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.

Kevin Betts is a financial advisor with RBC Rochdale, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at CNR Securities, Citigroup, Rim Securities, City National Rochdale, Beneco, T Rowe Price, and American Funds. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach combining quantitative screening, fundamental analysis, and a proprietary Galaxy asset-allocation tool to tailor portfolios across various asset classes.

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.

Brandon Nie is a financial advisor at Lido with Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bessemer Trust, UBS Financial Services, and SLC CPAs. Lido serves high‑net‑worth and ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients, including family offices, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach across multiple asset classes and options‑based strategies, managing assets primarily on a discretionary basis and utilizing third‑party managers and sub‑advisers.

John Hastings is a financial advisor at Lido with 14 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He previously worked at Jackson Hole Capital Partners for 10 years and Financial Solutions for three years before joining Lido. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, family office services, retirement and estate planning, and access to third-party managers and sub-advisers through an integrated wealth management approach that includes options-based strategies and diversified asset allocation.

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.

Christopher Lee is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at The Sterling Group from 2016 to 2019. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and investment banking services.

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.

Benjamin Finan is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor at Lido with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lido, he worked at 1st Source Bank and LPL Financial for seven years and held positions at Fidelity and Signpost. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a basketball referee. Lido provides wealth management services to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including family offices, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified investment approach across multiple asset classes and offers tailored strategies such as options-based management and access to third-party managers.

Jason Lee Sr. is a financial advisor at Lido with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Fountainhead Capital Management, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. He operates out of Los Angeles, CA. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversification across multiple asset classes and implements options-based strategies through discretionary management and third-party sub-advisers.

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.

David Salgado is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in West Covina, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Elevate Legacies Wealth & Insurance Solutions and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered insurance products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a broad client base including individuals, defined contribution and benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, with a focus on tailored recommendations and a predominance of non-discretionary asset management.

Matthew Ross is a financial advisor at Lido with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lido, he worked at LPL Financial LLC and Exchange Capital Management Inc. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, family office services, and facilitates access to third-party managers and sub-advisers, employing a diversified and options-based integrated wealth management approach.

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.