David Rosson is a financial advisor at Merrill in Torrance, CA, holding the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2026 and previously held roles at Nuvision Credit Union, Wells Fargo, and US Bank. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Passion For The Pie since 2023. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Connor Whalen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in El Segundo, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Tesla, F45 Training, and Adidas. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to client goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers services including financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Mia Celest Miranda is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Long Beach, CA. She has two years of industry experience and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2023, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2025. Prior to her financial services career, she held various positions including roles in education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gabriel Vasquez is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at various Cetera entities since 2019, with prior experience at LPL Financial and SAFE Credit Union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, as well as institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Julio Gonzalez is currently a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Consultant at the same firm from 2022 to 2025. His professional experience also includes roles as a Financial Wellness Specialist at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2022 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Edge from 2012 to 2015. Julio holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capacity to assist clients with insurance-related financial planning. He focuses on helping clients build customized financial plans and strategies that address their individual needs and those of their families. Julio aims to establish strong business relationships to effectively support clients in achieving key financial milestones. Outside of his professional life, Julio engages in activities such as board games, fitness, hiking, movies, parenthood, and puzzles.

Robert Weiss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Signal Hill, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 and previously spent three years with UBS Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, supported by various operational and research tools.

Kyoko Narino is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica since 2002 and also works seasonally as a tax advisor for H&R Block. Additionally, she is involved in sales of home security and automation products through part-time referrals with Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors is a large firm serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Jeffrey Park is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. He holds a Series 63 license and is based in Long Beach, CA. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Yechiel Goldberg is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with Mass Mutual and its affiliates since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an expert witness and offers college consulting services. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning relationships and offers various programs including educational seminars and a standalone Divorce Planning service.

Clarissa Pesqueira is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Cetera entities since 2018 and was previously with National Planning Corporation for two years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a broad range of program options and third-party managers.

Richard Medina is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and OneWest Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a small property as a landlord. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 operates a model that combines primarily non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers centralized custody and operational services.

Sandy Devich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in rental property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services.

Esther Moon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Stanley Diliberto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997 and has operated his own CPA and financial planning firm, Stan Diliberto, CPA, CFP, Inc., since 1980. In addition to his advisory work, he provides tax preparation and limited small business accounting services through his CPA practice. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Janet Berardino is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she provides personal assistant services through a separate business activity. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, using an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services, including investment selection, performance reporting, and participant education, with a broader financial product offering that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jason Murai is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011, currently serving as a financial advisor in El Segundo, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and attorney at the Law Offices of Jason Murai. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Benjamin Norrie serves as the Resident Director at Merrill's Manhattan Beach office and leads The Lotus Group. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) professional and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he works with individuals and families to create clarity and confidence in their full financial picture. His approach emphasizes steady, personal guidance grounded in long-term thinking, focusing on helping clients build and preserve wealth to support their life goals. Benjamin specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He engages with clients navigating transitions or seeking a more thoughtful relationship with their finances. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Purdue University and participates in community involvement through organizations such as Covenant House of California. Outside of his professional role, Benjamin enjoys biking, boating, cooking, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Carissa Main is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank for a combined ten years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of investment advisory and plan benchmarking services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes discretionary options and a broader set of financial product offerings than typical for large institutional advisers.

Isaac Kim is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Ares Management LLC, and several other financial firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support customized investment recommendations.

Julian Garcia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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 investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.