Thomas Hobbs is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Ashley Cecala is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. Ashley took a one-year professional hiatus before returning to the financial sector. 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 specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Mary Bui is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2022 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Wise Financial Solutions, providing tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research and model portfolios from multiple sources and various technology-driven strategies.

Neel Hasan is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and its affiliated entities, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to that, he was employed at Institutional Cash Distributors, LLC and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member of BLU LOTUS LLC, a real estate LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Shemirel Guzman Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and approximately two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Shemirel worked at Bank of America and held roles in various other industries including hospitality and retail. 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 and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Sean Mclaughlin is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at Outlier Ai, BetteredU, Rooftop Cinema Club, Fresh Brothers Pizza, and Screen Gems Furniture Accessories. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its regulatory registrations and advisory roles with multiple registered investment companies.

Cesar Delgado Hinojos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Capstone Capital, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

James King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Lakewood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Donna Phelan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a self-employed author and a teacher at the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, where she leads a course on women, money, and prosperity. 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 advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Sean Gauss is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following eight years at Merrill. 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. The firm’s 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.

Christopher Anderson is a CFP® certificant with 10 years of experience in financial advisory. He is currently with Cetera and has held roles at MEA Wealth Advisors and Cetera ADVISORS LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, Anderson is the owner of North Shore Orchard LLC, an orchard business where he is involved in produce cultivation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and supports multiple investment program structures and affiliations.

Elaine Sarnoff is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Torrance, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015 and previously worked in the In-Home Supportive Services Program from 2016 to 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Christopher Arnaldo is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for Enterprise Holdings Inc. for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a technology and software business, DealersGear, assisting with client relationships. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated capabilities, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tyler Horgan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Raymond James before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He has also been affiliated with the University of Southern California since 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Sean Payne is a CFP® and ChFC® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Payne serves as a board member emeritus for the Los Alamitos Education Foundation and is an active board member of Precious Life Shelter in Los Alamitos, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Austin Arata is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial and Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in a centralized service that partners with advisors like Austin to deliver tailored retirement-income recommendations.

Christopher Olson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Torrance, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at VectorUSA, Relocity, Inc., Data Analysis Inc., and Kforce Inc. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and a range of management approaches supported by internal and third-party research.

Cory Mak is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and based in Manhattan Beach, CA. He has prior experience working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017, with roles spanning nearly a decade including his current position at Merrill. Before entering financial services, he held roles at Guess Inc. and Matador Cantina. 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, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm leverages integration with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide array of products and services.

Mai Park is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Mai worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2009 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

Amanda Hiatt is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and board member for the Neptunian Woman's Club, a nonprofit focused on charitable, educational, cultural, and civic services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. Their Institutional Consulting Services offer customized, non-discretionary advice delivered by a specialized team of Wealth Advisors.