Shabnam Rezaei is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2022 and has previous experience at Bank of America, N.A., EZ Insurance, Macy's, and MiniDil. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

John Harcar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Laguna Niguel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His career includes longstanding service at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1998 and operating the JCH Insurance Agency, Inc. from 1997 to 2016. He is also involved in an insurance agency specializing in fixed life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance alongside his securities business. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through investment adviser representatives utilizing a variety of strategies and tools.

Sumit Sharma is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at United Planners Financial Services, Falcon Wealth Planning, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Merrill, Bank of America, and AXA Advisors. 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, utilizing various investment strategies and technology tools, while overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets and a large network of advisors.

Ian Mcdougall is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Schoolsfirst Federal Credit Union, Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Bank of America. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Karim Darwesh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Van Clemens & Co Wealth Management, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Adam & Jacob Courier Services and Mid East Cafe. 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 recommendations.

Rajan Shankara is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1993. He co-founded The Verschuur / Iyer Group in 1999 and focuses on helping a limited circle of clients and their families achieve financial security through cohesive strategies tailored to evolving needs. Rajan specializes in legacy wealth planning, portfolio management, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, tax-efficient investment strategies, and values-based investing, including socially responsible and ESG approaches. He serves clients across diverse areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, women and wealth, and sports and entertainment. Rajan holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) with expertise in sports and entertainment finances. He graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin System. Known for a transparent and collaborative advisory style, he engages regularly with clients and their families to support informed financial decision-making and goal achievement. Rajan has been recognized by Forbes on the "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list multiple times from 2018 through 2025. Outside of his professional role, Rajan is active in community efforts, including supporting Chicago-based Spark Ventures and The Shelby Goldstein Memorial School in Zambia, which provides education and meals for orphans. He serves on The Buckingham Club Committee of Chicago, part of the University of Wisconsin Foundation, raising funds for healthcare causes. Rajan resides in Chicago with his wife and two children, and enjoys boating, surfing, fishing, snowboarding, live music, traveling, and studying German.

Justin Guerra is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He began his career in financial services with Morgan Stanley in 2005 as a Financial Advisor before joining Fidelity Investments in 2006. Over the years, he has progressed through various roles including Financial Representative, Investment Representative, and Financial Planning Consultant. Justin's approach to financial consulting involves guiding clients through a three-step planning process focused on building a personalized plan, developing a strategy, and executing an investment strategy to help clients achieve their financial goals. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Justin has interests in cooking and baking, outdoor adventures, photography, reading, traveling, and writing.

Drew Marloe is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Independent Capital Management, Inc., where he also serves as president. Marloe owns and is involved with ICM Life Insurance Agency and ICM Real Estate, Inc. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Joseph Remoun Karlous is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at ADP for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Victoria Dixon is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network. Dixon serves as a trustee for two immediate family trusts and is a member of Allison Financial Group, Inc. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a variety of third-party and proprietary advisory programs tailored to client needs.

Kendra Buri is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, following six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Eric Coressel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Laguna Niguel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Tax & Financial Group, Securian Financial Services Inc., and Minnesota Life. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kay Sullivan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Carmel, California. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2002 after serving as a director at a Fortune 50 company, she has contributed to a collaborative, four-person team that develops comprehensive wealth management strategies for clients. Kay focuses on delivering personalized financial planning and portfolio management services tailored to a wide range of client needs, including retirement income strategies, tax minimization, college education planning, business transition planning, and socially responsible investing. Kay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois. She has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her approach emphasizes working closely with clients and their professional advisors to ensure all aspects of clients’ financial lives are aligned with their goals. Outside of her professional work, Kay has been involved in community organizations on the Monterey Peninsula. She has served on the boards of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, Chartwell School, Carmel Public Library Foundation, and Stillwater Yacht Club, and has participated in committees such as the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Kay enjoys a variety of personal interests including boating, cooking, hiking, music, reading, scuba diving, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Josh Hanlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mission Viejo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Chase Investment Services. 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 and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Carmello Buscemi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Juan Capistrano, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and briefly worked at Wamu Investments in 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing a range of financial planning and asset management solutions with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Arya Moshrefi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 8 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and New York Life Insurance. Outside of finance, he has been involved with an automotive window tinting business, assisting with shop operations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Adam Jaros is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In his role, he helps staff deliver a client experience where clients feel heard and understood. He emphasizes a planning approach designed to help clients pursue their financial aspirations. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Adam served as a Senior Advisor at Sierra Investment Management from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was Branch Manager at TD Ameritrade from 2005 to 2021. Adam holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Adam has interests in baseball, fitness, football, golf, and traveling.

Joseph Salem is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Goldman Sachs AYCO and LA Fitness. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds, incorporating systematic methodologies and oversight controls in its investment process.

Nicholas Aloisio is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held various positions, including roles at Gonzaga University and Fenix International Corporation prior to joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Kenneth Williams is a CFP® with 47 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and has been involved with Williams Financial Advisors, Inc. since 1978. Williams serves as chairman of the Marbella Scholarship Foundation, which awards scholarships to local high school golf team members. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program platforms and affiliated managers.