Valencia Jones is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Tapin/EY and Origin Financial, as well as experience with Magellan Federal and Merrill. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services is a large enterprise managing over $122 billion in assets through a broad advisor network. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans, employing a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active strategies overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Vanessa Sainz is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. in Claremont, California, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. She has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various advisory services under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and ERISA fiduciary duties, featuring advanced financial planning tools and a specialized Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Jeffrey Wu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cetera, CTBC Bank, Googain Inc., and Wells Fargo. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

April Zee is a financial advisor at First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Kestra Advisory and D.A. Davidson & Co. April is also affiliated with First Citizens Bank. First Citizens Investor Services serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities, offering advisory and brokerage services through IARs and third-party Portfolio Managers. The firm employs a client process focused on financial needs assessments and uses fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate among various asset classes.

Dong Hoon Kim is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company since 2017 and previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and Strategic Alliance, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Center, assisting with financial oversight related to the construction of a new building. 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 offers diverse advisory programs and focuses on tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jason Phan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2018. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked for The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for eight years. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Monterey Park, CA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad array of affiliated legal, trust, and retirement plan service businesses.

Ashley Chegren is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. based in Anaheim, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles in the restaurant and technology sectors before entering the financial services industry. 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 a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management through their CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts, using both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Esteban Camacho is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, US Hybrid, and teaching positions at Cal State Northridge, Cerritos College, and Mayfair High School. He also engages in insurance business outside of Guardian Life. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporations, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisor-led discretionary management alongside model-based strategies and digital solutions, integrating a range of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Tanja Shibley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Claremont, CA, where she has worked since 2016. She has 19 years of industry experience. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and ERISA fiduciary duties for retirement accounts, offering a range of services such as retirement plan advisory, equity research, modular and comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Hugo Flores Jr. is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, Inc., H. Beck, Inc., Ameriprise, and Principal Financial Services. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily for employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and savings rates, integrating services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Ani Atnos is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Citibank and CGMI since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she provides in-home supportive services to disabled individuals, including assisting her father with daily activities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and includes specialized roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Richard Fontana is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary of Enhanced Sports Solutions, a company that designs and manufactures safety equipment for MLB umpires and catchers. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, using both proprietary and third-party platforms to assist clients with a range of investment strategies.

Carlos Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc., holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Centaurus Financial and ongoing leadership at Rasmussen Capital Management Inc., where he serves as President and CEO. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales, business consulting, and serves as corporate secretary for a clinical counseling and life coaching organization. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individuals, families, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Julio Bedolla is a financial advisor at Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at firms including AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors, and Capital Group. Concurrent Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered multi-team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized, primarily long-term investment portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, and other securities, supported by due diligence, strategic asset allocation, and integrated operational tools.

Mary Ghobry is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes seven years at Wells Fargo Clearing and fourteen years at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to allocate assets across equities, fixed income, mutual funds, and ETFs, and offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Timothy Hacker is a financial advisor at Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Buckingham Strategic Partners, LLC and Loring Ward. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering model portfolios, operational support, and fixed-income sub-advisory services. The firm manages approximately $41 billion in assets and serves over 33,000 clients through a relatively small team of about 42 advisors.

Wei Ping Lo is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and Clearwater Benefits LLC. Additionally, Lo serves as an officer and owner of Avilia Inc. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm employs strategic asset allocation and multiple manager portfolios across various risk profiles through both firm- and third-party model strategies.

Christine Lee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 20 years of industry experience. Lee has been with Eagle Strategies since 2014 and has worked in various roles at New York Life and Nylife Securities since 2005. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers tailored advice through multiple program types and maintains a significant portion of assets under non-discretionary management.

Eric Chen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and is notable for its large institutional scale and unique market roles, including in-house research and operation as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Joseph Papez Jr. is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages insurance services including term life, whole life, health, and disability insurance through a separate business. 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, and retirement-plan consulting through various platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.