Mercedes Guevara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, she spent time at California State University Northridge. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Ruthi Hymes is currently the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. Prior to this position, she worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Earlier in her career, she was a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2018 to 2020. She holds a California Insurance License. In her role, Ruthi focuses on developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to individual client needs, emphasizing honesty, integrity, and transparency. She is committed to working closely with clients to achieve their financial goals through careful planning and implementation. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Ruthi enjoys skiing, theater, and traveling.

Christian Ridout is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their unique goals and priorities, helping them navigate complex investment and wealth management decisions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, as well as serving clients in sports and entertainment sectors. Christian holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Villanova University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys baseball, cooking, gardening, skiing, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Irina Bykova is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent five years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, along with over two decades at Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 process 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.

Michele Steinberg is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2004, with prior experience at Waddell & Reed from 2002 to 2004. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of a rental property. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Jason Kincaid is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and began his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Primerica, he has worked with the LA County Sheriff Department since 2015. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by third parties and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Peter Kokos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He was previously with American Express Financial Advisors Inc for 20 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, utilizing proprietary research and third-party data.

Arnaud Berry is a financial advisor with OSAIC in South Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018 before joining OSAIC in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a principal at Zahorik Financial & Insurance Services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various asset-allocation tools and third-party manager solutions.

June Chow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2015, she worked at Equity Services, Inc., Ameritas Investment Company, Guardian Life, Lottman Financial Group, SPC, and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in non-variable insurance sales including life, health, long-term care, disability, and fixed annuities. 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 range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a broad suite of financial products.

Bruce Horowitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Commonwealth Financial Network and Osaic FA, Inc. He is also president and co-owner of Wealth Advocates, Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alicia Stuart Chambers is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on understanding clients' individual needs to develop strategies that support their short-term, mid-term, and long-term financial goals. Alicia offers guidance on a range of financial topics, including investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected events. She also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Alicia holds a Bachelor's degree from Vanguard University of Southern California and a Master's degree from the University of Arizona. She is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and utilizes her expertise to provide ongoing advice and guidance tailored to each client's evolving needs. Beyond her professional commitments, Alicia is involved with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation.

Natalie Soo Hoo is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Independent Financial Group, LLC. She also receives trail commissions on fixed annuities and life insurance policies. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research, third-party strategists, or TAMP sponsors, and offers financial planning, consulting, and access to third-party asset managers.

Richard Ryan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and over 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nhan Le is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns GML Design, a business involved in resale products for online retail commerce. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. 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 and third-party data.

Denise Winkelman is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Fidelity divisions since 2008 and was previously employed at Postmates and Farmers Financial Solutions. Outside of finance, Denise is also active as a comedian, actor, and writer. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Horacio Lopez Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, having previously worked at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Michael Takvorian is a financial advisor at Merrill with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1981 and has also worked at Bank of America since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of the Takvorian Family Trust. Merrill, along 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyu Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over four years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Envision Wealth Management since 2003 and has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 as well. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved as an investment representative at Envision Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced research and operational tools.

Heghine Kirakosyan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Calabasas, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she owns HLSH Hospitality, Inc., a business providing boba teas and smoothies catering for events. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice, using a combination of internal research and third-party data.