Michael Goldfader is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Sanctuary Securities. Outside of finance, he is co-owner of a local market in La Quinta, California, that sells Mexican food and plants. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports independent advisors with a variety of portfolio management options and employs multiple investment approaches while acting as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

Walter Goeltz III is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2017, following six years at H.Beck, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several business entities related to tax planning and payroll services. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, employing both fundamental and technical investment analyses.

Christine Kapp is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She worked at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied Company, L.P. for 18 years before joining Goldman Sachs in 2021. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a broad client base, including individual investors, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management, integrating resources from across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem and employing advanced analytical tools and strategic allocation models.

Eileen Rice is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Osaic FA, Inc. She is also a faculty member teaching the Living Balance Sheet software and its underlying philosophy. Park Avenue Securities, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary management using model portfolios and hybrid digital advisory solutions.

Charles Kerprich is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services holding a Series 66 designation and currently has one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC and involvement with organizations such as Upper Dublin Parks & Recreation, Rolling Green Golf Club, and The 1912 Club. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, delivering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm integrates strategic allocation models and proprietary analytics across its advisory teams, leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to offer a wide range of services and investment solutions.

Adam Salman is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life, Chase Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and AJS Investments. Outside of his advisory duties, he is the sole member of SHIBA Enterprises LLC, which offers health insurance to individual and business clients. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm’s offerings include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed accounts.

Troy Folk is a Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) with 13 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Independent Financial Group, LLC. He has worked with Independent Financial Group since 2013 and is also associated with StoneKimbro Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation and accounting practice and is a licensed insurance agent and notary public. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of passive and active investment strategies through its proprietary platforms and third-party managers, offering tailored portfolio solutions aligned with client risk profiles.

Steve Kuan II is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Bank of America, Merrill, Raymond James & Associates, BNY Mellon, Capital Group, and Starbucks before joining Creative Planning in 2026. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by access to private market investments and various retirement plan services.

Emily Sang is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her background includes roles in tax preparation and consulting, as well as involvement with multiple business ventures such as Expansion World LLC and PEACOCK LLC. She also works as a real estate agent with REeBROKER GROUP. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jacqueline Zweig is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. She has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2017. Zweig is a partner at Zweig & Associates CPAs LLP, providing tax and planning services, and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of Orange County. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, and charitable organizations, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, utilizing various analytical techniques and technology platforms to support its advisory services.

Matthew Fournier is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. based in Irvine, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos and LPL Financial in 2024, he worked with GWFS Equities, Inc. and SC Distributors, LLC. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving a wide range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture, advisor-driven model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and offers customized portfolio management alongside financial planning and outsourced CIO solutions.

Jess Esposito is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2021, Jess worked for six years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary managers within a large integrated financial group that offers a range of specialized programs and cross-affiliate products.

Sherry Lin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2020 and has over two decades of continuous experience with NYLIFE Securities Inc and New York Life Insurance. Lin is active in community organizations, serving on the boards of the Diamond Bar Chinese American Association and School, the Brea Korean Sister Community Association, and the Korean American Chamber of Commerce of Orange County. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers tailored solutions across multiple program types, with a strong focus on non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities to retirement investors.

Michael Budd is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC based in Costa Mesa, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Integrated Wealth Concepts in 2023, he worked at Laurel Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2013. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing a long-term investment approach with customized portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Barry Wong is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has additional experience in physical therapy and entrepreneurial ventures. Outside of advising, he is involved with LSPN Pro, LLC, which provides estate planning services, and has participated as a contestant on the game show "Deal or No Deal Island." Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with multiple investment program options and access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios.

Tanner Mees is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he worked at Advantage xPO and has a background that includes time at Freeman Motor Co. and the University of Oregon. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a wide range of clients, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth services. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, supported by tools like model rebalancing and tax-aware techniques, and integrates capabilities from across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Gemma Cooper is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2018, including three years with The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and four years as a self-employed professional prior to that. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs such as Private Family Office services and Alternative Investments. The firm uses tailored allocation models and a range of fee arrangements, integrating capabilities across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

James King Sr. is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 55 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 1992. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a course instructor and consultant for Brokerage Design & Development, works as a marketing consultant with Hamilton Strategic Marketing, and owns a tax preparation service, Wespac Tax Service. 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 variety of financial planning and portfolio management services through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, and incorporates multiple analytical approaches in its investment process.

Patrick Paragas is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. 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 emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Jared Furlong is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been in the industry since 2025 following nine years as a student. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary options.