Aylien Alexani is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2020 and holds the Registered Social Security Analyst designation, assisting clients with Social Security benefits without charging for this service. Outside of advising, he provides caregiving support for elderly family members and offers referrals for will and living trust services through Netlaw. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and trusts, using model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services. The firm operates multiple advisory platforms and integrates retirement plan services with affiliated entities.

Sonny Lin is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Pillar Pacific Capital Management. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement plan consulting, using a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active managers guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Gregory Heyman is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and unique market roles, including in-house research and functioning as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Aram Schotts is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and previously worked at Gamble Jones Investment Counsel and LPL Financial. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors, offering customized portfolios with a focus on diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Danielle Smith is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Sterling Financial Group, Inc. in Pasadena, CA. She has worked at Sterling Financial Group since 2019 and previously at LPL Financial and The Sterling Group. Outside of her advisory work, she is a commissioned Notary Public. Sterling Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing written financial planning, ongoing consulting, and fee-based investment management. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation, regular portfolio monitoring, and diversification across various securities, including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and structured products.

Enrique Ulloa is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at CitiGroup Global Markets since 2020 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm uses multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and provides customized solutions for high-net-worth relationships.

Gary Morris is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Girard Securities, Inc., and longstanding involvement with Professional Advisory Services, Inc. and Professional Estate Services, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he serves as chairman of the board for Granite Ridge Christian Camp. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using both firm- and third-party models, combining passive and active strategies across various risk profiles.

Joseph Conway is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Diversified Investment Services, Inc., where he is president and owner, since 2009 and 1993 respectively. Conway has been involved in fixed insurance sales since 1983. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while supporting affiliated advisors with operations, technology, and compliance infrastructure.

Dane Hoban is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Boston Scientific, Vertiflex, and Sabre. He is based in Oceanside, California. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and a variety of program structures designed to meet diverse client needs.

Larry Pham is a financial professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2021, he worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA-Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in Medicare Advantage plan enrollment and co-founded Pension 101, a pension education and lead generation system. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios through a large network of advisors.

David Espinosa is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Centaurus since 2014. His prior experience includes roles with various insurance carriers and a long tenure at United Airlines. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with specialized services including retirement-plan consulting and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.

Lawrence Bennett is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Placentia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc., and he has operated Bennett Financial & Insurance Services since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts, serves on the finance committee of Tara's Chance, and is president of the Kiwanis Club of Fullerton. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides multiple program options tailored to client objectives and maintains a primarily non-discretionary asset base with fiduciary responsibilities for retirement investors.

Dawn Bowman is a financial advisor at Mariner with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior firms include Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and WC Walker & Associates, Inc. Dawn is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, providing divorce financial analysis to individuals and couples. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized services such as tax coordination and Core Family Office solutions. The firm’s investment approach combines in-house research with third-party managers across various asset classes and includes integrated tax and administrative services uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Maimoona Ahmed is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Richardson Kontogouris Emerson, LLP from 2016 to 2024. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. 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 Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., delivering advice without discretionary trading authority.

Yueyi Du is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has been involved with DU Advisors, LLC since 2020, where she provides accounting and tax services. Her prior experience includes roles at Smarter Tools, Inc. and Wfgia. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides proprietary and third-party model portfolio solutions with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

George Chiu is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Equity Services since 2017 and also operates Strategic Horizon Inc., focusing on insurance agency services. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the board of directors for the Buddhist Fellowship of Southern California. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms incorporating third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Matthew Crow is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at EP Wealth Advisors and TD Waterhouse Investor Services Inc. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, and offers a range of implementation options such as ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts, and direct indexing.

Gabriel Millar is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at DewPoint Financial, Velox Clearing, LLC, and VeloX Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a business selling bicycle components and accessories. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, financial planning, equity research, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and employing both qualitative and quantitative investment analyses.

Geoffrey Waters is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner since 2025. His prior roles include over two decades at Strategic Advisers and multiple positions at Fidelity Investments and Alpha Cubed Investments, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers, alongside integrated tax and accounting capabilities uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Jamie Ta is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Integrity Alliance, LLC. Jamie has been associated with Retirement Planning Advisors, Inc. since 2012. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, operating as a large advisor network with over 300 representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs, utilizing various investment approaches and third-party sub-advisers through multiple platforms.