Thomas Kim is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Regal Advisory Services, Inc. since 1997, where he provides financial planning and investment advice. Outside his advisory role, he is the owner of two corporations involved in employee health care benefits and fee flow-through arrangements. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a range of investment vehicles and portfolio construction tools, with support for discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Viridiana Rojas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in a family business operating an online handmade swimwear line. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Fred Escobedo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 8 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, N.A. since 2010 and Merrill since 2010. 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.

Ferial Shamsian is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Beverly Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she has interests in multi-family real estate ownership. Ameriprise serves individuals approaching or in retirement, offering a retirement-income planning service that combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm emphasizes managed accounts and uses algorithmic automation overseen by a dedicated committee to support its advisory process.

Erica Vasques is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to Edward Jones, she worked at Scorpion for three years. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience working as a server at Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill. 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, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kunpeng Wang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Bank, and Information Forecast, Inc. Wang is also a commissioned notary in the state of California. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment process, supported by a large client base and centralized operational infrastructure.

Roxanna Martinez is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Martinez is involved in real estate as a property owner. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Maria Uribe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burbank, CA, holding the CFP® and Series 66 credentials and having seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise for several years and is also employed outside the investment industry with 4Life Research. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management.

Anthony Benedicto is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2015, with prior experience at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he served as a contingent power of attorney for his parents. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers advice through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes various third-party asset managers and advisory programs to implement client solutions.

Rakhi Pritchard is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Farmers Financial Solutions, LPL Financial, and Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles, firm research, and affiliated sub-advisers.

Laura Arrona is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Modern Woodmen of America, and MillerCoors LLC. Outside of finance, she owns a designer clothing and accessories resale business. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering comprehensive goal-based planning across various financial topics without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Lisa Koontz is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments' Burbank Investor Center. In this role, she leads a team of financial professionals focused on partnering with clients to help them work toward their financial goals. She emphasizes creating a warm and welcoming environment while building long-term meaningful relationships with clients. Her professional experience includes serving as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments since 2011. Prior to that, she held leadership roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2011 and Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. from 2004 to 2009, progressing from Financial Advisor to Vice President and Branch Manager. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Loan Officer at Western Bank and First Interstate Bank and as an Account Executive at Union Bank. Lisa holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking and baking, watching movies, photography, and traveling.

Sallie De Young is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Western International Securities, and Wells Fargo Advisors. She is also a commissioned notary public and operates Matador Family Financial Services as a separate business entity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Ethan Stein is a CFP® with 43 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. Prior to that, he worked at Mutual Service Corporation for seven years. He serves as a board member of the David Vickter Foundation, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Charles Gilb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in North Hollywood, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Assetio Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2023. Outside of finance, he has experience working at Trader Joe's and a research role at The Political Violence Lab. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Evan Gray is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Global Retirement Partners, Ascensus, and Securian 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. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Elyas Andkhoy is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Radiology Partners, CureMint, and Brentwood Associates. Andkhoy is involved in private consulting and management through his ownership of EA Holmby Consulting Inc. and SEE FORWARD LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and develops tailored recommendations using proprietary research and tools, with services spanning various specialized planning areas.

Carolyn Campbell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sun Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 17 years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Jill Campbell Consulting, LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management programs.

Naimuddin Syed is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Saugus, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantella & Co Inc and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. He also holds a real estate license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Oliver Tao is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera in various capacities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Tao volunteers as a Little League baseball coach. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment solutions through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.