Gary Arakawa is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 63 license. He is an advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with four years of industry experience, including 18 years at Covington Capital Management prior to joining Cerity. Based in Los Angeles, CA, he has been with Cerity Partners since 2022. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm provides customized wealth management services, combining proprietary quantitative methods with third-party strategies and direct security selection, and offers access to alternative and private market solutions along with OCIO services.

Michelle St Julien is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Capital Group Companies and Transamerica, among other firms. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, employing a long-term, multi-manager approach through separately managed account programs, pooled funds, and alternative strategies.

Loren Barrett is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, he worked at TSA Private Equity Real Estate and Petco, and has an educational background including Santa Clara University and Highland Park High School. Outside of his advisory role, Barrett owns an online apparel brand where he serves as creative director. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a network of approximately 423 advisors and manages around $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts, offering a range of managed-account programs and investment strategies.

Dongyue Lyu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo, HSBC Securities, HSBC Bank USA, and Cathay Bank. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and unique market roles such as swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

Benjamin Porras is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He currently serves as an advisor at Farther and previously worked at Arrowroot Family Office, Arrowroot Financial Services, LLC, and EP Wealth Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship providing liability and loan consulting as well as transaction coordinator support. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Nidaa Kalasho is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 13 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., and Wells Fargo, spanning over a decade. Kalasho is based in Pasadena, California. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services with a client process focused on financial needs assessment and employs a range of investment products and strategies, including portfolio management, model portfolios, and tax-aware services.

Chao Zhao is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Zhao has been in the industry since 2024, having previously worked at Wfgia and currently affiliated with Transamerica since 2025. Outside of advisory work, Zhao is involved in sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory model and offers a range of programs and platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Howard Qu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including roles at World Financial Group, INC., DebtMerica, and his own firm, Howard Hughes Qu & Associates, Inc. In addition to advisory work, he manages corporate compliance and tax matters for his firm. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that utilize model portfolios and third-party managers.

Jennifer Overhoff is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Bancwest Investment Services, and Sheaff Brock Investment Advisors. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and other entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning services with ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Chad Worozaken is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Blue Cedar Financial and Insurance Solutions and Atlas North Financial Strategies, and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a baseball coach and serves as a board member and safety officer for the Santa Anita Little League, as well as volunteering with youth soccer programs. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large affiliated network. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Ming Wai Kwok is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2016. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs through discretionary and non-discretionary models. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, providing a broad set of advisory and execution services.

Andrew Crowell is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the YMCA and the California Vintage Wine Society, where he is board chair. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes fiduciary standards and employs both qualitative and quantitative methods to provide advisory, retirement plan services, and wealth management, with additional capabilities in municipal advising and custodial services.

Raymond Fleming is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with Series 65 and Series 66 credentials. He has been with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services since 2026 and previously worked at Wells Fargo from 2023 to 2025. His background includes time at Colorado College and Polytechnic School. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets and offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a diversified investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Jonathan Van Dijk is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. He is based in Los Angeles, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains large institutional scale combined with specialized market roles.

Nadine Ibrahim is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Inc. from 2024 to 2026 and has held various roles across different sectors. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers advisory services under fiduciary standards and distinguishes itself through municipal advisory activities and affiliated custodial services.

Joo Kyung Lee is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. Lee holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including The Leaders Group Inc, Ameritas Advisory Services, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of investment advisory roles, Lee is involved as a Medicare agent assisting seniors with Medicare insurance enrollment. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering portfolio management, financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services. Its investment approach includes fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, with a direct-to-consumer program that allocates clients into passive, active, or blended fund portfolios reviewed quarterly.

Dev Maheshwari is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with one year of industry experience. He joined the firm in 2026 following his studies at the University of Southern California. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm combines large institutional scale with distinctive market roles, including in-house research and security pricing, and implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Cheryl Hom is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services from 2015 to 2023. First Citizens Investor Services serves a range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering advisory and brokerage services with a focus on customized portfolio management, financial planning, and tax-aware strategies.

Joyce Thomas is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in San Gabriel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2011 to 2015. Thomas is the owner of JTW Financial Services, Inc., which she uses for marketing purposes. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence to develop client strategies across a range of risk profiles.

Jordan Whaley is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has professional experience dating back to 2015, including roles at Catalina Structured Funding and Uber. Additionally, he has been involved with Left Method Productions since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.