Cynthia Hernandez is a financial advisor with Fidelity and holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials. She has been in the industry since 2023 with prior experience at Fisher Investments and other firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is known for its role in managing model portfolios and its formal advisory relationships with multiple registered investment companies.

Rodolfo Ruiz Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc., Independent Capital Management, Inc., and SagePoint Financial, Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved as an administrative assistant at Sancho Vida Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Vincent Friera is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Winnetka, California, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles at AXA Advisors, Equitable Advisors, and work as an independent contractor before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and oversees day-to-day management through affiliated or unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Renae Metoyer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes investment policy statement development, performance reporting, participant education, and a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stanley Janowiak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private banks from 2009 to 2023 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 incorporates a broader range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Perris Kaufman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, Wells Fargo Advisors, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Banc of California. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Chinh Lai serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on financial planning with an emphasis on retirement, including planning for retirement, transitioning into retirement, and planning during retirement. He adopts an educational approach to help clients understand key financial concepts and feel confident in their decisions. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Chinh worked as an Assistant Vice President and Private Banker at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2008 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Chinh enjoys family activities, football, tennis, traveling, and socializing with friends.

Charles Masino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history including positions at Snyk and Barton Associates, as well as involvement with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Brigham Young University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models but generally acts in an advisory role without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Jessica Slagel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has been since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. 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.

Magali Hidalgo is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with financial consultants to co-create financial plans aimed at helping clients achieve their financial goals. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2018, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before assuming her current position in 2022. Magali holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in the financial services industry. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys camping, hiking, and practicing yoga.

Paul Blair IV is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products, operates under a fiduciary standard, and maintains a large network of advisors and branches nationwide.

Edward Boudreau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 46 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment services.

Logan Lanier is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of experience, including five years in the industry. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior work history at Dick's Sporting Goods and LaGrange College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, offering strategic and tactical asset allocation options.

Feriba Monis is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized strategies to pursue their financial goals, including investment planning, retirement strategies, wealth accumulation, and risk management. Feriba provides ongoing guidance as clients' needs evolve, aiming to help them make informed financial decisions with confidence. Feriba's client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She has earned professional designations such as Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Feriba holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of the Incarnate Word. In addition to her professional work, Feriba is involved with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). She is multilingual, speaking both Farsi and English. Her personal interests include camping, dancing, gardening, hiking, painting, pickleball, reading, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Robert Weaver is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 49 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2010. Based in Westlake Village, CA, Weaver's career includes extensive work within one of the largest advisory firms in the industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Christopher Butler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is a guitar player for a band called Guilty Pleasures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes and firm-approved tools to develop financial plans.

Emily Trematerra is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a retail business called Oliveda. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notably offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies through a centralized team collaborating with advisors.

David Lew is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, Lew serves as treasurer for the Chinese Christian Alliance Church and holds leadership positions with the Wilbur Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Glenn Crawford is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an advisor at LPL Financial and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets. He also operates Crawford Wealth Management, an investment-related business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

David Guyette is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 1997. He provides personalized strategic advice and develops strong client-advisor relationships by offering clients preferential access to financial resources. David works with business owners, high-net-worth individuals, families, and retirees, consulting on various aspects of their financial lives. His expertise encompasses advising on corporate 401(k) plans, profit sharing plans, defined benefit plans, retirement planning, stock option analysis, alternative investments, non-profit and endowment strategies, philanthropic strategies, life insurance analysis, residential lending, and liability management. David creates customized wealth management plans aimed at optimizing clients' financial goals while collaborating with tax and legal advisors when necessary to develop tax-efficient financial strategies. His disciplined investment approach focuses on protecting clients' standard of living, maintaining their lifestyle, and taking measured risks to enhance their financial outcomes, seeking consistent returns by minimizing downside risks and volatility. David holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System at Oswego and carries professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (CKP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He lives in Santa Monica with his wife, Janet, and their two sons, Jake and Sam. David is also involved in community activities, reflecting the Merrill tradition of local engagement.