Elmer Sarmiento is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase from 2012 to 2025. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Run It Back Clawcade LLC, a claw machine rental business in Long Beach, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs that implement multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with internal oversight. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including serving as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant, and provides bespoke discretionary solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Jun Tomlinson is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at East West Bank, Cetera Investment Services, Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, Keller Williams, JPMorgan Chase, and Tiffany & Co. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with in-house research and unique market roles.

Maxwell Kilstofte is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He also operates as a CPA specializing in tax return preparation and maintains a role as controller for a manufacturers’ representative company in the high-tech sector. Outside of finance, he is involved in music as a songwriter and performer. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, functioning as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

William Simpson is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to this, he was with Resolute Financial, LLC for seven years and Azimuth Financial Planning, LLC for ten years. EP Wealth Advisors serves 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. They use customized model portfolios with a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provide ongoing monitoring and rebalancing.

Glenn Odonnell is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes several roles within Capital Group and Capital Bank & Trust Company dating back to 2016. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a long-term, multi-manager investment approach known as the “Capital System.” The firm offers access to separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and certain private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

Neal Marchant is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding the PFS™ designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Vantage Advisors, LLC and Vantage Strategies, LLC. Marchant serves on the boards of the Dixie State University Innovation Foundation, a local musical theater organization, Friends of Washington County Recovery Court, Inc., and the Pine View Public Infrastructure District. EP Wealth Advisors provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with alternative investments and third-party manager recommendations, to construct and monitor customized portfolios.

Sherry Anselmo is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualified clients. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides ERISA plan services and access to alternative investments.

Vincent Crescenzo is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Crescenzo Financial, Inc., a health and dental insurance business. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through its CLASSIC Plus platform, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements and incorporating a variety of analytical approaches and specialized advisory services.

Carey Mcneal is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and was previously with Buffington Mohr McNeal for 27 years. Outside of his advisory role, Mcneal serves as vice president of the McNeal Corporation, where he is involved in project management and accounting for the family’s real estate partnership. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and business clients and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a variety of analytical approaches.

Jimmie Ray is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. In addition to his advisory work since 2013, he serves as president and CEO of J A Ray Insurance Services, Inc., a life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance agency he has led since 1976. Ray is also involved in pastoral ministry through the Fellowship of Evangelical Pastors, providing training and occasional counseling. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies that incorporate fundamental, technical, and multi-manager approaches.

Lawrence Bennett is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Placentia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc., and he has operated Bennett Financial & Insurance Services since 1999. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Boy Scouts, serves on the finance committee of Tara's Chance, and is president of the Kiwanis Club of Fullerton. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides multiple program options tailored to client objectives and maintains a primarily non-discretionary asset base with fiduciary responsibilities for retirement investors.

Dawn Bowman is a financial advisor at Mariner with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior firms include Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and WC Walker & Associates, Inc. Dawn is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, providing divorce financial analysis to individuals and couples. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized services such as tax coordination and Core Family Office solutions. The firm’s investment approach combines in-house research with third-party managers across various asset classes and includes integrated tax and administrative services uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Michael Coursey is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Clearview Wealth Advisors, Capstone Wealth Advisors, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advising, he is involved in investment-related ventures through ownership and management of multiple investment properties. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, business clients, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create customized portfolios, alongside ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance for qualified clients.

Martin Nodilo is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Pathlight Investors, LLC for 10 years before joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2019. 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 services, utilizing a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, as well as alternative investments and private fund recommendations.

David Brecher is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Eagle Strategies since 1994 and has also operated Brecher Insurance and Financial Services since 2008. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance product brokerage and holds passive investments in various real estate and early-stage private companies. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Brandon Krizo Yaple is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2023, he worked at Fisher Investments for four years and Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for three years. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, businesses, and retirement plans with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm offers customized model portfolios and employs various investment strategies, including fundamental and technical analysis, alternative investments, and third-party manager oversight.

Yueyi Du is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds a Series 63 designation. She has three years of industry experience and has been involved with DU Advisors, LLC since 2020, where she provides accounting and tax services. Her prior experience includes roles at Smarter Tools, Inc. and Wfgia. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides proprietary and third-party model portfolio solutions with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Mustafa Binns is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advisory roles, currently serving at EP Wealth Advisors. His prior experience includes positions at Empirical Wealth Management, Coldstream Wealth Management, Merrill, and Pruco Securities LLC. EP Wealth Advisors provides wealth management and discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm employs customized model portfolios with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualifying clients.

Claudia Leao is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. and TIAA-CREF. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated delivery model tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates in its planning services.

Gary Klein is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 registration. He has 28 years of industry experience, including 19 years at Regal Wealth Group Inc before joining NewEdge Advisors in 2024. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to sponsored advisory programs, with a focus on combining in-house and third-party manager solutions supported by technology and centralized due diligence.