Todd Melillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, Inc. and Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management Inc. Melillo is also involved in family business entities for tax and investment purposes outside of his advisory work. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement consulting, supported by in-house and third-party research and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Dennis Magaldi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Western International Securities and Financial West Group. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer on the board of E*Central Credit Union and is president and treasurer of the Ridgecrest Thousand Oaks HOA board. 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 a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Patrick Reed is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with firms including First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Investment Management. He serves on the board of Pacific Oaks Academy, an elementary school in Camarillo, California, assisting with its formation and ongoing direction. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 a program that combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

Valerie D'Addona is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she has a minor involvement in rental real estate. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Richard Stevens is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 and analytics.

Barry Laufman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2013 and operates an independent insurance agency focusing on fixed insurance products, including disability, life, accident, health, and long-term care. He also serves as a power of attorney for a family member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multi-manager platforms and various program structures to accommodate diverse client needs.

Dana Goldfarb is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and totaling 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2010. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and various organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Alex Mathis is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 14 years before joining LPL Financial. Mathis serves as president of the Camarillo Pony Baseball Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Ryan Richardson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax Advisory Services and operates Richardson Financial as an investment-related business. Additionally, he is a part owner of Richardson & Co CPAs, which provides tax and accounting preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients from individuals to institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, with multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Grosslight is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morton Wealth, MindBridge Analytics Inc, Blackline Inc, and Bloomberg L.P. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, with recommendations guided by an ESG eligibility framework.

Stacey Peterson is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held roles at related firms including Westlake Financial Advisors LLC and United Planners Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with an independent financial advisory business under her own name. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals who utilize a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.

Stephen Wright is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its private bank since 2022 and previously spent nearly a decade at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is an officer at Zooganic Studios, a company involved in animation content creation and distribution. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market models as part of its financial planning process.

Austin Arnoldini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and over five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, NYLife Securities LLC, Centene, and Bank of America. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jared Hemann is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing in two separate periods, totaling seven years, with additional experience at San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego. 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 management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and serves as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Thomas Morley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally works part-time for Lucasfilm, portraying Darth Vader in various media and promotional appearances. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on tailored, discrete planning engagements.

Spencer Griffith is a Financial Advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works directly with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies tailored to pursue those objectives. His services encompass a broad range of areas including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unforeseen circumstances. Additionally, he can facilitate access to specialists from Bank of America concerning banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Spencer's expertise covers Divorce Transition Planning, Executive Compensation, Equity Compensation Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, and Retirement Income. He holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System.

Kevin Miller is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab’s research and alternative investment due diligence.

Dennis Clapp is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of financial services, he owns a holding company for collector cars and operates a storage business renting space to car collectors, and he also works as a social media influencer for a cultural institution focused on U.S.-China relations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Matthew Piedmonte is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing retirement‑income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax‑aware withdrawal strategies.

Isaac Iny is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Next Financial Group for 21 years. Iny is also involved as a non-variable insurance agent and manages a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research-supported investment strategies.