Alex Matsumura is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017 and previously held positions at Premier America Credit Union and LPL Financial Corporation. Matsumura holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Candelario Topete is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers a mix of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gerardo Melgar is a financial advisor at Merrill with 6 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Target. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gina Lapiner is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2025. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 17 years. Lapiner is also the owner of Calabasas Wealth Management Inc., through which she manages her Ameriprise business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with clients’ advisors.

Sait Saraci is Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Management Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. His previous experience includes managing member at Bellwether Investment Advisors (2020-2023), investment consultant at Fisher Investments (2019-2020), and wealth advisor at Morgan Stanley (2012-2018). Sait holds a California Insurance License. His approach to wealth management emphasizes building long-term relationships based on trust, accountability, and transparency. He focuses on understanding clients' priorities, the role of wealth in their families, and any existing financial planning to provide tailored advice. His team leverages the resources of Fidelity to assist clients with complex financial decisions. Outside of his professional work, Sait enjoys golf, outdoor adventures, reading, tennis, and traveling.

Roy Schilder is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Fidelity prior to joining Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, providing both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services alongside brokerage, custody, and financial planning.

Fred McNeely is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and more than 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and previously operated MCNEELY FINANCIAL STRATEGIES, LLC dba LIFESTONE WEALTH MGMT. from 2009 to 2019. McNeely also manages a support company, Legend Wealth Management, based in Northridge, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using various analytical tools and maintains specialized services in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory programs.

Todd Melillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Western International Securities, Inc., Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management Inc., Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc., and Financial West Group. Outside of his advisory activities, he is involved with MJ Partnership, a family business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, leveraging both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Dennis Magaldi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Outside of advisory work, he serves as treasurer on the board of a non-profit credit union and is president and treasurer of a homeowner association board. 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 a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Patrick Reed is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with firms including First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Investment Management. He serves on the board of Pacific Oaks Academy, an elementary school in Camarillo, California, assisting with its formation and ongoing direction. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a program that combines quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence.

Michael Core is a financial advisor at Osaic with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years. Core is also a Certified Public Accountant with an ongoing accounting and tax preparation practice since 1985 and is an author using a pen name. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of advisers, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party platforms to manage a wide range of investment products.

Valerie D'Addona is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 47 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she has a minor involvement in rental real estate. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Richard Stevens is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Barry Laufman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera since 2013 and operates an independent insurance agency focusing on fixed insurance products, including disability, life, accident, health, and long-term care. He also serves as a power of attorney for a family member. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multi-manager platforms and various program structures to accommodate diverse client needs.

Dana Goldfarb is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and totaling 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2010. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and various organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Alex Mathis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, Inc. and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the Camarillo Pony Baseball Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with machine-learning tools and managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jennifer Curry is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She has held positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019 and at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2016 to 2019. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ryan Richardson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Avantax Advisory Services and operates Richardson Financial as an investment-related business. Additionally, he is a part owner of Richardson & Co CPAs, which provides tax and accounting preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients from individuals to institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, with multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Grosslight is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morton Wealth, MindBridge Analytics Inc, Blackline Inc, and Bloomberg L.P. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, with recommendations guided by an ESG eligibility framework.

Stacey Peterson is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and has held roles at related firms including Westlake Financial Advisors LLC and United Planners Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved with an independent financial advisory business under her own name. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals who utilize a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies tailored to client objectives.