Felix Lin is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. He has been with Beacon Pointe Advisors since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer member on the executive council of Mariners Church. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a proprietary manager selection process and offers services including discretionary wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced CIO solutions.

Zupei Yu is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Irvine, CA, holding the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and 66 licenses. Yu has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Edward Jones and Transpacific Financial Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering services such as annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and employs a client-directed approach to asset management supported by Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Laura Mai is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. based in Lake Forest, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citizens Securities in 2025, she worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Capital Management LLC. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program managed with SigFig and a Managed Account program, while also operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Vijaykrishna Sadagopan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co, as well as earlier positions in the technology sector at Qualcomm Life Inc. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm provides a range of financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, with a focus on tailored recommendations and fiduciary responsibilities under PTE 2020-02.

Xianli Zhou is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, bringing nine years of industry experience. Zhou has held roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016 and has additional experience in semiconductor manufacturing with ASML and Cymer LLC. Outside of advising, Zhou is involved in tax preparation services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services, combining proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Analiese Lauro is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and Financial Partners Credit Union. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers specialized programs such as Private Family Office services and Executive Wealth programs, leveraging integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs ecosystem to deliver customized investment solutions.

Jordan Freund is a financial advisor at Mariner with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, RBC Wealth Management, UBS Financial Services, and Bank of New York Mellon. Freund is based in Newport Beach, CA. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment committee and combines in-house research with third-party managers, offering a broad range of strategies alongside integrated tax and accounting services.

Mohammad Rahimi is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley from 2018 to 2024. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management through various managed account programs, operating within a vertically integrated structure that includes affiliated funds.

Kevin Klein is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC in Newport Beach, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Morton Capital Management, LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Uber Eats. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individuals, corporations, pension plans, and other institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of asset-allocation modeling and third-party independent managers, utilizing both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Kara Duckworth is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously led Duckworth Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2017 before joining Mercer Global Advisors. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor tilts, while offering a range of portfolio management and planning services.

Saunders Carlson is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Saunders held positions at Cresset Capital, CoreWeave, and worked in the foodservice sector with Woodgrain Bagel and Deli, SALT Bistro, Shine, and Lucky Pie Pizza. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies supported by proprietary research, integrating resources across the Goldman Sachs network to deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Christopher Vaccaro is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience, including over 20 years with Ameritas entities and more than 30 years associated with Capstone Financial Group and Capstone Financial Resources, where he also serves as president. Vaccaro is licensed as an independent insurance agent and sells fixed insurance products as well as medical and dental insurance for business clients. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers managed account programs, fee-based management of variable annuity and variable universal life subaccounts, and utilizes multiple custodial platforms supported by an Investment Committee and third-party partners to assist in portfolio construction and monitoring.

William Thompson III is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Litman Gregory Asset Management and Cambridge Associates. Thompson also serves as a consultant for the William and Nancy Thompson Foundation, overseeing the foundation’s investment portfolio. Beacon Pointe Advisors offers wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan services, and outsourced chief investment officer solutions to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Adrienne Padavich is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and LPL Financial. From 2021 to 2024, she was involved with Vampped Holdings LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with a comprehensive investment platform.

Scot Shier is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2019. He previously worked at Next Financial Group for 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, Shier serves as a board member for Crowdrank, Inc. and the Scripture Therapy Center, Inc., and holds director and consulting roles in community and health-related organizations. Money Concepts Advisory Service is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing around $3.33 billion for nearly 14,700 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using a combination of model portfolios, adviser-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients.

Audrey Day is a CFP® professional with experience at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2023 and prior roles at Carlson Capital Management and Marquette Wealth Management, among others. She has a diverse background including positions in education and retail. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, and outsourced CIO services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers, employing both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Grant Prescott is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC and has prior experience at Wedbush Securities, Inc. and Ernst & Young. Outside of his advisory role, Prescott serves as an officer and director of Prescott Real Estate Services Inc., which provides real estate sales and property management services. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through a combination of proprietary and third-party models, employing both passive and active investment strategies tailored to client risk tolerance.

Patrick Dailey is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has held various roles including ownership of PK's Quotes, a self-help quotes interpretation business, and a notary signing agent. His previous experience includes positions at firms such as World Financial Group and Chelsea Financial Services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Ryan Molesworth is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at NIM Wealth Solutions, BrightHouse Financial, Fan Insider LLC, and Fire Island Concessions. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, institutional clients, and plan sponsors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm employs strategic and tactical allocation models, along with proprietary analytics, to tailor investment solutions within the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Noel Vonuelos is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at MAI Capital Management, LLC and has prior experience at Mariner Wealth Advisors, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Mercer Allied Company, L.P., and The Ayco Company, L.P. He also held a role at the University of California early in his career. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages over $72 billion in assets and offers a diverse range of portfolio strategies implemented through in-house managers and third-party advisers.