Ronald Meraz is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Merrill and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Heateflex Corp., a manufacturer of high-purity heat devices, the nonprofit Valley Economic Development Corporation, and Town Hall Los Angeles, which presents speakers on public issues. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and brokerage services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and provides bespoke discretionary solutions, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles.

Insun Song is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and drawing on 17 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Jooha Financial & Insurance Services Inc. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2026. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Elizabeth Mc Queen is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2021, following six years at Soundmark Wealth Management, LLC. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, 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 for eligible clients, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of analysis techniques.

Fanyi Zeng is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Zeng has experience working at several financial institutions including US Bank, Comerica Bank, and Jackson National Life. Outside of advisory work, Zeng is involved with World System Builders and World Financial Group Insurance Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a blend of advisory and broker-dealer services, providing access to proprietary and third-party investment models with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jacob Lifshin is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with PlanMember since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, he owns JL Consulting, a tax preparation and securities services business. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios designed to suit a range of investment objectives.

Fabiola Hill is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 22 years of industry experience and has been with United Planners and VantaQuest since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in real estate as a property owner. United Planners Financial Services serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan services, and brokerage solutions through a network of 477 independent advisors. The firm operates an open-architecture platform utilizing multiple custodians and third-party money managers and is notable for its largely non-discretionary asset management approach.

Elizabeth Xilas is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management for 14 years. 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 offers customized model portfolios and a range of ancillary services, including tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients.

David Bennett is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Placentia, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to entering financial services, he worked for 17 years at In-N-Out Burger. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse clientele including individual investors and institutional plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and offers multiple program types, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Apuzzo is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at AXA-Advisors, LLC and has served as an officer of a homeowners association in West Hollywood, performing administrative and record-keeping duties. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Andrew Zehnder is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Private Client Services LLC, Executive Wealth Management, and INVEST Financial Corporation. 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, utilizing customized model portfolios with a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance for qualifying clients.

Kayla Folts is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fidelity Investments and held various roles at firms including MML Investors Services, Mass Mutual Life Insurance, Lenox Advisors, and Equitable Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning, employing a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Steven Lucadamo is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include five years at Capital Bank and Trust Company before joining Capital Group. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach that combines separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies.

Phuong Quach is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently advising at EP Wealth Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, Quach worked at Cinergy Financial and Pho Ha+, among other roles. Outside of financial advising, Quach has been involved with Educational Talent Search for several years. 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 customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside various investment strategies.

Scott Sayre is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at EP Wealth Advisors since 2020. Prior to this, he spent 16 years with The Insight Group Insurance Agency, LLC and The Insight Group, Inc. He is the owner of Focused Financial Education Services, LLC, where he provides professional speaking and instruction on planning strategies to tax, legal, and financial professionals. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a variety of analytical techniques, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and incorporates third-party managers and ERISA plan services.

Stephanie Acker is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Transamerica, she managed strategy and implementation at Snapsheet, Inc. and serves as Executive Director of The National Fraternity of Phi Gamma Nu, a professional business fraternity focused on developing college students. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and broker-dealer services using proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Eileen Lee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She has been with NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2017 and New York Life Insurance Company since 2015. Lee serves as a board member of the Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce in Orange County. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions across multiple program types, with a significant focus on non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities to retirement investors.

Robert Davis is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Fidelity Brokerage Services and The Insight Group Insurance Agency. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, he was associated with Insight Group Insurance Agency for insurance commission trails but is no longer active in that business. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients through wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and various analytical approaches, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate document preparation for qualifying clients.

J Barnes is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Group Private Client Services since 2021 and previously spent five years with Capital Bank and Trust Company. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a multi-manager investment approach focused on fundamental research and long-term horizons, typically implementing client portfolios through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investment vehicles.

Michael Schmid is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. since 2021 and previously spent 10 years at Capital Bank & Trust Company. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, using a multi-manager approach that combines separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private equity and alternative funds.

Johnny Tep is a CFP® with one year of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. His prior work includes roles at Walker Wealth, Griffin Capital Securities, and GCI Solar. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios managed by an Investment Committee and supported by in-house research and third-party managers.