David Lew is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, Lew serves as treasurer for the Chinese Christian Alliance Church and holds leadership positions with the Wilbur Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Glenn Crawford is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. Crawford also manages Crawford Wealth Management, his financial advisory practice under LPL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives offering a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Tejas Rao is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he had brief roles at Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. He also has experience working at Calamigos Guest Ranch and Beach Club and has an educational background from the University of California, Riverside. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and diverse asset-management programs. The firm uses a variety of advisory models implemented through third parties and provides ERISA fiduciary services without sponsoring its own wrap fee program.

Soren Lewis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo and Citigroup in various roles since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Adam Marcus is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market-based modeling techniques as part of its advisory process.

Linda Oleson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 37 years of industry experience. Her career includes tenures at Merrill from 1997 to 2007 and Western International Securities, Inc. from 2008 to 2025 before joining LPL Financial. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Garrett De Buiser is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and having 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firms since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in cellular spectrum license acquisition and management through his business ventures. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service uses research and algorithmic tools to provide personalized recommendation reports with a focus on asset allocation and Social Security claiming options.

Michelle Fenton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, she worked at Centaurus Financial INC. for 15 years and UBS Financial Services for one year. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and writes a travel blog called The Stayover, where she creates travel guides and photography. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a wide range of services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and resources.

Eva Rhodes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has worked within various divisions of J.P. Morgan since 2014, including roles in the London branch and both J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA. 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 delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, with a non-discretionary program that relies on an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence processes.

Ali Navid is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Unionbanc Investment Services. Outside of his advisory work, he maintains ownership of a rental property in Thousand Oaks, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Rosenthal is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He was self-employed for 12 years prior to joining Edward Jones. Rosenthal holds an active notary public license, although he does not currently pursue notary business. 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 strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Kimberly Ary is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and entrepreneurial activities with Personal Pathways LLC dba Apex Fun Run and EZ-NetTools. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Thomas Christopoulos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner and owner at Gus and Andy's Montrose Grill, where he handles bookkeeping responsibilities on weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment process.

Sunil Prabhakar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis within a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice.

Melisa Bahmanyar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2013 to 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Angela Bagwell is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, serving as the primary point of contact for Private Wealth Management investors and their families. In this role, she focuses on forming strong relationships and providing personalized service to build and maintain client trust. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2006, holding various positions including Wealth Management Planning Consultant, Branch Service Manager, and Relationship Manager. Prior to Fidelity, Angela worked as an Associate at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in 2006. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Angela's interests include family activities, parenthood, pets, and traveling.

Todd Augustine is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial, Kinetca FCU, Edward Jones, Aflac, and Sanofi Pharmaceuticals. Todd is based in Newbury Park, CA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Clinton Spivey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has managed rental property investments as a sole proprietor since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and a comprehensive investment approach to support its clients’ financial goals.

Daniel Yates is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2010 to 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates J. Elliott Capital Management, a private investment practice based in Thousand Oaks, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm’s services include comprehensive planning and tailored recommendations supported by Wells Fargo research, with a range of advisory and brokerage implementation options.

Sharone Rotkopf is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Calabasas, CA, holding a Series 63 license and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. and UBS Financial Services before joining LPL Financial in 2005. Rotkopf is involved in investment research surveys through IA Collaborative/Adler Weiner Research. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies supported by advisor-facing tools, alongside a broad platform of non-advisory financial services.