Megan Hurches is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Executive Wealth Management, Dynamic Wealth Management Solutions, and has experience in healthcare roles at Ascension St. Thomas West, Sarah Cannon Research Institute, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Outside of advising, she serves as a nurse educator, virtually instructing patients on the use of home INR monitoring systems. 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 portfolios with a range of analytical approaches and facilitating ERISA-related fiduciary services.

Savitri Pai is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Private Bank and Capital Bank & Trust Company. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, employing a multi-manager approach that emphasizes fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon. The firm implements portfolios through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and private equity or alternative strategy funds.

Steven Mahan is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Capital Insight Partners LLC and American Funds. 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, using customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Emily Lantz is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with eight years at Capital Group and four years at Infinity Insurance, totaling 12 years of industry experience. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a long-term, multi-manager approach through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

John Gardner is a CFP® and ChFC® at EP Wealth Advisors with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual in various roles from 2018 to 2023 before joining EP Wealth Advisors. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment strategies.

Michelle James is a CFP® at EP Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, she worked at the Colorado Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Douglas County School District, and Charles Schwab & Co. She also co-founded Mixing Bowl Cookie Dough, LLC, a food-related business. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate 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 for qualified clients, using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in their investment approach.

Frank Messano III is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial LLC, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, and First Financial Equity Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he operated the 3D Studio Gallery for 16 years. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a fiduciary-based advisory model and combines various investment strategies through both in-house portfolio management and third-party managers.

Rachel Melroy is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience currently serving at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. She previously worked for Capital Bank and Trust Company for five years before joining her current firm in 2021. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach known as the “Capital System” that emphasizes fundamental research and long-term investment horizons. The firm offers access to separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and certain private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

Timothy Mcvey is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Centaurus Financial, Inc. since 2004. He has been self-employed since 1986 and also works as a tax preparer and real estate broker. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Maxon Seckman is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Criterion Capital Advisors LLC and Dell Technologies. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Neeraj Patel is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2021, following five years at Capital Bank And Trust Company. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm uses a multi-manager approach called the “Capital System,” combining fundamental research and long-term portfolio segmentation across separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Cristopher Moran is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2008. 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, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for eligible clients, using customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

David Lawrence is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Executive Wealth Management, Dynamic Wealth Solutions, TD Ameritrade, and DWS Distributors. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and also provides ERISA fiduciary services for defined contribution and defined benefit plans.

Lorin Rivers is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual. In addition to his advisory role, Rivers is involved in life insurance brokerage through Empire Wealth Strategies. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services and employs third-party asset managers within a framework that includes discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Elliott Brack is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 license and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Evoke Advisors, Manhattan West, and Gursey Schneider, LLP. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of strategies and incorporates financial planning, tax, and administrative services, with $72.3 billion in assets under management as of May 2026.

Mariella Caruso is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA. She holds a Series 65 license and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group, she worked at IEQ Capital, LLC and AdvicePeriod / Mariner Wealth Advisors. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach that emphasizes fundamental research and long-term horizon investing. The firm implements portfolios through separately managed accounts, pooled investment vehicles, and also offers access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

Evan Hunter is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Los Angeles, holding CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations, with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower in 2021, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and West Coast Financial, LLC. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, and offers services such as discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Joey Katz is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, E*Trade Securities, and TD Ameritrade. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs customized model portfolios and a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides access to tax preparation and estate-document services for qualified clients.

Jason Yamamoto is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2016, following prior roles at Partners Capital Services, Inc. and SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Yamamoto has involvement in insurance sales and real estate sales. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with a mix of passive and active management across multiple platforms and manages potential conflicts through disclosure and monitoring.

Jordan Sisson is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Warren Financial Service & Associates, Inc. Outside of finance, he has experience in the hospitality industry, having worked at PJ Ryan's Pub for four years. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients by offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to manage investments, and provides ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for clients meeting certain asset thresholds.