Pierre Bitar is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2021, he worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and provides bespoke discretionary solutions for large relationships, supported by in-house research and specialized market roles.

Zepyur Vardanyan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Bank of America for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notary services through his own business and works as a caregiver for In Home Supportive Services. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice and investment manager searches. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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 Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Patrick Infante is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Muriel Siebert Financial, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an Uber rideshare driver in San Francisco. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, 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 advanced operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Marcelino De Los Santos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes five years at Herbalife Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Christopher Debbini is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and operates his own tax preparation and accounting practice as a CPA. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a fiduciary trustee and provides insurance sales through his independent agency. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

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.

Deborah Quinn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Reseda, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2003. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

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 three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for 24 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Mark Kamerman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Simi Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, Kamerman operates Konsulting by Kamerman, providing meeting preparation services to other Ameriprise financial advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice and written recommendation reports, relying on investment research and algorithmic tools to support clients approaching or in retirement.

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.

Vincent Friera is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Winnetka, California, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at AXA Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and work as an independent contractor before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and oversees day-to-day management through affiliated or unaffiliated sub-advisers.

James Dwyer is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2007 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

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.

Paul Blair IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. 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 provides a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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.