Renee Mollinedo Nelsen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise Financial Services since 2015, serving clients from Woodland Hills, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christa Redman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2018, previously working at Merrill from 2013 to 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice, using proprietary research and algorithmic tools to address income strategies including asset allocation and Social Security options.

Mahsa Nobakht Fard is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2004, including Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gregory Elia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial for 16 years and Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, where he also serves as a Financial and Operations Principal. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which focuses on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Irene Anderson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with PFS Investments Inc. since 2004 and with Primerica Financial Services since 2003. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and utilizes a tiered wrap fee structure, providing portfolio management primarily for individual clients rather than institutional plans.

Sevan Karakesisian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Simon Lui is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Pasadena, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience, including seven years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources.

Alberto Alvarez is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Glendale, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Alvarez serves on the board of the Los Angeles Mission College Foundation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients approaching or in retirement.

Jakob Balcom is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2022 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a business focused on investment property research and decision-making. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Sandra Caluya is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013, with prior experience at firms including D.A. Davidson & Co. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports various program structures and investment strategies.

Jared Carter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors and Northwestern Mutual. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, using a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to develop systematic, model-based portfolio strategies including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Michael Darley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor of rental real estate in California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a wide range of investment and planning services.

Afshin Safavi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers plans directly as well as through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Jason Griffin is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 66 designation and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates and Regal Advisory Services, Inc. since 2002. Outside of advisory roles, he owns and operates tax preparation services under both a sole proprietorship and an S-corporation. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a wide network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to various investment platforms and third-party managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated portfolio rebalancing to manage accounts that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Kardia Pinckney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Pinckney also serves as President of Ideal Youth Inc., a nonprofit organization. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and limited discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jaime Ocon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 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 options. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among their investment offerings.

Tammy Hospodar is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and offering 33 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, OSAIC, Park Wealth West, Park Wealth Advisors, FSC Securities Corp, and Unionbanc Investment Services. She is also the Chief Investment Officer of Park Wealth Advisors, where she discusses long-term care, life insurance, health insurance, and fixed annuities as part of financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple investment strategies and third-party managers.

Victor Luke is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Cetera, bringing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services from 2023 to 2025. In addition to his financial advisory role, he maintains a part-time legal practice focused on estate planning and small business advice. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Victor De Lucie is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Outside of finance, he is active as an actor and musician and has worked as a broadcaster. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by advisor-facing technology tools.

Jordan Justman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.