Elsie Elias is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 17 years of industry experience and has been with Citigroup since 2012. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing activities alongside roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Emily Lin is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at HSBC Securities since 2013 and concurrently serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate firm. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Charles Schwab. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary investment options. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management and oversees fund selection and monitoring through affiliated providers.

Kevin Ku is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at KPMG for 12 years before joining Wealth Enhancement Group and its affiliate firm. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach blending passive and active strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Patrick Vahid is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of StrandLife Wealth Management and conducts estate planning workshops focused on trust education and probate avoidance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing a blend of fundamental and technical analysis.

Benjamin Yeh is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2022. Prior to that, he worked at Students of Georgetown Inc. from 2020 to 2021. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and security-pricing activities, supporting a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Guillermo Sotelo Baizan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley. His background also includes roles at Walnut Village Orange County Retirement Community, California State University Long Beach, Orange Coast College, and Villa Valencia Healthcare Center. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with significant institutional scale, providing customized solutions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Jennifer Cook is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Capital Bank & Trust Company and New Market Wealth Management. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach with separately managed accounts, affiliated funds, and access to alternative strategy funds.

Richard Hansen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including WFG Direct and Legal Shield and currently serves as a part-time Discipleship Pastor at Antelope Valley Foursquare Church, where he oversees various church ministries. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Lilach West is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Brookstone since 2020. In addition to her advisory role, West is a licensed insurance agent with JD Mellberg Financial and also serves as an attorney reviewing living trusts for past clients. Brookstone Capital Management is an SEC-registered adviser that provides fee-based asset management and financial planning through a turnkey asset management platform and wrap-fee program. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, sovereign wealth funds, and banking institutions, delivering investment management primarily on a discretionary basis via various model portfolios and managed accounts.

Danova Chow is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, Inc., CUSO Financial Services, LP, and Wescom Financial Services. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jerome Jostak is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he manages small projects as an R&D Project Manager at ICU Medical, Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary program choices.

Emiliano Sauceda is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember since 2013 and is also self-employed in investment and insurance services, including fixed insurance and annuities. Sauceda serves on the Board of Directors for the East Los Angeles College Alumni Association. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Jin Hymers is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and currently based in Brea, CA. He has been with Transamerica since 2026. His prior experience includes roles with World Financial Group Insurance Agency and Pinnacle Tax Services, alongside involvement in property-related businesses. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through a mix of proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

George Avila is a financial advisor with Osaic Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, LPL Financial, and Financial Partners Credit Union. He is also involved with AmeriEstate Legal Plan, where he discusses living trusts on a limited basis. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with a focus on firm supervision and a sizable non-discretionary asset book.

Wasana Arayatanon is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses, and has eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016 and is also associated with Axianta Financial Partners and World Financial Group, Inc. Her activities include the sale of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary program options, and maintains affiliated retirement and recordkeeping entities.

Chalyda Dumayas is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Monrovia Council of PTA’s, managing records and budgeting for the nonprofit organization. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm adheres to fiduciary standards and offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Mario Moreira is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience with WFG and 2000 Insurance Service. Outside of his advisory role, Moreira is involved in the operation of several businesses in the plywood and hardware supply industry, serving as president and owner. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model portfolios and third-party managers within a large advisor network and offers multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Amir Kiani is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Elevate Wealth Management, LLC and Stratton Group - Keller Williams Southern Arizona. Outside of his advisory role, Kiani is involved in real estate referral and business services related to tax preparation and estate planning. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, employing various analytical approaches and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.

Rebecca Dutka is a CFA® charterholder with four years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent 18 years at Covington Capital Management. Dutka is based in Los Angeles, CA. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing using proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Christopher Walters is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Walters has worked at Eagle Strategies since 2025 and has additional experience with related firms including NYLIFE Securities and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of finance, he is president and owner of Illuminated Path Productions, a film equipment rental business. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored advice across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.