Richard Caw is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2025, following prior roles at Better Money Decision and The Sherringon Group. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services including tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients, employing a strategy that combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with access to alternative investments and third-party managers.

Todd Vaught is a CFP® with three years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. He previously worked at Pathstone and Key Investment Services. 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 access for qualified clients. The firm uses a variety of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and manages ERISA plans with discretionary fiduciary services.

Itziar Ramos is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes over two decades at Gold Coast Securities, Inc., followed by brief tenures at Peak Brokerage Services, LLC and Blackridge Asset Management, LLC. Ramos also works as an independent insurance agent. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary assets, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm combines traditional portfolio management and fiduciary services with a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios, employing fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in its investment approach.

Kristina Ventura is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2025, she worked for Peninsula Wealth, LLC for 11 years. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients 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, along with alternative investments and private fund recommendations when appropriate.

Andrew Kurtz is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, he worked at RKL Wealth Management LLC and RKL LLP. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in portfolio construction and provides various ancillary services, including tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualifying clients.

Naira Melkonyan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets in Los Angeles, CA, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has been with Citigroup Private Bank since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she acts as a Notary Public for friends and family. 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 combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Heather Kwong is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Burnham Gibson Wealth Advisors and Equitable Advisors, with additional experience at the University of California, Irvine. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, non-profit organizations, and other entities. The firm’s investment process is driven by centralized macroeconomic research and includes multi-phase due diligence, with a focus on clients typically having net worths of $10 million or more.

John McGrath is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors since 2009. Based in Torrance, CA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized model portfolios and offers ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients.

Lynne Knox is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She previously worked at 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 that emphasizes fundamental research and long-term investment horizons. The firm implements client portfolios through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and offers access to private equity and alternative strategy funds.

Nicholas Carrillo is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise and TOPA Diagnostics. Outside of finance, he works as a substitute yoga instructor at The Ritual in Westlake Village. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting through multiple program structures, emphasizing recommendation-based relationships over discretionary management.

Aaron Dues is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously spent five years at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness solutions uncommon for firms of its size.

Nathan Rogers is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Polaris Wealth Advisory Group, TD Ameritrade Investment Management, and Scottrade. Outside of advisory services, Mr. Rogers teaches a college course on Business Law and Business Communications at Shasta College and provides support in corporate planning and oversight for a health and wellness center. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, businesses, and retirement plans with wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services, offering customized portfolios that incorporate fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis along with alternative investment options. The firm also provides ERISA plan services and internal tax preparation and estate-document offerings for eligible clients.

Brooke Wadsworth is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at Vantage Advisors, LLC and UHY Advisors MI, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a member and shareholder in real estate investment businesses. 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 employs customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring and utilizes a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with alternative investment strategies when appropriate.

Peter Fry is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has prior experience at Kimsa Asset Management and START LLC. He is based in Torrance, California. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services while employing customized model portfolios and a variety of investment strategies, including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Michelle Jackson is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and several securities licenses, including Series 63, 65, and 66. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Capital Bank & Trust Company. Capital Group Private Client Services primarily provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, using a multi-manager approach and a focus on fundamental research and long-term investing. The firm utilizes separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds in client portfolios.

Michael Brimhall is a Series 65-credentialed advisor with five years of industry experience. He is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC and previously worked at Evoke Advisors and Bel Air Advisors. Prior to his advisory roles, he spent four years at Brigham Young University. MAI Capital Management, LLC 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 offers a range of investment strategies and combines financial planning with tax and administrative services, managing over $72 billion in assets as of May 2026.

Peter Haroun is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked at firms including LPL Financial LLC, Mariner Independent Advisor Network, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and integrates both proprietary and third-party strategies to manage client assets.

Bennett Gross is a CFA® charterholder with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at NewEdge Advisors, LLC, Jefferies LLC, Sanctuary Wealth, and L&S Advisors, Inc. He also acts as a trustee for the Friedman Testamentary Trust, overseeing the distribution of assets without compensation. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized investment approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting resources.

James Nevers is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Soundmark Wealth Management, LLC, and served in the U.S. Army National Guard for 11 years. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm uses customized model portfolios with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and it provides services including third-party manager recommendations and ERISA plan fiduciary support.

Cole Allshouse is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors and holds a Series 65 designation. He has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Wacker Wealth Partners and a long career at Garcia Architecture + Design. 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 access for qualifying clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and provides ERISA plan services including fiduciary management.