Neelika Batta is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at several notable firms, including JP Morgan Chase and Wells Fargo. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a diverse range of investment advisory programs and execution services, with a focus on multi-asset, multi-manager strategies implemented through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Tammera Prouty is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously worked at Sound Financial Planning, Inc. for 21 years. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, employing a variety of investment strategies and providing ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Stephen Kovach is a CFP® professional at EP Wealth Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Buffington Mohr McNeal for nine years and served nine years with the Water Users Association of Downing Downs Lateral. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, applying a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside alternative investment options.

Armando Herrera is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. for seven years. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning along with ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients. Their investment approach includes customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and incorporates third-party managers and ERISA plan services.

Jeffrey White is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group since 2016 and concurrently associated with LPL Financial since 1994. Outside of his advisory work, he is a musician who plays guitar in a small orchestra and occasionally teaches guitar lessons. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through various platforms and third-party asset managers.

Sheila Hoopes is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience currently advising at EP Wealth Advisors. Her prior roles include positions at Reyes Financial Architecture, Creative Capital Management Investments LLC, and LPL Financial. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualified clients.

Michael Goldman is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2024, following a 12-year tenure at Gather Financial Planning. Goldman also serves as Treasurer and Financial Officer for the Leo & Rhea Fay Fruhman Foundation, a private charitable foundation. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm offers customized portfolios, ongoing monitoring, and a range of ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Ryan Dalit is a financial advisor at Brookstone Capital Management LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience in real estate-related roles at firms including Prophet Homes, Fair Trade Real Estate, and New Western Acquisitions. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and other business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform, employing strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, options-enhanced strategies, and proprietary funds.

Nicole Simpson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at Creative Planning. Simpson also operated Four Sublime Attitudes LLC, known as The Financial Healer, for one year. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with access to alternative investments and private funds.

Jocelyn Black is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2025, she worked at Better Money Decisions, Strategy Financial Group, ClariFinancial LLC, and Nationwide Insurance Company, among others. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Gilbert Hess is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2012 and previously worked at Concordia University and Wealth 4 Purpose. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities, and provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services.

Grace Chen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held roles in health insurance sales since 2019, including efforts to enroll Chinese clients in health insurance plans during the annual open enrollment period. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary assets and operates as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, with additional affiliated retirement and recordkeeping services.

Victor Lee is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Arya Global Consulting and Olivestree CSGarmax LLC, and he has been associated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2018. Outside of advisory work, he also works as a driver for ride-sharing services Uber and Lyft. 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 model portfolios and third-party managers, with program options that can be discretionary or non-discretionary.

Daniel Ziskin is a CFP® professional with 48 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation. His work history includes long-term roles at Irm Distributors, Inc., Raymond-Martin Financial, and Ziskin Financial Services. He is also the owner of Ziskin-Zusmer Insurance & Financial Services, which offers fixed insurance products such as life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm utilizes a top-down strategic asset allocation framework in managing risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

David Nathan is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and incorporating both qualitative and quantitative investment analysis.

Spencer Campman is a CFP® certificant with four years of industry experience and currently works at EP Wealth Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Bank of America, Merrill, and Phoenix Capital Group. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes customized model portfolios with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualified clients.

Jonathan Hyre is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022. His prior roles include positions at The Legacy Financial Group, CCK Strategies PLLP, and Bank of Oklahoma. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by both internal research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions.

Elizabeth Mc Queen is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2021, following six years at Soundmark Wealth Management, LLC. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for eligible clients, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of analysis techniques.

Jacob Lifshin is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with PlanMember since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he owns JL Consulting, a tax preparation and securities services business. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios designed to suit a range of investment objectives.

Fabiola Hill is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 22 years of industry experience and has been with United Planners and VantaQuest since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in real estate as a property owner. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers and is notable for its largely non-discretionary asset management approach.