Nicolas Blatsiotis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market analysis.

John Andraos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Glendale, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Outside his advisory role, he serves as CEO and general agent of Southwestern Financial Network and Insurance Services, an insurance agency offering auto, workers compensation, business liability insurance, fixed annuities, and life insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions and operates extensive advisory and non-advisory services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Carlos Cabrera is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 14 years at Wells Fargo. Outside of finance, he owns several small businesses related to boxing news and apparel, catering, and shoe resale, and he also works as a part-time Uber driver. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Edward Hawrylo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill for the past 15 years. Merrill, along 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Deborah Lee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and was previously with UBS Financial Services from 2001 to 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she has engaged in bartending for private parties and allowed her home to be used for small film projects. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Glenn Crawford is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Newhall, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Signature Resources Capital Management and Taylor Insurance and Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm structures financial planning as annual collaborative relationships, utilizing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Terry Gordy Jr. is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. He has also been affiliated with Pepperdine University since 2007. Outside of advising, Gordy is involved with Independent Capital Management Corp. in employee and sales roles. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail, institutional, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with a range of brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party manager programs.

Jennifer Meneshian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2001 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 financial advisors and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Robert Arshagouni is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He is co-partner at Jackson & Arshagouni, a tax and accounting firm, and serves as president of the Marilyn Arshagouni Scholarship Fund, which administers scholarship awards. He also holds leadership roles in a youth soccer volunteer organization and is CFO of a manufacturing business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures.

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 in Calabasas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2018 and previously spent three years at Merrill. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mahsa Nobakht Fard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2004. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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 has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

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.