Brian Park is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with NewEdge Advisors and has held previous roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, and Wells Fargo, among others. Brian also served as Senior Vice President at NorthCoast Asset Management. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

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.

Aram Schotts is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023. He previously worked at Gamble Jones Investment Counsel from 2018 to 2023 and LPL Financial from 2008 to 2018. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles, asset allocation, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Jesse Taylor is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at PayQwick, LeafLink, and Barclays Capital Inc., as well as periods of self-employment. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various pooled vehicles and third-party managers. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and external managers, with integrated tax and accounting services that include CPAs and specialty tax affiliates.

Danielle Smith is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Pasadena, CA. She has previously worked at Sterling Financial Group, Inc. and LPL Financial, LLC. Danielle also holds a Notary Public commission. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies, supported by an Investment Policy Committee, and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, private funds, and alternative investments.

Pauline Wong is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2019, with prior roles at Oxford Guzman Financial Services and Axis IELTS Test Center. Outside of her advisory work, she is the owner of Cornerstone Accounting Services, a tax and accounting firm. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting services to a diverse client base, including institutional and individual investors. The firm offers a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, and investment advice, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

Enrique Ulloa is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing, with additional experience at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Wamu Investments, and Cetera Investment Services. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Gary Morris is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Girard Securities, Inc., and long-term involvement with Professional Estate Services, Inc., among others. He serves as chairman of the board for Granite Ridge Christian Camp, a nonprofit organization. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party models to tailor client strategies and offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services.

Joseph Conway is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth and Diversified Investment Services, Inc., where he is president and owner, since 2009 and 1993 respectively. Conway has been involved in fixed insurance sales since 1983. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions, while supporting affiliated advisors with operations, technology, and compliance infrastructure.

Dane Hoban is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Boston Scientific, Vertiflex, and Sabre. He is based in Oceanside, California. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and a variety of program structures designed to meet diverse client needs.

Laura Goodman is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Los Angeles, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience, including 19 years with Citigroup Global Markets. 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 implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with significant institutional scale and unique market roles.

James Cronk is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on several boards including San Pasqual Fiduciary Trust Company and San Pasqual Financial Holding Corporation, and is involved in community organizations such as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses and San Marino Community Church. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers fiduciary-standard advisory services, employing both qualitative and quantitative analysis, and distinguishes itself by its participation in municipal advisory and underwriting activities as well as its affiliated trust and custodial services.

Larry Pham is a financial professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with GWN Securities Inc. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. Prior to joining GWN Securities in 2021, he worked at Equitable Advisors and AXA-Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in Medicare Advantage plan enrollment and co-founded Pension 101, a pension education and lead generation system. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios through a large network of advisors.

Lawrence Bennett is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Placentia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc., and he has operated Bennett Financial & Insurance Services since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts, serves on the finance committee of Tara's Chance, and is president of the Kiwanis Club of Fullerton. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides multiple program options tailored to client objectives and maintains a primarily non-discretionary asset base with fiduciary responsibilities for retirement investors.

Maimoona Ahmed is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and spent eight years with Richardson Kontogouris Emerson, LLP. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non‑discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on proprietary asset-allocation models and internal research, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Yueyi Du is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has been involved with DU Advisors, LLC since 2020, where she provides accounting and tax services. Her prior experience includes roles at Smarter Tools, Inc. and Wfgia. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides proprietary and third-party model portfolio solutions with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

George Chiu is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Equity Services since 2017 and also operates Strategic Horizon Inc., focusing on insurance agency services. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves on the board of directors for the Buddhist Fellowship of Southern California. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms incorporating third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term investment strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Matthew Crow is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at EP Wealth Advisors and TD Waterhouse Investor Services Inc. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, and offers a range of implementation options such as ETFs, mutual funds, separate accounts, and direct indexing.