Irina Bykova is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 1997, joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities in Burbank, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010, following three years at Ameriprise. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with a firm-supported advisory process that combines quantitative and qualitative research.

Jason Kincaid is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he has worked with the LA County Sheriff Department since 2015. Primerica Advisors provides a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed accounts with trade execution and custody services supported by 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 at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc., Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise. Berry is also involved with Zahorik Financial & Insurance Services in a principal capacity. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform and model-based investment processes.

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.

Robert Claros is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cadaret Grant & Co., Inc., Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, and Bank of America. He is involved in Novus Wealth Group, a DBA related to his LPL business. 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, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by investment adviser representatives who utilize both proprietary research models and third-party strategies.

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 at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct engagements and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Nhan Le is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, Le co-owns GML Design, a resale product sourcing business operated with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm delivering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, serving over 14,000 advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

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.

Eric Schrager is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, where he has worked since 2016, following four years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Joseph Polwrek is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Monte Vista Christian School for five years and Newell Brands for three years. He operates Polwrek Financial as a DBA for his LPL business. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by extensive technology and a broad array of affiliated financial services.

Ranjit Hayhre is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework where appropriate.