Chase Follmer is a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill within the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management line of business. In his role, he works closely with clients to develop strategies aimed at achieving their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a broad range of topics including investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings. Chase also offers clients access to Bank of America specialists for additional services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Chase holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. His approach centers on understanding what matters most to clients and creating financial strategies tailored to their individual priorities.

Keith Ellen is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with American Financial Network Advisory Services, LLC and Securities America Advisors, Inc. during his career. Ellen also owns KGE Wealth Management, providing services related to fixed insurance. OSAIC is an institutional firm serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment tools and third-party platforms to manage diverse portfolios.

Mark Sherin is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 63 designation and has 39 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. In addition to his advisory role, Sherin serves as chair of the corporate advisory board for Inclusion Matters by Shane’s Inspiration, a nonprofit focused on creating inclusive play and education programs for children with disabilities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to a wide range of investment options through multiple advisory platforms and third-party managers.

Robert Pothier is a CFP® affiliated with Vanguard Advisers, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has experience at Cetera Financial Group and previously operated Pothier Law Offices. He is based in Santa Monica, CA. Vanguard Advisers provides automated and human-supported investment advice to retail investors and participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, employing a goal-based, algorithm-driven approach that uses proprietary models to tailor asset allocations primarily through Vanguard funds and ETFs.

Joshua Maldonado is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several major firms, including Merrill, Bank of America, US Bank, and CitiBank. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Mark Hixenbaugh is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management and holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. He has one year of experience in the industry and has previously worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New Life Insurance Company. Before entering the financial sector, he held various production roles in the entertainment industry. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering broad-based written financial recommendations without implementation, and emphasizes holistic, goal-based analyses through a network of financial advisors.

Terri Lane is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank in various capacities from 2010 to 2022. She serves as a co-executor for the Estate of Howard and Donna Lee Trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Walter is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018, following prior roles at Bank of America N.A. and Merrill. 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 advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large-scale, integrated operational platform.

Tracy Gallagher is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Silber Bennett Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in life insurance and annuity sales through TruChoice Financial. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by various investment platforms and third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

James Fletcher is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 1979 and Bank of America since 2009. Merrill 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Joseph Pesicka is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, Td Ameritrade, Inc., and Scottrade, Inc. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and maintains formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Rachel Cain is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America for 13 years before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Van Schepers is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this capacity, he works closely with clients to understand their complete financial picture and to develop plans that support both their current life and future goals. Van views money as a tool for living with intention and purpose and is committed to partnering with clients to create financial paths aligned with their values. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Van gained experience in various financial services roles, including positions as a Client Service Associate at Audent Global Asset Management from 2024 to 2025, a Registered Wealth Management Client Associate at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2024, and a Relationship Banker at Bank of America from 2019 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Van's personal interests include cars, concerts, hiking, movies, and traveling.

Ashley King is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2016. 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. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

John Morley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is co-trustee of a family trust and has a 50% ownership interest in Morley Investment Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and wealth-transfer planning, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Nadia Klein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Moorpark, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and accumulating four years of industry experience. She has worked at Terry Wealth Management and LPL Financial LLC since 2019. Outside of advising, she has involvement in entertainment-related ventures, including Rough Diamond Entertainment and Tipsy Cow. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to research and model portfolios.

Shania Motruk is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1981, also working with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America to provide access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical investment management.

Lizbeth Perez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2011 to 2023. 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 through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Steven Lash is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Charles Schwab and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of finance, he works as an independent personal trainer, prescribing exercise programs and ensuring client safety. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Nicholas Sondgeroth is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Sondgeroth Ventures, LLC, a business involved in purchasing and managing single-family rental properties. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.