Thomas Ellis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Arbor Point Advisors, and Foothill Securities. Ellis is also involved with Thomas Aquinas College and Saint Augustine Academy and operates a separate business entity, Ellis & Ellis, Inc. 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 employs both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Tony Padilla is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a role with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization and offers a range of distinctive product access and services.

Christopher Green is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Empower Financial Services, and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Geoffrey's Malibu and 4Points Expeditions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

James Holland III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westlake Village, CA, where he has worked since 2021. He has two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, his background includes positions at Ace Hardware, California Lutheran University, and various roles related to education and hospitality. Holland also manages an advisory business through EPIC Operations LLC. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1 million in investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized income strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Scott Gunn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020, following six years at WLACC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Patty Franklin is a Financial Consultant who works closely with clients to understand their financial needs and develop plans that align with their goals and objectives. She is committed to continuing her education to enhance the value she provides in client relationships. Her professional experience includes roles as an Investment Advisor at Emerson Equity from 2015 to 2023, Chief Investor Relations Officer at Strategic Holdings from 2014 to 2019, Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2014, Financial Advisor at Cambridge Investment Research from 2009 to 2010, and Financial Advisor at UBS from 2008 to 2009. Patty holds a California Insurance License.

Fion Chan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for clients.

Diego Ibarra is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial plans that reflect their individual goals and values. He focuses on empowering clients with the knowledge and confidence needed to make informed financial decisions. Diego brings experience from his previous roles at Wells Fargo, including Premier Banker (2020-2022), Personal Banker II (2018-2020), and Licensed Personal Banker (2016-2018). He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Diego has interests in comedy, fitness, golf, movies, running, and soccer.

Mohsen Babaeian is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has prior experience at Ameriprise Financial Services and Bankers Life. Babaeian teaches computational complexity as an instructor at California State University San Bernardino and owns a consulting business focused on telecommunications. 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 uses research-driven investment evaluation and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jeffrey Werdesheim is a financial advisor at Stifel with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Oppenheimer for 22 years. He is a partner in Shadow Ranch Partners, a private investment partnership. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology that provides asset allocation and financial planning guidance using forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Mel Bannon is a financial advisor at Osaic with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for charitable trusts that support local 501(c)(3) organizations. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm provides a variety of advisory services and investment solutions through a large network of advisers and utilizes advanced portfolio construction tools and multiple third-party platforms.

Erik Lundring is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a real estate leasing business in Thousand Oaks, California. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, tax, and estate planning. The firm delivers goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs while maintaining planning and investment management as separate services.

Shahnaz Sarlak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank N.A. since 2007. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Sabrina Allard is a CFA® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors, where she has worked since 2023. Prior to that, she was affiliated with Merrill and Halstatt Legacy Partners, among other roles. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions, offering a broad range of planning options that include retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through in-person meetings and written reports.

Jason Lloyd is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership in The Grapeseed Company, a non-investment business based in Carpinteria, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of retail and institutional investment services.

Robert Mills is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2024. Outside of finance, he has experience in education and food delivery services, having worked at Oaks Christian School, Malibu High School, Oregon State University, and Doordash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both 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 including scenario modeling to assist its clients.

Michael Allan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 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 Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Greg Gutfleisch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including work with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He serves as a board member for the Southeast Ventura County YMCA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and extensive client assets under management.

Nelvine Ocampo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, and Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, she is an insurance agent involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

Anthony Minero is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at FosGro LLC, LPL Financial, and Floe Financial Partners. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of The Row House, a boutique fitness gym in Granada Hills, CA, and serves as a business consultant for AlphaInsights. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations.