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 at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Farmers Insurance, and CuVantis Wealth Planning. He is also involved with Oceanair Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Anthony Coyne is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Camarillo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2002 and also operates Coyne Wealth Management and Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists, providing investment advisory services through these independent entities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

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 in Camarillo, California, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists since 2010 and with LPL Financial since 2013. In addition to his advisory work, Behunin writes Medicare supplement insurance policies for existing clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating research from internal and external sources.

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 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo, Citigroup, and MUFG Union Bank. Victor is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and has distinctive roles including registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory services to multiple registered investment companies.

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.

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.

Christopher Bannon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Unionbanc Investment Services for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. He serves as a director and secretary for Excelta Corporation, a family business in Buellton, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, combining a large advisor network with affiliated capabilities such as trust services and securities-based lending.

James Hardy Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 1990 and Bank of America since 2009. He serves as an advisory board member for the Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Lydia Hopps is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in fundraising for the Community Memorial Hospital Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Dustin Baxley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he has a Screen Actors Guild membership with residuals reported in Los Angeles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Allen Sheals is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2019 following a career spanning over 20 years in financial risk management, project finance, and investment structuring. Allen's professional experience encompasses a range of traditional and alternative markets, including commodities, foreign exchange, credit, fixed income, real estate, and equity indices. Allen holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Applied Science with an emphasis in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification, the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His background includes roles in investment banking across the US, Europe, and Asia, as well as experience as a CFO of a small company. Beyond his professional work, Allen lives in Ventura, California, and is involved in coaching youth soccer in AYSO Region 4 and Region 9. He enjoys biking, surfing, and swimming in his personal time.

Robert Skaar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oxnard, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.