Irena Ngo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at CBRE and Team ABC, LLC. Ngo is also employed by Insperity PEO Services L.P., which provides employment compensation services for franchise advisors. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations.

Samantha Anderson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Stephen Wright is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its private bank since 2022 and previously spent nearly a decade at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*TRADE Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he is an officer at Zooganic Studios, a company involved in animation content creation and distribution. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market models as part of its financial planning process.

Jared Hemann is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing in two separate periods, totaling seven years, with additional experience at San Diego State University and the University of California, San Diego. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and serves as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Debi Vasques is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1995 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Vivian Chang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to produce written Recommendation Reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities, utilizing algorithmic tools alongside dedicated oversight committees to generate personalized retirement recommendations.

Thomas Morley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally works part-time for Lucasfilm, portraying Darth Vader in various media and promotional appearances. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services using proprietary research and tools, with a focus on tailored, discrete planning engagements.

Barry Pinsky is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sherman Oaks, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience, including 18 years with UBS. He has authored an article for a professional CPA magazine. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Dan Chu is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rosemead, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1988 and previously worked at In Home Solution Services from 2018 to 2022. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its investment solutions.

Cameron Thornton is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera, joining the firm in 2023, and has held leadership roles at CTA Wealth Advisors, Inc. and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he provides tax preparation and accounting services through his sole proprietorship and serves as a public relations spokesperson for a retreat center. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party investment managers and multiple program structures.

Isaac Iny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at NEXT Financial Group for 21 years, Wells Fargo Clearing for one year, and Prudential Equity Group, LLC for five years. He is also involved as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides various financial planning and portfolio management options supported by tools like machine learning, serving a large network of over 22,800 advisors and managing substantial discretionary assets.

Sarah Fodrea is a Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2015. In her current role, she partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develop customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Sarah emphasizes building strong relationships with clients and their families based on trustworthiness, reliability, and competence. Prior to becoming Vice President, Wealth Planner, Sarah held roles as a Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. Her career also includes extensive experience at AIG Capital Services, Inc., where she served as Director of Internal Sales, Manager of Internal Sales, and Internal Wholesaler from 2000 to 2015. She holds a California Insurance License.

Jeff Kritzberg is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of small group health insurance through the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven approach to investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Hyunseon Roe is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. His current tenure at LPL Enterprise began in 2024. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Brian Schwartz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Western International Securities, Financial West Group, Ameriprise, Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in legal services as an attorney. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers comprehensive advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across a variety of asset classes.

Esteban Sanchez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2016. He has more than a decade of experience in financial services, having held roles as an Investment Consultant from 2014 to 2016 and as a Financial Representative from 2013 to 2014 within the same company. His expertise includes developing comprehensive financial plans tailored to individual client needs. Esteban holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional role, Esteban has personal interests in camping, family activities, hiking, movies, and volunteering.

Jeff Selman is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. In his role, he focuses on developing personalized financial plans tailored to individual client needs and goals, guiding clients through various stages of their financial lives. Jeff's professional experience includes positions as an Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, as well as a Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors from 2016 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial planning and advisory services.

Rodolfo Calderon is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Fernando, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and HCL Technologies. Calderon has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Orzalla Sulaimankhil is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages TGT Holdings, LLC and IPQG Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment vehicles such as insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Jesse Thurber is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2023. His prior work includes roles at Bank of the West from 2015 and BancWest Investment Services from 2015 to 2023, as well as at Merrill from 2009 to 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of offerings including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.