Peter Kokos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He was previously with American Express Financial Advisors Inc for 20 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data.

Leonor Zamora is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC in Downey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm focuses on non-discretionary advice through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Philip Chang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Monterey Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services LLC, CTBC Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., East West Bank, and Bank of America. Before entering the financial sector, he worked at Din Tai Fung Restaurant for three years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework, delivering non-discretionary advice to clients who retain final decision-making authority.

Arnaud Berry is a financial advisor with OSAIC in South Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018 before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a principal at Zahorik Financial & Insurance Services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various asset-allocation tools and third-party manager solutions.

Gregory Fields is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth & Investment Management, J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Merrill, and Occupy Digital. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Pamela Mckenzie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and previously worked at Guardian Life. Pamela also operates McKenzie Wealth Management, Inc., a business related to her advisory services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management through a broad array of model portfolios and research resources.

Jamye Moore is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Moore also has over three decades of experience with Bank of America, N.A. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

June Chow is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in non-variable insurance sales, including life, health, long-term care, disability, and fixed annuities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and various technology tools.

Frederick Denitz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2009 to 2017. He is also involved in insurance brokerage through Lenox Advisors, Inc., focusing on individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing tools like Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset-allocation to support annual, collaborative client relationships.

Daniel Goodman is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2020, he worked at Beacon Hill Staffing Group and Pepsico, and he attended the University of Arizona. He also operates a separate business under the name Executive Benefits Financial Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Jerry Sheby is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017, following an eight-year tenure at National Planning Corporation. Sheby also operates Sheby Financial Group, offering tax preparation and accounting 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 with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Wen Lee is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, working with individuals, families, and business owners at various stages of the business cycle. Wen takes time to thoroughly listen to and understand each client's financial situation, preferences, and goals, providing tailored recommendations based on factors such as risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment objectives. In his role, Wen coordinates with clients' trusted partners, including attorneys, accountants, and tax specialists, to ensure comprehensive and customized financial solutions. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his high school education at Ulysses Grant High. Wen is fluent in English and Mandarin. Outside of his professional work, Wen enjoys golfing with friends and clients.

Carol Otters is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in La Palma, CA, where she has worked since 2011. She has 14 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Amanda Oliai is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2016, with a brief period away from the industry. Prior to her advisory career, she was affiliated with the University of California, Riverside for three years. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Oconnor is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2025 and has prior experience in a variety of roles, including positions at CFG Wealth Management and La Jolla Kayak. Fidelity's affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and oversees both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Ryan Sullivan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked for the Teachers Insurance and Annuities Association of America (TIAA) for 11 years. Outside of advising, he manages a rental property through a property management company. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Swastik Deshpande is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and Lenox Advisors. He also serves as a Relationship Manager for Lenox Advisors, Inc., where he is involved in the sale of life, accident, and health insurance products. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs, including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Omar Ching is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co., and Orion Metal Exchange. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Franklin Chelebian is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Chapman University, Hudson Pacific Properties, Trinium Technologies, Congressman Duncan Hunter’s office, and Stockwell, Harris, Wolverton & Muehl. Equitable Advisors serves a broad mix of individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates through a dual-registered model and partners extensively with LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Bruce Horowitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 21 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. He is also president and co-owner of Wealth Advocates, Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.