Rodolfo Calderon is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Fernando, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and HCL Technologies. Calderon has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Schramm is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Valencia, CA. He has been associated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2015 and leads the Schramm Financial Group, which he established in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Schramm serves as a pastor for a congregation of approximately 300 members. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting using various analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Jesse Thurber is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He has held roles at BancWest Investment Services and Bank of the West since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Sergio Lazzara is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is also a board member of the Northlake Homeowners Association, a nonprofit organization in Valencia, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to assist in modeling financial outcomes.

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.

David Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Dickinson Graham Capital Management before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2018. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jackson Bliss is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. He has held roles at several firms including Ameriprise Financial Services and WestPac Wealth Partners. Outside of finance, he is a professional author and musician who occasionally participates in book reading tours. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across multi-manager and fund-of-fund strategies.

Karlo Tajian is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential. He has been with Merrill since 2024 and has held prior positions at Bank of America and various other organizations. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Mc Cabe is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2024, and has prior experience at firms including Alps Distributors, PRIMECAP Management, RBC Capital Markets, and Oppenheimer. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes research and technology to support diversified investment strategies.

David Krupp Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Valencia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and has worked concurrently at INVEST Financial Corp since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Scholarship Chairman for the Far West Ski Association, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and provides research and model portfolios through an extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Joseph Gitto is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Woodbury Financial Services, and operating his own consulting firm, JCG Consulting Corp. Additionally, he teaches adult financial literacy classes at the Burbank Adult School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate entities, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large network of advisors and branches nationwide.

Joshua Radford is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

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.

Shayan Savoji is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in entrepreneurial ventures including ownership of a specialty exotic car business and co-ownership of a pharmacy company. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan-specific objectives and risk tolerances.

Robert Oberlander is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2006 and 2012, respectively. Based in Woodland Hills, CA, he serves clients through Schwab’s extensive advisory platform. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. primarily serves 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 separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset portfolios, periodic reviews, and due diligence on alternative investments.

Manuel Dermanuelian is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Morgan Stanley. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his financial career, he is also an airline pilot and flight instructor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range 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 offers both individual and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Wesley Dunn is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He is also an author of five books, including financial education and children’s books, and his financial education book has been adapted into a video series with residual royalties. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients, offering tailored non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and specialized consulting programs.

Pablo Lozano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Snap-On Tools and Uber. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment due diligence process.

Raffi Karageuzian is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides customized investment advice and financial services to high and ultra-high net worth clients. He focuses on developing tailored solutions that address clients’ risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, investment goals, and associated costs. His services include investment management, retirement and estate planning, lending strategies, and life insurance within a comprehensive wealth management framework. Raffi began his financial services career with UBS in 2007, and he joined Merrill Lynch in downtown Los Angeles in 2009 before relocating to the Glendale office in 2011. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Economist with the United Nations Development Program in Lebanon from 1999 to 2005, advising the Lebanese Treasury on international Eurobond issuance, debt, and public finance management. During that time, he also lectured in Financial and Cost Accounting at Haigazian University. Raffi holds a Master's degree in Money and Banking from the American University of Beirut and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Haigazian University. He holds the designations of Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In addition to his professional responsibilities, Raffi is actively involved in community organizations including Haigazian University Alumni USA, the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, World Vision Armenia, and YMCA Glendale. He speaks Arabic, Armenian, and English. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, photography, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Gurgen Vardanyan is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Cetera since 2025 and previously held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and AXA Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a Wealth Management Associate at David A Lazar an Accountancy Corporation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that allows advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or build customized strategies.