Ryan Liljegren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westlake Village, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 21 years with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Calvary Community Church. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to create tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Todd Barnes is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior roles include four years at Cetera Investment Services LLC and one year at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Barnes is also involved with the Harvard Business School Alumni Association as secretary. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Sherith Squires is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of a commercial office building leased to multiple tenants, including other Thrivent representatives. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s services include a model-based approach to comprehensive financial planning and an optional managed-account program under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Ryan Maley is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at Merrill, Unionbanc Investment Services, and MUFG Union Bank. Maley serves as an active board member of Food Share of Ventura County, a local food bank. 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 broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stephen Michener is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent eight years at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing 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 sources.

Sean Mc Grath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, Banc of America Investment Services, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers with the Newport Harbor Baseball Association, a nonprofit organization. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Steven Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes nine years at D.A. Davidson & Co. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brett Mountain is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank before joining Thrivent in 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called "WealthPlan," while keeping the services separate.

Eric Cooper is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services among other firms. He is also involved with Winther and Company, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Mark Miller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Trust Portfolios L.P. for nine years and One Capital Management, LLC for four years. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels to provide comprehensive planning solutions.

Nicole Bain is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. She began her career at Fidelity in 2018, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Investor Center Intern. In her role, Nicole focuses on constructing customized financial plans that align with her clients' unique needs and goals, emphasizing transparency and collaboration. She aims to develop wealth planning strategies that benefit clients and their families both now and in the future. Nicole holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, she has interests in beach activities, family, fitness, parenthood, pets, and Pilates.

Natalie Pavia is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2022. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Jefita Design Co., an Etsy business selling digital art prints. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach includes periodic reviews and the option to combine planning with managed accounts through its WealthPlan program.

Kevin Deegan is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC Wealth, Inc., where he has worked since 2023, following a 34-year tenure at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. in Westlake Village, CA. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary and advisor-managed strategies across a range of programs.

Dewi Tan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Calabasas, CA, and has three years of industry experience. Dewi previously worked at T-Mobile from 2005 to 2022 before joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. in 2022. Merrill, in partnership 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Thomas Miller is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Miller Manocchio Inc and Waddell & Reed, Inc., spanning multiple decades. Miller also acts in a fiduciary capacity for a family trust and operates generational wealth management services under his firm’s umbrella. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a broad array of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Kristofer Pettit is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various firms including Girard Securities, Summit Brokerage Services, and First Allied Securities. Outside of advising, he is an insurance agent selling life and long-term care products and serves as a trustee for a spousal lifetime access trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide multi-manager platform serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or create customized strategies.

Jose Rubio is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2024, he worked at JP Morgan Securities, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Chase Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, using research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Katherine Toth is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Emotional Support Turtles, a business that creates and sells crocheted crafts online. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mahyar Mohammadzadeh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and Bankers Life entities. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in health insurance trials with Blue Shield of California. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Alexander Franklin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of advising, he is a 50% owner of a retail franchise business, The UPS Store #2906, in Calabasas, CA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.