Seth Gray is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2009. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Mark Fasano is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked with UBS since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and proprietor of a real estate business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offering a broad range of financial products and solutions.

Adrian Nunez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at KPMG LLP and Ernst & Young LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Martinez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Simi Valley, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc., and Revolution Financial Management. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Tho Ngo is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) associated with Edward Jones, where he has 16 years of experience, including 15 years in the industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010 and holds the Series 66 designation. Ngo is also a partner in McGhee and T LLC, a commercial real estate business in Statesboro, GA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a broad network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products under a fiduciary standard.

Dwight Wolfe is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Edward Jones for four years and held multiple roles at Thrivent Financial between 2019 and 2020. He is also involved with California Business Telephone Systems Inc, a telecommunications business in Valencia, CA. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various management options.

Arman Akhverdyan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Ameriprise, his background includes roles in education and retail, as well as content creation on YouTube. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research-driven, non-discretionary recommendations with a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Francesco Setola is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Tori Samuel, Waddell & Reed, PRUCO Securities, Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Foresters Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management options and research from multiple sources.

Karen Elliot is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an online resale business selling clothing and books and works as cruise staff for Vikings Cruises. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Paul Mekjian is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Daum Commercial Real Estate Services and various educational institutions. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing multi-manager and fund-of-funds portfolios.

Gary Strangis is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, all of which have been at Edward Jones since 2009. He is based in Burbank, CA. In addition to his financial advisory role, he receives residuals from entertainment industry work, including involvement with companies such as Sony Pictures Entertainment and Walt Disney Pictures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Justin Mabee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Investments, and JPMorgan Securities. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Roadrunner Sports for the past two years. 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 guidance and access to affiliated discretionary strategies, supported by a centralized operational model.

Kim La Zare is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodland Hills, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. La Zare has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Halvorsen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Woodland Hills, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. Halvorsen has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in sports photography, working part-time on weekends and evenings. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options through a centralized operational structure.

Xiaoou Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. Wang holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and China Merchant Bank. Outside of finance, Wang has been involved with ACE Global Education LLC, an education service consulting firm, where they assisted with legal document translation before taking on an inactive role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Debbie Winokur is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. In addition to her role at LPL, she has been involved with Winokur & Winokur LLC since 1998. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

James Phillips is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Phillips Gunn Associates LLC, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory work, he has engaged in creative writing since 2007. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Levon Hasserjian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2013. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates these advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Todd Burton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, B. Riley Wealth Management, Oppenheimer, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of advising, he has ownership interests in several real estate-related LLCs. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and alternative investment services.

Kevin Muradyan is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in the financial services sector. Kevin describes himself as a dedicated and passionate leader striving to inspire others. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Kevin has a range of personal interests that include spending time at the beach, cars, culinary experiences, social events with friends, hiking, and outdoor adventures.