Michael Mullen Jr. is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for SEI Investments Management Corp and SEI Investments Distribution Company for ten years. Mullen is involved with SPIVAK FINANCIAL GROUP, a non-investment-related business used for branding purposes. 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 the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing a blend of fundamental and technical analyses and both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Jeffery Vandevoir is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., and TDAmeritrade. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm constructs customized model portfolios using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and also offers services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients.

Ralph Heckert is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Group Private Client Services since 2021 and previously worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company from 2016 to 2021. Outside of advisory work, he is a financial investor with a 50% ownership stake in a safety shoe business. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, focusing on relationships at or above a $5 million threshold. The firm employs a fundamental research-driven, long-term investment approach using a multi-manager system and often allocates client assets to affiliated pooled funds and separately managed accounts.

Lea Ann Knight is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. Her prior roles include positions at Better Money Decisions and North American Management. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as President of the Board for the Española Valley Humane Society and is a member of the finance committee for Reading Quest. She also reviews online financial planning courses for Kitces.com. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build customized portfolios and provides additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document support for qualified clients.

Kenneth Cole is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Edward Moyzes. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and integrated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with a notable focus on tax and accounting integration uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Sisung Noh is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2016 and also operates his own CPA practice, Sisung Noh, CPA, Inc., specializing in tax preparation and accounting. Independent Financial Group is a large advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors, offering investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm utilizes a combination of in-house and third-party investment models and operates both as a registered investment adviser and an active broker-dealer.

Todd Perry is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors since 2024. Prior to this, he held roles at Executive Wealth Management and Vintage Financial Services. He is also the treasurer of the Brighton Rotary Foundation. EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a suitability-driven process to manage portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and offers fiduciary ERISA services, tax preparation, and estate-document facilitation.

Nassif Dow is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm uses multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and has a distinctive combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Sze Wan Lee is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. Lee holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Capital One Financial Corp and IBM. In addition to advisory work, Lee is involved in sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a broad client base, including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365, and the Transamerica ALPHA digital program.

Chong Shim is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at firms including The Leaders Group Inc, Ameritas Advisory Services, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in senior health insurance consulting through a separate business. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both sub-advised accounts and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Andrew Szewc is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2024, he worked at Executive Wealth Management, Inc. and Fratarcangeli Wealth Management. He serves as a volunteer board member for the Hillsdale College Alumni Association, chairs the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Beta Kappa Chapter Alumni Board, and is treasurer of the Work Skills Foundation Board, where he assists with financial oversight. EP Wealth Advisors is a fee-only, independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm uses a suitability-driven process to manage portfolios and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, tax preparation, and estate-document facilitation.

Steven Lazette is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2010. 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 services for annuities and variable life sub-accounts.

Cesar Garcia is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has maintained involvement with HD Concreteworks since 2005. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, families, businesses, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Jay Simmons is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2023. Outside of his advisory role, Simmons co-manages Cyrus Ridge Farm and serves as an adjunct professor teaching a Foundations of Financial Planning course at Southern Virginia College. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized wealth management and financial planning, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with third-party manager recommendations and ERISA fiduciary services.

Hyelee Dan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2018 and has also held roles at Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2009 and 2008, respectively. Outside of advisory work, she is appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered products. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages most assets on a non-discretionary basis while working within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Jusuf Sahabu is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2020, following prior roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co., and MetLife Securities Inc. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, with access to model overlay programs and specialized advisory services.

Adam Hale is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various fields including agriculture and retail, and operated a personal gardening business. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized model portfolios and provides ongoing monitoring, rebalancing, and a range of ancillary services.

Masayuki Nakayama is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at World System Builders and Nissin International Transport. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Adrian Engel is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at City National Rochdale since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Adrian serves on the advisory board of Iluria, a company developing software to monitor ADHD-related patterns using commercial smart wearables, and participates on the committee for the JVS Socal Scholarship Program, which supports job seekers through candidate selection. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, and institutional investors, employing an active, multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative and fundamental analysis. The firm offers portfolio management and sub-advisory services and sponsors multiple mutual and interval funds, managing approximately $73 billion in assets across 125 advisors.

Stuart Campbell is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, having previously worked at Wacker Wealth Partners, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Shea Homes. EP Wealth Advisors, LLC is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation.