Debra Hart Gomez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 43 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 certifications and has worked at Merrill since 1976 and Bank of America since 2011. Merrill, together 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 developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

John Gudino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2007. In addition to advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Deborah Quinn is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Reseda, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2003. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Roxana Magnani is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2007. She is part of a multi-generational wealth management team based in the Greater Los Angeles area, focusing on helping clients and their families achieve their financial goals through tailored financial and wealth management strategies. Her expertise includes college education planning, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Roxana holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from California State University Northridge and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. A lifelong resident of the Northridge area, Roxana enjoys hiking, music, swimming, traveling, and spending time with her family. She and her husband, Tome, travel and enjoy outdoor activities with their two sons.

Humberto Jimenez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise Financial Services, CUSO Financial Services, and Wescom Financial Services. His current role includes responsibilities at Logix Federal Credit Union. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Audra Reed is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of the Royal High School Girls Lacrosse Booster Club in Simi Valley, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Caitlin Bloom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Nomi Health, Mitchell D. Becker MD, and UCLA Anderson School of Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Yusuf Bhaimeah is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background spanning over two decades at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to joining his current firm. 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joshua Freedman 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 with Bespoken Advisors, Inc. and has held various roles in the beverage industry, including positions at Casa Azul Spirits, Mezcal Amaras, and St. George Spirits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Giovani Trinidad is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2014 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when making investment recommendations.

Aren Kortoshian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JPMorgan Securities LLC from 2015 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Robyn Lawhon is an Associate Resident Director - Wealth Management Advisor affiliated with Merrill. She focuses on helping clients manage wealth through personalized strategies tailored to what matters most to them. Her work includes providing access to investment insights and banking solutions from Merrill and Bank of America, assisting clients in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Robyn holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned her high school diploma from Vinita High School. In her role, she emphasizes developing a robust Personal Wealth Analysis® to customize strategies that align with clients' goals, supporting those facing significant life changes or seeking clarity about their financial futures. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Robyn participates in community service inspired by the Merrill tradition. Her personal interests include genealogy, painting with watercolor and acrylics, golfing, reading, traveling (particularly around the American Southwest), and spending time with her family. She is also a member of the professional organization CIVMIL.

Mikko Sperber is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Burbank, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Pluto Partners and the Santa Monica Education Foundation. Sperber is also the founder and of counsel for Fundamental Strategy, a nonprofit management advisory where he mentors nonprofit executives and consultants. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Kevin McCarthy is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 42 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in a TV consulting hobby related to soccer and hockey advertising. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Neal Larsen is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including Scorpion Internet Marketing and 1st Global Advisors. Larsen serves as a board member for the Samaritan Center, a nonprofit organization providing resources to the homeless population in Simi Valley. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive goal-based financial analyses and planning across a wide range of topics. The firm’s approach separates planning services from managed accounts and does not include discretionary trading authority for its planning engagements.

Tyler Johnson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 credential. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked as a freelancer for 12 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and approved tools, without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Marjan Hossein Tehrani is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tarzana, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Tehrani held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Naghmeh Mossayi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan since 2018 and previously held roles at DFPG Investments, American Financial Network, and Edward Jones Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in software consulting. 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Trennon Waters is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Monument Associates, Monument Wealth Advisors, and Raymond James Financial Services since 2015. Waters serves as Treasurer and Co-Secretary on the board of the Hidden Lake HOA, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning using advanced analytical tools and supports a wide network of advisors with specialized programs in municipal finance and retirement plan consulting.

Vincent Friera is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Winnetka, California, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at AXA Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and work as an independent contractor before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and oversees day-to-day management through affiliated or unaffiliated sub-advisers.