David Ray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and does not offer individual security recommendations within its standalone planning services.

Garrett Tognozzi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and having 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining J.P. Morgan in 2019. 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 within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence, incorporating quantitative and qualitative research and offering broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Shawn Manoukian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and The Vanguard Group. 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 a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Michael Hernandez is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Equitable Advisors, and National Planning Corporation. Hernandez serves on both the nonprofit and for-profit boards of the LGBTQ Attorneys and Allies Bar Association. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs, while also facilitating insurance product sales and affiliated trust services.

Garry Pace is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. He also holds a California law license but is currently non-practicing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to ERISA-qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Burt is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley and has held previous roles at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Burt’s career includes experience across private banking and wealth management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques in its advisory process.

Haig Boghossian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2006 and worked briefly at Fidelity Investments. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a senior living business in Panorama City, 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 the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Bob Kaye is a financial advisor at Osaic with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. Since 2020, he has authored the book *Enough Money to Live On: Making Smarter and Simpler Decisions for Stress-free Retirement*. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs and a model-based investment process emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Andrea Roschke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2011 and was previously a partner at SingerLewak LLP, a large CPA firm, where she was involved in tax preparation. Roschke also serves as a trustee in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering personalized recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to support its clients’ retirement planning needs.

Natalia Avila is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she joined in March 2017. She utilizes a goals-based wealth management process and access to global resources, investment insights of Merrill, and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to help clients pursue their financial goals. Natalia works to develop personalized wealth management strategies that are flexible to changing market conditions and aligned with what matters most to her clients. With a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, Natalia brings a diverse background including seven years of military service with two tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. She focuses her expertise on retirement planning, portfolio management, investment strategies, and areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, and legacy planning. Natalia serves clients including retirees, physicians, business owners, military personnel, and law enforcement officers. Fluent in English and Spanish, Natalia participates in supporting events for members of the U.S. military and law enforcement agencies. Her community involvement includes participation with Homes4Families and Operation Gratitude. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, exercise, golfing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, tennis, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Mark Guirguis is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Avantax Investment Services and his own business, Guirguis & Gibbs, where he serves as owner and vice president, handling bookkeeping, tax resolution, and investment clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets through a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Elaheh Rivandi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, she worked at Bank of America, N.A., and has experience with Hamgam Production Group and Azad University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Melanie Sepanian is currently a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She has built her career in the financial services industry, with prior roles including Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, Associate Representative at Thrivent, Teller at Wells Fargo, and Insurance Agent at World Financial Group. Melanie specializes in partnering with clients to understand their financial goals, such as retiring early, funding an education, or preserving wealth for future generations. She focuses on building multi-generational relationships and providing comprehensive financial guidance. She holds a California Insurance License.

Scott Goldstein is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2025. He previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 14 years and World Equity Group, Inc. for one year. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as an insurance agent offering accident and health, disability, long-term care, and traditional insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, providing both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process with various portfolio management options and custodial arrangements, and is noted for its scale and recent consolidation activity.

Michael Lira is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has recent experience working in various roles including Homeboy Industries and multiple educational institutions. Outside of advising, he has held positions with Beauty of Aztlan LLC and Cool Training and Fitness. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal and third-party strategists, and offers a range of financial planning and consulting services.

Miccal Jackson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dillon Case is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides clients with tailored portfolios designed to help meet their financial goals, offering clarity and confidence through various stages of life, including the accumulation, conservation, and distribution phases. Dillon is dedicated to delivering a client-focused approach supported by the expertise and resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. His focus areas include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Dillon holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and he earned his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. Born and raised in Ventura County, Dillon currently resides there with his wife, son, and dog. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, engaging in activities from the mountains to the ocean.

Patrick Infante is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, Prudential Insurance Company of America, Muriel Siebert Financial, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as an Uber rideshare driver in San Francisco. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Lisa Monica is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Kevin Quinlevan is a CFP® professional at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for nine years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab serves a broad client base that includes 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 affiliated discretionary SMAs, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a formal due diligence process for alternative investments.