Masayuki Nakayama is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at World System Builders and Nissin International Transport. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Vincent Maldonado is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at firms including Robinhood and California State University. Maldonado is also a registered representative with LA Pension Planners and engages in life and health insurance sales. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers through a variety of managed-account programs and model portfolios.

Eric Li is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at HSBC and JP Morgan Chase in both banking and securities roles. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, combining client-directed and discretionary portfolio options. The firm’s investment approach uses multiple risk profiles and integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management, supported by ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring.

Jianmin Li is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with HSBC Securities since 2010 and concurrently serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both client-directed and fully discretionary investment programs, utilizing model risk profiles and a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation advised by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers.

Ashley Ethridge is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles since 2014, including at New York Life and Capital Edge Insurance & Financial Services, and is currently involved in brokering non-registered insurance products through her ownership of Frontline Finance & Insurance Services LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm provides tailored advisory solutions and operates within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Joyce Lee is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. since 2024 and previously spent nine years at First Foundation Advisors. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach and a mix of separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

Aaron Jackson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He currently works at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and Sanctuary Securities, Inc., and has previous experience at PFS InvestmentS Inc, Primeric Financial Services, and the U.S. Department of State. He serves as a general board member for Congo & Beyond. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of over 400 independent advisors who offer customized investment strategies and fiduciary services across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

William McMorran is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at NewEdge Securities and Mid Atlantic Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and CEO of a consulting business serving not-for-profit organizations and is involved in charitable gift administration. He also serves as treasurer on the Hollywood Homeowners Association Board of Directors. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a broad range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

Daniel Pagliaroli is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fox Sports and ESPN. Outside of advisory work, he is a silent partner in a retail franchise, The UPS Store. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client and plan sponsor objectives, with a large portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Lange is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Securities, City National Bank, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Outside of his financial advisory role, Lange serves as a board member and coach for a girls' youth softball league and has provided baseball and softball lessons. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including portfolio management, model portfolios, and financial planning. The firm employs a client process focused on assessing financial needs and risk tolerance to guide investment allocation, managing primarily non-discretionary accounts with oversight from an Investment Products Committee.

Albert Sedaghatpour is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2018, following prior roles including one at Diamond Business Loans. Outside of his advisory role, he has provided capital for residential construction projects as a member involved in investment-related activities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and market roles that distinguish it from many peers.

Myunghee Byun is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. She has prior experience at Zeinvest Consulting, WFGIA, equitable, and Stanley Prep. In addition to her advisory work, she is the CEO of Urban Beast US, a children's clothing company. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a mix of advisory and broker-dealer services, with proprietary and third-party investment models and both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jasmine Wong is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she was self-employed and worked in education at Mt. San Antonio Community College and Walnut High School. Outside of financial advising, she is a photographer and videographer for special events and serves as a notary public. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm employs a large network of advisors and provides a range of managed-account programs, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Naira Melkonyan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets in Los Angeles, CA, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has been with Citigroup Private Bank since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a Notary Public for friends and family. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Lynne Knox is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company for five years before joining her current firm in 2021. 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 investment horizons. The firm implements client portfolios through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and offers access to private equity and alternative strategy funds.

John Usry is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He previously spent 19 years at Aflac before joining New York Life and its affiliated firms. Outside of finance, he is active as a jazz saxophonist. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers customized advice through various program types, emphasizing non-discretionary asset management and working within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Michelle Jackson is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and several securities licenses, including Series 63, 65, and 66. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Capital Bank & Trust Company. Capital Group Private Client Services primarily provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, using a multi-manager approach and a focus on fundamental research and long-term investing. The firm utilizes separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds in client portfolios.

Ryan Wehr is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2003 and is also involved with Agia, providing non-securities insurance products. Wehr is the owner of Wehr-Living, LLC, a company that rents semi-portable homes in areas with housing needs. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-based 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, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Charleger Santiago is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies and affiliated New York Life entities since 2006. Santiago serves as a board member for Community First Fund. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and offers a range of advisory programs, primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Steven Simon is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Equity Services, Inc. since 1995 and with National Life Group since 1997. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms that combine long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios.