Richard Ratner is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Hightower Advisors, he worked at CBRE, Inc for 13 years. He serves as a board member of the Cedar Sinai Board of Governors. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients, utilizing a multi-manager approach that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with an emphasis on discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Roy Elliott Jr. is a financial advisor at Lido with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities Company, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Elliott serves as a non-voting board member of Oncology and Kids, a nonprofit focused on supporting children affected by cancer. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach emphasizing diversified investments across equities, fixed income, structured notes, real estate debt, and alternatives, often implementing options-based strategies and managing assets on a discretionary basis.

Kevork Dulgeryan is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Group, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and practiced law at Dulgeryan Law PC. He also has experience with the California Community Foundation and Deloitte. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, using a multi-manager approach centered on fundamental research and long-term investing.

Marcus Braun is a financial advisor at Lido with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Equitable Advisors. Braun is involved with Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) in Los Angeles, where he provides financial literacy presentations, and serves on the Finance Committee of the Notre Dame Club of Los Angeles. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversification across various asset classes and uses options-based strategies often managed on a discretionary basis, with a notable focus on serving registered investment companies and managing options-focused pooled strategies.

Shannon Sahli is a financial advisor at Lido with a Series 65 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lido Advisors, LLC, she worked at JetBlue Airways and Starbucks. Lido serves 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 with an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversification across multiple asset classes and options-based strategies.

Alan Yang is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TransGlobal Advisory LLC and FKC International Inc. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and a range of implementation tools and services.

Chun Mo Ng is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Citibank since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight and integrates both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Sean Mounce is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds a Series 66 license. He has two years of industry experience and has worked with Park Avenue Securities and Merlin Financial Services. He serves on the board of the North Redondo Beach Business Association. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering brokerage services, financial planning, and retirement consulting to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs using both proprietary and third-party models.

Louis Abel is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Covington Capital Management, Tarbox Family Office, and First Foundation Advisors. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Sandra Ortega is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs and operates with a combination of large institutional scale and unique market roles.

Ryan Cosgrove is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Lido Advisors, LLC and has held prior roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., LifeTyme Financial Group, Alpha Squared Capital, and Ronancio Wealth Management. 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 emphasizing diversification and options-based strategies, and it frequently manages assets on a discretionary basis while utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Todd Walklett is a CFP® and CFA® with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2022, following a 15-year tenure at Covington Capital Management. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Walklett’s background includes roles at established investment firms. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolio strategies.

Tamar Injeyan is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Pasadena, CA, and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 19 years of industry experience and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2011. Prior to that, she worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company starting in 2009. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and offers various advisory programs, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Gianluca Paci is a financial advisor with First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Bank of the West/BMO, and BancWest Investment Services. First Citizens Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers portfolio management, wrap programs, model portfolios, and financial planning, using a client process centered on assessing financial needs, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Daniel Weitzman is a CFP® professional at Lido with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Lido Advisors since 2019 and previously held positions at RAI Wealth Management and VACA. Outside of finance, he was involved with Catering by Greg from 2015 to 2017. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including family offices, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management services with a focus on diversification and options-based strategies implemented through discretionary management and third-party sub-advisers.

Sebastian Ferro Sequedo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and Julius Baer International Ltd. Sebastian is based in Beverly Hills, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across a range of wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research, swap dealer activities, and bespoke discretionary solutions for very large relationships.

Garrett Gabriel is a financial advisor at Lido with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Lido Advisors, LLC since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, his work history includes positions outside of financial services, such as roles in the restaurant industry and other short-term employments. Lido advises 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 retirement and estate planning, emphasizing an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversified asset classes and options-based strategies.

Sathita Kerdpongvanich is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2022 and World Financial Group since 2019. Her other business activities include the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Daniella Amore is a CFP® with four years of industry experience currently working at Lido Advisors, LLC. Prior to joining Lido, she worked at Exchange Capital Management and has a background that includes roles at Eddie Bauer and Oakland University. She is also a Notary Public in the state of Michigan, providing services on an ad-hoc basis to existing clients. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach utilizing diversification across various asset classes and options-based strategies, managing assets primarily on a discretionary basis while using third-party managers and sub-advisers as needed.

Scott Berman is a financial advisor at Lido with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Coliseum Wealth Management and Triad Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is president and owner of The Hedgehog Group, a sales and business consulting firm. 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 integrated wealth management, including investment management, financial planning, and family office services, with a focus on diversification and options-based strategies implemented both directly and through pooled vehicles.