Harris Kagan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1985. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Brian Park is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with NewEdge Advisors and has held previous roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, and Wells Fargo, among others. Brian also served as Senior Vice President at NorthCoast Asset Management. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

William Ford is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. since 2022 and was previously with affiliated Capital Group entities from 2008 to 2022. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, implementing client portfolios through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds. The firm’s investment approach relies on fundamental research, a multi-manager system, and tax-aware techniques.

Aylien Alexani is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2020 and holds the Registered Social Security Analyst designation, assisting clients with Social Security benefits without charging for this service. Outside of advising, he provides caregiving support for elderly family members and offers referrals for will and living trust services through Netlaw. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and trusts, using model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services. The firm operates multiple advisory platforms and integrates retirement plan services with affiliated entities.

Matthew Harris is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2008, including in roles at Hightower Securities, and currently also operates a consulting business, Aperture Partners Inc., providing research and analysis on asset allocation, investment managers, and client content. Hightower Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, offering investment advisory and planning services with an emphasis on manager selection and multi-manager solutions. The firm combines proprietary research and diverse portfolio construction strategies, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Eduardo Provincia is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James & Associates, Inc. from 2016 to 2023. Provincia is also involved in fixed insurance and annuity sales through related business activities. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisors and clients.

Sonny Lin is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Pillar Pacific Capital Management. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement plan consulting, using a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active managers guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Gregory Heyman is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and unique market roles, including in-house research and functioning as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Eda Hong is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her career in 2024. She has been with Citigroup in multiple periods since 2024, with prior gaps in employment. 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 combines large institutional scale with unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Felipe Albuquerque is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Glendale, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Albuquerque has also been involved with a fitness-related business. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers a variety of program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, managing the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Aram Schotts is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023. He previously worked at Gamble Jones Investment Counsel from 2018 to 2023 and LPL Financial from 2008 to 2018. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base, including high-net-worth 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 approach centered on client-specific profiles, asset allocation, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Nicholas Benedetto is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. Outside of finance, his work history includes positions in the automotive and veterinary sectors. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm’s approach includes discretionary and non-discretionary multi-manager strategies, supported by in-house research and unique market roles such as security-based swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

Ryan Jeffries is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at JPMC Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. He is based in Los Angeles, CA. 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 maintains unique market roles, including in-house research and security-pricing activities.

Jesse Taylor is a financial advisor at Mariner with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at PayQwick, LeafLink, and Barclays Capital Inc., as well as periods of self-employment. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various pooled vehicles and third-party managers. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and external managers, with integrated tax and accounting services that include CPAs and specialty tax affiliates.

Danielle Smith is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. in Pasadena, CA. She has previously worked at Sterling Financial Group, Inc. and LPL Financial, LLC. Danielle also holds a Notary Public commission. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, corporations, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a combination of model and custom portfolio management strategies, supported by an Investment Policy Committee, and employs a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, private funds, and alternative investments.

Aaron Petersen is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. based in Los Angeles, CA. He has been associated with Capital Group Private Client Services since 2000. 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 strategy funds.

Enrique Ulloa is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles at Citigroup Global Markets and Wells Fargo Clearing, with additional experience at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, Wamu Investments, and Cetera Investment Services. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Samuel Dashiell is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Capital Group Private Client Services since 2021, following five years at Capital Bank and Trust Company. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, as well as corporate and pension clients. The firm uses a multi-manager approach and emphasizes fundamental research and long-term investing through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

Gary Morris is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Girard Securities, Inc., and long-term involvement with Professional Estate Services, Inc., among others. He serves as chairman of the board for Granite Ridge Christian Camp, a nonprofit organization. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party models to tailor client strategies and offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services.

Alex Ukpong is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2025, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2019 to 2025. 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 research, derivatives, and futures services.