Benjamin Parker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at PlanMember Securities Corporation since 2020 and previously held positions at JP Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering education, support, and a range of risk-based mutual fund portfolios through a structured asset allocation process.

Allyn Close is a CFP® professional with 41 years of experience, currently serving at Planmember Securities Corporation since 2010. Based in Carpinteria, CA, Allyn holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach is based on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, complemented by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Danielle Sanchez is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services in Ventura, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes positions at Bank of America and a brief role at Mitchell Katz Winery. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centralized investment management team to select and monitor portfolios and third-party managers.

Brooks Allen is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at One Capital Management, LLC and Mercer Global Advisors Inc. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual-fund portfolios, complemented by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Donna Payne is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She has been with Centaurus Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Summerland Preserves, producing and selling jams, preserves, and jellies, and is also a licensed real estate broker serving the Santa Barbara area. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The firm’s advisors offer financial planning and portfolio management using the CLASSIC Plus platform and employ a range of analytical approaches, managing assets through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements.

Craig Skeels is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with over 45 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Kestra Advisory Services LLC, Kestra Investment Services LLC, United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC, and Girard Securities, Inc. He is also a partner, CEO, and co-owner of Skeels & Fox Wealth Management, LLC, and owns Skeels and Wheels, LLC, which provides securities, advisory, insurance services, and car enthusiast activities. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services, with portfolios implemented using in-house or outsourced model options.

Nicholas Goodwin is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Goodwin is also involved with Watermark Insurance Services as an insurance agent. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides access to multiple advisory programs, third-party asset managers, turnkey asset management platforms, and firm-managed model portfolios supported by strategic partners such as Fidelity and BlackRock.

Jonah Grierson is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Westmont College, and Nike. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk‑based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services such as seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Blaze Catalan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, based in Carpinteria, CA, with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining PlanMember, Blaze held various roles in the hospitality and service industries, including positions at Hotel Californian and Dart Coffee. Outside of advising, Blaze is involved with Dart Coffee, reflecting a professional interest beyond finance. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for numerous plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, offering education and support services alongside its advisory offerings.

Isaac Flores Guzman is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Prior to his finance career, he spent nine years at Holiday Inn Express & Suites. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a strategic asset allocation approach and manages unitized, risk-based mutual fund portfolios, while also offering education, support services, and personalized retirement planning.

Russell Fox is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Kestra Advisory Services LLC, Kestra Investment Services LLC, United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC, and Girard Securities, Inc. Fox is also a partner and president of Skeels & Fox Wealth Management, LLC, a private entity involved in securities and advisory business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and their individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Junious Burrage is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation. Burrage has been with PlanMember since 2023 and has prior experience working at educational institutions including California Lutheran University and Jesuit High School. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education, support services, and personalized retirement planning to plan sponsors and participants.

Barton Ketterling is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2009 and has been involved in tax and accounting services since 1988, including operating a tax preparation business. Ketterling is also the owner of a payroll service company supporting his tax business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of managed account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody services, providing both discretionary and nondiscretionary investment solutions.

John Clay Jr. is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Ventura, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Cordell Wellness LLC, a cryotherapy wellness center in Oxnard, CA. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various financial planning tools and a Private Wealth program for high-net-worth clients, operating under fiduciary standards and utilizing both qualitative and quantitative analyses in its investment approach.

Andrew Newell is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously spent one year at Western International Securities, Inc. Prior to his financial career, he served ten years with the South Australia Police. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various investment vehicles. The firm offers integrated tax services and family office capabilities alongside discretionary, customized portfolio management supported by in-house research and third-party managers.

Anna Bernardo is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Gwfs Equities, Inc. for eight years before joining PlanMember in 2024. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework to manage unitized, risk-based mutual-fund portfolios and offers education and support services, including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Andrea Chases is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Her background includes long-term roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory work, she provides bookkeeping services through a temporary contract arrangement. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and retirement and business consulting, utilizing a mix of proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Kyle Boeckmann is a financial advisor at PlanMember Securities Corporation with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Prior to joining PlanMember in 2020, he worked at CSU San Bernardino and Sprouts Farmers Market. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation approach to manage risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education and support services, including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

James Chackel is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with a Series 66 designation. He has been with Empower Advisory Group since 2026 and has previous experience at Empower Financial Services and American Senior Benefits. Outside of finance, he worked for several years at Santino's Pizza. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are closely integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing in their planning approach.

Ron Culverson is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Tech Real Estate Group and a long tenure at Irm Distributors, Inc. since 1994. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, serving as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and offering participant-level investment options. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.