Richard Brittain is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Santa Clarita, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, LLC, since 2011. Brittain is also an association member of the California Association of Bilingual Education. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Viridiana Rojas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a family business operating an online handmade swimwear line. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

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.

Laura Arrona is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Modern Woodmen of America, and MillerCoors LLC. Outside of finance, she owns a designer clothing and accessories resale business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive goal-based planning across various financial topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Sallie De Young is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Western International Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. She is also a commissioned notary public and operates Matador Family Financial Services as a separate business entity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Carolyn Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sun Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Jill Campbell Consulting, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 and access to third-party asset management programs.

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 who holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms, including LOGIX Federal Credit Union and Kinecta 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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 at LPL Financial with 50 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously spent seven years with Mutual Service Corporation. He holds a Series 63 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms supported by both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Fushan Korfi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

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.