James Dewhurst is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, based in Newport Beach, CA. He has 11 years of industry experience, including seven years at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2019. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm uses strategic allocation models and proprietary analytics, leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem to provide a wide range of advisory and investment services.

Christopher Carlsen is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley and has held positions outside the financial industry, including roles at In N Out Burger and Ashton Carter for C&L Refrigeration. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and offers tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Tyler Merrill is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at Raymond James and held positions at the University of California, Irvine, among other roles. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a financial-planning-led investment approach featuring low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure.

Michael Thai is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021, following a 19-year tenure at The AYCO Company, L.P. He is based in Newport Beach, CA. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm integrates strategic allocation models, manager selection, and advanced analytics to tailor solutions across multiple platforms, leveraging capabilities across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Andrew Meyer is a CFP® and CFA® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at MAI Capital Management, LLC since 2015. He is based in Newport Beach, CA. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers customized portfolio management strategies across equities, fixed income, ETFs, and private investments, integrating financial planning and tax services into client relationships.

Ramy Fahim is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with GWN Securities since 2004 and concurrently serves as President of Retirement Plans Services Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is also involved in real estate sales and mortgage loan origination. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, financial planning, and third-party manager introductions. The firm employs a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and incorporates both market-timing and momentum-based strategies in its portfolio management.

Andrew Bautista is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC in Irvine, CA, holding two years of industry experience. He is also a partner at Wright, Ford, Young & Co, CPAs, where he has worked for over 26 years. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent financial advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, employing customized portfolios with a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income, and sponsors various wrap-fee programs.

Sean Okeefe is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and LPL Financial since 2015 and previously spent 15 years with Equitable Advisors. He is based in Irvine, CA. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors managing about $18.6 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through independent investment adviser representatives, offering customized portfolio management and financial planning using an open-architecture platform that integrates multiple third-party managers.

Cody Mutz is a financial advisor at CWM, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining CWM, he worked at Carson Wealth Management and has a varied background including roles at Uber Eats, Luxottica, and educational institutions such as Cal Poly State University, Saddleback College, and Tesoro High School. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that manages approximately $50.6 billion through a network of over 650 advisors. The firm provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, sub-advisory relationships, and retirement plan services, utilizing model portfolios managed by an Investment Committee and offering tailored investment solutions.

Kevin Thomas is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Vanguard Group, Charles Schwab & Co., and Altruist Financial LLC. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth services. The firm integrates strategic and tactical allocation models, manager selections, and proprietary analytics, providing a range of customized solutions and access to the broader Goldman Sachs platform.

Taylor Salisbury is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 12 years of industry experience and has been with Stratos Wealth Partners and LPL Financial since 2013 and 2014, respectively. Salisbury also has an ongoing affiliation with Cal State Fullerton since 2012. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisor with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients through an advisor-driven model that offers customized discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, supported by an open-architecture platform integrating multiple third-party managers and investment solutions.

Braeden Lueken is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pathway Capital Management and Whittier Trust Company, as well as earlier experience outside the investment industry. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets and offers a range of portfolio strategies implemented through in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated financial planning and tax services.

Rachel Rieger is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 credential. She has been with Goldman Sachs since 2025 and has experience in various roles including positions at Clemson University and Ulta Beauty. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients, offering tailored strategies supported by the firm’s integrated investment and advisory resources.

Adrian Gomez is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently associated with Equity Services, Inc. He previously worked at The Walt Disney Company for nine years. In addition to his advisory role, Adrian is also involved in insurance sales and services through multiple entities. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, offers financial planning, consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes multiple advisory platforms and third-party asset managers, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

Chance Wegner is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2019, following prior roles at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied, Merrill Lynch, and Monster Energy. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm employs strategic and tactical allocation models and offers specialized programs such as Private Family Office services and Financial Wellness, leveraging resources across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Ryan Freeman is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, having previously worked at Janus Henderson Investors and held roles in communications and public safety. Outside of his advisory work, Freeman is involved in outside insurance sales. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of financial planning, consulting, and management solutions through both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Nancy Van Lanen is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC and holds a partner role at Wright Ford Young & Co, a CPA firm. She has six years of experience at Wright Ford Young & Co and has worked in the financial services industry for a total of eight years across multiple firms. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC 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, and family office services, using customized portfolios and a long-term investment approach supplemented by shorter-term trades.

Christian Buccola is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and has worked with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a passive investor in cryptocurrency. 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 advisors. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis while serving diverse client types including defined contribution and defined benefit plans.

Zane Drobenko is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and has prior experience that includes roles at Imperial Waterpolo Club, Inc. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Imperial Waterpolo Club. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs, tailoring strategies through proprietary models and affiliated capabilities across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Jesus Rodriguez is a CFA® charterholder based in Irvine, CA, with four years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with CNR Securities, LLC and previously worked at Wells Fargo for five years. Rodriguez holds a Series 63 registration. RBC Rochdale, LLC serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, investment companies, and governmental entities. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative and fundamental analysis across various asset classes, frequently collaborating with third-party sub-advisors to create customized portfolios.