Aaron Friedman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and previously spent over a decade at TD Ameritrade in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor in a financial services LLC based in Los Angeles. 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 its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Amanda Aguilar is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2022. She previously worked at JP Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase bank from 2018 to 2021, and at AXA Advisors from 2017 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a report analyst for Provenance Technologies Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research-driven model portfolios and technology-enhanced strategies.

Zepyur Vardanyan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Bank of America for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a notary services business and provides in-home supportive services as a caregiver. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC delivers investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

David Mandel is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 44 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Jonathan Melara is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. His career includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, and a one-year tenure at the Ventura County Sheriff's department. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary approach. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Todd Thomasy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Thomasy is involved in the sale of life, medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research-supported model portfolios and alternative investment strategies.

Garrett Tognozzi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Michael Hernandez is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Equitable Advisors. Hernandez serves on both the nonprofit and for-profit boards of the LGBTQ Attorneys and Allies Bar Association. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Michael Burt is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA. His prior experience includes roles at City National Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bob Kaye is a financial advisor at Osaic with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Kaye is also an author, having written a book on retirement planning titled *Enough Money to Live On: Making Smarter and Simpler Decisions for Stress-free Retirement*. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage, advisory, and retirement consulting services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to build portfolios that can include various asset classes managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Natalia Avila is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she joined in March 2017. She utilizes a goals-based wealth management process and access to global resources, investment insights of Merrill, and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals. Natalia works to develop personalized wealth management strategies that are flexible to changing market conditions and aligned with what matters most to her clients. With a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, Natalia brings a diverse background including seven years of military service with two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She focuses her expertise on retirement planning, portfolio management, investment strategies, and areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, and legacy planning. Natalia serves clients including retirees, physicians, business owners, military personnel, and law enforcement officers. Fluent in English and Spanish, Natalia participates in supporting events for members of the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies. Her community involvement includes participation with Homes4Families and Operation Gratitude. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, exercise, golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, tennis, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Mark Guirguis is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and his own business, Guirguis & Gibbs, where he serves as owner and vice president, handling bookkeeping, tax resolution, and investment clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Hovig Ounjian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 7 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo in various roles. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elaheh Rivandi is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and is based in Santa Clarita, CA. She has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. She has a background that includes roles at Hamgam Production Group and Azad University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, supported by strategic asset allocation and tax-aware options.

Melanie Sepanian is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has built her career in the financial services industry, with prior roles including Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, Associate Representative at Thrivent, Teller at Wells Fargo, and Insurance Agent at World Financial Group. Melanie specializes in partnering with clients to understand their financial goals, such as retiring early, funding an education, or preserving wealth for future generations. She focuses on building multi-generational relationships and providing comprehensive financial guidance. She holds a California Insurance License.

Michael Lira is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2026 and has prior experience with organizations including Homeboy Industries and various educational institutions. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement with Beauty of Aztlan LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, through both advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Patrick Infante is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior firms include CUSO Financial Services, Pruco Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Muriel Siebert Financial, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in rideshare driving in San Francisco. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Kevin Quinlevan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes nine years at TD Ameritrade and several years with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property in Omaha, Nebraska. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Andrea Abeger is a financial advisor with Merrill in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 1992 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is a general partner in a family limited partnership and serves as trustee or fiduciary for multiple family trusts. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Ouellette is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PFS Investments, Inc. and Instacart, as well as a long tenure at Primerica Financial Services. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.