W. Kevin Kessler is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, and American General Financial Advisors. He also operates a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management.

Willie Lopez is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2017. Prior to his career in finance, he worked at Target from 2012 to 2017. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Shilu Shrestha is a financial advisor with Merrill in Newhall, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Shilu has worked with Merrill since 2015 and was previously employed at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of advisory work, Shilu is the owner of a rental property business in Richmond, CA. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Gopez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. and WFGIA. He is involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Marc Henderson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Valencia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2018, he worked at Fidelity Investments from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Henderson serves on the boards of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles and the Seed House Project, and he is vice president of the CSU Northridge Black Alumni Association. He is also involved in business ventures including co-ownership of BN Real Estate Group and ownership of The Hendee Group LLC, which provides organizational and operational consulting services. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing written recommendations on a broad range of financial planning topics without implementation. The firm integrates goal-based analyses with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, maintaining a focus on planning rather than portfolio management for institutional clients.

Kevin Olalde Martinez is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies designed to help them reach those objectives. Kevin provides ongoing advice and adjusts portfolios as clients' situations change. His areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Kevin earned his High School Diploma from Van Nuys High School and attended Los Angeles Pierce Community College. He is bilingual in Spanish and English. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys billiards, cooking, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, watching movies, and woodworking.

Robert Stern is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and Cetera before joining LPL Financial. Outside of advising, Stern serves as Treasurer for both the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Newhall Rotary Community Foundation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing various investment strategies and operational tools.

Ashlyn Wetmore is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Simi Valley, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Oliver Labs Inc, Castle Management LLC, Islands Restaurants, Focus and Testing, Simi Valley Aquatics, and Royal High School. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers various advisory models implemented via third-party managers and LPL-sponsored programs, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, alternative investments, and ERISA fiduciary services.

Alejandro Jimenez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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.

Christopher Simonoff is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2010, with prior roles at Athas Capital Group Inc and Nina Lending LLC. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mathew Reyna is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and various positions ranging from logistics to education. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Oscar Nevarez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2012. 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering its services on a non-discretionary basis.

Karina Madrigal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Valencia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has two years of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to joining LPL Financial. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Dorenda Sprague is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with Primerica since 2017. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in television and film production through her ownership of 2SOL Productions, LLC, and co-ownership of AFD Entertainment, LLC. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that serves individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

David Park is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2026 and previously held roles at OSAIC, Park Wealth Advisors, and FSC Securities Corporation. He is also involved with Park Wealth Advisors, where he provides insurance and variable annuity sales and consultation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program options.

Denisha Davis is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Intuit and Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Business Savvy 365, a company specializing in accounting and tax preparation services. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Michael Berger is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets. 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 tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved modeling tools.

Sukhvinder Kaur is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Primerica Financial Services and Belmont Village Senior Living, along with earlier experience in nursing education. She also engages in part-time sales of mortgage products and home security services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors and offers a wrap-fee asset management program that employs model-driven strategies with support from unaffiliated asset managers and custodial services. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Stephen Lo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2015. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Christopher Boynton is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera. His career includes long-term roles at Arxis Financial Inc. and Avantax entities. Outside of advisory work, he is a division director and board member of the American Youth Soccer Organization in Simi Valley, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a multi-manager platform to a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services with access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.