Matthew Almanza is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Royal Alliance, and NWF Advisory. Almanza holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Los Angeles, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm utilizes multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal oversight committees and a combination of in-house research, lending, and bespoke solutions for large clients.

Clarissia Skinner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, based in Torrance, CA, with five years of industry experience. She has been involved in various professional roles including consulting and community education through Matriarch Enterprises LLC, a forum focused on empowering women in topics such as financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Skinner also engages in estate planning education and tax relief services through partnerships with firms like LSPN Pro LLC and Optima Tax Relief. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering a mix of advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides proprietary and third-party investment model portfolios with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Cody Boring is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Aspire Financial Planning, Pacific Unity Insurance Solutions, Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District, and Biola University. Outside of advisory services, he is also licensed as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, long-term care, home, auto, and commercial insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of over 600 advisors. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services, employing discretionary account management with model portfolios overseen by an internal Investment Committee.

Douglas Barrera Ventura is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. He is currently based in Arcadia, CA. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with rigorous fund due diligence and monitoring, supported by affiliated and third-party providers.

Summer Odin is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience currently with D.A. Davidson & Co. She has held prior roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA and its affiliates, as well as the Small Business Administration in the US Federal Government. 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 operates under fiduciary standards and offers specialized services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients.

Randall Huntimer is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Centaurus Financial, Inc., where he has worked since 2018, following 13 years at GENEOS Wealth Management Inc. and ongoing tenure at Schooner Financial Associates since 1995. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Starfire Financial, a property and casualty insurance business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized services through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing a range of analytical approaches and third-party resources.

Scott Swanson is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2022, following eight years at Covington Capital Management. Based in Los Angeles, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and retirement plan services, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolio solutions.

Christopher Capezuto is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. based in Anaheim, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been president of Financial Concepts Unlimited, Inc., an outside registered investment advisor, since 1997. 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, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Lori Vanden Berg is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) since 2023. She has also worked with Nylife Securities Inc and New York Life Insurance Co since 2004. Outside of finance, she is involved in motivational speaking on topics such as positive attitude and team building, and is a consultant for Mary Kay products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Mounir Said is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Money Wise Mortgage. Outside of advisory work, he is a partner in a residential rental property LLC. First Citizens Investor Services serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services with an emphasis on IAR-led financial assessments and a variety of portfolio management options.

Howard Ouyang is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC in various capacities since 2003, including HSBC Bank and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a broad client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides various program types ranging from client-directed to fully discretionary accounts and employs a structured investment process combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring.

Ricardo Azarloza is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent 16 years at Covington Capital Management. Based in Los Angeles, he holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and a broad set of affiliated capabilities.

Andrew Micallef is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JP Morgan and Capital Bank & Trust Company. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Hadi Hassan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Eagle Strategies and more than 30 years with New York Life and Nylife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokering and holds a passive investment in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and emphasizes fiduciary responsibilities, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Thomas Anderson Jr. is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Bank & Trust Company and J.P. Morgan. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, using a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System” that emphasizes fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon. The firm often allocates assets among separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private equity and alternative strategy funds.

Michael Morrissey is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group Private Client Services in 2021, he worked at Capital Bank & Trust Company and AB Bernstein Private Wealth Management. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investment vehicles. The firm emphasizes fundamental research and long-term portfolio management.

Brandon Yee is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including First Allied Advisory Services and Cetera Investment Advisers. Brandon is also involved with Guidant Planning, Inc. in a marketing assistant role. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base through independent investment adviser representatives. The firm manages approximately $12.77 billion in assets, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, and offers a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Daniel Romanow is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at Capital Bank and Trust Company for five years. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System,” combining fundamental research and long-term investment horizons to manage portfolios through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

Ikuyo Hiraguchi is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, among other firms. TLG Advisors, Inc. manages approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets and serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm offers investment supervisory and portfolio management, comprehensive financial and estate planning, and ERISA fiduciary services, utilizing a research approach based on fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory.

Amber Carter is a financial advisor with SPC in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Parkland Securities, LLC since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Lana Financial and serves as Board Secretary for the Dana Manor HOA. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services through a network of over 460 advisors managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets.