Ezequiel Rodriguez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Burbank, CA, and has three years of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms, including J.P. Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Rodriguez is also involved with Partners Federal Credit Union. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Joanne Crowley is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Simi Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2011 and previously at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for an immediate family member's trust and is conditionally approved as a task force member with the Simi Valley YMCA. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model and offers advisory and brokerage/insurance services tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Yecenia Lee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019 and previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment and financial services.

Hrag Kortoshian is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at Bank of America, HSBC Securities, and Wells Fargo. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Brittney Louise Bell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years at the firm and 7 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Woodland Hills, CA. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.

Andrea Roschke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2011 and was previously a partner at SingerLewak LLP, a large CPA firm, where she was involved in tax preparation. Roschke also serves as a trustee in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering personalized recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to support its clients’ retirement planning needs.

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.