Man Lin is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities in 2021, Man Lin worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2017 and was involved with iD Cha House from 2013 to 2018. Man Lin also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, selling bank-related products alongside advisory duties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both client-directed and fully discretionary investment programs supported by global asset management, with a notable offering for private bank clients and a specialized Offshore Spectrum program for qualified non-resident aliens.

Matthew Malak is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Glendale, CA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior firms include NYlife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company, where he has been affiliated since 2015. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives and Plan Sponsor criteria.

Stacy Trejo is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with TIAA-CREF since 2011. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans. The firm serves clients often connected through employer retirement plans and provides both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Southwick is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2015 and also operates Zephyr Financial Strategies & Insurance Solutions, where he brokers non-registered insurance products. Prior to that, he was involved with Submit Digital LLC for six years. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Nha Doan Nguyen is a financial professional at GWN Securities Inc. with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, Nguyen held roles in information technology and completed an externship. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of managed-account programs that include both traditional and active investment strategies.

Alexander Hugues is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember since 2012 and has operated A.R. Huguez & Associates, a financial and insurance sales service, since 1982. Hugues also functions as an independent insurance agent under the same business name. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, offering fiduciary oversight, participant education, and support. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach to manage unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios tailored from conservative to aggressive.

Harris Kagan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1985. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Brian Park is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining NewEdge Advisors, he worked at firms including Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, and Wells Fargo. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services and employs a combination of in-house manager selection, third-party models, and advisor discretion supported by technology and centralized due diligence.

William Ford is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. since 2022 and previously worked at Capital Group / American Funds Distributors, Inc. and Capital Group Companies. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm’s investment process emphasizes long-term fundamental research and uses multiple portfolio managers to tailor client allocations based on objectives, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Aylien Alexani is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2020 and holds the Registered Social Security Analyst designation, assisting clients with Social Security benefits without charging for this service. Outside of advising, he provides caregiving support for elderly family members and offers referrals for will and living trust services through Netlaw. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and trusts, using model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services. The firm operates multiple advisory platforms and integrates retirement plan services with affiliated entities.

Sonny Lin is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Pillar Pacific Capital Management. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement plan consulting, using a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active managers guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Gregory Heyman is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and unique market roles, including in-house research and functioning as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Felipe Albuquerque is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA, with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Albuquerque was previously involved in the fitness industry as a self-employed professional and briefly owned a dormant fitness-related business. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm focuses on tailored solutions delivered mainly on a non-discretionary basis and operates within the integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Aram Schotts is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and previously worked at Gamble Jones Investment Counsel and LPL Financial. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors, offering customized portfolios with a focus on diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Ryan Jeffries is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at JPMC Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. He is based in Los Angeles, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including in-house research and security-pricing activities.

Jesse Taylor is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His work background includes roles at PayQwick, LeafLink, and self-employment prior to joining Mariner. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and accounting services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, offering a wide range of investment strategies along with administrative family office and financial wellness solutions.

Danielle Smith is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Sterling Financial Group, Inc. in Pasadena, CA. She has worked at Sterling Financial Group since 2019 and previously at LPL Financial and The Sterling Group. Outside of her advisory work, she is a commissioned Notary Public. Sterling Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing written financial planning, ongoing consulting, and fee-based investment management. The firm emphasizes individualized asset allocation, regular portfolio monitoring, and diversification across various securities, including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and structured products.

Aaron Petersen is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He has been with the firm since 2000. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and related services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations through separately managed accounts and pooled funds. The firm focuses on long-term, fundamental research and employs a multi-manager approach known as the “Capital System.”

Enrique Ulloa is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at CitiGroup Global Markets since 2020 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm uses multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and provides customized solutions for high-net-worth relationships.

Samuel Dashiell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent five years at Capital Bank and Trust Company. Based in Los Angeles, CA, he currently advises high-net-worth clients through Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. 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 $5 million or greater managed-assets threshold. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach emphasizing fundamental research and a long-term time horizon, utilizing affiliated pooled funds and separately managed accounts.