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Bruce M
Series 65
Torrance, CA
EP Wealth Advisors
Bruce Mohr is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously spent 27 years at Buffington Mohr Mcneal. Mohr serves as Chair of the Boise State University Foundation Board, overseeing board meetings and supervising the Foundation CEO. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and ancillary services, using customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies.
Christopher P
Series 65, Series 63
Garden Grove, CA
First Command Advisory Services
Christopher Perea is a financial advisor at First Command Advisory Services with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to his current role, he worked five years at Amazon.com LLC and five years with Adel Wiggins Group. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm provides financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, utilizing a centralized Investment Management Team to select model portfolios and third-party managers.
Steven P
CFP®, Series 65
Torrance, CA
EP Wealth Advisors
Steven Patzke is a CFP® certificant with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. Prior to this role, he worked at LPL Financial, Responsible Investment Group, and Goodworth Wealth Management. He serves on the board of Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation, an affordable income housing developer. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers access to tax preparation and estate-document services for clients meeting certain thresholds.
Grady C
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Torrance, CA
EP Wealth Advisors
Grady Camps is a CFP® practitioner with five years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and previously held roles at Lido Advisors, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., and PlanMember Securities. Camps has experience across multiple sectors including finance and retail. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients. 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 various investment strategies.
Kristen P
CFP®
Torrance, CA
EP Wealth Advisors
Kristen Perez is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2016 to 2020. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized model portfolios and provides additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualifying clients.
Terrance C
Series 66, Series 63
Fountain Valley, CA
Citigroup Global Markets
Terrance Chen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at HSBC Securities, HSBC Bank USA, ICBC (USA), Cetera Investment Services, and East West Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and is notable for its large institutional scale and unique market roles.
Blanca I
CFP®, Series 63, Series 65
Anaheim, CA
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Blanca Intriago is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2017 and previously worked at LPL Financial for eight years. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.
Darren G
CFP®, Series 66
Anaheim, CA
Centaurus Financial, Inc.
Darren Grossman is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and MetLife Securities Inc. He is also principal of CGM Risk Management and Insurance Services LLC, where he engages in property and casualty insurance services and carrier trainings. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, businesses, and institutional entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions through platforms such as CLASSIC Plus, with discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements tailored to client needs.
Kathryn C
Series 66
Torrance, CA
EP Wealth Advisors
Kathryn Costas is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2020 and previously held roles at FMB Retirement Services and FMB Wealth Management from 2015 to 2020. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a variety of analytical approaches, while also offering tax preparation and estate-document services for clients meeting certain asset thresholds.
Joseph G
Series 66
Costa Mesa, CA
Independent Financial Group, LLC
Joseph Gieser is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Crown Capital Securities, Lp and Xanterra. In addition to his advisory work, Gieser serves as Vice President of CAPS Management, where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence to develop tailored investment strategies across a range of risk profiles.
Benjamin W
Series 65, Series 66
Brea, CA
Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC
Benjamin Wada is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists and LPL Financial. He is also an insurance agent with SB Group, Inc. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and quantitative and fundamental research.
Kevin M
Series 63, Series 65
Orange, CA
Transamerica Financial Advisors
Kevin Mcdaniel is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles in estate planning, mortgage lending, and insurance sales, along with educational positions such as adjunct business management instructor at Platt College Los Angeles and instructor at International Education Corporation. He also works with online estate planning and health insurance services through affiliated companies. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary options, and manages over $2 billion in client assets.
Clifford K
Series 66
Orange, CA
Guardian Life
Clifford Kim is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 24 years of industry experience, including roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, and Equitable Advisors. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and offers a variety of financial planning and consulting services tailored to client needs.
Benjamin F
Series 63, Series 65
Torrance, CA
EP Wealth Advisors
Benjamin Fife is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at TD Ameritrade Inc., Charles Schwab Bank, and Charles Schwab during his career spanning from 1994 to 2024. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, as well as alternative investment options, to construct customized portfolios.
Douglas E
Series 63
Brea, CA
Morgan Stanley
Douglas Eaton is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Brea, California, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with various Morgan Stanley entities since 1998, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.
Christopher C
Series 63, Series 65
Los Alamitos, CA
Mass Mutual Investors Services
Christopher Caira is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Los Alamitos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of rental property businesses with his brother. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, goal-based planning and offering a variety of investment and insurance solutions.
Kenneth I
Series 63, Series 65
Brea, CA
Wells Fargo Clearing
Kenneth Ibbetson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a business called Nature's Realm. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support its investment approach.
Ernie S
Series 66
Los Angeles, CA
Merrill
Ernie Salgado is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Continental Currency Services. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations.
John H
Series 66
Tustin, CA
OSAIC
John Herzog is a financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC, he worked at Liberty Capital Strategists, Inc. and has operated his own investment management firm, Herzog Investment Management, where he provides comprehensive financial planning and investment services. Outside of advisory roles, he also works as an Uber driver. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various strategy implementations and alternative investments through affiliated entities.
Huan Bin L
Series 66
Brea, CA
Morgan Stanley
Huan Bin Lee is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. He is currently based in Brea, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.
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