Jason Gietter is a financial advisor with Merrill in Santa Clarita, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant lacrosse coach at Harvard-Westlake High School and is involved in family businesses, including advising on operations for Bindr Interactive Incorporated and providing guidance to Applied Building Solutions, Incorporated. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Suzanne Tweddell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Valencia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been associated with PFS Investments and Primerica Financial Services since the late 1990s. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure.

Thomas Rockel is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2020, following four years at UBS Financial Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Artono Budhiman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Merrill. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kyle Winther is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved with Vapor Hub Inc for ten years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diversified portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, featuring a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Yvonne Redmond is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 48 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2024, following long tenures at LPL Financial and Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services. Redmond also operates as an independent agent in outside fixed insurance sales. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diverse asset-management programs, utilizing both proprietary and third-party advisory models.

Arthur Kang is a financial advisor with Merrill in Santa Clarita, California, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, SchoolsFirst, and CUNA Brokerage Services. Outside of his financial career, he is listed as the owner of a spouse-operated beauty business, Skindulge Aesthetics, though he does not participate in its operations. 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, and institutional investors.

Michael Gallagher is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop investment plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. He utilizes Fidelity's extensive resources to create these plans and conducts regular meetings to monitor progress and make adjustments as necessary. Michael has progressively advanced in his career at Fidelity Investments, holding positions such as Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative from 2021 to the present. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Equitable from 2020 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License.

Derek Van Der Wal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and utilizing broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Andrew Roth is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 33 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 1997 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, Roth spends 15% of his time as a musician. 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 asset management services utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Jennifer Desanto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at firms such as Raymond James & Associates, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. She is also involved with Logix FCU, where she has worked since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Vanessa Escobar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence combining quantitative screens and qualitative research.

Wendy Fleischmann is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Crown Capital Securities and United Planners' Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is the author of "Divorce Well: A Woman's Guide." LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Kimberly Uymettler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and Legacy Advisory Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2007. She also operates an insurance business, Kimberly Insurance Services, providing life and health insurance. 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 over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with diverse investment program options.

Mark Hineman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Valencia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and various Morgan Stanley entities dating back to 1997. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through financial advisors and estate planning specialists.

Allan Farhit is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001, including its predecessor Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a business focused on medical and dental insurance and serves as a co-trustee and successor trustee for immediate family trusts. Equitable Advisors serves individuals across the wealth spectrum, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers access to a range of third-party advisory programs and implements investment strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Nathan Korn is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients in achieving their financial goals through comprehensive planning. He engages in holistic discussions to co-create plans that align with clients' specific objectives while utilizing Fidelity's resources. Nathan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024. He holds a California Insurance License.

Gregory Bishop is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder of Public Employee Resource Center, where he engages in authoring, educating, podcasting, and speaking. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and custodians, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Juan Quintero is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1987 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail client portfolios rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Bret Wims is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Santa Clarita, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, taxes, estate, and special needs planning. The firm combines goal-based planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing program while maintaining separate delivery of planning and portfolio management services.