Leon Smith is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked in various capacities within Avantax and related firms for over three decades. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Gattuso is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Santa Clarita, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Gattuso Financial Services, an insurance business. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

Matthew Denny is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors, as well as longstanding involvement as a partner at Denny & Company, LLP, a certified public accounting firm. He previously served on the Measure SA Oversight Committee for the William S Hart Union High School District. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Tanya Sanchez is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to this, she was employed at Bank of America, N.A. and has experience in education with PUC Schools and the University of California, Santa Cruz. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Matthew Roxbury is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he co-owned ASSH Construction Inc., a small construction company specializing in Solatube skylight products, and works part-time as a bartender at Rattlers BBQ. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority.

Christopher Goodenough is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Konsulting by Kamerman, providing meeting preparation services for Ameriprise financial advisors. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team to provide non-discretionary recommendations, emphasizing the use of Ameriprise managed accounts and algorithmic tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Cole Edwards is a financial advisor with Cetera in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax entities and maintains private consulting activities through his own firms, providing tax preparation, bookkeeping, and consulting services. Edwards also serves as an internal audit and financial advisory consultant at Protiviti Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, financial planning services, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Abigail Ryan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for six years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she owns rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a combination of quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

Patrick Batac is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2023 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and offers its services on a non-discretionary basis.

George Argeris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Valencia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 1997. In addition to his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent with Crump. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

John Hineman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with the firm since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services using structured processes and approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Anna Lozada is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015, also working at JPMC Bank NA (Southwest) since 2003. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Christopher Kobe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor of rental properties in California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to develop tailored financial plans.

Tony Padilla is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a role with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and offers a range of distinctive product access and services.

Christopher Ocepek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Bank of America, NA. He is also involved with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union through related investment services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including retirement plan consulting and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Christopher Vasques is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Valencia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001 and also has longstanding roles with Fiserv Investor Services, Inc. and Lockheed Federal Credit Union since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Porter is a financial advisor at Osaic with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Skidmore Markell & Company and Sagepoint Financial Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Local Camp Vice President for Gideons International, a position involving Bible distribution efforts locally and internationally, and he is a certified estate planner who assists clients with estate planning and trust documentation. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diverse portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Caitlyn Klenk is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Cedar Rapids Community School District, and Harrison Group, Inc. She has been involved in education and sports organizations, including Cedar Rapids Xavier High School and Adrenaline Volleyball Academy. 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.

Jorgelina Roisenzvit is a financial advisor with Merrill in Santa Clarita, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2020. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in retail through 3 Generations Arts & Shop (GiuVa Boutique), which she has operated since 2011, and also works as a consultant for a company selling makeup and nutritional products. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Jonathan Archila is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior firms include Citi Bank, Bank of America Merrill, Prudential Financial, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of finance, he has worked in diverse roles including professional soccer and dog training. 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 in its recommendations.