David Stevens is a financial advisor at SPC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked at firms including The Planners Network and National Planning Corp. Stevens also owns a CPA firm where he prepares tax returns and bookkeeping for a small number of clients. SPC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates a large advisory network and delivers tailored, discretionary investment advice primarily through the SIGMA Managed Account and other account programs.

Christopher Auten is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience. He currently works at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and previously held roles at Empirical Wealth Management, Crestwood Advisors Group LLC, and Relyea Zuckerberg Hanson, LLC. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and governmental entities. The firm provides a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, utilizing multiple program models and partnerships with custodians like Schwab and Fidelity.

Albert Herzog III is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has held roles at Executive Wealth Management, EWM Tax Solutions, and Private Client Services, among others. Herzog is also involved in tax preparation through EWM Tax Solutions, a minority owner of Herzog Ventures, LLC, an investment company focused on non-public business entities, and operates an independent financial consulting business. 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, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies.

Adam Phillips is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA since 2014. 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 for qualifying clients, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment options.

Gabriela Heffernan is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUNA Brokerage Services, Cuna Mutual Group, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. She also serves as a bank officer supporting Principal retirement plan account relationships across the firm’s insurance, broker, and trust services. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under both advisory and promoter arrangements.

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 63 and Series 66 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 multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research, security pricing, and derivatives services.

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 with Cetera Planning Partners in El Segundo, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Avantax Planning Partners, Summit Brokerage Services, and multiple entities within the Cetera network. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees with services including investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services through third-party providers, utilizing a diversified investment approach aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

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 and holds a Series 66 license with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at City National Rochdale, RIM Securities, LLC, and City National Bank. 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, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, using customized model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Victor Avila is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains institutional-scale operations with unique market roles such as swap dealing and futures commission merchant activities.

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 financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Fidelity Investments. EP Wealth Advisors serves 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 a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment strategies.

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.