Aaron Garabedian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fresno, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with several firms, including Cetera Financial Specialists and The Garabedian Group, Inc., where he is involved in tax preparation and accounting services. Outside of his advisory work, Garabedian manages a farming LLC and owns a licensed car dealership. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research and a range of investment strategies.

Bianca Barrette is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2019 and has also been with Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, she held positions at SCF Securities and taught at Grand Canyon University and Fresno Pacific University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

Amanda Phimmachack is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fresno, CA, where she has worked since 2013. She has 21 years of industry experience and has also been associated with Educational Employees Credit Union since 2000. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Rodney Webster is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Madera, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2016, while also maintaining a long tenure at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. beginning in 2000. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs among its offerings.

Scott Buss is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 32 years of client-focused investment experience. Based in Fresno, California, he serves a select group of affluent clients across the state, including successful business owners with 401(k) and retirement plans, blue-collar entrepreneurs and investors—particularly in agriculture-related ventures—and pre-retirees and retirees active in their communities. Scott holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fresno, where he also played baseball as an All-American before pursuing a professional baseball career. He is a Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His practice emphasizes personalized, planning-based strategies that align wealth management with clients’ broader goals, including philanthropy and business succession. Scott coordinates closely with Bank of America Private Bank, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, and clients’ legal and tax advisors to support tax-efficient and estate planning strategies. He prioritizes transparency and relationship-building, often meeting clients in their homes and offices to better understand their motivations. Scott remains actively involved in the Fresno community alongside his wife, Susan, and their two sons. He commits to serving clients not only through portfolio management but also by being an accessible resource who adds value beyond investments.

Jeffrey Thiesen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a CrossFit gym and part owner of businesses including a limo bus service and a restaurant. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Michael Lulejian is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Proequities, Inc. and Producers Financial Group West, where he served for over two decades. In addition to advisory work, he has operated as an independent insurance agent and owned a financial services firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse clientele including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple platform arrangements and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.

Dustin Topoozian is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry for over twenty years, beginning his career with Bank of America/Merrill in 2005. Dustin assists clients with preparation and transition into retirement by building structure and providing guidance tailored to their needs. He focuses on understanding each client's goals and objectives by developing close relationships to gain insight into all aspects of their financial lives. Utilizing Merrill's resources and the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management process, Dustin creates disciplined plans to support retirement lifestyles, investment management, and wealth transfer strategies. He remains involved with clients to adapt plans as their financial situations evolve. Dustin graduated from the Craig School of Business at California State University, Fresno. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, golfing, and spending time with his wife and three children.

Bruce Kalajian is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets Corporation since 2009. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customized portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Alexander Jaramishian is a CFP® professional affiliated with LPL Financial, with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and previously held roles at SCF Investment Advisors, SCF Securities, Kestra Financial Services, and Fort Washington Financial and Insurance Services. Jaramishian also operates a CPA practice focusing on tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by various model portfolios and research resources.

Christian Hunt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Anabel Rodriguez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously held roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Central Valley Community Bank. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Michael Muhareb is a CFP® professional based in Fresno, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Muhareb is the sole owner and employee of Muhareb Wealth Management Group, Inc., an entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios and research from LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors.

Jane Avedikian Tamberi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing a range of investment management approaches supported by research and technology.

Angela Villanueva is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Fresno, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Her career includes over a decade with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds.

Nicholas Krall is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2019 and previously at PFS Investments Inc. His other activities include serving as Council President at Church of The Foothills and working part-time as a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and limited separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients.

Vicente Hernandez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Prior to that, he was employed at Gold Rush Transport for six years. 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.

Matthew Petersen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2016 and previously held multiple roles at Morgan Stanley from 2000 to 2016. Petersen has ownership interests in investment-related firms and serves as a trustee for employee retirement plans and family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with options for brokerage or advisory implementation tailored to client needs.

Montana Silva is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and based in Fresno, CA. Silva has been in the industry since 2025 and has held prior roles at Thiesen Dueker Modern Wealth Management, ADP, and several other organizations. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, with access to discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Doredda Grossman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. 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, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from various sources.