Ricardo Azarloza is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent 16 years at Covington Capital Management. Based in Los Angeles, he holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and a broad set of affiliated capabilities.

Lewis Perkins is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2008. He previously worked at Financial West Group from 1997 to 2008 and is also the owner of Comprehensive Financial Solutions, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, Perkins acts as a family dispute mediator and serves as treasurer for Northeast Neighbors, a community organization. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using a combination of firm- and third-party models, blending passive and active strategies within standard risk profiles.

Ryan Hall is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining EP Wealth, he worked at Wacker Wealth Partners for three years and has held positions at TrueNorth Health Center and the Esalen Institute. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios with a range of analytical approaches and access to alternative investments and private funds.

Andrew Micallef is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Capital Bank & Trust Company and JP Morgan. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, employing a multi-manager investment approach with a long-term focus and access to a range of pooled investment vehicles and alternative strategy funds.

Hadi Hassan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Eagle Strategies and more than 30 years with New York Life and Nylife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokering and holds a passive investment in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and emphasizes fiduciary responsibilities, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Anderson Jr. is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Bank & Trust Company and J.P. Morgan. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, using a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System” that emphasizes fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon. The firm often allocates assets among separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private equity and alternative strategy funds.

Michael Morrissey is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group Private Client Services in 2021, he worked at Capital Bank & Trust Company and AB Bernstein Private 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 through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes fundamental research and long-term portfolio management.

Brett Davalos is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Peninsula Wealth LLC from 2012 to 2025. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Adam Werner is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2018, following six years at Donnelly Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, employing a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, as well as options and alternative investments when appropriate.

Ryan Heiligenthal is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience with Securities America Advisors and SABRE Financial Services. He volunteers with the Coordinated Assistance Network/Foundation for Financial Planning, providing financial coaching to veterans and their families. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Brandon Yee is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including First Allied Advisory Services and Cetera Investment Advisers. Brandon is also involved with Guidant Planning, Inc. in a marketing assistant role. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base through independent investment adviser representatives. The firm manages approximately $12.77 billion in assets, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Daniel Romanow is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at Capital Bank and Trust Company for five years. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System,” combining fundamental research and long-term investment horizons to manage portfolios through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

David Cantor is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding 23 years of industry experience. He previously spent 24 years at Longview Asset Management LLC and has been the sole owner and president of Raven'sWing Asset Management Inc. since 2000. Raven'sWing holds a majority interest in Longview Asset Management, and Cantor oversees its management outside of securities trading hours. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, including alternative investments and private fund recommendations.

Ikuyo Hiraguchi is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, among other firms. TLG Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services, utilizing a research approach based on fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Jonathan Penaloza is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2018 and previously was employed at Footprints Behavioral Health and California State University, Long Beach. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a property and casualty insurance agent at CGM Risk Management. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory management through multiple platforms and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.

Wenbo Jiang is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2026, he worked at Cetera and East West Bank. He has also been affiliated with the University of Southern California and the University of California, Irvine. 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 swap dealing, and provides bespoke discretionary solutions for very large relationships.

William Carey is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group Private Client Services in 2021, he worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company from 2016 to 2021. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-manager approach based on rigorous fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon, using separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

Donita Joseph is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as a partner at Windes, Inc., a CPA firm, since 1989. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing a combination of internal management and third-party asset managers with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Jungtsan Lee is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held roles at Star Max Universal and J.D. Leos, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent realtor affiliated with Star Max Universal. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a model portfolio approach supported by third-party money managers and platform sub-advisors, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services through a large advisor network.

Ronald Kring is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Placentia, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at Money Concepts Advisory Services, SCI Franchise Holdings, and FIT Strategic Advisors, among others. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Director and Secretary of SCI Franchise Holdings, a biohazard cleaning company. Money Concepts Advisory Services provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in assets, utilizing model-driven, asset-allocation strategies supported by third-party managers and platforms like Envestnet.