Kara Duckworth is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She previously led Duckworth Wealth Advisors, Inc. from 2013 to 2017 before joining Mercer Global Advisors. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a globally diversified, risk-appropriate investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost index vehicles and multi-factor tilts, while offering a range of portfolio management and planning services.

Henry Terrell is a ChFC® and Series 66-licensed advisor with Guardian Life in Irvine, CA, bringing 53 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Life and its related entities since 1991 and has maintained a self-employed insurance services business since 1987. He is also involved in insurance sales specializing in LTC, group, individual, and disability insurance. Guardian Life operates Park Avenue Securities LLC, a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a mix of proprietary and third-party investment advisory programs.

Saunders Carlson is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Saunders held positions at Cresset Capital, CoreWeave, and worked in the foodservice sector with Woodgrain Bagel and Deli, SALT Bistro, Shine, and Lucky Pie Pizza. 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 offers tailored investment strategies supported by proprietary research, integrating resources across the Goldman Sachs network to deliver comprehensive wealth management solutions.

Christopher Vaccaro is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and has long-standing roles at Ameritas Life Insurance Company and Ameritas Investment Company, dating back to 2006, as well as extensive experience with Capstone Financial Group and Capstone Financial Resources, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent insurance agent licensed to sell fixed insurance products and serves as president of Capstone Financial Resources, which provides medical and dental insurance services. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a range of investment vehicles and program platforms, incorporating both proprietary and third-party models, and operates within a mutual holding company structure that includes affiliated broker-dealer and insurance entities.

William Thompson III is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Litman Gregory Asset Management, LLC and Cambridge Associates. He serves as a consultant to the William and Nancy Thompson Foundation, a nonprofit overseeing an immediate family foundation portfolio. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, financial planning, retirement-plan platform, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Stephen Kearns is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Costa Mesa, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities, where he served for seven years. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of Kearns Partnership LLC, a real estate business. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels, offering a variety of program types on the Passageway Managed Account platform. The firm caters to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, and retirement accounts.

Adrienne Padavich is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James & Associates and LPL Financial. From 2021 to 2024, she was involved with Vampped Holdings LLC. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with a comprehensive investment platform.

Scot Shier is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Money Concepts Capital Corp since 2019. He previously worked at Next Financial Group for 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, Shier serves as a board member for Crowdrank, Inc. and the Scripture Therapy Center, Inc., and holds director and consulting roles in community and health-related organizations. Money Concepts Advisory Service is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing around $3.33 billion for nearly 14,700 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using a combination of model portfolios, adviser-designed portfolios, and third-party sub-advisers, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients.

Audrey Day is a CFP® professional with experience at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2023 and prior roles at Carlson Capital Management and Marquette Wealth Management, among others. She has a diverse background including positions in education and retail. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, and outsourced CIO services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers, employing both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Grant Prescott is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC and has prior experience at Wedbush Securities, Inc. and Ernst & Young. Outside of his advisory role, Prescott serves as an officer and director of Prescott Real Estate Services Inc., which provides real estate sales and property management services. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate and pension plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through a combination of proprietary and third-party models, employing both passive and active investment strategies tailored to client risk tolerance.

Patrick Dailey is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Acorns Securities. Outside of financial advising, he operates a notary signing business and manages a self-help project called PK's Quotes. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a variety of fee-based and commission-based investment programs. The firm utilizes proprietary and third-party model portfolios and operates as both a registered broker-dealer and an RIA.

Ryan Molesworth is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at NIM Wealth Solutions, BrightHouse Financial, Fan Insider LLC, and Fire Island Concessions. 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 both strategic and tactical allocation models and offers access to alternative investments through its integrated platform within the broader Goldman Sachs organization.

Christian Del Giorgio is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union, Quest Capital Strategies, and Woodbury Financial Services. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating under a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure that includes discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

David Boynton is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Irvine, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 33 years of industry experience and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2002. Boynton is also active as a board member of the Orange Catholic Foundation, a charitable organization supporting the Diocese of Orange, California. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Noel Vonuelos is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at MAI Capital Management, LLC and has prior experience at Mariner Wealth Advisors, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Mercer Allied Company, L.P., and The Ayco Company, L.P. He also held a role at the University of California early in his career. MAI Capital Management, LLC 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 over $72 billion in assets and offers a diverse range of portfolio strategies implemented through in-house managers and third-party advisers.

Catherine Cheng is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has experience with Bohan Consulting LLC since 2011 and previously worked at Quantum Wellness Botanical Institute and HBT Labs. Cheng has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2026. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services with a variety of program choices that include proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managed on either a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

Linh Pham is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021. Her prior roles include positions at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services advises a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients, offering financial planning and portfolio management alongside specialized services such as Private Family Office and Executive Wealth programs. The firm employs strategic allocation models and integrates capabilities across the broader Goldman Sachs ecosystem.

Yuan Yao is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Yuan held roles at GWN Securities, Thaddeus Resource Center, and has experience working in educational institutions including California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Mt. San Antonio College, and Mark Keppel High School. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional clients. The firm leverages centralized investment resources and model portfolios, offering tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Frederick Chambers is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Financial and Park Avenue Securities. Chambers also serves as lead pastor at Grace Community Church of Saddleback Valley, where he preaches weekly and oversees church operations. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage, financial planning, retirement consulting, and investment advisory programs.

Shannon Eusey is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Beacon Pointe Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2002. Outside of advisory work, she serves on the board of Pacific Mercantile Bank. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan platform, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies, utilizes third-party independent managers selected through due diligence, and offers proprietary private funds and an interval fund as part of its investment approach.