Ronald Grimm is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Pedro, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Penniall & Associates before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2017. Grimm is also involved in an outside business organization named Ronald Grimm based in Long Beach, California. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America enables access to a broad array of financial products and services.

Rishi Mangal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including two years with the Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Todd Buchner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he owns CADOX LLC, a related business based in Long Beach, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Lisa Masters is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, which allows her to offer certain bank products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Frank Yanez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling in its advisory process.

Erik Swanson is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He also serves as CEO of East Pole Inc, a music recording and production company specializing in theatrical film and symphonic concert material. Additionally, he holds a financial assistant role at Pitchess & Pitchess LLP, where he is involved in tax preparation, IRS representation, and financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to third-party money managers and customizable investment strategies.

Ronald Rand is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the Children's Dental Foundation and owns a racehorse managed by a trainer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and model simulations to support client financial strategies.

David Kirksey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for nine years at Morgan Stanley. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile and investment preferences.

Andrew Quillope is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with trade requests and annual report reviews for a colleague’s practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Alberto Suarez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a personal security services business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Edward Kawahara is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2009 to 2025. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA 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 in its investment menus.

Laura Arrevillaga is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2004. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kevin Petersen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Torrance, CA, and has six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions in the hospitality industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Gabriel Jimenez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Tyler Chernack is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at True Farma Holding, Inc. and Workday, Inc. He is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and provides financial guidance through Smart Divorce LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Claudia Ramirez is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Rockefeller Financial LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Jeanelle Medina is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2022 and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked at Portfolio Insider and Instacart. Outside of her advisory role, she runs training camps for youth through the Los Angeles Dodgers Training Academy. Charles Schwab primarily serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services with a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Laura Martin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its predecessor Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010, with a two-year tenure at RBC Capital Markets from 2017 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by offering a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct financial planning services and plans through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

David Rosson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Long Beach, CA. He has experience in the financial industry since 2017, having worked at institutions including US Bank, Nuvision Credit Union, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he is involved with Passion For The Pie, a venture that he has been part of since 2023. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and other fiduciaries. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, enabling access to a wide set of products and services.

Kimberly Jones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Astravia Family Wealth Office LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, and a long tenure at HomeMaker. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 advisors, using research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.