Ashley Fernandez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Santa Barbara, CA, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Fernandez worked at Montecito Bank & Trust and held other roles in retail and telecommunications. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Richard Jeffery is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Cetera entities since 1994 and currently operates out of Ventura, CA. In addition to advising, he works as an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Aries Chinsio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Barbara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank from 2014 to 2022. 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 while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Steve Kim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Daniel De Meyer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Santa Barbara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1989. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an avocado orchard in Carpinteria, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of roughly 23,701 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment services under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Godges is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Edward Jones and State Farm Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a valet in Santa Barbara. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, employing a structured financial planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include tailored financial planning and various investment offerings.

Lorena Boyce is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She initially joined Merrill in 1983 as a futures and options specialist in Capital Markets at the Sears Tower in Chicago. From 1987 to 2015, she concentrated on fixed income securities sales to insurance companies before rejoining Merrill in 2016 to focus on alternative and private equity investments. Her expertise centers on the Merrill Private Equity and Alternatives Platform, providing private equity solutions tailored for foundations, endowments, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. Lorena’s client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from the University of Virginia. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Lorena’s professional affiliations include membership in the Illinois Society of Colonial Warriors. Outside of her professional work, Lorena has been engaged in equestrian activities throughout much of her life, having ridden hunter-jumpers and, in more recent years, participated in race-horse ownership. She also enjoys biking, horseback riding, music, and skiing. In the community, she has volunteered with Lake Forest Hospice.

Brian Tevenan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch since 2010. 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.

Tara Moayer is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2026. In her current position, she partners with clients to understand their unique financial goals, reviews their existing strategies, and identifies opportunities to strengthen their overall financial plans. Tara holds a California Insurance License, which supports her ability to advise clients effectively in their insurance and investment needs.

Stephen Kally is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a property management business with his spouse. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is guided by proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Shawn Hill is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with UBS Financial Services and has previously worked at Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of capital markets services and proprietary research.

Jason Guevara-Martinez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2026. He is dedicated to building trusted relationships through meaningful conversations and personalized guidance, helping clients develop strategies that align with their goals, values, and financial priorities while providing ongoing support as their needs evolve. Prior to his current role, Jason held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2025-2026), Planning Consultant (2023-2025), and Relationship Manager (2022-2023). He also worked as a Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo Bank from 2016 to 2022. Jason holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, he enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, football, music, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Gabriel Swan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ventura, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Ameritas Investment Corp., and PHP Agency, and he operates Swan Retirement Planning. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in Flying Axe Distillery LLC, an entity established to secure the distillery's trademark. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Dennis Boneck is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 15 years. Boneck is based in Santa Barbara, CA. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to inform asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Jerrad Burford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked across various divisions within Morgan Stanley as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research, offering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Burke Francis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 59 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. He holds a Series 63 designation. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Robin Kopeikin is a CFA® charterholder with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. Prior to joining JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities in 2023, Kopeikin spent over a decade at First Republic Investment Management and First Republic Securities Company. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Clarisa Andrade is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill for 12 years, as well as Wells Fargo Advisors for four years. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Lucas Adam is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held positions at Red Diamond Cooling Inc and served in various roles at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Fidelity’s subsidiary, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad range of investment vehicles.

Aaron Crocker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carpinteria, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at LoanDepot from 2012 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.