Yuxuan Wang is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, Wang has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of advisory work, Wang is also appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Warren Williamson II is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2025, he worked at Bank of America Corp. from 2021 to 2025 and Capital Group Companies, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm utilizes a client-specific investment framework that combines quantitative screening, manager selection, and direct security selection, and offers access to alternative and private market solutions through affiliated platforms.

Brett Hughes is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience and is currently with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. He has held prior roles at CCG Wealth Management LLC, AlphaCore Capital LLC, and Delphi Private Advisors. Brett holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in managing customized model portfolios.

Carrie Sax is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors, where she has worked since 2018 through various affiliated firms. Her previous experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients.

Tyler Petersen is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at The Insight Group Insurance Agency, Financial Insight Center, and American United Life. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and business 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, utilizing customized portfolios and a range of investment strategies.

Grant Rasmussen is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and WFGIA, and has held roles at Vuori and Pepperdine University. Rasmussen has also been involved with Faith Baptist Church and Schools and has engaged in sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning services and ongoing portfolio management, including customized portfolios managed under client-approved investment policies.

Hector Hernandez is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Although he has no prior industry experience, he has been involved in multiple business ventures, including providing mobile notary services and participating in various management and ownership roles across several LLCs. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment models and programs.

Mark Flower is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Wells Fargo and more recently five years with Capital Group. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, using a multi-manager approach that emphasizes fundamental research and long-term investing across separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategies.

Chad Parker is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and previously led Parker Advisory Group for 15 years. Outside of his advisory roles, he serves as president and managing member of investment-related entities involved in real estate investing. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, with a focus on customized portfolios and ongoing monitoring using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Steven Jackson is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. Jackson serves on the financial advisory board of the nonprofit Sisters of Social Service, providing financial advice and analysis. D.A. Davidson & Co. offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charities, and corporations. The firm provides services under fiduciary standards, including retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and wealth management for high-net-worth clients, and is notable for its municipal advisory activities and affiliated custodial entities.

Kristyn Gibson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at EP Wealth Advisors. She previously worked at Rappaport Reiches Capital Management for eight years in various roles. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized model portfolios and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients.

Todd Troutner is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Laurel Wealth Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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, using customized portfolios with a long-term approach alongside shorter-term rebalancing trades.

Eric Sirich is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles including pharmacist and estate planning services, and serves as Treasurer for the Inland Empire Pharmacists Association, a nonprofit local association. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Jasmine Smalls is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, JP Morgan Securities, and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer and Board Member for OMG Women Outreaching Women, an organization focused on education, mentorship, and community support to promote financial independence. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm’s advisory model separates one-time planning services from ongoing portfolio management, using both model and customized portfolios.

Michael Simon is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked for Alpha Mark, LLC for 26 years. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Dispenser Man, LLC, a business that creates and sells home art fixtures and provides rental services for hyperbaric chambers. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm constructs customized model portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and provides additional services such as tax preparation and estate document preparation for qualifying clients.

Michael Mcginley is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2020, following seven years at Providus Advisors, LLC. Mcginley holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management and financial planning services, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with alternative investment options and third-party manager recommendations.

Nathaniel Kirk is a financial representative at LA Pension Planners and holds a Series 66 credential. He has experience working at Masterworks Agency, Westmont College, Victory Foam Inc, and Spirit Christian Academy. Kirk is involved in pension education through an educational platform called Pension 101. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer managing approximately $3.65 billion across more than 37,000 client accounts. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment programs including traditional asset allocation and legacy market-timing strategies.

James Lugo is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Nationwide Investment Services Company, IMA Wealth, Inc., and Equitable Distributors, LLC. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, utilizing a client process that emphasizes assessments of financial needs and risk tolerance combined with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis. The firm offers a range of portfolio management solutions, including managed accounts, wrap programs, and an automated investing platform.

Rachel Seaton is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, with four years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at Valeo Financial Advisors, Crewe Advisors, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Seaton is also a silent owner of Dauntless Financial, LLC, a family office trust administrator. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides ongoing monitoring and fiduciary services for retirement plans.

Dean Catalano is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Capital Bank & Trust Company, Wells Fargo Private Bank, and AllianceBernstein L.P. 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 strategies.