Gregory Blair is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for over three decades at the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Stephen Colato is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves a broad client base including individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and its Global Investment Committee’s research to support clients’ financial goals.

Nicole Cardenas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at NEXT Financial Group for 17 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

George Alexopoulos is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over three decades. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutions through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Sophie Abrams is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2020 and has also operated as a self-employed professional since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Abrams is active in music as a songwriter, producer, and singer. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Vatche Derassoyan is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities. He has worked within various branches of JPMorgan Chase since 2011, including J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Herlin Meza is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies tailored to their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His advisory services cover a wide range of needs including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial challenges. Herlin holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Northern Arizona University and is proficient in both English and Spanish. As part of his approach, Herlin emphasizes building a thorough understanding of each client’s unique situation to provide ongoing advice and guidance aligned with their evolving needs.

Kelly Karren is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Premier America Credit Union and LPL Financial for 19 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sponsored athlete as a US Masters swimmer. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports its clients through advanced analytical tools and a broad network of affiliated advisory firms.

Karl Grant Meneses is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Glendale, CA. He joined Thrivent in 2025 after working in various roles, including positions at California State University, Fullerton, and Mendocino Farms LLC, with no prior industry experience before 2025. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers goal-based, holistic planning across a range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and portfolio management services separate.

Tavisi Sharma is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at the University of Southern California and Purdue University. Outside of finance, Sharma is also a signed model with NTA Model Management and LModelz, working as an independent contractor for commercial and runway assignments. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and planning across various financial topics without including implementation. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services through a consolidated billing option but does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Pamela Marshall is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2009. She holds the Series 66 designation and operates out of Studio City, CA. Outside of her role at LPL, she is involved with Marshall Financial Management, a business related to her advisory activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisors. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs alongside brokerage services, utilizing proprietary research, third-party model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Eric Epstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services under various financial planning and investment arrangements.

Maxine Morgan is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She leads a team of associates dedicated to understanding clients' needs and guiding them through the financial planning process. Prior to her current role, Maxine served as Assistant Branch Leader from 2021 to 2022, Senior Relationship Manager from 2014 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2011 to 2014, all within Fidelity Investments. Maxine holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, and traveling.

Natalya Fikhman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, emphasizing advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Peter Shu is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. His career in financial services spans over a decade, including roles as Investment Consultant and Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, as well as Financial Advisor positions at Bank of the West and Merrill Lynch. Prior to these roles, he worked as a Personal Banker at Bank of America. Peter holds certifications as a Certified Financial Planner® and Chartered Financial Consultant®, and he has earned an MBA. He is licensed to sell insurance in California. Peter emphasizes understanding each client's unique financial situation and views financial planning as a core component of a balanced life.

Derek Mitsuuchi is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services, and he also assists with wealth management tasks at Lazar and Company Certified Public Accountants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Sharif Ahmed is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LOGIX Federal Credit Union and Kinecta Federal Credit Union, among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a comprehensive range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and research to support its investment strategies.

Fadwa Dahhan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked part-time as a travel agent with America Travel Companies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by internal research and third-party subadvisors.

Ernest Osorio is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and U.S. Bank. He also has experience in marketing and college-level education. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Andrew Kim is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2022, following several years at E*TRADE and Fidelity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.