Richard Brittain is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Brittain is a member of the California Association of Bilingual Education. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, providing both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Viridiana Rojas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with J.P. Morgan since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Red Coast Swim, a family business specializing in handmade swimwear sold online. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to inform its recommendations.

Fred Escobedo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, N.A. since 2010 and Merrill since 2010. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sallie De Young is a CFP® with five years of experience in financial advising, currently with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Western International Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of financial advising, she is a commissioned Notary Public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Carolyn Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. She worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation and accounting through her ownership of Sutherland Campbell Tax & Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Naimuddin Syed is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saugus, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co Inc and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He also holds a real estate license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Vincent Padilla is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at LPL Financial and INVEST Financial Corp. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Gregory Lewandowski is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and AIG in various roles. Lewandowski serves on the Board of Directors for the Simi Valley Samaritan Center and is a member of the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored recommendation reports. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Herlin Meza is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His advisory services cover a wide range of needs including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial challenges. Herlin holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University and is proficient in both English and Spanish. As part of his approach, Herlin emphasizes building a thorough understanding of each client’s unique situation to provide ongoing advice and guidance aligned with their evolving needs.

Sharif Ahmed is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LOGIX Federal Credit Union and Kinecta Federal Credit Union, among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a comprehensive range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and research to support its investment strategies.

Richard Emmons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that employs firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Carlos Cabrera is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo for 14 years before joining J.P. Morgan and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, Cabrera owns businesses related to boxing news and apparel, catering, and shoe trading, and also works as an Uber driver. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Glenn Crawford is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newhall, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signature Resources Capital Management and Taylor Insurance and Financial Services. 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, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual collaborative relationships, utilizing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Robert Arshagouni is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He is co-partner at Jackson & Arshagouni, a tax and accounting firm, and serves as president of the Marilyn Arshagouni Scholarship Fund, which administers scholarship awards. He also holds leadership roles in a youth soccer volunteer organization and is CFO of a manufacturing business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

Jared Carter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, using a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to develop systematic, model-based portfolio strategies including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Tammy Hospodar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and offering 33 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, OSAIC, Park Wealth West, Park Wealth Advisors, FSC Securities Corp, and Unionbanc Investment Services. She is also the Chief Investment Officer of Park Wealth Advisors, where she discusses long-term care, life insurance, health insurance, and fixed annuities as part of financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Clark Jolley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 50 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisor role, Jolley operates a business under the name Jolley Financial Group. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research, model portfolios, and advanced technologies.

Ensieh Kharghanian is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2024 and previously held positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Credit Mutuel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gabriel Garcia is currently the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop and implement personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their goals for financial independence and fulfillment. He prioritizes understanding clients' unique needs and concerns to guide them through financial planning complexities. Before joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, Gabriel held a variety of roles in the financial services industry. His previous positions include Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2023 to 2025, Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2019 to 2023, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2019, and Relationship Banker Small Business Specialist at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2011 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gabriel has interests in baseball, bowling, family activities, food, football, and music.

Brett Mountain is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Simi Valley, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including time at Wells Fargo Bank prior to joining Thrivent in 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.