Kody Brown is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Sterling Financial Group, Inc. in Pasadena, CA. His work history includes roles at The Sterling Group and LPL Financial, and he has experience outside finance with Servpro of South Pasadena & San Marino and the University of La Verne. Sterling Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing written financial planning, ongoing consulting, retirement plan consulting, and fee-based investment management. The firm emphasizes customized asset allocation aligned with clients’ risk tolerances and goals, using diversified portfolios and regular monitoring.

Masayuki Nakayama is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at World System Builders and Nissin International Transport. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Vincent Maldonado is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at firms including Robinhood and California State University. Maldonado is also a registered representative with LA Pension Planners and engages in life and health insurance sales. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers through a variety of managed-account programs and model portfolios.

Eric Li is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at HSBC and JP Morgan Chase in both banking and securities roles. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, combining client-directed and discretionary portfolio options. The firm’s investment approach uses multiple risk profiles and integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management, supported by ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring.

Jianmin Li is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with HSBC Securities since 2010 and concurrently serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both client-directed and fully discretionary investment programs, utilizing model risk profiles and a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation advised by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers.

Ashley Ethridge is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked in various roles since 2014, including at New York Life and Capital Edge Insurance & Financial Services, and is currently involved in brokering non-registered insurance products through her ownership of Frontline Finance & Insurance Services LLC. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services primarily on a non-discretionary basis. The firm provides tailored advisory solutions and operates within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Joyce Lee is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. She previously worked for nine years at First Foundation Advisors. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and related services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, focusing on relationships with at least $5 million in managed assets. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach grounded in fundamental research and a long-term time horizon.

Aaron Jackson is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at PFS Investments Inc and Primeric Financial Services, as well as positions in academic and government settings such as Biola University and the U.S. Department of State. He serves as a general board member for Congo & Beyond. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm operates through a large network of independent advisors and offers a variety of investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary programs, separately managed accounts, and retirement plan advisory services.

William McMorran is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. He has 36 years of industry experience, including roles at NewEdge Securities and Mid Atlantic Financial Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is president and CEO of a consulting business serving nonprofit organizations and serves as a board member and treasurer for a homeowner association in Los Angeles. NewEdge Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program, serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs asset allocation across mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, with regular portfolio reviews and rebalancing.

Daniel Pagliaroli is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Fox Sports and ESPN. Outside of advisory work, he is a silent partner in a retail franchise, The UPS Store. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client and plan sponsor objectives, with a large portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Mia Terzic is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding the Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Her prior experience includes roles at OneSignal and academic studies at the University of California, Berkeley. 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 a range of market roles, including in-house research, swap dealing, and bespoke solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Michael Fink is a CFP® and Series 66 professional with four years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Mariner Wealth Advisors and has previous experience at EP Wealth Advisors, Highmark Capital Management (Union Bank Private Bank), and U.S. Trust. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm uses customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and it offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon among large advisory firms.

Masa Sekulic is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup since 2017 and previously held roles at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc and Db National Trust Company from 2011 to 2017. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and custodial services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional capabilities, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Michael Lange is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Ontario, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, City National Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Lange serves as a board member and coach for the Glendora Lassie League softball program and has provided hitting and fielding lessons for baseball and softball players. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and pension plans. The firm combines risk- and outcomes-based asset allocation with discretionary and non-discretionary management, leveraging both fundamental and quantitative analysis, and benefits from its affiliation with a bank holding company to provide integrated banking and investment resources.

Robert Baron is a CFA® charterholder with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Citigroup Global Markets, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to that, he held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, NA. 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 specialized market roles, including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities, and offers a broad range of advisory and execution services.

Albert Sedaghatpour is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2018, following prior roles including one at Diamond Business Loans. Outside of his advisory role, he has provided capital for residential construction projects as a member involved in investment-related activities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains in-house research and market roles that distinguish it from many peers.

Daniel Kerr is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Cerity Partners LLC. He previously worked at Running Point Capital Advisors, Mission Wealth, and Moss Adams Wealth Advisors. Kerr volunteers as Director of Investments for the South Bay Police and Fire Memorial Foundation. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a national client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection, incorporating proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities, and offers services such as financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax planning, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Myunghee Byun is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Wfgia and Equitable. Outside of financial advising, she is the CEO of Urban Beast US, a children’s clothing company. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a variety of fee-based and commission-based investment programs.

Jasmine Wong is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she was self-employed and worked in education at Mt. San Antonio Community College and Walnut High School. Outside of financial advising, she is a photographer and videographer for special events and serves as a notary public. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios for individual and business clients. The firm employs a large network of advisors and provides a range of managed-account programs, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options on the Fidelity-supported FMAX platform.

Naira Melkonyan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets in Los Angeles, CA, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has been with Citigroup Private Bank since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a Notary Public for friends and family. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.