Christine Mok is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, she worked at Chapresso and attended the University of California, Irvine. Outside of her advisory work, she has experience as a barista at a local boba store. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm’s approach includes the use of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and incorporates market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain programs.

Hui Zhang is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2020, Zhang worked at Cetera, East West Bank, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, Zhang serves as an officer and director of Sunrise Lending Inc, a mortgage lending firm, and is involved in sales coaching with Crump Insurance Company. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutions. The firm uses a combination of firm and third-party investment models and offers multiple portfolio management options, blending passive and active strategies across various risk profiles.

Joseph Lumarda is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company for five years before joining his 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 and a range of investment vehicles including separately managed accounts, mutual funds, and alternative strategy funds.

Tonnette Patterson is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Focus Partners Wealth in 2025, she worked at Churchill Management Group for seven years and National Planning Corporation for four years. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies alongside third-party managers and private funds.

Christian Fontal is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Indian Peaks Golf Course. 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, using customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis.

Zachary Valdez is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, he held roles at Harvey Mudd College, Keck Graduate Institute, Score Savers College Prep, Middle Tree Academy and Foundation, and ADP. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm employs a combination of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and incorporates market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.

Nicholette La Frenier is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Modern Woodmen of America and in various roles including teaching positions and financial services prior to joining Citigroup. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with comprehensive oversight, and supports bespoke discretionary solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Trevor Bush is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. He has been with the firm since 2014. 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 such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for clients meeting certain asset thresholds. Their investment approach includes customized model portfolios and ongoing monitoring using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Josephine Tran is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes multiple roles at TIAA-CREF and related entities, as well as experience at BFC Planning, Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm’s advisory approach distinguishes one-time planning services from ongoing discretionary management, applying a fiduciary standard with a focus on model and customized portfolios across its programs.

Bryton Lam is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and several financial services and mortgage-related firms. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, custody services, and derivatives and futures capabilities. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options, leveraging internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor investment managers.

Komal Motwani is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2025, Motwani worked for Yanni & Associates Investment Advisors, LLC for a total of seven years and spent time at Thakar Financial LLC, Raymond James. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm distinguishes between stand-alone planning services and ongoing discretionary management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Dylan Mathis is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research, futures and derivatives services, and bespoke solutions for very large clients.

Tat Chan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co., Basel Capital, Whitewing Insurance Solutions, and HSBC in both the U.S. and Hong Kong. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Seed Capital LLC, which is investing as a limited partner in a restaurant. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and military personnel, with advisory offerings that include financial planning and access to third-party money manager solutions.

Phuong Dinh is a financial advisor at Lincoln Investment with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lincoln Investment, Dinh has been self-employed since 2015 and is involved with Vers, LLC. Lincoln Investment Planning, LLC is a large enterprise advisory and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, charities, and retirement plans. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services supported by an in-house investment management team and a broad network of independent advisors.

Frank Ro is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos Wealth Partners in 2022, he worked at Morgan Stanley in various roles from 2016 to 2022. Additionally, he operates FTR Tax Services, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and other institutional clients through a broad range of services including financial planning and outsourced CIO solutions, employing an open-architecture investment approach that integrates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Rita Pattaratornkosohn is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation. She has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, her background includes academic roles at the University of California Riverside and a brief period at POKE CO. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning services. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub‑advisers and uses market-timing and momentum-based strategies within certain legacy programs.

Louis Odette IV is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Opes Wealth Management, Landed Inc., and CitiGroup Global Markets. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance. The firm emphasizes customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and utilizes a mix of analytical approaches alongside alternative investments and third-party manager recommendations.

Brighton Lam is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. based in Pasadena, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his career with the firm in 2026. Prior to entering the industry, Brighton worked in the food service sector and completed his education at California State University, Los Angeles. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs and financial planning options. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and incorporates market-timing and momentum-based strategies alongside model-based asset allocation.

Dallin Cutler is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he was affiliated with The Insight Group Insurance Agency, Financial Insight Center, and Allegis Financial Partners. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analyses.

Ashton Fegel is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. based in Pasadena, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, his background includes roles in education and retail. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through a variety of managed account programs and financial planning offerings. The firm applies both affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and utilizes market-timing and momentum-based strategies in certain legacy programs.