Maarten Kerstens is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at EP Wealth Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Thompson Wealth Management, and Harbour Investments, Inc. Outside of advising, he is also an independent insurance agent. 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 services, employing customized model portfolios with a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Eric Chen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and is notable for its large institutional scale and unique market roles, including in-house research and operation as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Michael Chechel Jr. is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Executive Wealth Management, LLC, EWM Tax Solutions, LLC, and Private Client Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Chechel is involved in managing income and taxes through his ownership of MC3 Financial Planning Corp. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs customized model portfolios and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, incorporating alternative investments and private fund recommendations when appropriate.

Angela Coxton is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including Avantax Planning Partners, Summit Brokerage Services, and multiple Cetera entities. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees. The firm provides diversified investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice, along with additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning through third-party providers.

Joseph Papez Jr. is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages insurance services including term life, whole life, health, and disability insurance through a separate business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting through various platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.

Natalia Amato is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cetera Investment Services and Finestone Partners. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, using customized model portfolios and various analytical approaches.

Michael Ramirez Jr. is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously worked at Private Asset Management, Inc. for eight years. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with additional strategies including short-term trading and alternative investments when appropriate.

John Stephens Jr. is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Stephens Financial & Insurance Services, a non-investment related branding entity. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and trusts, offering financial planning and portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, employing various analytical approaches and specialized advisory services.

Robert Mccarty is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he serves on the board of Prism Analytics, Inc., a technology start-up specializing in predictive analytics for supply chain issues, where he provides advice and counsel to executive leadership. EP Wealth Advisors provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and offers additional services including tax preparation and estate-document assistance for clients meeting certain asset thresholds.

Tom Nguyen is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience at EP Wealth Advisors and 17 years previously at The Capital Group. He serves as an advisory board member and chair of the finance and investment committee for the Friendship Foundation, a nonprofit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment strategies, and provides tax preparation and estate-document services to qualifying clients.

Daiana Kelleyian is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2019 and previously held roles at City National Rochdale, RIM Securities, LLC, and City National Bank. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment recommendations.

Victor Avila is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several major firms, including Wells Fargo and J.P. Morgan. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a comprehensive range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by in-house research and specialized market roles.

Steven Nielsen is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2017 and has been involved with Nielsen Wealth Management Group since 2010. Outside of advisory roles, he is active in teaching financial awareness seminars to the public and participates in a deferred sales trust marketing team, as well as managing a tax preparation business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and overlay strategies.

Armando Estevane is a CFP® professional at EP Wealth Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Fidelity Investments. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services, employing customized portfolios with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside access to alternative investments and third-party managers.

Ryan Kuhn is a CFP® professional affiliated with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, California, with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Pathlight Investors and Wageworks, as well as academic positions at Arizona State University. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, incorporating a range of investment strategies and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance for qualifying clients.

Steve Shim is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at Axa Advisors, LLC, and he currently operates Coram Deo Insurance and Financial Services, Inc., brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and mainly manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

German Amaya Jr. is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, JP Morgan Securities, and other firms. He is based in Manhattan Beach, California. 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 unique market roles, including acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant, and provides a broad range of advisory, execution, and custody services.

Daniel Potter is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at TBFM, LLP dba Buffington Mohr McNeal for three years and spent eight years at Boise State University. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning with various ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance. The firm constructs customized model portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides ERISA plan services and third-party manager recommendations.

Thomas Quinn is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He joined EP Wealth Advisors in 2024 after spending 35 years at Cornercap Investment Counsel, Inc., where he also serves as CEO. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services, constructing customized portfolios with a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and providing ERISA plan services and third-party manager oversight.

Henry Degooyer is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he held roles at The Insight Group Inc., Integrated Financial Group, LLC, and HCA Healthcare. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services, utilizing customized model portfolios and various investment strategies including fundamental and technical analysis.