Mike Johnson is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and advisors to develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive financial plans. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2023, he worked as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2022 to 2023. Mike holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial planning and consulting. Outside of his professional career, Mike enjoys attending concerts, hiking, watching movies, exploring outdoor adventures, and participating in theater activities.

John Bowers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at LPL Financial, Ameriprise, and Gold Coast Securities, Inc. His business activities include managing Bowers Investment Management, Inc. 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 representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Evan Dienstag is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Stifel, where he has worked for the past 10 years. He has 27 years of industry experience. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Karen Elliot is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an online resale business selling clothing and books and works as cruise staff for Vikings Cruises. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Paul Mekjian is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Daum Commercial Real Estate Services and various educational institutions. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing multi-manager and fund-of-funds portfolios.

Keith Williams is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has nine years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in multiple roles since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 large institutional advisory capabilities with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Jean Carlos Baez is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Walmart and McDonald's and attended the University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Justin Mabee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, UBS Financial Services, Fidelity Investments, and JPMorgan Securities. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Roadrunner Sports for the past two years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary guidance and access to affiliated discretionary strategies, supported by a centralized operational model.

Kim La Zare is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodland Hills, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. La Zare has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. 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 Recommendation Reports and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ryan Halvorsen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Woodland Hills, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. Halvorsen has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is active in sports photography, working part-time on weekends and evenings. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options through a centralized operational structure.

Xiaoou Wang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. Wang holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and China Merchant Bank. Outside of finance, Wang has been involved with ACE Global Education LLC, an education service consulting firm, where they assisted with legal document translation before taking on an inactive role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Debbie Winokur is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. In addition to her role at LPL, she has been involved with Winokur & Winokur LLC since 1998. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Onica Calderon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jose Castillo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for nine years and Western International Securities, Inc. for four years. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 advisers. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Dylan Cohen is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at SAC from 2022 to 2024. Prior to entering the financial industry, he spent ten years in full-time education and had roles at several schools including Laurel Springs School, Taft High School, and Sierra Canyon School. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services that incorporate proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Todd Burton is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, B. Riley Wealth Management, Oppenheimer, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of advising, he has ownership interests in several real estate-related LLCs. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a blend of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and alternative investment services.

Brittany Bockin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. 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.

Leon Naccarato is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2007. He has over 25 years of experience with Fidelity, where he focuses on wealth planning and helping clients develop and maintain financial plans tailored to their needs. Throughout his career at Fidelity, Leon has progressed through roles including Financial Representative and Financial Planning Consultant before becoming Vice President. He is licensed in insurance in California and emphasizes building financial plans grounded in trust and collaboration, beginning with understanding client priorities. Outside of his professional work, Leon enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, exploring food, socializing with friends, caring for pets, and traveling.

Paul Bartschi III is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to provide financial advice in retirement planning, college education planning, managing new wealth, portfolio management, and special needs planning strategies. Paul has developed a specialized practice assisting trust attorneys and fiduciaries working with individuals unable to care for themselves due to mental or physical incapacities, including involvement in court supervised matters such as conservatorships and supporting family trustees managing estates. Paul began his career in wealth management in 2001 at Morgan Stanley and joined Merrill Lynch in 2005. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from California State University, Sacramento, and an MBA with a concentration in Finance from California Lutheran University. At Merrill Lynch, he is a specially qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor, able to design and manage custom investment strategies for clients. He resides in Camarillo, California, with his wife Sarah and their three daughters. Paul supports various charitable organizations, has served as Chairman of the Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo, and is involved in ecclesiastical leadership. His personal interests include adventure sports, boating, hunting, scuba diving, and spending time with his family.

Roman Christian Laus is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., he worked at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. He has also served as a live-in caregiver through In Home Supportive Services since 2021 and was a United States Marine Corps member from 2017 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.