Jack Deardorff is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Familie, Fowler Property Acquisitions, Aspen Mountain Club, and Fresh Direct, as well as academic positions at the University of Southern California and John Cabot University. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm emphasizes separately managed accounts and family-office services, utilizing a combination of macro and manager research alongside alternative investments accessed through the iCapital platform.

Daniel Connolly is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lavelle Capital and Bridge Housing. Outside of finance, he has a long history of employment at John Foley's Irish House. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and integrates liquid and private alternative investments through a centralized research process and specialized capabilities such as digital asset exposure.

Maureen Costello is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked for 11 years at Buckingham Asset Management, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach integrating fundamental and quantitative analysis, offering a wide range of services such as investment management, financial counseling, family office services, and sub-advisory solutions.

Ethan Shin is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at LA Pension Planners and the University of California. Ethan is also involved in life and health insurance sales. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through managed account programs and financial planning. The firm utilizes a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and employs both long-term and tactical market-timing strategies.

Jason Hooz is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Cupertino, CA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with New York Life Insurance Company since 1979 and Nylife Securities LLC since 1983. He is the owner of Hooz Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, LLC, which brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types, including fee-based advice and retirement plan consulting, and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Sean Buxton is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Hightower Advisors and has worked previously at Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, React Investment Solutions, and Legacy Capital Group California. Outside of his advisory role, Buxton serves on the board of GMW Associates, a company specializing in magnets and magnetic testing and support. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across a variety of investment vehicles.

Daniel Towers Carbajal is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group, Inc. since 2016. Carbajal is involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, including fee-based wrap programs, model portfolios, third-party money manager access, and commission-based insurance and brokerage products.

David Kwon is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Planmember Securities Corporation since 2011 and is also involved with the Morgan Hill Unified School District as a teacher and with Dry Creek Grill, Inc. as a server. Kwon's experience includes work in employee benefits services and prior involvement with DKYH Enterprise Inc DBA Ford Cleaners. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary and offering participant-level investment options. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supplemented by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Xuejun Du is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Valley Health Plan, DA Cheng Global Digital Tech LLC, Warner Pacific Insurance Services, Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield California, and Anthem Blue Cross California. In addition to his advisory work, he assists clients in applying for health insurance plans with multiple health insurance providers. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, primarily through model portfolios and third-party managers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and manages approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Ryan Ortiz is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with IEQ Capital, LLC and has prior experience at Cresset Asset Management, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Investment Management, and State Street. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach includes centralized macro and manager research, use of independent managers, and allocation to both liquid and private alternative investments, serving clients generally with net worth at or above $10 million.

Wing Ng is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with various Voya entities since 2014. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, emphasizing recommendation-based, non-discretionary relationships.

Ricky Romasanta is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a licensed agent offering life and disability insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Zachary Thomas is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He has held positions at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley, and several other firms prior to joining IEQ Capital. Zachary was previously a co-owner of THOM Capital Management, THOM Hospitality, and NOIR Group 16, LLC, which operated a restaurant and lounge in New York City until its sale in 2022. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment process centers on macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives, with a focus on clients typically having net worth of $10 million or more.

Julius Reyes is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2015 and is involved with InheritGuard LLC, providing education and client communications on estate planning services. Reyes also participates in college coaching through the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes model portfolios and third-party managers, delivering services through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365, and Transamerica ALPHA.

Harry Sherdil is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a business focused on living trusts and estate planning documents and operates a home-based eBay business. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through various advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Andrew Kom is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple organizations, including Kyros.ai, where he serves as a college success advisor providing online guidance for college admissions to high school students. Kom is also involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, assisting families with college planning programs. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory model and offers a range of platforms, including Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Jackson Tung is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2015 and maintains roles at Gold Team LLC and Zhong Shi & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in office management and support activities, including clerical assistance and client services coordination. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base with investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory strategies, delivering services through multiple program platforms and a large advisor network.

Jon Pettinelli is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors Inc. Pettinelli is also involved with Pettinelli Financial Partners, an insurance agency. Stratos Wealth Partners provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers an open-architecture Strategic Wealth Management platform that supports both advisor-managed and model-based portfolios, emphasizing active monitoring and asset allocation across multiple custodians.

Kun Lin Chung is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities since 2013 and also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., an affiliate of his primary firm. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary investment platforms. The firm utilizes a range of strategic and tactical asset-allocation models supported by global asset management teams and offers specialized services including an Offshore Spectrum program for qualified non-resident clients.

Silvia Sadikin is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with World Financial Group, Inc. and the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, where she serves as a college consultant. Outside of financial advising, she owns and administers Bee Best Learning Center, an after-school care and tutoring program. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach implemented through third-party managers and platforms, delivering services via a large advisor network and multiple program options.