap dealer and futures commission merchant registrations, and bespoke solutions for very large client relationships.

Robert Elster is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2003 and also serves as an insurance agent with Agia. 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, consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Alek Christensen is a financial advisor at Lido with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, E*Trade Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning, employing an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversification across multiple asset classes and options-based strategies.

Jack Wildgoose is a financial advisor at Lido with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The H Wood Group and Loyola Marymount University. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, and other entities by providing investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach focused on diversification across various asset classes and implements options-based strategies, often managing assets on a discretionary basis and collaborating with third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Todd Morgan is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with over 56 years of industry experience. His prior roles include leadership positions at Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC and its affiliated entities. Morgan also serves as a strategic consultant for an entertainment production company, Silver-Katz Holdings, LLC. Hightower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a manager selection and multi-manager approach, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment strategies.

Joseph Rosol is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and has been with HighTower Advisors since 2016. He is based in Los Angeles, CA, and holds a Series 65 license. HighTower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad mix of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across a variety of investment vehicles.

Nathaniel Downes is a CFA charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Lido Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Avitas Wealth Management and UBS Financial Services. Downes serves on the CFA Society of Los Angeles and the CFA Institute’s Standards of Practice Council, contributing to educational activities and ethical standards in the profession. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including family offices, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversification across multiple asset classes and options-based strategies, managing assets on a discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers when appropriate.

Ananya Chandra is a financial advisor at Lido with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Pegasus Partners Ltd for six years. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach focused on diversification across multiple asset classes and implements options-based strategies, often managing assets on a discretionary basis and collaborating with third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Jerrod Foster is a financial advisor at Lido with CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Parkside Advisors LLC, and Bank of New York Mellon. In addition to his advisory work, Foster serves as associate faculty at West Valley-Mission Community College District and as adjunct faculty at Contra Costa Community College District. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach focusing on diversification across multiple asset classes and options-based strategies, managing assets primarily on a discretionary basis and frequently collaborating with third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Stephen Zhou is a financial advisor at Lido with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Fountainhead Capital Management, MML Investors Services, and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Zhou also operates as an insurance broker, selling life, disability, long-term care insurance, and annuities through various providers. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including family offices, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach emphasizing diversification and options-based strategies, often managing assets on a discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Corey Kelly is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cresset, he worked at TRUE Capital Management and has held roles at several other firms including Creative Artist Agency and Madison + Vine. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles through a risk-aware approach combining strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes.

Audrey Dalsass is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. She currently works at Lido Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Olympus Wealth Management, LLC. Before entering financial services, she worked at the University of Utah Marriott Library and in grade school education. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach, offering investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning, with a focus on diversification and options-based strategies.

Anita Daguilar is a financial advisor with Oppenheimer in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Oppenheimer since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in residential real estate. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services such as investment management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs strategic and tactical asset allocation alongside various investment vehicles, with an emphasis on both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Bryce Bednorz is a financial advisor at Lido with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for Fountainhead Capital Management for 11 years. Additionally, he is a licensed insurance agent recommending and servicing life and disability insurance policies through Guardian Insurance Company and National Life Group. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides integrated wealth management, including investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning, utilizing diversification and options-based strategies across various asset classes.

Stella Shim is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 12 years of industry experience. She has held prior roles at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees for advisory services.

David Masias is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing, Madison Partners, and TIAA-CREF. He also works as a financial advisor providing fixed insurance through Wealth Enhancement Group. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active strategies with oversight from an internal Investment Committee.

Shawn Abrahamse is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. The firm serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. Citigroup Global Markets is notable for its large institutional scale, multi-asset strategies, and unique market roles including swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

Tracy Wright is a financial advisor with Lido in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 designation. Wright has industry experience beginning in 2022, including roles with Fountainhead Advisors and Lido Advisors, and has backgrounds in community volunteering and operating an organized transitions business. Lido serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, and various institutions with investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversification across multiple asset classes and options-based strategies, often managing assets on a discretionary basis and working with third-party managers.