Cordelia Lo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Moscato Software LLC, where she develops branding and marketing strategies. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs along with broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research and acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Derris Werstler is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the CSR Children's Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting children with special needs. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients through discretionary managed accounts and financial planning. The firm offers a range of managed-account programs and model portfolios, including SMA, UMA, and fund-strategist options, with a notable history of using market-timing and momentum-based investment strategies.

Timothy Higgins is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Money Concepts Capital Corp and has held roles at Blue Palm Consulting and NorthPoint Tax, Wealth & Business Advisory, LLP, where he provides tax preparation and consultation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in consulting through Blue Palm Consulting and participates in an investment club as an owner. Money Concepts Capital Corp is an enterprise firm with approximately 431 advisors managing $3.33 billion across about 14,700 clients. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of managed programs that include model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Nicolas Walter is a financial advisor with EP Wealth Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets, as well as work in consulting at Keystone Strategy. Walter's background also includes involvement in nonprofit and entrepreneurial ventures such as Cal Poly ASI, Chronic Cellars, and Nautical Bean Coffee. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides customized wealth management, portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside access to alternative investments and private funds.

Samir Thakkar is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Prime Capital Financial and has held prior roles at Ameritas Investment Corp. and 20/20 Capital Management, among others. Outside of advisory work, he serves as CFO for a local nonprofit focused on social interaction and is on the advisory board of a software and technology company. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with services including asset management, financial planning, and family office offerings. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and platforms, along with affiliated tax advisory services and consolidated reporting for private investments and real estate.

Joseph Liao is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2021 and previously spent 21 years with The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services offers financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios, delivering services through various programs such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support, leveraging its position within a large integrated financial group.

Austin Beard is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked primarily with EP Wealth Advisors since 2021. Prior to that, he gained experience at Cook Martin Poulson and several other firms in different industries. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Linda Stanton is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services prior to joining Osaic in 2025. Osaic Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services through various program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms.

Brian Mercado is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation and JSF Financial LLC from 2013 to 2025. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Mercado owns Leda Financial Corp., an independent financial services practice. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a range of investment strategies and access to third-party asset managers.

Andrew Montoya is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2022, with prior experience that includes roles at Franklin and Marshall College and Context Capital Partners. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of tailored investment strategies and wealth management solutions, integrating resources from various Goldman Sachs affiliates.

Ian Clemens is a CFP® and CFA® with four years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at CornerCap Investment Counsel, Jon Baker Financial Group, CWM, LLC, and Brightworth. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, utilizing customized model portfolios and a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Nikesh Parikh is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Irvine, CA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and with 18 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Eagle Strategies since 2008 and operates Dynamic Wealth & Insurance Solutions, Inc., focusing on brokering insurance products. Parikh is also an investor in biotech and hotel redevelopment ventures. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored advice through multiple program types and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Tammera Prouty is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with EP Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously worked at Sound Financial Planning, Inc. for 21 years. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, employing a variety of investment strategies and providing ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients.

Stephen Kovach is a CFP® professional at EP Wealth Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Buffington Mohr McNeal for nine years and served nine years with the Water Users Association of Downing Downs Lateral. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services, applying a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside alternative investment options.

Lovely May Zunino is a CFP® and ChFC® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Irvine, CA, where she has worked since 2021. Prior to this, she has been associated with NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company since 2012. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory program types and places emphasis on tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Angelica Betancourt is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved in several business ventures, including Pro Services Rendered, LLC, Team Conquer Inc, GAV Property Management, LLC, and All For Janitorial Services Inc. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party money managers through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Armando Herrera is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. for seven years. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning along with ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation for qualifying clients. Their investment approach includes customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring, using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and incorporates third-party managers and ERISA plan services.

Jeremy Amposta is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He currently works at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab, having previously held roles at JP Morgan Chase and other firms. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations based on Schwab's proprietary research tools and asset allocation models.

Jeffrey White is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisor Group since 2016 and concurrently associated with LPL Financial since 1994. Outside of his advisory work, he is a musician who plays guitar in a small orchestra and occasionally teaches guitar lessons. Private Advisor Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through various platforms and third-party asset managers.

Sheila Hoopes is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience currently advising at EP Wealth Advisors. Her prior roles include positions at Reyes Financial Architecture, Creative Capital Management Investments LLC, and LPL Financial. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individual, corporate, and retirement plan clients with wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm uses customized model portfolios incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation for qualified clients.