Michael Jaquez is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, New York Life, and Team Financial Partners. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers ERISA retirement plan advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and incorporating quantitative analysis in its investment recommendations.

Jin Mun Low is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Joymode Inc., and Standard Chartered Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Nicolas Bazarevitsch is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and also holds a position as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants, offering managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through its broker-dealer operations.

Michael Chen is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. and has previous experience at First Foundation Advisors, RVW Wealth, LLC, Suntrust Advisory Services, Inc., and LourdMurry. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and related services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, focusing on relationships at or above a $5 million managed-relationship threshold. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach based on fundamental research and a long-term time horizon, often implementing client portfolios through affiliated pooled funds and separately managed account programs.

Arleta Hacopian is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been associated with Advisory Group West since 2003. 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 wealth management and retirement plan consulting, supported by comprehensive operations, trading, technology, and compliance platforms.

Mark Chen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., having joined these firms in 2022. His prior experience includes roles at The Leaders Group, Inc., Vanbridge (Wholesale), and Unionbanc Investment Services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a range of program types and risk profiles, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with manager selection and ongoing monitoring, and serves clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options.

Raquel Alegria is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, bringing one year of industry experience. She has held roles at GWN Securities and contributed as a freelance writer for UltiWorld, covering Ultimate Frisbee. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, employing a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations grounded in asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm is notable for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies within several legacy programs.

Susannah Emami is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital Bank & Trust Company, Alliance Bernstein, and KLS Advisors. Emami holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and is based in Los Angeles, CA. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term fundamental research and a multi-portfolio manager approach, typically implementing strategies through affiliated pooled funds and separately managed accounts.

Rafiq Wiley is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. in Studio City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, MassMutual Investors Services, and Planmember Securities Corporation. Wiley is also involved in insurance sales through several personal insurance agencies. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements and access to alternative investments. The firm operates with a primarily non-discretionary asset base and provides advisory solutions via a network of investment adviser representatives using various analytical and portfolio management approaches.

Bernard Reina is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operating a high-end car wash and detailing business and is the founder and president of a nutrition and health company. 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 with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Shuiwah Li is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. Li has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2005. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management, with oversight from affiliated and third-party providers.

Benjamin Uribe is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup since 2013 and concurrently serves in the U.S. Air Force. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Julian Driver is a financial advisor with VALIC Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mission Wealth Management, New York Life Insurance, and other financial services firms. He is active with LA Pension Planners and LA Wealth Partners in Pasadena, where he provides financial planning and insurance services. VALIC Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and unified managed accounts through a large network of advisors and centralized technology platforms.

Sirorat Lertsangpetch is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2017 and has prior experience with Swipetec, Summer Buffalo, World Financial Group, and Vegan Glory. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a model portfolio approach with third-party managers and platform providers to implement investment advisory services through multiple program platforms.

Ivy Fai Chan Wang is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and Citigroup. She also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of her current firm. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both discretionary and client-directed options. The firm uses a structured investment process with multiple risk profiles and collaborates with affiliated and third-party providers for advisory and operational services.

Kawin Thoncompeeravas is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has concurrent roles in several other businesses, including ownership of landscaping and commercial cleaning services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a variety of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Moya Higgins is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Churchill Management Group since 2012. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach emphasizing tax- and fee-sensitivity within an enhanced open architecture framework that integrates active and passive strategies, separate account managers, private funds, mutual funds, and ETFs.

Andrey Manannikov is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Chase, and TD Bank. He has worked across both banking and securities firms during his career. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides a range of client-directed and discretionary portfolio options, supported by strategic asset allocation and fund due diligence conducted alongside HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers.

Kevin Yardumian is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at American Campus Communities and educational positions at the University of California, Irvine, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, and Ridgecrest Intermediate School. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm employs a large network of advisors and offers a range of managed-account programs, including legacy market-timing and momentum-based strategies.

Danial Fereydani is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at AE Wealth Management since 2016, with prior experience at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC and ongoing involvement at Pendo Insurance Services. AE Wealth Management provides fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm operates a range of model portfolios and asset management programs, managing approximately $49.8 billion for over 127,000 clients, and employs a platform-driven approach with discretionary strategies and regular performance reporting.