Michael Fink is a CFP® and Series 66 professional with four years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Mariner Wealth Advisors and has previous experience at EP Wealth Advisors, Highmark Capital Management (Union Bank Private Bank), and U.S. Trust. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm uses customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, and it offers integrated tax, accounting, and family office services uncommon among large advisory firms.

Noreen Mares is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. She is associated with Ramos Consulting and Wealth Management Firm, a non-investment related business used for branding purposes. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services through a range of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements using multiple analytical approaches.

Dustin Schmidt is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley, and multiple positions at Michigan State University. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized wealth programs. The firm integrates resources from across the Goldman Sachs organization to provide tailored investment strategies and varied service platforms.

Courtney Johnson is a Series 66 licensed advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, and comprehensive financial planning, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Hunter Brasher is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with two years of industry experience. He has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously worked at Fox Pest Control and Brigham Young University. 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, utilizing customized model portfolios and a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Nathan Cutler is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Utah Valley University and Casepak, Inc. Outside of advising, no additional business activities were reported. 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 range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Marie Paul is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CBRE and other firms, as well as a period working with the San Francisco Giants. 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 employs tailored allocation models and manager selections, offering a range of fee arrangements and leveraging the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem for expanded product access.

Casey Ahrendsen is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors, he worked at Capital Group - American Funds Distributors, Inc. from 2021 to 2023. 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, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients. Their investment approach includes customized model portfolios with monitoring and rebalancing, and they also provide ERISA plan services and access to alternative investments and private funds.

Daniel Kerr is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Cerity Partners LLC. He previously worked at Running Point Capital Advisors, Mission Wealth, and Moss Adams Wealth Advisors. Kerr volunteers as Director of Investments for the South Bay Police and Fire Memorial Foundation. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a national client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection, incorporating proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities, and offers services such as financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax planning, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

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.

Gary Le is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Money Concepts Capital Corp with one year of industry experience. Prior to his role at the firm, he held various educational positions over the past decade, including roles at Santiago Canyon College, Troy High School, Sarah McGarvin Intermediate School, and Anthony Elementary School. Money Concepts Capital Corp serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension plans, and corporations, managing approximately $4.07 billion in assets through enterprise-scale advisory services. The firm employs model-driven, asset-allocation strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, utilizing third-party managers and platforms such as Envestnet for investment and reporting support.

Robinder Saggu is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient in Newport Beach, CA. His work history includes multiple roles within Corient and its affiliates since 2016. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and utilizes risk management tools and stress testing to align portfolios with client objectives.

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.

Victoria Martin is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2006 and is also associated with Archangel Financial. In addition to her advisory role, Martin is a licensed attorney in California and owns a law practice specializing in estate planning, probate, special needs conservatorships, and trust administration. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts through a blend of discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and provides access to model overlay programs, tax-overlay services, and approved third-party money managers.

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.

Mai Nghiem is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2021, they worked at Comerica Securities, Marcum Financial Services, Raymond James Financial Services, State Farm VP Management Corp., and Phillip Ngo Insurance Agency. Outside of their advisory role, Mai Nghiem is involved in providing in-home supportive services to individuals with limited self-care abilities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a variety of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with oversight committees and incorporates a combination of institutional scale and specialized market functions.

Jack Mathews is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services in Newport Beach, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Goldman Sachs Ayco Personal Financial Management and has held various positions connected to Pepperdine University and Experian. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored strategies supported by integrated resources across the Goldman Sachs organization, utilizing advanced analytics and a range of service models.

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.

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.