Natalia Avila is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she joined in March 2017. She utilizes a goals-based wealth management process and access to global resources, investment insights of Merrill, and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals. Natalia works to develop personalized wealth management strategies that are flexible to changing market conditions and aligned with what matters most to her clients. With a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, Natalia brings a diverse background including seven years of military service with two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She focuses her expertise on retirement planning, portfolio management, investment strategies, and areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, and legacy planning. Natalia serves clients including retirees, physicians, business owners, military personnel, and law enforcement officers. Fluent in English and Spanish, Natalia participates in supporting events for members of the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies. Her community involvement includes participation with Homes4Families and Operation Gratitude. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, exercise, golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, tennis, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Mark Guirguis is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and his own business, Guirguis & Gibbs, where he serves as owner and vice president, handling bookkeeping, tax resolution, and investment clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Miccal Jackson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and MTJ Investment Advisors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kyu Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over four years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Envision Wealth Management since 2003 and has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 as well. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as an investment representative at Envision Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced research and operational tools.

Samuel Andress is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he has been a licensed real estate broker with Huntington Group since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Humberto Jimenez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise Financial Services, CUSO Financial Services, and Wescom Financial Services. His current role includes responsibilities at Logix Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Yusuf Bhaimeah is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background spanning over two decades at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to joining his current firm. 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.

Robyn Lawhon is an Associate Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill. She focuses on helping clients manage wealth through personalized strategies tailored to what matters most to them. Her work includes providing access to investment insights and banking solutions from Merrill and Bank of America, assisting clients in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Robyn holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her high school diploma from Vinita High School. In her role, she emphasizes developing a robust Personal Wealth Analysis® to customize strategies that align with clients' goals, supporting those facing significant life changes or seeking clarity about their financial futures. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Robyn participates in community service inspired by the Merrill tradition. Her personal interests include genealogy, painting with watercolor and acrylics, golfing, reading, traveling (particularly around the American Southwest), and spending time with her family. She is also a member of the professional organization CIVMIL.

Mark Kamerman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Simi Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Kamerman operates Konsulting by Kamerman, providing meeting preparation services for Ameriprise financial advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support personalized retirement income planning within a large institutional framework.

Neal Larsen is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including Scorpion Internet Marketing and 1st Global Advisors. Larsen serves as a board member for the Samaritan Center, a nonprofit organization providing resources to the homeless population in Simi Valley. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive goal-based financial analyses and planning across a wide range of topics. The firm’s approach separates planning services from managed accounts and does not include discretionary trading authority for its planning engagements.

James Dwyer is a CFP® professional affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing in Valencia, CA, with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Brian Jacobs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in personal real estate investing through a family-owned LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Heather D'angelo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of a rental property in Scituate, MA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operates under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices.

Jeremiah Bauman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously spent five years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, Bauman is involved in selling life and fixed annuities through Bauman Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Ronald Scott is a financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 57 years of industry experience, including 39 years at Merrill and 9 years at LPL Financial. He also operates Bauman Scott Financial Services, an entity related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing various investment strategies and supports over 22,800 advisors managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Sunil Prabhakar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis within a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Christopher Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, UnitedMasters Inc, Snap Inc, and Western Governors University among others. Brown's background spans diverse industries including technology and education. Merrill serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients by offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, and brokerage services. The firm emphasizes tax-focused investment capabilities and leverages a platform integrated with Bank of America affiliates.

Angela Bagwell is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, serving as the primary point of contact for Private Wealth Management investors and their families. In this role, she focuses on forming strong relationships and providing personalized service to build and maintain client trust. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006, holding various positions including Wealth Management Planning Consultant, Branch Service Manager, and Relationship Manager. Prior to Fidelity, Angela worked as an Associate at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in 2006. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Angela's interests include family activities, parenthood, pets, and traveling.

Melissa Barker is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Santa Clarita, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2017. Outside of finance, she owns and operates 2SOL Productions, LLC, a television and film production company. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies overseen by third-party asset managers and supports accounts through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing, focusing on advisory services primarily for individual investors rather than institutional or pension clients.

Bryan Steiner is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, with additional services such as financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and affiliated trust and insurance offerings.