David Botwinick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously spent five years at Sii Investments and twelve years at Equitable Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a business entity operating under his name and has ownership interests in real estate rentals. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Serena Tobias is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and economic modeling techniques.

Brenda Guzman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with a family cleaning business that provides office and home cleaning services. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm supports clients with a range of planning topics and allows integration with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system.

Amna Altaf is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2024, she worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm primarily utilizes model-driven investment strategies and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Gary Chiate is a financial advisor at Stifel with 59 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Oppenheimer for 22 years and CIBC World Markets Corp. for 6 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a family ranch in Montana and works as a cowboy alongside three of his sons. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions to guide asset allocation and planning.

Chelsea Henriod is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and has additional experience at College of the Canyons and Sherwood Country Club. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of directors for Fishbowl. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Gracelyn Root is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2005 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Eric Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ventura, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2005 and previously with Ameriprise from 1997 to 2005. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through West Coast Wealth Management and has worked with Aetna on individual and group medical insurance policies. 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 provides various financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, combining advisory platforms with a broad range of financial activities.

David Folino is a CFP® professional with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has held previous roles at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he owns Folino Tax & Financial Network, a tax preparation business he has operated since 1985, and has a significant ownership interest in FTFN Insurance Services, providing life, disability, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management strategies and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors.

Mason Pendleton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oxnard, CA, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Corrigan & Company and Northern Arizona University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, delivering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its process.

Gaea Dawn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ventura, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a rental property in South Lake Tahoe. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Alan Iinuma is a financial advisor at Osaic with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and Independent Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in assisting clients with estate planning information gathering and has experience referring clients to mortgage brokerage services. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for portfolio optimization and offers a range of managed account programs alongside alternative investment options.

Spencer Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a two-year gap in employment. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in a family limited partnership. Merrill, along 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Worthington is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oxnard, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized custodial and operational resources.

Bryan Cunningham is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC, OneAmerica Securities, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. Cunningham also serves as a volunteer committee chairperson for the Alzheimer's Association, organizing and overseeing the Walk to End Alzheimer's. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Andrew Kremer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 registrations and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2014, including Fidelity Brokerage Services and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of portfolios, including model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Matthew Jones is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ventura, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental real estate in Tampa, Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Roberts III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Camarillo, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2022. He is also involved in investment-related business activities, including ownership in Ridgeline Private Wealth Management, LLC, and FTS Capital Investment Group Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, and integrates advisory services with various financial product offerings.

M Cecilia Cuevas is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2004, she has accumulated nineteen years of experience in the financial services industry. Her expertise includes corporate benefit programs, such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. She assists corporate executives in integrating their corporate benefits into a comprehensive long-term financial strategy. Cuevas focuses on areas including divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, and portfolio management services. Cuevas holds multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (CkP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and a master's degree from California Lutheran University. Fluent in both Spanish and English, she emphasizes one-on-one collaboration with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals. In addition to her professional work, Cuevas participates in community volunteer activities. Her personal interests include music, reading, swimming, and traveling. She is committed to acting in the best interest of her clients and supporting their financial wealth management objectives.

Thomas Ellis is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors, Arbor Point Advisors, and Foothill Securities. He is also involved with Ellis & Ellis, Inc., a business entity he has operated since 2009, and has worked with Thomas Aquinas College and Saint Augustine Academy since 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other 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 extensive advisory tools and a broad spectrum of non-advisory financial activities.