Phillip Mai is a CFP® at MAI Capital Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining MAI Capital Management in 2026, he worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors, Bank of America, and The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of XLNC Properties, LLC, a property management company. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers customized portfolio strategies across various asset classes and integrates financial planning, tax, and administrative services, managing $72.3 billion in assets as of May 31, 2026.

Benjamin Ashbaugh is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Loews Hotels, The University of Arizona Student Unions, The Mac Truck, and Times Square Pizza and Bagels. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves individual investors, corporate and employer-sponsored participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, providing financial planning and portfolio management along with specialized programs such as Private Family Office services and Financial Wellness. The firm integrates investment strategies from multiple Goldman Sachs groups and offers a variety of fee arrangements and operational tools, including tax-aware techniques and proprietary analytics.

Amber Malik is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at US Bank from 2019 to 2022 and has been with Empower Financial Services, Inc. since 2023. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

William Osland is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across diverse wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and facilitates solutions for large client relationships through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

William Pyott is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Trabuco Canyon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company since 2000 and joined Eagle Strategies in 2025, with recent experience at Skylight Financial & Insurance Solutions. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in individual and group health insurance activities outside of New York Life. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm operates within the New York Life affiliate structure, providing tailored advice across multiple program types and emphasizing fiduciary responsibilities in retirement-related services.

Hussein Essayli is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab and Bridgepoint Strategic Partners LLC. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using standardized asset-allocation models and internal research tools while requiring client authorization for trades.

Simon Syer is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2013 with a break before returning in 2024, and previously spent nine years with Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. He also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm’s investment process incorporates model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation, utilizing affiliated and third-party providers for advisory and fund management services.

Cheryl Donnelly is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2024, and has been with Primerica Advisors and Guardian Life Insurance Co since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she conducts financial education workshops. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Brandon O'Leary is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021, following 14 years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management with specialized programs and utilizes strategic allocation models and proprietary analytics within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Richard Huffman is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with two years of industry experience. He has been a tax partner at Wright Ford Young & Co CPAs since 2006. 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, family office services, and retirement plan advisory, utilizing customized portfolios with a long-term approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

David Jones is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF in Irvine, CA with four years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, Wells Fargo Bank N.A., Banc of California, and Bishop Street Capital Management. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals linked to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and corporate entities. The firm’s advisory model distinguishes between point-in-time financial planning and ongoing portfolio management, offering both model-based and customized investment strategies.

Arin Torabian is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012, along with business management and health insurance sectors. He also provides in-home healthcare services through IHSS, where he cares for his father. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base with both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering proprietary and third-party investment models, discretionary and non-discretionary programs, and supports retirement and recordkeeping services alongside a range of financial products.

Ryan Glatt is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Costa Mesa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities. Outside of finance, he owns and teaches at the Orange County Martial Arts Center, providing instruction in martial arts and self-defense. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies alongside broker-dealer execution, custody services, and derivatives trading. The firm is notable for its large institutional scale, in-house research capabilities, and range of advisory programs.

Maureen Ault is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at SPC since 2017 and previously spent 14 years at National Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, she is a notary and prepares tax returns seasonally. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, managing approximately $5.66 billion in assets. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement services through a network of over 460 advisers.

Elena Telesco is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Nordstrom and Winston Retail, as well as academic positions at the University of Southern California and Santa Monica College. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients. The firm employs strategic and tactical allocation models and offers a range of services such as Private Family Office support and Specialized Executive Wealth programs, leveraging integrated capabilities across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Jeffery Clemons is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Irvine, CA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, Mutual of Omaha, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. He is also involved in offering insurance products outside of those provided by Guardian and its subsidiaries. Primerica Advisors serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, providing both brokerage and advisory services along with financial and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes a variety of proprietary and third-party investment strategies and supports multiple advisory programs and account-level services.

Christopher Austin is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with RBC Rochdale, LLC and has held prior roles at CNR Securities, City National Rochdale, 20/20 Capital Management, and Ameritas Investment Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of a rental condominium. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process combining quantitative screening, fundamental analysis, and proprietary tools to provide portfolio management and sub-advisory services across various asset classes.

Lily Ou is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica since 2012 and has prior experience at Wfg and In Home Supportive Services. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach with third-party managers and platform sub-advisors to deliver investment advisory and retirement plan services.

Cameron Almond is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Newport Beach, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including seven years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2019. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a broad client base that includes individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs strategic and tactical allocation models supported by specialized groups and offers a range of fee arrangements and platforms, leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem for enhanced product access and advisory services.

Kathleen Yanelli is a financial advisor at Mariner with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. She is also an independent insurance agent. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm utilizes a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by an internal investment committee and combines in-house research with third-party managers and specialized strategies across multiple asset classes.