James Sevilla is a financial advisor at Stifel with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Timothy Walsh is a financial advisor with Stifel in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is supported by a proprietary methodology from its Investment Strategy Group, which provides forward-looking analyses used to guide client decisions.

Erik Ohanessian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup, JP Morgan Securities, and Scottrade, among others. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services 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 modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Grace is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 47 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for 18 years and Securities America for four years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he hosts a fitness radio show and is an author. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joel Barker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes positions at Merrill since 2010 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2019. 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 supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sean Blackwood is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he oversees CrimsonCardinal, LLC, an operating company formed to manage his practice and provide client services. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Scott Trueman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Banc of America Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services that cover a broad range of needs, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and client summary letters.

Ryan De Silva is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He focuses on empowering clients by providing the information they need to alleviate stress and take informed action regarding their personal finances. Prior to this role, Ryan worked as a Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC from 2019 to 2021. His previous experience also includes serving as Chief Investment Officer at Arrowroot Family Office from 2017 to 2018, Senior Portfolio Advisor Associate and Assistant Vice President at Nuveen Investments from 2010 to 2015, and Investment Advisory Associate at Aspiriant from 2002 to 2006. Ryan holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys activities such as beach outings, biking, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his family and pets.

Christopher Bannon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Unionbanc Investment Services for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2021. He serves as a director and secretary for Excelta Corporation, a family business in Buellton, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, combining a large advisor network with affiliated capabilities such as trust services and securities-based lending.

Chris Dumford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, Dumford is involved in health benefit insurance sales through Horizon Wealth Management. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice, supported by a platform serving over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

John Swanson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 24 years at Wedbush Securities and two years at UBS 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 range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Owen Wildermuth is a Planning Consultant specializing in personalized financial planning to address the unique goals and needs of families. Based in the Conejo Valley area, Owen is committed to helping clients build and improve their financial plans and to empowering informed financial decision-making. He has experience as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026 and served as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2023 to 2025. Owen holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Owen has interests in comedy, food, golf, snowboarding, and swimming.

Allen Sheals is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2019 following a career spanning over 20 years in financial risk management, project finance, and investment structuring. Allen's professional experience encompasses a range of traditional and alternative markets, including commodities, foreign exchange, credit, fixed income, real estate, and equity indices. Allen holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Applied Science with an emphasis in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification, the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His background includes roles in investment banking across the US, Europe, and Asia, as well as experience as a CFO of a small company. Beyond his professional work, Allen lives in Ventura, California, and is involved in coaching youth soccer in AYSO Region 4 and Region 9. He enjoys biking, surfing, and swimming in his personal time.

Kailey Craig is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Simi Valley, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. She has 11 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors.

Brad Baumann is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 13 years of industry experience. He currently works at Fidelity Investments and has previously been affiliated with Fortress Retirement, Inc. He holds a California Real Estate Broker license but is not currently active in that capacity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, with a focus on combining fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Eric Haupt is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 51 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and operating his own firm, Eric R. Haupt, as well as long-term involvement with Haupt Insurance Services and other insurance-related businesses. He serves as president of the nonprofit Friends of the Agoura Hills Library. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides financial advisory services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options across several program structures.

Jason Sands is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 29 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing. Sands serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Park Players community organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Cindy Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a small business making handcrafted bath products. 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 approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Elizabeth Toscan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in essential oil education and sales through doTerra, creates needlework patterns, and operates a pet sitting service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery, firm-approved tools, and scenario modeling without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Robert Hutten is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016, following 14 years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he participates in the ProVisors BNI Group as a group leader assistant. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services that include cash-flow, retirement, education, and specialized planning for business transitions, entertainment, special needs, and divorce. Advisors use Wells Fargo research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations, with implementation options available through the firm’s brokerage or advisory programs.