Sadaf Bassam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Bryan Thomas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Kevin Navas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue them across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. He serves as a resource for a range of financial needs, including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Kevin also provides access to Bank of America specialists who can assist with banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Kevin's approach centers on getting to know clients and learning what is important to them and their families to create tailored financial strategies. He offers ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve. His professional designations include Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System.

Eric Ross Sr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ross Wealth Management since 2009. In addition to his advisory work, he is a public notary and works as an engineer for Dignity Health. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various wealth management technologies.

Claire Durand is a CFP® and ChFC® certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and Fidelity. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as co-treasurer for the Pacific Elementary School Parent Teacher Association. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

James Bullard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Rolling Hills Little League in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Nicholas Falk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Panorama Coordinated Services and SF&B. Outside of finance, he has experience working in educational roles at multiple schools and has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as a tiki bar and a hay distribution business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Quin Solamo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with multiple firms within the Cetera network as well as Northwestern Mutual and Wedbush Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Michelle Medina is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seal Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering recommendations through a centralized team in partnership with client advisors.

Steven Carlsen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021, following tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating model portfolios and research from various sources.

Kevin Scott is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he collaborates one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. He leverages investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to create flexible wealth management plans tailored to each client’s unique financial situation. Kevin holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California. He also follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement, dedicating time to volunteer with local organizations.

Michael Santoro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014 and also operates Michael A. Santoro Law, Inc. as an attorney, in addition to offering tax preparation services through Certified Tax and Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party models.

Juan Alfaro Campos is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He has worked with Capstone Partners and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2021. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative planning processes to deliver written financial recommendations, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Laura Weil is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her role, she partners with clients to understand the needs and goals of their families and identify investment strategies to support their financial plans. Laura has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and now Investment Consultant. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Laura's personal interests include cooking and baking, enjoying food as a foodie, listening to music, parenthood, caring for pets, and traveling.

Lorraine Darosa is a financial advisor at Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a successor trustee for a living trust. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Le Berthon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of California Irvine and College of the Canyons. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines common large-firm offerings with less typical activities such as private fund relationships and principal trading.

Kristine Keegan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at The Planners Network, Inc and National Planning Corp. Keegan is also licensed to sell non-variable insurance products, including long-term care, life insurance, and health insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research to support both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

John Andraos is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2009, including Wells Fargo Clearing, and is currently based in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, sports and entertainment professionals, and special needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Vanessa Schafer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients through a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mark Tigchelaar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he was a partner at Solid Coffee Roasters for five years and worked with Keana Development for two years. He serves as a board member of the City of Bellflower Public Safety Commission. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.