Jason Lefton is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Evoke Advisors and First Republic Securities Company. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management strategies and combines financial planning with tax and administrative services, managing over $72 billion in assets as of May 2026.

Lauren Carbonel is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 license and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2021, she worked at South Bay Credit Union and Pacific Transportation Federal Credit Union. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs along with broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles including swap dealer and futures commission merchant activities.

Neal Thompson is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Harbour Investments, Thompson Wealth Management, and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of Rosewood Concepts LLC, a restaurant holding company involved in opening The Belmont Restaurant. EP Wealth Advisors serves individual and corporate clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct customized portfolios and provides ongoing monitoring and rebalancing, including third-party manager recommendations and ERISA fiduciary services.

Alex Angulo is a financial advisor with Lido in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors and has experience in academic settings, including the University of San Diego and Olympian High School. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, and other entities, offering investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach with diversification across various asset classes and options-based strategies, often managing assets on a discretionary basis and working with third-party managers.

Natalya Zernitskaya is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Planning Partners and other Cetera-affiliated firms. Outside of finance, she is involved in theatrical productions as a freelance stage manager and properties designer, serves as a City Council Member for Santa Monica, and participates in nonprofit work related to climate action and women's resources. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate-planning through a third-party provider, with an investment approach centered on diversified allocations tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.

Stefan Gronvold is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors and Investacorp Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he is a managing partner at PacificView Wealth Management and serves as an insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance and fixed annuity sales. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing multiple program structures and technology tools to meet diverse client needs.

Jeffery Vandevoir is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., and TDAmeritrade. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, 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 qualified clients, employing customized model portfolios and various analytical approaches.

Aleksandra Tukan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. She currently practices at Mariner and previously worked at NewEdge Advisors, LLC, Jefferies LLC, and InnoVise Family Wealth Advisors. Outside of her primary role, she provides advisory services through NewEdge Advisors under the name Wealth Conscious Management. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and it provides specialized services such as ERISA 3(38) retirement plan solutions and integrated tax and accounting capabilities uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Ralph Heckert is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Capital Group Private Client Services since 2021, following five years at Capital Bank and Trust Company. Outside of his advisory work, he is a financial investor with a 50% ownership stake in a safety shoe business. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, employing a multi-manager "Capital System" and a long-term investment approach focused on fundamental research. The firm offers access to separately managed accounts, affiliated funds, and alternative strategy funds, serving a range of clients including corporate and pension plans.

Lea Ann Knight is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 19 years of industry experience. She currently works at EP Wealth Advisors and previously held positions at Better Money Decisions and North American Management. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Española Valley Humane Society and is a member of the finance committee for Reading Quest. She also reviews online financial planning courses for Kitces.com. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning with a focus on customized model portfolios and ongoing monitoring using various analytical methods.

Henry Chaussée is a financial advisor at Lido with a Series 65 license and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stuart Chaussée & Associates, Inc. and time at the University of Georgia. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including individuals, family offices, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach emphasizing diversification across various asset classes and utilizes options-based strategies, managing assets primarily on a discretionary basis while collaborating with third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Jack Suzar is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC and its affiliated entities from 1999 to 2021. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes multi-manager solutions, manager selection, and access to proprietary research and customized portfolio construction.

Kenneth Cole is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Edward Moyzes. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and integrated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal team and third-party managers, with a notable focus on tax and accounting integration uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Sisung Noh is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience and has been with Independent Financial Group since 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates a CPA practice focused on tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm offers various investment management solutions, combining strategic asset allocation with both active and passive exposures through multiple platforms and third-party programs.

Todd Perry is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors and has worked previously at Executive Wealth Management and Vintage Financial Services. Perry also serves as Treasurer for the Brighton Rotary Foundation. 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 clients meeting certain asset thresholds.

Nassif Dow is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Los Angeles, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm uses multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and has a distinctive combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Jason Ozur is a financial advisor at Lido with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Lido Advisors, LLC and Lido Advisors Holdings, LLC since 2015. He serves as a board member of Palladius Capital Management and participates in the governance of multiple Lido-affiliated entities without compensation. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning, employing an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversification across various asset classes and options-based strategies.

Raymond Chavez is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 26 years of industry experience, including 21 years at Centaurus. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in BWRC & Associates, a non-investment-related business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers a range of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements with multiple investment analysis approaches.

Chong Shim is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has held roles at firms including The Leaders Group Inc, Ameritas Advisory Services, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in senior health insurance consulting through a separate business. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes manager selection and ongoing portfolio monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering both sub-advised accounts and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.

Thomas Bartling is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Lido. His prior roles include positions at Aspiriant, Platt Wealth Management, San Diego County Credit Union, and Union Bank. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Financial Planning Association of Central Florida and works part-time in food and beverage service at Eden Abbey Brewing Community. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including family offices, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach focused on diversification and options-based strategies, managing assets on a discretionary basis and collaborating with third-party managers when appropriate.