Ryan Southwick is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2015 and also operates Zephyr Financial Strategies & Insurance Solutions, where he brokers non-registered insurance products. Prior to that, he was involved with Submit Digital LLC for six years. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within the New York Life affiliate structure.

Nha Doan Nguyen is a financial professional at GWN Securities Inc. with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining GWN Securities, Nguyen held roles in information technology and completed an externship. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios. The firm supports a large network of advisors and offers a range of managed-account programs that include both traditional and active investment strategies.

Alexander Hugues is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 48 years of industry experience. He has been with Planmember since 2012 and has operated A.R. Huguez & Associates, a financial and insurance sales service, since 1982. Hugues also functions as an independent insurance agent under the same business name. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, offering fiduciary oversight, participant education, and support. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach to manage unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios tailored from conservative to aggressive.

Tammi Reinders is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Coordinated Capital Securities, Inc. for 21 years before joining Centaurus Financial in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Reinders Tax, a tax preparation 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 and portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing a mix of fundamental, technical, bottom-up, and top-down analysis.

Harris Kagan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1985. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

George Nabeshima is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His career includes over 25 years at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, as well as experience in academic roles at the University of Hawaii and Kansas State University. He is also the owner of Seasons Quest Asset 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 a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform, retirement-plan consulting, and management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Wilmer Cordoba is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. based in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and currently serves as a portfolio manager for Nest Egg ETFs, LLC. Cordoba is also involved in insurance and annuity advisory roles through independent agencies. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting through multiple platforms, managing a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Brian Park is a CFP® and ChFC® with eight years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with NewEdge Advisors and has held previous roles at Kovitz Investment Group Partners, Connectus Wealth, and Wells Fargo, among others. Brian also served as Senior Vice President at NorthCoast Asset Management. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to support advisor and client needs.

William Ford is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. since 2022 and was previously with affiliated Capital Group entities from 2008 to 2022. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, implementing client portfolios through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds. The firm’s investment approach relies on fundamental research, a multi-manager system, and tax-aware techniques.

Hansen Champlin is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Partners who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Unify Federal Credit Union, where he currently serves as Vice President overseeing insurance product distribution. He is a board member of the Irlen Syndrome Foundation, a nonprofit focused on raising awareness and funding research related to the condition. Independent Financial Partners is a nationwide enterprise that provides investment advisory, financial planning, trust, and retirement-plan services through an extensive network of independent advisers. The firm supports a multi-advisor platform managing over $12.5 billion in assets and offers a decentralized advisory model allowing customized investment strategies alongside centralized asset management and retirement-plan consulting.

Rene Moran IV is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Downey Federal Credit Union and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 a variety of financial planning and portfolio management services through its CLASSIC Plus platform, using both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Christopher Martin is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and CFO of Glorietta Management Group Inc., a company providing business and personnel management solutions to niche businesses. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and provides financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services.

Pei Li Wang is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts since 2024. Outside of her advisory role, Wang is a partner at Windes, Inc., a CPA firm, where she has served since 2000. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, utilizing customized portfolios with a long-term investment approach combined with tactical rebalancing and oversight of third-party managers.

Alice Agyemang Badu is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising with Eagle Strategies (NY Life). She has been with Eagle Strategies since 2013 and also maintains roles with Nylife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the board of Amasan Radio, an online station focused on supporting the immigrant Ghanaian community, and holds leadership roles in nonprofit organizations related to education and library support. Additionally, she volunteers with the CFP Board’s Disciplinary and Ethics Commission. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides tailored solutions across multiple program types, working with individual investors, institutional clients, and plan sponsors, with an emphasis on non-discretionary asset management and fiduciary responsibilities.

Robert Schimmel is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an operations manager at Hamilton Wealth Management, where he is involved in administrative, sales, marketing, and advisory services. 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 a range of financial planning and portfolio management services through its CLASSIC Plus platform, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements with various analytical approaches.

Sonny Lin is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Pillar Pacific Capital Management. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement plan consulting, using a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active managers guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Gregory Heyman is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. 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 and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and unique market roles, including in-house research and functioning as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Aram Schotts is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and previously worked at Gamble Jones Investment Counsel and LPL Financial. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, charitable institutions, and other investors, offering customized portfolios with a focus on diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Ryan Jeffries is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at JPMC Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. He is based in Los Angeles, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles, including in-house research and security-pricing activities.

Richard Nelson is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. Nelson has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2012 and has operated Nelson Pension and Insurance Services since 1994, where he also serves as president and sells fixed insurance products. 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 services through a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.