Matthew Apodaca is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Brea, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Money Concepts FPC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a staff accountant and tax preparer with NorthPoint Tax, Wealth & Business Advisory, LLP, and serves as an officer at Strategic Dash, CPA, focusing on tax preparation. Money Concepts Advisory Service (MCAS) provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a variety of managed programs using model portfolios, IAR-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, integrating fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory.

Ana Fuentes is a financial advisor at Osaic Institutions, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Financial Partners Credit Union and Farmers and Merchants Bank. Osaic Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA 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 and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and a unique service and distribution model.

Sunny Leung is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012. His prior experience includes eight years at Debtmerica Relief and 25 years at WFGIA. He is involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Fabian Sierra is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2019. Prior to this, he was employed at E*Trade Securities and had brief roles outside the financial industry. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, providing investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and futures commission services.

Jose Dosal Jr. is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citibank since 2004. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers, providing solutions that include separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, alternative funds, and exposure to digital-asset products.

Grace Lee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. She previously worked for Franklin Templeton for 17 years and maintains an investment role as a passive investor in private companies through AGO Special Situations LP. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client and Plan Sponsor objectives, managing a majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Frederick Williams is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Williams is involved in the development and management of homeless housing and services through New Life Global Development Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver investment advisory and retirement-plan services through multiple program platforms.

Jeffrey Cruz is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. since 2014. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, utilizing an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing through its proprietary financial planning service and manages a large participant base relative to its advisor headcount.

Kristie Garrett is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She currently works at EP Wealth Advisors, LLC and previously held positions at Zevenbergen Capital Investments LLC and Brighton Jones LLC. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, using a suitability-driven process that incorporates various investment vehicles and fiduciary ERISA services.

Kenneth Mccabe is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2011. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Jeffrey Lehman is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lehman & Derafelo Financial Resources LLC and Royal Alliance Associates, INC. EP Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a suitability-driven process to manage portfolios and offers services including financial planning, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, and estate-document facilitation.

Robert Keane is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to this, he spent seven years at Peninsula Wealth and six years at Wells Fargo Bank. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, employing a suitability-driven process across a range of investment options.

James King Jr. is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Advisors LLC, Crown Capital Securities, Lp, Questar Capital, and Allianz Life of North America. 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 through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Eric Brillant is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 12 years before joining Centaurus Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Brillant and Associates and is involved in the sale of fixed insurance, disability, long-term care, and individual term insurance products. Centaurus Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with advisors employing a mix of fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down analysis.

Benson Liao is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company and affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory practice, Liao serves on several nonprofit boards, including the Taiwan Hotel and Motel Association of Southern California and Moringa For Love, which focuses on combating malnutrition and poverty. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and offers multiple program types, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Simon Woo is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, he worked at Tickpick and eBay and has experience selling sports cards on eBay as a personal venture. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment options and supports plan clients with affiliated retirement and recordkeeping entities.

Charles Claver is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc. in Beverly Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Infinex Investments, Inc. since 2017 and First Brokerage America LLC from 2016 to 2017, alongside a decade-long role at First Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and investor in Aunt Eleanor's, a delicatessen restaurant launching in mid-2025. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment 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, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure with significant discretionary and non-discretionary assets under management.

Patrick Donovan is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Minot Wealth Management LLC and J.P. Morgan in both their bank and securities divisions. EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation, using a suitability-driven process and a range of investment options.

Austin Loveland is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Soltis Investment Advisors and SunWest Management. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm constructs customized model portfolios and utilizes various analytical methods, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, while also offering access to tax preparation and estate-document services for qualified clients.

Ryan Caldwell is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2024 and previously spent 16 years at R.E. Wacker Associates, Inc. He is based in San Luis Obispo, CA. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation.