Alice Rieckmann is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA since 2023, following nine years at Bank of America NA and Merrill. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Victoria Forgerson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a vice president and co-owner of a family fire protection business and also distributes Avon beauty products on a limited basis. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Joe Aguirre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc. for 17 years and has operated Aguirre Financial & Insurance Services since 1990. In addition to his advisory work, he is also active as an artist and musician. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jennifer Alewel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research.

James Kaing is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2015 to 2020 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Kaing owns and operates a business focused on sports and hobby trading collectible cards. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than many peers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dane Johnson serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience in wealth management and investing, having begun his financial services career in 1987 with Shearson Lehman Brothers. Mr. Johnson joined Merrill in 1991 and has since developed personalized strategies to help clients pursue long-term financial goals. His approach incorporates the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America to address his clients’ holistic wealth management needs. Mr. Johnson’s expertise includes security-based investments, life insurance, long-term care, annuities, mortgage and consumer lending, estate planning, and business banking. He holds the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes studies in finance with an option in investments across multiple universities such as Tulane University, University of New Orleans, CSU Long Beach, UCSB, and Ventura College. He is also a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honors Society. A native of Ventura, California, Mr. Johnson graduated from Buena High School and served in the United States Marine Corps before beginning his financial career. He is committed to staying well informed through ongoing education and frequently participates in industry research and conference calls. Reflecting Merrill’s tradition of community involvement, he volunteers with local organizations to contribute to the community he serves.

Giancarlo Hamner is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 2016. He is based in Newbury Park, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Martin Padilla is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at firms including Stifel, B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Oppenheimer & Co, UBS Financial Services, and Merrill. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cathey Paine is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of finance, Paine writes and edits screenplays and books and has an interest in acting. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and utilizes firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

Jeffrey Pollack is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at PRG & Associates, LLC and Paul Gross, as well as involvement in several community and professional organizations. Outside of his advisory work, he has business interests connected to PRG & Associates, LLC in Calabasas. 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 advisory and brokerage services through its network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various investment options.

Michael Nguyen is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, business owners, and executives to help align their financial decisions with their life goals and the legacies they aim to create. His career spans several disciplines within the financial services industry, including pension consulting, mergers and acquisitions investment banking, insurance, and financial advisory work. Michael also has over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur, having built and operated businesses such as a CrossFit gym and a ballroom dance studio. These roles have given him insight into the financial challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs as well as individuals and institutions. He focuses on helping clients bring clarity, intention, and coordination to their financial lives, emphasizing legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied mathematics, finance, and economics. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Michael has personal interests in dancing, football, and traveling.

Tim Shield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2004 and operates a business under the name Shield Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with various investment platforms and tools, managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Linda Mead is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. She provides guidance in areas such as investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings while connecting clients with Bank of America specialists for additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business services. Mead brings expertise in a comprehensive approach to financial planning, focusing on aligning strategies with what matters most to her clients and their families. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California.

Fadwa Dahhan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked as a travel agent with America Travel Companies. 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 variety of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Richard Christensen III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Christensen is a partial owner of Westlake Private Wealth Management, where he is actively involved in financial services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, providing a comprehensive financial solution.

James Losey Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Osaic Wealth in 2023, Mr. Losey spent 26 years with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and has maintained a relationship with New York Life Insurance Company since 1990. Outside of financial advisory work, he owns a company that markets and manages executive suite office leases. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing a broad range of asset-allocation tools, portfolio management options, and access to multiple third-party money managers and platforms.

Gewargis Betjoseph is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at 21st Century Fox for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Albert Adam III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked within Wells Fargo and its related entities since 2009. Adam serves as the mayor of Thousand Oaks, CA, and has been a member of the Thousand Oaks City Council since 2018, participating in finance and planning committees. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet net-worth thresholds, using proprietary research and tools to develop recommendations delivered through meetings and client summaries.

Steve Malouf is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly and through corporate agreements.

Bradley Newman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in investment-related business activities, including ownership of B L Newman, Inc. and a partial ownership interest in Duncan-Newman Associates LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, using Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of planning services to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria, covering areas such as retirement, education, risk, and business-owner transition planning.