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.

Ramya Sreepathi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and First Republic Investment Management. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

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.

Renae Metoyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes investment policy statement development, performance reporting, participant education, and a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

James Dwyer is a CFP® professional affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing in Valencia, CA, with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 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 investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Casimir Nocon is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He began his advisory career in 2026 and has prior work experience in the food service industry, including roles at Kizame Sushi and Honshu Sushi. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, third-party asset management, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Brian Jacobs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in personal real estate investing through a family-owned LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employing structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Perris Kaufman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Banc of California. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Charles Masino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history including positions at Snyk and Barton Associates, as well as involvement with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Brigham Young University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models but generally acts in an advisory role without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Haroutioun Bartanian is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012 and Primerica Financial Services since 2010. 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 through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, offering a tiered wrap-fee structure and maintaining oversight of its investment models.

Magali Hidalgo is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with financial consultants to co-create financial plans aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position in 2022. Magali holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in the financial services industry. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys camping, hiking, and practicing yoga.

Feriba Monis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized strategies to pursue their financial goals, including investment planning, retirement strategies, wealth accumulation, and risk management. Feriba provides ongoing guidance as clients' needs evolve, aiming to help them make informed financial decisions with confidence. Feriba's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She has earned professional designations such as Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Feriba holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of the Incarnate Word. In addition to her professional work, Feriba is involved with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). She is multilingual, speaking both Farsi and English. Her personal interests include camping, dancing, gardening, hiking, painting, pickleball, reading, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Christopher Butler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a guitar player for a band called Guilty Pleasures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to develop financial plans.

Heather D'angelo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner of a rental property in Scituate, MA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operates under a fiduciary standard, and is notable for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices.

Tejas Rao is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. He has also worked in education, including at Oak Park High School and Medea Creek Middle School. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing a delivery model that heavily involves LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers.

Neal Eckerlin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent 12 years with Young Life. 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 and offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient investment solutions.