Brett Hughes is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and is currently with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. He has held prior roles at CCG Wealth Management LLC, AlphaCore Capital LLC, and Delphi Private Advisors. Brett holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in managing customized model portfolios.

Carrie Sax is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, where she has worked since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at DeYoe Wealth Management, Bank of America, Merrill, and Parsec Financial Management. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm employs customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring, integrating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment options when appropriate.

Tyler Petersen is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at The Insight Group Insurance Agency, Financial Insight Center, and American United Life. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as 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 qualifying clients, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of investment strategies.

Hector Hernandez is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Torrance, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and began his advisory career in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he has extensive experience in various business ventures dating back nearly three decades, including real estate and asset management companies. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, providing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Edward Oxford is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Kestra Advisory since 2017, following seven years at LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he conducts theological presentations and research through a nonprofit documentary film project. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a diverse mix of institutional and individual clients. The firm offers fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and employee education, supporting clients with multiple management platforms and third-party managed solutions.

Chad Parker is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and previously led Parker Advisory Group for 15 years. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president and managing member of investment-related entities involved in real estate investing. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, with a focus on customized portfolios and ongoing monitoring using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Kristyn Gibson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at EP Wealth Advisors. She previously worked at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management for eight years in various roles. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized model portfolios and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients.

Jacob Conway is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at GWFS Equities, Pacific Life Insurance, Robinhood Financial, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan Chase. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and select retail brokerage clients, delivering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Robert Peterson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He currently works at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has been associated with Churchill Management since 2004. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that integrates active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Michael Simon is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked for Alpha Mark, LLC for 26 years. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Dispenser Man, LLC, a business that creates and sells home art fixtures and provides rental services for hyperbaric chambers. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm constructs customized model portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and provides additional services such as tax preparation and estate document preparation for qualifying clients.

Michael Mcginley is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2020, following seven years at Providus Advisors, LLC. Mcginley holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management and financial planning services, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with alternative investment options and third-party manager recommendations.

Rachel Seaton is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, with four years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at Valeo Financial Advisors, Crewe Advisors, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Seaton is also a silent owner of Dauntless Financial, LLC, a family office trust administrator. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides ongoing monitoring and fiduciary services for retirement plans.

Douglas Jones is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Riley Private Client LLC, Charles Schwab, and Neuberger Berman LLC. His background includes experience at both large firms and as a sole proprietor. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm constructs customized portfolios using various analytical methods and provides ongoing monitoring, including recommendations of third-party managers and ERISA plan services.

Casey Conway is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sloan Investment Management, L.L.C. for 17 years before joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2024. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, employing a customized investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside alternative investment recommendations.

James Plaskey Jr. is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at EP Wealth Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Executive Wealth Management, EWM Capital, and Private Client Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Great Lakes and is involved with several nonprofit organizations, including the Brighton Chamber of Commerce and Team Suzy. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, with a focus on customized portfolios that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Ricardo Gonzalez is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, DoubleLine, Canyon Partners, and Trust Company of the West. 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 like tax preparation and estate-document preparation, delivering customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring using a range of analytical methods and investment strategies.

Michael Stillman is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cloud Neff Management and International Research & Asset Management Inc. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm provides customized model portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with access to tax preparation and estate-document services for qualifying clients.

Charles Johnson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2023 and previously spent 17 years at Resolute Financial, LLC. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services, utilizing customized model portfolios with a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside alternative investment options.

Jeffrey Ingraham is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked for Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, and its affiliated entities over a period spanning 14 years. 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, with a focus on customized model portfolios and ongoing monitoring that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

John Bennis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Pacific Wealth Partners, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs and services. The firm supports its advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.