Nicolas Bazarevitsch is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2013 and also holds a position as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants, offering managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through its broker-dealer operations.

Justin Walsh is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lido. Prior to joining Lido, he worked at Tolleson Wealth Management and several other financial firms. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including family offices, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach with diversification across multiple asset classes and implements options-based strategies, typically managing assets on a discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers when appropriate.

Michael Chen is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with five years of industry experience. He currently works at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. and has previous experience at First Foundation Advisors, RVW Wealth, LLC, Suntrust Advisory Services, Inc., and LourdMurry. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and related services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, focusing on relationships at or above a $5 million managed-relationship threshold. The firm employs a multi-manager investment approach based on fundamental research and a long-term time horizon, often implementing client portfolios through affiliated pooled funds and separately managed account programs.

Grant Vahalla is a CFP® professional at Lido with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lido in 2023, he worked at TIAA-CREF and Tiaa from 2017 to 2023, and at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC from 2012 to 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Launderland, a self-serve laundry business in Encinitas, California. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversification across multiple asset classes and options-based strategies, typically managing assets on a discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers when appropriate.

Gavin Stellpflug is a financial advisor at Lido with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors, as well as academic appointments at Rutgers University and the University of Maryland. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, offering investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach involving diversification across various asset classes and implements options-based strategies both directly and through pooled vehicles.

Jing Wu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Wu has been with Transamerica since 2012 and is also involved in various non-investment activities, including serving as an independent facilitator advocating for individuals with disabilities and participating on the board of a nonprofit supporting the disabled community. Additionally, Wu is engaged with the Franklin Foundation and provides in-home support services for family members with special needs. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services featuring proprietary and third-party investment models, with program choices that can be discretionary or non-discretionary.

Arleta Hacopian is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been associated with Advisory Group West since 2003. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, supported by comprehensive operations, trading, technology, and compliance platforms.

Mark Chen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 14 years of industry experience. He currently works at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., having joined these firms in 2022. His prior experience includes roles at The Leaders Group, Inc., Vanbridge (Wholesale), and Unionbanc Investment Services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes a range of program types and risk profiles, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation with manager selection and ongoing monitoring, and serves clients through both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options.

Nicholas Hixon is a CFP® professional at Lido with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Shore Morgan Young and Lincoln Investment. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach with diversification across multiple asset classes and options-based strategies, managing assets primarily on a discretionary basis while utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers when appropriate.

Raquel Alegria is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Pasadena, CA, bringing one year of industry experience. She has held roles at GWN Securities and contributed as a freelance writer for UltiWorld, covering Ultimate Frisbee. GWN Securities provides investment advisory services to individual and corporate clients through various managed account programs, employing a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and model-based allocations grounded in asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm is notable for its use of market-timing and momentum-based strategies within several legacy programs.

Susannah Emami is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital Bank & Trust Company, Alliance Bernstein, and KLS Advisors. Emami holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and is based in Los Angeles, CA. Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. provides discretionary investment management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes long-term fundamental research and a multi-portfolio manager approach, typically implementing strategies through affiliated pooled funds and separately managed accounts.

Alexander Kob is a financial advisor at Lido with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Lido Advisors, LLC since 2017. Prior to that, he was with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and McAdam LLC from 2014 to 2017. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning, utilizing a diversified, integrated wealth management approach that includes options-based strategies and discretionary asset management.

Rafiq Wiley is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. in Studio City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Infinex Investments, MassMutual Investors Services, and Planmember Securities Corporation. Wiley is also involved in insurance sales through several personal insurance agencies. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through customized engagements and access to alternative investments. The firm operates with a primarily non-discretionary asset base and provides advisory solutions via a network of investment adviser representatives using various analytical and portfolio management approaches.

Bernard Reina is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operating a high-end car wash and detailing business and is the founder and president of a nutrition and health company. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Shuiwah Li is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Arcadia, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. Li has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2005. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management, with oversight from affiliated and third-party providers.

Christopher Peterson is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Lido since 2016. Prior to joining Lido, he worked at Asset Planning Solutions/Ken Stern & Associates from 2016 to 2018. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning, utilizing an integrated wealth management approach that incorporates diversification and options-based strategies.

Colleen Kelly is a financial advisor with Lido, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Lido Advisors since 2018 and previously held roles at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach with diversification across multiple asset classes and options-based strategies, often managing assets on a discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers when appropriate.

Benjamin Uribe is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup since 2013 and concurrently serves in the U.S. Air Force. 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 swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Matthew Kulka is a CFP® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Lido Advisors, LLC and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Royal Alliance Associates. Kulka also worked at Michigan State University earlier in his career. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversification across multiple asset classes and options-based strategies, managing assets on a discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers when suitable.

Jeffrey Westheimer is a financial advisor with Lido, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Lido Advisors, LLC and related entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he owns 10 Fifteen Consulting, a business consulting firm. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning, employing a diversified investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, structured notes, real estate debt, alternatives, and options-based strategies.