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 at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2011. 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 process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

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.

Lawrence Stevenson III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Valencia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, Fidelity, TD Ameritrade, and Morgan Stanley. Stevenson is also associated with Logix Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

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 prior experience at Action VC and Global Entertainment Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Jefita Design Co., an Etsy business that sells digital art prints. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive goal-based financial plans without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Kevin Deegan is a CFP® professional based in Westlake Village, CA, with 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. since 2023 and previously spent 34 years at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include a broad range of investment products.

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 designations and has worked at multiple firms, including Girard Securities and First Allied Securities. Pettit is also a licensed insurance agent and serves as a trustee for a spousal lifetime access trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with various program options and affiliations.

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.

Nancy Chappell is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She works with high net worth individuals to develop customized and comprehensive financial plans that support informed decision-making. Nancy collaborates with clients to gain insight and clarity regarding their priorities and the financial tools and resources available through Fidelity. Nancy has been a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2018. Prior to that, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2018. She holds a California Insurance License.

Geoffrey Sebold is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held roles at firms including Triad Advisors, OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the Director of Lacrosse Operations and Boys’ Varsity Head Coach at Oaks Christian School. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset allocation tools and risk assessment to construct portfolios across a wide range of investment types.