Jonathan Taylor is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., having joined the firm in 2025. Prior to this, he worked at City National Rochdale for six years and Merrill Lynch for twelve years. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach based on fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon.

Marilyn Johnson is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Gold Coast Securities, Inc. for 17 years before joining Simplicity Investments in 2026. Outside of advising, she is a self-employed actor and crew member in TV and film productions. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and financial planning using manager selection and modern portfolio theory, also offering a digital program called Starlight Portfolios for direct-to-consumer investing.

Sally Macleod is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Citi Private Bank, Paramount Pictures, and Reynolds Advisory Partners. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including research, derivatives services, and bespoke discretionary solutions for high-net-worth relationships.

Dong Hoon Kim is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company since 2017 and previously worked at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and Strategic Alliance, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of Our Lady of Peace Korean Catholic Center, assisting with financial oversight related to the construction of a new building. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and focuses on tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jason Phan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2018. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked for The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied for eight years. He holds the Series 66 license and is based in Monterey Park, CA. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a broad array of affiliated legal, trust, and retirement plan service businesses.

Esteban Camacho is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, based in Downey, CA, and has one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and US Hybrid. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in insurance activities outside of Guardian Life. Park Avenue Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Paul Zambriski is a financial advisor with \u0026Partners, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Bank of America, N.A., where he spent eight years at each firm. Outside of his advisory work, Zambriski has ownership in ZP Group LLC and serves as a trustee for multiple wealth advisory and property trusts. \u0026Partners serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, offering investment management, financial and tax planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies to manage accounts through discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Nichole Dorch Cannon is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has held various roles since 2001, including involvement with NetLaw Inc., Synergy Financial, and the Black Excellence Leadership Council, where she serves as board member and treasurer. Her activities include organizing internal training events for agents within WFG. 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 investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Kevin Beebe is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors since 2010. He holds a Series 65 registration and is based in Torrance, CA. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, using customized model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Hugo Flores Jr. is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 designations. His prior work history includes roles at Gwfs Equities, Inc. and H. Beck, Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm delivers services through an integrated platform focused on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Erin Whalen is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Opes Wealth Management and Opes Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm offers customized model portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualifying clients.

Carlos Rasmussen is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc., holding the PFS™ designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Centaurus Financial and ongoing leadership at Rasmussen Capital Management Inc., where he serves as President and CEO. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales, business consulting, and serves as corporate secretary for a clinical counseling and life coaching organization. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individuals, families, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies with a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Monica Van Eck is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2018 and previously spent six years at Millie Capital Management LLC. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, offering customized model portfolios and ongoing monitoring using a variety of investment strategies.

Albert Herzog III is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has held roles at Executive Wealth Management, EWM Tax Solutions, and Private Client Services, among others. Herzog is also involved in tax preparation through EWM Tax Solutions, a minority owner of Herzog Ventures, LLC, an investment company focused on non-public business entities, and operates an independent financial consulting business. 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 wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies.

Adam Phillips is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA since 2014. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment options.

Maarten Kerstens is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at EP Wealth Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at The Vanguard Group, Inc., Thompson Wealth Management, and Harbour Investments, Inc. Outside of advising, he is also an independent insurance agent. 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 services, employing customized model portfolios with a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Eric Chen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. 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 in-house research, security pricing, and derivatives services.

Michael Chechel Jr. is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Executive Wealth Management, LLC, EWM Tax Solutions, LLC, and Private Client Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Chechel is involved in managing income and taxes through his ownership of MC3 Financial Planning Corp. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs customized model portfolios and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, incorporating alternative investments and private fund recommendations when appropriate.

Angela Coxton is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in El Segundo, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Avantax Planning Partners, Summit Brokerage Services, and multiple entities within the Cetera network. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees with services including investment management, financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm integrates tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning services through third-party providers, utilizing a diversified investment approach aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Joseph Papez Jr. is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Centaurus Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he manages insurance services including term life, whole life, health, and disability insurance through a separate business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting through various platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.