Nicole Megowan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Valencia, CA, with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, First Republic Investment Management, and Wedbush Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools.

Benjamin Hale is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Simi Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Adventist Health Foundation supporting Simi Valley Hospital. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s “WealthPlan” combines planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing system while maintaining them as separate engagements.

Robert Nugent is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Clarita, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2022 and also has over a decade of experience at Logix Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research and model portfolios.

Richard Brittain is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Brittain is a member of the California Association of Bilingual Education. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Fred Escobedo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, N.A. since 2010 and Merrill since 2010. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Naimuddin Syed is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saugus, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co Inc and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He also holds a real estate license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Herlin Meza is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His advisory services cover a wide range of needs including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial challenges. Herlin holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University and is proficient in both English and Spanish. As part of his approach, Herlin emphasizes building a thorough understanding of each client’s unique situation to provide ongoing advice and guidance aligned with their evolving needs.

Sharif Ahmed is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LOGIX Federal Credit Union and Kinecta Federal Credit Union, among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a comprehensive range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and research to support its investment strategies.

Richard Emmons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that employs firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Carlos Cabrera is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo for 14 years before joining J.P. Morgan and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, Cabrera owns businesses related to boxing news and apparel, catering, and shoe trading, and also works as an Uber driver. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Glenn Crawford is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newhall, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signature Resources Capital Management and Taylor Insurance and Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual collaborative relationships, utilizing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Jared Carter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, using a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to develop systematic, model-based portfolio strategies including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Tammy Hospodar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and offering 33 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, OSAIC, Park Wealth West, Park Wealth Advisors, FSC Securities Corp, and Unionbanc Investment Services. She is also the Chief Investment Officer of Park Wealth Advisors, where she discusses long-term care, life insurance, health insurance, and fixed annuities as part of financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Clark Jolley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 50 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisor role, Jolley operates a business under the name Jolley Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies.

Fushan Korfi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ensieh Kharghanian is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2024 and previously held positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Credit Mutuel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lawrence Stevenson III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Mitchell C. Beer. His current role includes involvement with LOGIX Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Natalie Pavia is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Action VC and Global Entertainment Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Jefita Design Co., an Etsy business that sells digital art prints. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive goal-based financial plans without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Susanne Costantini is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch and Bank of America prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers access to a diverse range of investment products and strategies.

Sergio Tirado is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Mission Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and Target Corporation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to inform their recommendations.