Vincent Chan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 10 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Ares Management LLC and the UCLA Anderson School of Management. Outside of his advisory work, he provides in-home support services assisting his mother with daily needs. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the vast majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Asif Faheem is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at GWN Securities since 2023 and is currently associated with Pension 101 as a financial specialist. Faheem is also co-owner of AAAAF LLC, a holding company formed for tax purposes that maintains a long-term investment account. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm operates a large network of advisors and offers a range of managed-account programs with both traditional and legacy market-timing investment strategies.

Amy Lange is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Covington Capital Management from 2005 to 2022. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, advising on approximately $126.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and private market programs for qualified clients.

Jeffrey Wu is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, CTBC Bank, and Cetera, among others. 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 in-house research and derivatives services.

April Zee is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Kestra Advisory, Kestra Investment Services, LLC, First Citizens Bank, and D.A. Davidson & Co. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension plans, and business entities. The firm combines risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation with discretionary and non-discretionary management, leveraging fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis alongside technology-driven model portfolios and tax-aware services.

Yelena Vayner is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank and Capital Bank & Trust Company. Based in Los Angeles, CA, she has been with Capital Group Private Client Services since 2021. 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 with a minimum of $5 million in assets under management. The firm employs a fundamental research-driven, long-term investment approach through a multi-manager system and utilizes affiliated pooled funds and separately managed accounts.

Jonathan Taylor is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., having joined in 2025, and previously worked at City National Rochdale and Merrill Lynch. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and related services mainly to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, focusing on portfolios at or above $5 million. The firm employs a fundamental research-based approach with a long-term horizon and a multi-manager system that allocates segments of client portfolios to individual managers and analysts.

Marilyn Johnson is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Gold Coast Securities, Inc. for 17 years before joining Simplicity Investments in 2026. Outside of advising, she is a self-employed actor and crew member in TV and film productions. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning using manager selection and modern portfolio theory, also offering a digital program called Starlight Portfolios for direct-to-consumer investing.

Jason Phan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2018. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked for The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for eight years. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Monterey Park, CA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad array of affiliated legal, trust, and retirement plan service businesses.

Sean Kazangian is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, California State University Northridge, Discount Medical Pharmacy, and City Tennis. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, as well as charitable and corporate clients. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Hugo Flores Jr. is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 designations. His prior work history includes roles at Gwfs Equities, Inc. and H. Beck, Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated platform focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Ani Atnos is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Citibank and CGMI since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she provides in-home supportive services to disabled individuals, including assisting her father with daily activities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and includes specialized roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Anush Haddadian is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Partners with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Securities America, Verus Capital Partner, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Haddadian provides in-home health care services to his parents. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide enterprise serving individual, charitable, corporate, and high-net-worth clients through a network of approximately 261 advisors. The firm offers investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services, with a decentralized advisory model that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mary Ghobry is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She has worked at First Citizens Investor Services since 2023. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides investment advisory, brokerage, and licensed insurance services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a mix of strategic and tactical asset-allocation approaches and offers portfolio management through model portfolios, separately managed accounts, and an automated Guided Investing platform.

Wei Ping Lo is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2024, he worked at Clearwater Benefits LLC, Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer and owner at Avilia Inc. Independent Financial Group is a large advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a range of platforms and model portfolios, and operates as both a registered investment adviser and active broker-dealer.

Christine Lee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 20 years of industry experience. Lee has been with Eagle Strategies since 2014 and has worked in various roles at New York Life and Nylife Securities since 2005. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored advice through multiple program types and maintains a significant portion of assets under non-discretionary management.

Thomas Lam is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa-Advisors and spent five years affiliated with Texas A&M University-Commerce. Outside of his advisory role, Lam also provides fixed insurance and annuity products as an agent for Grandparents. GWN Securities serves individual and corporate clients through managed account programs, financial planning, and introductions to third-party managers. The firm employs a mix of sub-advisers and model-based strategies, incorporating both traditional asset allocation and tactical market-timing approaches.

Joanne Landa is a financial advisor with RBC Rochdale, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Private Bank from 2005 to 2022 before joining City National Rochdale, where she has been since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, Joanne co-owns Villa Landa Group, LLC, which manages a single-family home rental. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, and institutional investors, employing an active, multi-strategy investment approach that combines quantitative and fundamental analysis through proprietary tools to tailor portfolios. The firm sponsors mutual and interval funds and manages approximately $73 billion in assets across 125 advisors.

Jeremy Chang is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 65 license. He has nine years of industry experience, including five years at Pillar Pacific Capital Management, LLC, and five years with Wealth Enhancement Group. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment process combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and quantitative and fundamental research.

Hayden Edmonds is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group, he worked at PIMCO Investments, LLC for two years and held roles at Chapman University and Villanova Preparatory School. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and related services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing separately managed accounts and pooled funds. The firm’s investment approach is based on long-term fundamental research and a multiple portfolio manager system, with a focus on tax-sensitive strategies and client-specific restrictions.