Jason Baldridge 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 that, he held positions at OluKai and Boston College. 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 with diversified investment strategies, including options-based approaches, and frequently serves registered investment companies and pooled strategies through affiliated entities.

Alexander Hwang is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes a position at Ernst & Young and four years at UCLA. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, using a multi-manager approach that combines separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

Andrew Stewart is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Lido Advisors, LLC and was previously with Exchange Capital Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of St. John’s Episcopal Church and is a member of the Markets Group Private Wealth Advisory Board. He is also involved in community service as a board member of the Huntington Woods Men’s Club and volunteers with the CFA Society Detroit. Lido advises 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 focused on diversification and options-based strategies, managing assets on a discretionary basis while utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers when appropriate.

Hasan Shirazi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. The firm serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, execution, and custody services. Citigroup Global Markets combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, providing multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs.

Ruth Melody Chukwunyere is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Mariner with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner in 2023, she worked at McAdam LLC and has been involved in the hospitality industry through Levy Restaurants since 2017. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized services such as tax integration and Core Family Office solutions. The firm employs a customized, discretionary portfolio approach supported by an Investment Committee and combines in-house research with third-party manager allocations.

Sam Lim is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citigroup since 2017 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. 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 specialized market roles, providing investment advisory, broker-dealer execution, custody services, and derivatives trading.

Jeffrey Christie is a financial advisor at Lido with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Investment Security Corporation, Ken Stern & Associates, and Asset Planning Solutions, Inc. He maintains a valid California life insurance license, though he is not actively engaged in insurance business. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, and other entities with integrated wealth management services that include investment management, financial planning, and estate planning. The firm employs a diversified investment approach and offers options-based strategies while managing assets on a discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers as appropriate.

Sandra Morelli is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company for five years before joining her current firm in 2021. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

Neil Martin is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, JM Construction Services US, the Federal Aviation Administration, and Borbon, Inc. Martin is based in Los Angeles, CA. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-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 services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Jennifer Birdsey is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., where she has worked since 2021. Prior to that, she spent five years at Capital Bank and Trust Company. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, employing a multi-manager investment approach through separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative strategy funds.

Melinda Mchugh is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Lido Advisors, LLC since 2019. Prior to joining Lido, she worked for 11 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. 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 that includes diversification across multiple asset classes and implements options-based strategies, typically managing assets on a discretionary basis and utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers when appropriate.

David Kalata is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Beverly Hills, California. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience, including 19 years at HSBC Securities and HSBC Bank USA. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary program types. The firm’s investment process uses five model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset-allocation advice with ongoing fund due diligence, serving clients with a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Glenn Geist is a financial advisor with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Bank and Trust Company for five years before joining his current firm in 2021. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management mainly to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager approach and a combination of separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investment vehicles.

Barbara Lommen is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Lido with 10 years of industry experience. She worked at Colorado Financial Management, LLC from 2015 to 2023 before joining Lido Advisors, LLC. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes equities, fixed income, structured notes, real estate debt, and alternatives, often utilizing options-based strategies and third-party asset managers.

Julie Shen is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. from 2012 to 2015. Shen is a 50% owner of ENT Wealth Management, a marketing DBA, and is also a licensed California insurance agent offering various insurance products. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios with both passive and active investment exposures.

Benjamin Klaus is a financial advisor at Lido with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Lido, he worked in various roles including landscaping, painting, and valet services, in addition to completing his education as a full-time student. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients by providing investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach that includes diversification across multiple asset classes and implements options-based strategies both in client accounts and pooled vehicles.

Imran Faruqui is a CFP® professional affiliated with Citigroup Global Markets, with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo and JPMorgan prior to joining Citigroup in 2025. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Ching Wa Cova Mak is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary program types, utilizing a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation in partnership with HSBC Global Asset Management and other affiliated providers.

Rebecca Rang is a financial advisor at Lido with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Avitas Wealth Management LLC, Sunset West Advisors, and BNG, Inc. 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 investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement and estate planning with an integrated wealth management approach that uses diversification and options-based strategies.

Alexander Cargal is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His background includes four years at Morgan Stanley and multiple roles at Gonzaga University. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm’s approach focuses on manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research to offer discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.