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.

Arin Moradian is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms including Blue Cedar Financial and Insurance Solutions and Capital Edge Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. He is also involved in brokering property and casualty insurance products in addition to life and health insurance. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering 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 within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Ty Smith is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, he worked at Adams Wealth Advisors and spent four years at Caspers Ice Cream. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, using customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and a variety of investment strategies.

Cody Boring is a financial advisor with Carson Wealth and holds a Series 65 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has previously worked at Aspire Financial Planning, Pacific Unity Insurance Solutions, and in education with Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District and Biola University. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent, selling life, health, disability, annuities, and property and casualty insurance. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser with an enterprise platform supporting over 650 advisors and managing approximately $50.6 billion. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan services through a model portfolio approach overseen by an Investment Committee.

Douglas Barrera Ventura is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both client-directed and fully discretionary investment programs, using model risk profiles and combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with fund due diligence and ongoing monitoring.

Summer Odin is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with D.A. Davidson & Co., where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA, as well as roles at the Small Business Administration. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a Private Wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Trisha Beharie is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory career, she is a member of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and Actors Equity, receiving royalties as an actor. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers various program types, emphasizing tailored advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

April Punch is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. She currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and previously held roles at Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., Interstate Gas Supply, Inc., and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

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 prior roles at Covington Capital Management, D.A. Davidson & Co., and Crowell, Weedon & Co. He is based in Los Angeles, CA. Cerity Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles and asset allocation, integrating proprietary quantitative screening and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Jaunell Silvera is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, Silvera held roles at various companies including Awe Inspired and Circle Graphics. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with access to alternative investments and third-party managers.

Mounir Said is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. based in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Money Wise Mortgage. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services through a variety of investment products. The firm emphasizes an IAR-led client process that incorporates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to guide asset allocation decisions.

Michael Lay is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with EP Wealth Advisors. He has worked in various roles across Executive Wealth Management, EWM Capital, and related entities throughout his career. Outside of his advisory duties, Lay serves as treasurer for the Phoenix Gymnastics Boosters in Brighton, MI. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning, employing customized model portfolios alongside a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Ricardo Azarloza is a CFP® and CFA® with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2022 and previously spent 16 years at Covington Capital Management. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Azarloza holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs an investment framework centered on client-specific profiles, combining quantitative screening, manager selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Ryan Hall is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining EP Wealth, he worked at Wacker Wealth Partners for three years and has held positions at TrueNorth Health Center and the Esalen Institute. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios with a range of analytical approaches and access to alternative investments and private funds.

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.

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.

Brett Davalos is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Peninsula Wealth LLC from 2012 to 2025. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Adam Werner is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2018, following six years at Donnelly Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, employing a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, as well as options and alternative investments when appropriate.

Ryan Heiligenthal is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors and SABRE Financial Services. He volunteers with the Foundation for Financial Planning, providing financial coaching to veterans and their families. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers multiple managed programs, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and platform relationships.