Cory Matsumoto is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2026, he worked at Ameriprise for three years and Comerica Securities, Inc. for seven years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning and consulting, utilizing various portfolio management styles alongside firm research and model manager options.

Alexander Pluta is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked in various roles across the food and solar energy sectors. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Roubina Kurkjian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in a rental property business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Sean Balkhi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He serves a diverse clientele including active and retired business owners, physicians, and attorneys across California and more than 15 other states. Sean specializes in creating customized financial strategies that align with clients' personal and professional goals, with a focus on retirement income, tax minimization, legacy planning, and portfolio management. Before his career in finance, Sean worked as a mechanical engineer with the Department of Defense, applying analytical skills to examine market dynamics, corporate balance sheets, and specific investments. He holds multiple professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sean earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees from the California State University System. Residing in Coto de Caza with his wife and three children, Sean enjoys mountain biking, playing golf, and fishing. He prioritizes clear communication with clients, aiming to help them achieve meaningful financial goals with minimal stress while fostering strong relationships across generations of families.

Shane Boex is a financial advisor with Merrill in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America since 2002. 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 a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Shah Ahmed is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, among other firms. Outside of finance, he has experience operating a 7-11 franchise. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Daniel Horgan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006 and owns Horgan Enterprises, where he manages a private plane. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Stanley Bruno is a CFP® with 53 years of industry experience, currently serving with OSAIC since 1989. He specializes in fixed annuity and fixed life sales through his sole proprietorship. OSAIC is a large financial services firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment platforms, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions for portfolio management.

Anne Bui is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following eight years at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kenneth Yonkers is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 30 years of experience, currently serving clients through Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team that focuses on the wealth management needs of individuals, trusts, and foundations, aiming to provide predictable outcomes and solid service. Ken works closely with his teammate, Alex Kissee, a CFP® professional, and his client associate, Maria. Ken grew up in Newport Beach and graduated from Corona Del Mar High School, where he served as Student Body President. He earned his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University while completing an internship at E.F. Hutton & Company. He was elected President of Sigma Nu Fraternity, which emphasized academics and philanthropy. Outside of his professional work, Ken enjoys spending time with his family, coaching his sons' soccer and flag football teams, running—including completing the L.A. Marathon—and boating on Newport Harbor aboard his powerboat named "Mutual Fun." He is also passionate about wine collecting and cellars approximately 600 bottles at home. Ken and his wife, Irene, reside on Balboa Island with their three sons and two dogs. He serves as President of the Little Balboa Island Property Owners' Association and has previously held a position as Director of the Balboa Island Improvement Association.

Karla Taylor is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2008 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of advisory services, she is also an employee of JPMorgan Bank, enabling her to offer certain bank products and services, including deposit and credit products. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and commodity futures registrations.

Eric Owens is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Stifel, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he held positions at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and Wells Fargo Advisors. Owens serves on the advisory board of the California Family Life Center, a nonprofit supporting children affected by abuse and abandonment. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning analyses.

Jeremy Combe is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Clemente, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1996. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in a centralized consulting approach and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Thomas Doherty is a financial advisor with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. He is based in Newport Beach, California. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Richard Dougherty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 18 years at TD Ameritrade and a brief tenure at Oppenheimer. He operates a business entity under Tower 68 Financial Advisors associated with his LPL practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm provides various advisory programs and services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple investment strategies.

Kyle Kubota is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His work history includes positions at Merrill and Bank of America. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Caden Smaker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Charles Schwab Co., Bank of America, and held various roles outside of finance, including in construction and the insurance sector. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to customize financial planning and portfolio management.

Louise Kane is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 15 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc and D.A. Davidson & Co. Outside of finance, she writes fiction under the pen name LK Lawrence, creating and producing romantic comedy stories. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored investment advisory programs combining in-house and third-party managers, with options for discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized investment solutions.

Kyra Hanson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BlackRock and Henderson Management & Real Estate. Outside of finance, her background includes roles in tutoring and various service industry positions. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a systematic investment approach combining proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Kenneth Fujita is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and BMO Bank NA. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to various model portfolios and research resources.