Sarah Fodrea is a Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2015. In her current role, she partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Sarah emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families based on trustworthiness, reliability, and competence. Prior to becoming Vice President, Wealth Planner, Sarah held roles as a Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. Her career also includes extensive experience at AIG Capital Services, Inc., where she served as Director of Internal Sales, Manager of Internal Sales, and Internal Wholesaler from 2000 to 2015. She holds a California Insurance License.

Kevin Wright is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Albert Cornel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years before joining OSAIC in 2023. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a paralegal collecting trust-related documentation and teaches kickboxing and hot yoga classes. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Iliana Lozano is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked within various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering non-discretionary advice through a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling, centralized due diligence, and an ESG eligibility framework.

Brandon Fraye is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he worked at UBS from 2019 to 2021 and has held various roles outside the financial services sector, including positions at California State University Northridge and The Sandwich Spot. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Brian Schwartz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is an attorney providing legal services and operates a separate insurance agency. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of representatives, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jeffrey Cordova is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President on the Board of Directors for Valley Circle Estates HOA in Sherman Oaks, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Todd Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of financial services, he is also active as a musical DJ. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources.

Rene Randel is a CFP® and CPA with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance. In addition to his advisory role, he owns a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts through a multi-manager platform offering diverse investment strategies and portfolio management services.

Jeff Selman is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. In his role, he focuses on developing personalized financial plans tailored to individual client needs and goals, guiding clients through various stages of their financial lives. Jeff's professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, as well as a Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2016 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial planning and advisory services.

Koorosh Zartoshty is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Centaurus Financial Inc., Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and Summit Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Premfin Inc., a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Mitra Katz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2016, including Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions with a focus on research-driven portfolio diversification.

Ryan Andrade is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Premier Credit Union, Robert Half, Uber, Hotel De Anza, and San Jose State University prior to joining Merrill. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brandi Schnathorst is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2014. She is based in Westlake Village, CA, and holds the Series 66 designation. Schnathorst is also an active alumni board member at California Lutheran University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Celeste Diaz is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2025. She previously held positions at Fidelity as a Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2024. Prior to her tenure at Fidelity, she worked as an Insurance Representative at State Farm from 2019 to 2022. In her role as an Investment Consultant, Celeste focuses on creating individualized investment strategies tailored to each client's unique goals. She emphasizes understanding the underlying motivations behind clients' objectives to ensure investments align with their priorities. Celeste holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional activities, she enjoys outdoor and culinary pursuits including beach activities, camping, cooking and baking, gardening, hiking, and exploring diverse cuisines.

Mickey Yablans is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2011, including five years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and ten years with Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers brokerage and advisory solutions leveraging research, analytics, and a range of financial products from affiliated banks and insurance companies.

Larry Bernstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wells Fargo Advisors for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to extensive research and model portfolios.

Daniel Shuler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm‑approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly to individuals and through employer-sponsored agreements.

James Hawkins is a ChFC® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Agoura Hills, CA. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor entities since 2002. 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 approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jonathan Rowsey is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Calabasas, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns TRLT Ventures LLC and Big Mike LLC, with involvement in managing his advisory business, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Community Association of Saratoga Hills. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.