Guilherme Jubran is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Newport Beach, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. His career background includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Shirley Quackenbush is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. before joining Rockefeller Financial LLC in 2021. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities in securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Adam Salman is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Principal Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life, Chase Bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and AJS Investments. Outside of his advisory duties, he is the sole member of SHIBA Enterprises LLC, which offers health insurance to individual and business clients. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses. The firm’s offerings include direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed accounts.

Troy Folk is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC. He previously worked at StoneKimbro for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation and accounting business and is a notary public. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms and combines strategic asset allocation with ongoing manager oversight across various risk profiles.

Steve Kuan II is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Bank of America, Merrill, Raymond James & Associates, BNY Mellon, Capital Group, and Starbucks before joining Creative Planning in 2026. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-led investment approach that incorporates low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by access to private market investments and various retirement plan services.

Brett Bonecutter is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with four years of industry experience. He has previously worked with AKT American Capital and Emerson Equity, LLC, and is also involved with eXp Realty of Southern California, Inc. and Hybrid Agent Group, Inc. outside of his advisory role. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach focuses on multi-manager solutions and manager selection, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research to offer a range of investment strategies and portfolio management services.

Emily Sang is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her background includes roles in tax preparation and consulting, as well as involvement with multiple business ventures such as Expansion World LLC and PEACOCK LLC. She also works as a real estate agent with REeBROKER GROUP. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm provides advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jacqueline Zweig is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at Guardian Life Insurance Company and Park Avenue Securities. Zweig is also a partner at Zweig & Associates CPAs LLP, providing tax and planning services, and serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of Orange County. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a network model of advisory representatives and utilizes multiple portfolio management strategies alongside technology platforms for asset aggregation and estate planning.

Matthew Fournier is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. based in Irvine, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Stratos and LPL Financial in 2024, he worked with GWFS Equities, Inc. and SC Distributors, LLC. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management, serving a wide range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional investors. The firm employs an open-architecture, advisor-driven model that integrates multiple third-party platforms and offers customized portfolio management alongside financial planning and outsourced CIO solutions.

Heather Catsouras is a financial advisor with J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. in San Clemente, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.W. Cole Advisors, she worked at OSAIC and Securities America, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CFO for a bookkeeping and payroll firm, William K Hall, Inc. J.W. Cole Advisors operates a large network of independent advisors and offers fee-based portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses a range of investment strategies and provides access to digital advice platforms and third-party managers.

Jess Esposito is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2021, Jess worked for six years at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary managers within a large integrated financial group that offers a range of specialized programs and cross-affiliate products.

Michael Budd is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Costa Mesa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Laurel Wealth Advisors, Inc., Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing customized portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and combines enterprise-scale resources with a range of model and wrap-fee options.

Barry Wong is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has additional experience in physical therapy and entrepreneurial ventures. Outside of advising, he is involved with LSPN Pro, LLC, which provides estate planning services, and has participated as a contestant on the game show "Deal or No Deal Island." Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with multiple investment program options and access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios.

Tanner Mees is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, he worked at Advantage xPO and has a background that includes time at Freeman Motor Co. and the University of Oregon. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a wide range of clients, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth services. The firm utilizes strategic allocation models, manager selections, and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, supported by tools like model rebalancing and tax-aware techniques, and integrates capabilities from across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Gemma Cooper is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2018, including three years with The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and four years as a self-employed professional prior to that. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized programs such as Private Family Office services and Alternative Investments. The firm uses tailored allocation models and a range of fee arrangements, integrating capabilities across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Patrick Paragas is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing 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.

Jared Furlong is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has been in the industry since 2025 following nine years as a student. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of investment advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Brian Seaman is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. He has 38 years of industry experience and has been associated with United Planners since 2009. Seaman is also a member of the Lutheran Church of the Master board. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory services are delivered through independent representatives using a variety of custodians, third-party managers, and platform programs, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Patrick Vasicovschi is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hightower Securities, GWFS Equities, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, HUB International Investment Services, Capital Group, and UBS Financial Services. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to support non-discretionary and limited discretionary investment management.

James Shanton is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2019. Prior to Mercer, he worked at Jackson Financial Management for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of Premier Christian Education Group, a nonprofit organization in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a range of implementation options and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.