William Costas is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 63 credential and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Costas is involved in fitness instruction, working as an aerobics and group exercise instructor at multiple health clubs in the Thousand Oaks area. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocation.

Michael Carner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lucia Capital Group, LPL Financial, and Northwestern Mutual. 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 operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Kelly Siedschlag is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2011, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jason Edmond is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 16 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Farmers Financial Solutions and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Edmond also operates the Jason Edmond Insurance Agency, where he is involved in health, property, and casualty insurance sales and services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform that combines advisory programs with active insurance sales.

Janelle Koester is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2009, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to her current role. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. Their process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional vehicles.

Andrew Canton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career in 2026 and has prior work experience outside the financial industry, including roles at Bonita Golf Course and Harbor House Thousand Oaks. 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 wide range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services, supported by research and various portfolio management options.

Juan Ramirez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in April 2016 and provides financial strategies to businesses, families, and individuals. By serving as a comprehensive financial resource, he identifies clients' needs and objectives, using a goal-based approach to deliver tailored advice and guidance aimed at reaching their long-term goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Juan holds several professional designations including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Juan earned a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad Externado De Colombia and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Pepperdine University. He is fluent in Spanish and English. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking, golfing, running, and soccer. He also participates in volunteer activities within the community.

Jordan Yoshitake is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers with the Hawaii Tax Institute Foundation, assisting with networking for their annual conference. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm’s integrated platform combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance products, utilizing a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Vahe Baban is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the board of a Home Owners Association in Studio City, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Nisha Boyle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, she worked at The Kryger Institute of Plastic Surgery and spent five years as a stay-at-home parent. She also serves as an associate financial advisor at CrimsonCardinal LLC, where she provides client advice and manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored Recommendation Reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Andrew Kiernan is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, Kiernan is involved in media and film production, including serving as a media council member for The Paley Center for Media and owning Kiernan Films LLC, which focuses on movie projects. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Goodrich is a CFP® and ChFC® with 42 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2018. He previously worked at Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services. Goodrich has teaching experience at UCLA and is also an author. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs and brokerage services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

James Hutchinson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial since 2002 and was previously a partner at Core Financial Group, where he also served as an administrator. In addition to his advisory role, Hutchinson is involved in non-variable insurance sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports institutional consulting as well as municipal and public-finance work.

Julia Foerster is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Tektronix. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gloria Suard is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and OSAIC. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with TA Law Group in a legal capacity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios and offers advisory services for registered investment companies and charitable funds.

Troy Fletcher is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His recent work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and involvement with the California Mid-State Fair and Thoughtful Media Group. He attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. 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.

Michael Cerniga is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies that help clients pursue their financial goals, including family wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and serving clients in sports and entertainment as well as women and wealth sectors. Michael holds an Associate's Degree from Moorpark College and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach centers on understanding each client's full financial picture to create flexible strategies aligned with their priorities and changing market conditions. He emphasizes trust and aims to be a reliable advisor dedicated to his clients' and their families' best interests. Outside of his professional role, Michael enjoys football, golfing, hiking, photography, pickleball, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Tyler Farrell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA for over a decade. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ian Treacher is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has held previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options including cash-flow, retirement, and niche services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Owen Galipeau is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Simi Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. He is associated with investment products and services offered through LPL Financial at Ventura County Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.