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.

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.

Lewis Perkins is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2008. He previously worked at Financial West Group from 1997 to 2008 and is also the owner of Comprehensive Financial Solutions, Inc. Outside of his advisory roles, Perkins acts as a family dispute mediator and serves as treasurer for Northeast Neighbors, a community organization. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using a combination of firm- and third-party models, blending passive and active strategies within standard risk profiles.

Andrew Micallef 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 13 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Capital Bank & Trust Company and JP Morgan. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, employing a multi-manager investment approach with a long-term focus and access to a range of pooled investment vehicles and alternative strategy funds.

Mady Yehia is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding a Series 63 credential and over 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at PlanMember since 2010 and operates a separate tax, accounting, and payroll services business under Securitax Financial Services since 2002. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering education and support through seminars and personalized retirement planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on a strategic asset allocation framework and risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

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.

Wenbo Jiang is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2026, he worked at Cetera and East West Bank. He has also been affiliated with the University of Southern California and the University of California, Irvine. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and swap dealing, and provides bespoke discretionary solutions for very large relationships.

William Carey is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group Private Client Services in 2021, he worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company from 2016 to 2021. 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 based on rigorous fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon, using separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

Sara Blatt Collins is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Encino Financial Partners and Netlaw Inc., where she provides estate planning referrals. Collins is also active with Rotary International. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Anna Li is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held positions at firms including Cetera, East West Bank, BBVA, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various private banking and wealth management segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, as well as broker-dealer execution and custody services.

Jungtsan Lee is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has held roles at Star Max Universal and J.D. Leos, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an independent realtor affiliated with Star Max Universal. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm employs a model portfolio approach supported by third-party money managers and platform sub-advisors, offering a range of advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services through a large advisor network.

Ronald Kring is a financial advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 credential and has worked at firms including FIT Strategic Advisors LLC and AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director and secretary of SCI Franchise Holdings, Inc., a biohazard cleaning company. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm uses model-driven and asset-allocation approaches, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio programs supported by third-party managers and technology platforms.

Patricia Proudman is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at multiple financial and business-related companies, and she is involved in several entrepreneurial and referral activities, including supporting estate planning services and student loan assistance. Outside of finance, she also performs as an actor. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment models, with program options that can be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on client needs.

Justin Liu is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Fullerton, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with GWN Securities since 2025. Prior to joining the firm, his background includes roles at GIGABYTE and various educational institutions. He is also a financial representative for a DBA financial services business and 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 and model portfolios through a large network of advisors.

Aiyana Baker Shedd is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Citigroup Global Markets, where she has worked since 2022. Prior to that, she held positions at First Foundation Bank and Community First Federal Credit Union. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with oversight committees and integrates both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches, including exposure to alternative investments and digital assets.