Maricela Shenouda is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in client assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by advanced portfolio management techniques and a range of retirement plan services.

Charles Munoz is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2005. Munoz teaches retirement planning at Santiago Canyon College and serves as a board member of a local homeowners association. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory management services through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Ryan Hall is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining EP Wealth, he worked at Wacker Wealth Partners for three years and has held positions at TrueNorth Health Center and the Esalen Institute. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios with a range of analytical approaches and access to alternative investments and private funds.

Hadi Hassan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Eagle Strategies and more than 30 years with New York Life and Nylife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance brokering and holds a passive investment in cryptocurrency. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives and emphasizes fiduciary responsibilities, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Andrew Fuller is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Creative Planning since 2013. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Irvine, 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 manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment process featuring low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by options such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.

Brett Davalos is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Peninsula Wealth LLC from 2012 to 2025. 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, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Adam Werner is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2018, following six years at Donnelly Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, employing a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, as well as options and alternative investments when appropriate.

Ryan Heiligenthal is a CFP® certificant with seven years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience with Securities America Advisors and SABRE Financial Services. He volunteers with the Coordinated Assistance Network/Foundation for Financial Planning, providing financial coaching to veterans and their families. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Michael Mc Callister is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation and holds a Series 65 designation. He has recent experience working at McCallister Financial Group and Palos Verdes Practice Management. Prior to his advisory roles, his work history includes Deloitte and positions in education. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, offering fiduciary oversight, participant investment options, and educational support. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and utilizes third-party custodians while maintaining dual registration as a broker-dealer and investment adviser.

David Cantor is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding 23 years of industry experience. He previously spent 24 years at Longview Asset Management LLC and has been the sole owner and president of Raven'sWing Asset Management Inc. since 2000. Raven'sWing holds a majority interest in Longview Asset Management, and Cantor oversees its management outside of securities trading hours. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, including alternative investments and private fund recommendations.

Arthur Veyna is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has 31 years of industry experience, including long tenures at Securian Financial Services and Minnesota Life. He serves as chairman of the Lambda Chi Alpha National Fraternity Southern California Alumni Association. Guardian Life’s subsidiary, Park Avenue Securities LLC, provides brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory programs and incorporates a mix of in-house and third-party investment strategies.

Joshua Woolslayer is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services based in Newport Beach, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of experience at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC. Prior to his current role, he worked as an e-commerce entrepreneur and held various positions in the food service industry. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, and institutional clients. The firm’s advisory teams use strategic allocation models and both discretionary and non-discretionary implementations, leveraging resources across the broader Goldman Sachs network to offer a wide range of specialized financial services.

Jonathan Penaloza is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2018 and previously was employed at Footprints Behavioral Health and California State University, Long Beach. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a property and casualty insurance agent at CGM Risk Management. 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, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory management through multiple platforms and employs both discretionary and non-discretionary investment arrangements.

Wade Jones is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for eight years before joining Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities, Inc. Wade is also involved in outside sales of life, disability, annuities, health, long-term care, dental, Medicare, and medical insurance through various carriers. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions under multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Donita Joseph is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, bringing six years of industry experience. She is also a partner at Windes, Inc., a CPA firm where she has worked since 1989. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning, constructing customized portfolios with a long-term approach and utilizing both internal and third-party asset management.

Ronald Kring is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Placentia, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has held roles at Money Concepts Advisory Services, SCI Franchise Holdings, and FIT Strategic Advisors, among others. Outside of advisory work, he serves as Director and Secretary of SCI Franchise Holdings, a biohazard cleaning company. Money Concepts Advisory Services provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in assets, utilizing model-driven, asset-allocation strategies supported by third-party managers and platforms like Envestnet.

Ju Hwan Oh is a financial advisor with Money Concepts Capital Corp in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Money Concepts Capital in 2025, he worked at Unity Wealth Partners and Ameritas Investment Company, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner at John Oh CPA Professional Corp, where he provides accounting and tax planning services. Money Concepts Advisory Service offers investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven and asset-allocation strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs, managing approximately $4.07 billion in client assets through a network of several hundred advisors.

Michael Moises is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Irvine, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life and its affiliated entities, and he is a partial owner of a nail salon business, managing back office inventory and marketing. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and plan sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered through multiple program types, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Albert Herzog IV is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. His prior experience includes roles at Executive Wealth Management, Private Client Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also involved in entrepreneurial activities as an owner and advisor of various financial and tax-related businesses, including Executive Wealth Management and Executive Tax Solutions. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a customized investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for clients meeting certain asset thresholds.

Laura Lawther is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving at Empower Advisory Group. Her prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Auro Wealth Management, and Pickett Financial Partners. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer for The Pet Adoption Center of Orange County, a non-profit animal rescue organization. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.