Ayako Yoshioka is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and its predecessor entities since 2016. Prior to joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, she was affiliated with Oakwood Capital Management and its division ACORN DIGITAL WEALTH. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to separate managed account investment managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active managers with quantitative, momentum, and fundamental analysis.

Farid Mokhtarian is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with The Leaders Group Inc. since 2009. Outside of advising, he is an author and is involved in several insurance-related businesses. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and other institutional investors. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes manager selection and ongoing monitoring, applying fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios.

Mark Pierce is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Criterion Capital Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Advisors, and his own firm, Pierce & Pierce Inc., which operates a family farm. He also serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit Blakeford at Green Hills. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and offers ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualified clients.

David Archila is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked with SchoolsFirst Credit Union and American Funds Distributors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Archila works as a valet attendant for Hospitality Parking Group. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-manager approach through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, focusing on fundamental research and long-term portfolio management.

Matthew Kuhn is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2020 and previously spent 28 years at Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. He is based in Torrance, CA. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and provides additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualifying clients.

Megan Hurches is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Executive Wealth Management, Dynamic Wealth Management Solutions, and has experience in healthcare roles at Ascension St. Thomas West, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Outside of advising, she serves as a nurse educator, virtually instructing patients on the use of home INR monitoring systems. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, employing customized portfolios with a range of analytical approaches and facilitating ERISA-related fiduciary services.

Steven Mahan is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Capital Insight Partners LLC and American Funds. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning, using customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Emily Lantz is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years at Capital Group and four years at Infinity Insurance, totaling 12 years of industry experience. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a long-term, multi-manager approach through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

John Gardner is a CFP® and ChFC® at EP Wealth Advisors with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2018 to 2023 before joining EP Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment strategies.

Michelle James is a CFP® at EP Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, she worked at the Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Douglas County School District, and Charles Schwab & Co. She also co-founded Mixing Bowl Cookie Dough, LLC, a food-related business. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate 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 for qualified clients, using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in their investment approach.

Frank Messano III is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, and First Financial Equity Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he operated the 3D Studio Gallery for 16 years. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm offers a range of advisory programs supported by third-party asset managers and a proprietary WealthSuite separately managed account platform.

Timothy Mcvey is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2004. He has been self-employed since 1986 and also works as a tax preparer and real estate broker. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Maxon Seckman is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Criterion Capital Advisors LLC and Dell Technologies. 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 uses customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Cristopher Moran is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2008. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving 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 eligible clients, using customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

David Lawrence is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Executive Wealth Management, Dynamic Wealth Solutions, TD Ameritrade, and DWS Distributors. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and also provides ERISA fiduciary services for defined contribution and defined benefit plans.

Lorin Rivers is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his advisory role, Rivers is involved in life insurance brokerage through Empire Wealth Strategies. 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 and employs third-party asset managers within a framework that includes discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Mariella Caruso is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. She holds a Series 65 license and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group, she worked at IEQ Capital, LLC and AdvicePeriod / Mariner Wealth Advisors. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach that emphasizes fundamental research and long-term horizon investing. The firm implements portfolios through separately managed accounts, pooled investment vehicles, and also offers access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

Joey Katz is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*Trade Securities, and TD Ameritrade. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs customized model portfolios and a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides access to tax preparation and estate-document services for qualified clients.

Jason Yamamoto is a CFP® professional at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and real estate as an agent and also provides notary and management consulting services. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and plan sponsors with investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies through various platforms, combining in-house and third-party model portfolios.

Jordan Sisson is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Warren Financial Service & Associates, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at PJ Ryan's Pub for four years. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage investments, and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for clients meeting certain asset thresholds.