Advisors Forum - Speakers
Esmael Adibi, director of the A. Gary Anderson Center for Economic Research and Anderson Chair of Economic Analysis at Chapman University, received his doctorate degree in Economics from Claremont Graduate University.
His research interests include macroeconomics, financial markets, and regional economics. Dr. Adibi has co-authored two textbooks, Econometric Analysis - An Applications Approach, and The Practice of Econometrics with EViews. His articles have been published in newspapers including The Los Angeles Times, and the Orange County Register, as well as professional journals such as International Advances in Economic Research, the Journal of Private Enterprise, and the Quarterly Journal of Business and Economics.
Dr. Adibi is past president of the Association for University Business and Economic Research. He is a member of the NABE Outlook Survey Panel and Western Blue Chip Economic Forecast Panel. He serves on the board of directors of SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, and is a member of California Controller’s Council of Economic Advisors.
John Davidson’s life is a true reflection of the American Dream. As a successful, self-made businessman, recognized industry leader and dedicated community volunteer, he brings integrity, vision and passion to all his endeavors.
After distinguishing himself as a successful local, state and national industry leader for 25 years, John was elected President of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) in 2006. This $20 million professional association representing 60,000 members and their staff flourished under John’s leadership.
John worked in sales and management for six years before beginning his professional career in the life insurance industry in 1981 with Mass Mutual, and has since built Davidson Insurance & Financial Services, Inc. into a respected and successful insurance and financial planning company. John is the President and CEO of Davidson Insurance and Financial Services, Inc. in Thousand Oaks, California.
John recently announced his candidacy for California's 23rd Congressional District.
Raymond J. Lucia, Certified Financial Planner™, is a nationally recognized author, speaker and money Radio Talk Show host with more than 35 years of experience in the field of financial planning. Ray has built a reputation as an authority on financial planning for individual investors, executives and business owners and specializes in the area of retirement planning.
Ray is the host of the nationally-syndicated radio program, “The Ray Lucia Show,” which airs in 10 of the top 25 markets nationwide Monday-Friday from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM (Eastern Time).
Ray is the president and founder of Raymond J. Lucia Companies, Inc., a nationally recognized financial planning firm whose reps have invested more than $3 billion in assets for over 8,000 clients nationwide.
Ray is the best-selling author of Buckets of Money®: How to Retire in Comfort and Safety published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. and Ready...Set...Retire! published by Hay House, Inc. His books feature his well-known Buckets of Money® strategy which sets him apart as a different kind of financial advisor. Ray’s method follows science, not art and he makes his recommendations based on academic research obtained from financial professors from all around the world. Even in the midst of a financial breakdown, Ray calmly stays true to his Buckets of Money® strategy.
Ray is also a local and national television personality appearing on the Fox Business Network as a guest panelist discussing financial topics and current economic conditions. Ray also appeared as a guest on CNBC’s “On the Money” with Carmen Wong Ulrich as has also been a guest on Your World with Neil Cavuto, Forbes on Fox, Cashin’ In, Cavuto On Business as well and “The Today Show” and Bloomberg.
