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.

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.

Sandy Devich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in rental property management. 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.

Esther Moon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Stanley Diliberto is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL since 1997. He also operates Stan Diliberto, CPA, CFP, Inc., providing tax returns and limited accounting services for individual, corporate, and partnership clients. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Benjamin Norrie serves as the Resident Director at Merrill's Manhattan Beach office and leads The Lotus Group. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) professional and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he works with individuals and families to create clarity and confidence in their full financial picture. His approach emphasizes steady, personal guidance grounded in long-term thinking, focusing on helping clients build and preserve wealth to support their life goals. Benjamin specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He engages with clients navigating transitions or seeking a more thoughtful relationship with their finances. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Purdue University and participates in community involvement through organizations such as Covenant House of California. Outside of his professional role, Benjamin enjoys biking, boating, cooking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Carissa Main is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank for a combined ten years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of investment advisory and plan benchmarking services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes discretionary options and a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Isaac Kim is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Ares Management LLC, and several other financial firms. 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 to support customized investment recommendations.

Julian Garcia is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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 advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research.

Louis Santoro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and also operates Certified Tax & Financial Service, which provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, 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 and drawing on research from internal and third-party sources.

Samuel Chi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various Cetera entities since 2013, including Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base, including 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 range of third-party and affiliated investment solutions.

Tristin Redmon is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked for 13 years at J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house research and third-party strategies.

Hayden Hunt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles in forensic accounting and a professional accountancy corporation, as well as a brief period pursuing opportunities in professional football. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dawn Kim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, UnionBanc Investment Services, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, and LPL Financial. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Daniel Curtis is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while maintaining a centralized due-diligence framework.

Erika Noble is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she was involved with Shisha Sisters LLC for three years. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Alec Hoag is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for eight years and briefly at Keenan Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Cindy Tang is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2000 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a five-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.