Patrick Vasicovschi is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hightower Securities, GWFS Equities, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, HUB International Investment Services, Capital Group, and UBS Financial Services. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-enabled tools to support non-discretionary and limited discretionary investment management.

James Shanton is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2019. Prior to Mercer, he worked at Jackson Financial Management for over two decades. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of Premier Christian Education Group, a nonprofit organization in San Juan Capistrano, CA. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing a range of implementation options and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

David Bolton is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked in multiple roles at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Bolton is involved in providing life insurance services beyond Guardian policies. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides tailored client relationships through a combination of advisor-led discretionary management, model-based strategies, proprietary programs, and third-party platforms.

Jessica Shore is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience. She currently serves at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC and previously worked at Waypoint Wealth Partners and Ashfield Capital Partners. Shore remained involved with Waypoint Wealth Partners in a limited capacity following its acquisition. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC offers wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of active and passive investment strategies and maintains proprietary private funds alongside third-party manager selection.

Jeffrey Paskwietz is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation in Laguna Niguel, CA, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PlanMember since 2011 and with Team Advisors since 2014. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as a fiduciary under ERISA Section 3(38) for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios, and offers education, support, and personalized retirement planning services to plan sponsors and participants.

Patrick Crowley is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His previous work includes roles at Robert Half and Kohl's Department Stores. Based in Newport Beach, CA, he has been with Oppenheimer since 2021. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting tailored to client objectives.

Steven Arrigo is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as assistant treasurer for the Newport Harbor Yacht Club, a nonprofit organization in Newport Beach, CA. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Philemon Kang is a financial advisor with Guardian Life, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life since 2015. Kang is also the owner of WestPac Wealth Partners, Bay Area, LLC. Guardian Life’s affiliate, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, offers 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 provides a range of financial planning, consulting, and investment solutions tailored to client needs.

Brandt Kuhn is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Integrated Wealth Management, Inc. He is also licensed as an insurance agent and conducts limited insurance sales activities. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a disciplined approach involving third-party independent managers, asset allocation modeling, and a formal due-diligence process, and sponsors proprietary investment vehicles such as private funds and a registered interval fund.

Harold Klein is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Lakewood, California. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, combining in-house and third-party manager strategies with technology-supported solutions.

John Gerken Jr. is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Lake Forest, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 32 years of industry experience. Gerken has been with Centaurus Financial since 1997 and also has long-standing roles with The Acacia Group, Financial Mgmt Specialist, and Allmerica Financial. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, including discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing a variety of analytical approaches and third-party managers.

James Andrews is a CFP® professional at Hightower Advisors with three years of industry experience. He previously worked for Goldman Sachs for eight years before joining Hightower in 2023. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, offering solutions such as discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s advisory model focuses on manager selection and multi-manager strategies, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Cristian Zuniga is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Independent Financial Group, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles, utilizing a multi-manager approach that incorporates proprietary research and a broad range of investment strategies.

Maximiliano Briones is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2026. Prior to this, he held various positions including roles at Advantage xPo, San Jose State University, Instacart, Imperial Valley College, and Southwest High School. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm offers tailored investment strategies and integrates resources across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem, including specialized programs and access to alternative investments.

Frank Sanchez is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of the West, Comerica Securities, Fidelity, Banc Of America Investment Services, and Merrill. He is based in Newport Beach, CA. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base that includes high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a range of customized portfolio strategies and integrates financial planning, tax, and bill-pay services within its client relationships.

Stephanie Saccone is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with one year of industry experience. She has been with Citibank since 2016. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm uses multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains institutional-scale operations with specialized market roles, including derivatives and futures services.

Raymond Lee is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles related to health and Medicare insurance, college planning, and financial education since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in college consulting and serves as an instructor at the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver its advisory services through a large network of advisors.

Stephen Thuilot is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He formerly worked at Mill Creek Agency, Inc. for 15 years prior to joining GWN Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a registered representative for a financial services DBA and an insurance agent procuring home, auto, and business insurance. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment strategies including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Kobe Couyoumjian is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC in Tustin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Independent Financial Group since 2020, with an earlier period as a student. He is also involved in a marketing DBA named Cinergy Financial as a registered representative. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm provides financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms, utilizing both firm and third-party models tailored to client risk profiles.

Allyson Bonner is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Guardian Life Insurance Company, Park Avenue Securities, and Pacific Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in outside insurance sales. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, with access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions.