Kevin Vanhaaster is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 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 advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.

Andrew Bailey is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2016 and at City National Bank since 2018. 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 with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2010 in various capacities, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and its Wealth Management division, and previously held roles at RBC Capital Markets, Deutsche Bank Securities, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

David Rosson is a financial advisor at Merrill in Torrance, CA, holding the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2026 and previously held roles at Nuvision Credit Union, Wells Fargo, and US Bank. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Passion For The Pie since 2023. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Connor Whalen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in El Segundo, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Tesla, F45 Training, and Adidas. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers services including financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Mia Celest Miranda is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Long Beach, CA. She has two years of industry experience and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2025. Prior to her financial services career, she held various positions including roles in education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gabriel Vasquez is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various Cetera entities since 2019, with prior experience at LPL Financial and SAFE Credit Union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Robert Weiss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Signal Hill, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 and previously spent three years with UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by various operational and research tools.

Kyoko Narino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica since 2002 and also works seasonally as a tax advisor for H&R Block. Additionally, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products through part-time referrals with Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Jeffrey Park is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Long Beach, CA. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Yechiel Goldberg is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an expert witness and offers college consulting services. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships and offers various programs including educational seminars and a standalone Divorce Planning service.

Clarissa Pesqueira is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Cetera entities since 2018 and was previously with National Planning Corporation for two years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a broad range of program options and third-party managers.

Richard Medina is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and OneWest Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a small property as a landlord. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 operates a model that combines primarily non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers centralized custody and operational services.