Nestor Gomez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oxnard, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 14 years of industry experience. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2022 after working for multiple Wells Fargo entities from 2016 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored planning services.

Scott Swartz is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Oxnard, CA, holding the Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Before joining Equitable Advisors in 2024, he was self-employed for seven years and worked at T-Mobile for one year. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients by offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and partners with third-party asset managers and advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

Brian Werdesheim is a financial advisor at Stifel with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Oppenheimer for 22 years before joining Stifel in 2025. He serves as a board member of the Fulfillment Fund, a nonprofit organization focused on board recruitment and advancement. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering asset allocation and financial planning analyses intended to support client decision-making.

Jack Randall is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic, he held various positions including roles at the University of Oregon and Enterprise Holdings. Randall is also involved in para-legal work related to estate planning and assists with client services in lending and investment advisory capacities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolio construction using both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms.

Jeffrey Moorhouse is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience, currently advising at Raymond James Financial in Ventura, CA. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and previously served at the Carpinteria Sanitary District for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in 76Q, LLC, where he manages bookkeeping and other administrative tasks. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory work and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

David Le Grand is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Ojai, California, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked with Evox Images, Pet Gorilla, and eco-made, LLC. He is also a member of an investment club organized as an LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Logan Ludwig is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has previously worked at Bank of America, World Financial Group, and Matthews Commercial Real Estate Investment Services. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dustin Tondreau is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and with eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Lincoln Financial Group, Farmers Insurance, and CuVantis Wealth Planning. He is also involved with Oceanair 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 range of financial planning and investment management services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Anthony Coyne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Camarillo, CA, holding the Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has served at LPL Financial since 2002 and is also involved with Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists and Coyne Wealth Management, both established in 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nancy Brewster is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oxnard, California, where she has worked since 2009. She has 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is an authorized check signer for Concrete Illusions Inc., a construction and engineering business based in Ventura, CA. 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 uses structured planning tools such as Global Investment Committee estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to support its advisory process.

Jonathan Raether is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and PlanMember Services Corporation. Based in Oxnard, CA, he joined Edward Jones in 2026. 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 wide range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Behunin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Camarillo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 1998 and has provided advisory services through Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists since 2013. Behunin also writes Medicare supplement insurance policies for existing clients as a Blue Cross and Blue Shield agent. 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 including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Alex Mendoza Vargas is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oxnard, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bank of America and Merrill since 2014. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Logan Harasta is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ventura, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His background includes prior roles at Aloha Steakhouse and WoodRanch BBQ. Outside of advising, he leads Harasta Wealth Strategies, a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and is involved in referral activities for home security and automation products. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates a wrap-fee asset management program that utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides advisory services through a large network of financial advisors.

Richard Robinett is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo firms since 2009. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Victor Portillo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo and Citigroup. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies, as well as its use of advanced methodologies including AI in research.

Melanie Martinez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Camarillo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked under Peter A. Hockenmaier at Ameriprise Financial, a firm with over three decades of presence in the industry. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported retirement advice through a centralized consulting team.

James Roberts II is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Camarillo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services from 2002 to 2022. He has ownership interests in private wealth management and investment-related businesses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients using Wells Fargo research and planning tools. The firm offers a broad range of planning services for clients meeting a net-worth threshold, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Adam Oehmke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2023. Oehmke also serves in the United States Air Force, where he has been active since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery and proprietary tools, offering both direct client services and corporate financial planning agreements.

Moaniala Valdez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oxnard, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. Valdez has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of retail and institutional investment services.