Scott Plamondon is a financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials. Prior to his current role, he worked at The Leaders Group Inc and Comprehensive Brokerage. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance services as an owner and vice president at Beacon Pointe Insurance Services, LLC. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and outsourced CIO solutions. The firm uses a manager-focused investment approach with a formal due-diligence process and sponsors proprietary investment vehicles, including private funds and a registered interval fund.

Lauren Meixel is a financial advisor with Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Beacon Pointe Advisors and its predecessor entities continuously since 2016. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides wealth advisory, financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines asset-allocation modeling with third-party independent managers and employs both active and passive strategies across public and private asset classes.

Mark Menne is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Anaheim, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2012 and has been with The Lotter Group since 2005. Outside of advisory services, he acts as an insurance agent specializing in life, long-term care, and disability insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts, offering financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and specialized advisory services.

Rachel Seaton is a CFP® and ChFC® affiliated with EP Wealth Advisors in Torrance, CA, with four years of industry experience. She has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2023 and previously held roles at Valeo Financial Advisors, Crewe Advisors, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. Seaton is also a silent owner of Dauntless Financial, LLC, a family office trust administrator. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document assistance. The firm constructs customized portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and provides ongoing monitoring and fiduciary services for retirement plans.

Bernard Mc Gloin is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC since 2023 and previously spent 20 years at BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Beacon Pointe Advisors provides investment advisory and consulting services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm focuses on asset allocation using third-party independent managers selected through a structured due-diligence process and offers services including discretionary wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Douglas Jones is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with EP Wealth Advisors and has previously worked at Riley Private Client LLC, Charles Schwab, and Neuberger Berman LLC. His background includes experience at both large firms and as a sole proprietor. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation. The firm constructs customized portfolios using various analytical methods and provides ongoing monitoring, including recommendations of third-party managers and ERISA plan services.

James Dewhurst is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Goldman Sachs since 2021, following a seven-year tenure at The AYCO Company, L.P./Mercer Allied. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, corporate participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and offers tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support through integrated strategies and affiliated managers.

Christopher Carlsen is a financial advisor with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs in 2024, he worked at Morgan Stanley and has held positions outside the financial industry, including roles at In N Out Burger and Ashton Carter for C&L Refrigeration. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and offers tailored services such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Casey Conway is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sloan Investment Management, L.L.C. for 17 years before joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2024. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, including high-net-worth clients, corporate entities, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services such as tax preparation and estate-document preparation, employing a customized investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside alternative investment recommendations.

James Plaskey Jr. is a CFP® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Executive Wealth Management, Private Client Services LLC, and INVEST Financial Corp. He serves on the boards of the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Great Lakes, the Brighton Chamber of Commerce, and a nonprofit supporting Alzheimer's care, and works as a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst through Balanced Divorce Solutions. EP Wealth Advisors is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a suitability-driven process for portfolio management and financial planning, offering additional services such as tax preparation and estate-document facilitation to select clients.

Ricardo Gonzalez is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with three years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, DoubleLine, Canyon Partners, and Trust Company of the West. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ancillary services like tax preparation and estate-document preparation, delivering customized model portfolios with ongoing monitoring using a range of analytical methods and investment strategies.

Michael Stillman is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Cloud Neff Management and International Research & Asset Management Inc. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate and business clients, and retirement plans, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning. The firm provides customized model portfolios using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with access to tax preparation and estate-document services for qualifying clients.

Charles Johnson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at EP Wealth Advisors since 2023 and previously spent 17 years at Resolute Financial, LLC. EP Wealth Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans. The firm provides wealth management, financial planning, and ancillary services, utilizing customized model portfolios with a mix of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside alternative investment options.

Jeffrey Ingraham is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at EP Wealth Advisors and previously worked for Manning & Napier Advisors, LLC, and its affiliated entities over a period spanning 14 years. 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, with a focus on customized model portfolios and ongoing monitoring that incorporates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

John Bennis is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Pacific Wealth Partners, a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs and services. The firm supports its advisors with operations, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management resources.

Nafeng Hioe is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Aetna and World Financial Group, among other roles. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CFO of Destiny Builders 8, LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment platforms, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Susan Anastasiadis is a financial advisor at EP Wealth Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at MS Howells & Co, Securities America, Inc., Foothill Securities, Inc., and Capital Insight Partners, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member of an office condominium association. EP Wealth Advisors serves individuals, corporate clients, and retirement plans, providing wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, and financial planning services. The firm utilizes customized model portfolios with a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers access to tax preparation, estate-document services, and a wrap fee program.

Patricia Wojnarowski is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2014 and is also affiliated with WealthWave, MJ Marketing LLC, and NetLaw. Her other business activities include sales of insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm provides advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Vinit Madan is a financial advisor at Farther with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Pacific Rim Capital, 20/20 Capital Management, and Prime Capital Investment Advisors. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Shawn Bragdon is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 36 years of industry experience and has worked at The Leaders Group, Inc. since 2017, with prior roles at Arete Wealth Management LLC and as managing partner of BGA Insurance Services, where he oversees wholesale life insurance and annuity product relationships. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm emphasizes manager selection and ongoing monitoring through fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and provides both sub-advisor managed accounts and a direct-to-consumer digital program called Starlight Portfolios.