Kurt Kennedy is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for nine and eight years, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Fortaleza, Brazil. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management using proprietary and third-party models, combining passive and active strategies across various risk profiles.

Patricia Thom is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. She has worked with Independent Financial Group since 2017 and previously held roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Thom also operates The Thom Group, a marketing DBA under which she provides financial advisory services. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm uses a mix of strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios, combining passive and active investment strategies through both firm- and third-party models.

Jeff Hood is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. in San Luis Obispo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Bankers Life Advisory Services since 2017 and has worked across affiliated entities since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he manages a team of insurance agents, overseeing hiring and training, and is appointed to write business for Medicare Supplement, annuity, life, health, and long-term care insurance products. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses to create tailored asset allocations and manages portfolios across a variety of securities, with client-specific restrictions and periodic reviews.

Joan Tozer is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013 and previously was employed by the US Census Bureau. Outside of her advisory role, she is an agent selling fixed insurance products including life insurance, annuities, and long-term care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Jesus Fernandez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role as a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor, he works closely with clients to understand their priorities and develop personalized strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He provides guidance on a range of topics including investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events, and also facilitates access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Jesus brings expertise in managing complex financial priorities such as home buying, college saving, elder care, and healthcare planning. He takes a one-on-one approach to define client goals and tailor portfolio strategies accordingly, offering ongoing advice and adjustments as client needs evolve. His professional certifications include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix and communicates with clients in both English and Spanish. Beyond his professional work, Jesus is involved in his community as a girls youth softball coach and assistant. He enjoys baseball, football, music, softball, spending time with his family, volleyball, watching movies, and woodworking.

Alex Sanchez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with options that include both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Joel Dunbar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Ameriprise, LPL Financial, and TD Ameritrade. He is listed as a co-owner of Legends Salon in Atascadero, CA, a business owned and operated by his wife, though he holds no active role or compensation in the salon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ranajay Ghosh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life, as well as experience outside the financial sector in companies such as Barycenter Foods and Guitar Center. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Efrain Vera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and 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.

Annette Shanks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Luis Obispo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with several firms, including Centaurus Financial Inc. and The O.N. Equity Sales Company. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Medallion Financial and Insurance Services, where she serves as an insurance agent and business owner. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and retirement advice solutions supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Tingting Wu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, no additional activities are noted. 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.

Armando Campos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Montecito, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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 range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Thomas Vigil is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2009. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He operates a separate business under the name Live Oak Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management solutions.

Clive Fairchild is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at SavantX and operated The Fairchild Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop personalized recommendations.

Shawn Arner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following positions with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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 approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jorge Lozano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oxnard, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022 and has prior experience with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering non-discretionary and discretionary services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process includes investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Berenice Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the Nipomo Youth Softball League. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in a modern portfolio theory approach and including a broad range of financial product options.

Brian Wiese is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2000 to 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Summit Investment Group, a non-variable insurance business. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisory services through various strategies and research tools.

Rigoberto Pena Rankin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Luis Obispo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also operates BMA Wines. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair on the board of the San Luis Obispo Country Club. 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 and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its diversified investment strategies.

Iran Zaranda Velazquez is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 1991, he has provided wealth management services to a diverse clientele through The Filsouf Cox Wealth Management Group, which serves clients across 25 states. His client base includes successful business owners, oil and gas executives, retirees, affluent women who have experienced divorce or loss of a spouse, and members of the medical community. Mr. Velazquez is a qualified Portfolio Advisor who assists clients in pursuing their investment objectives by recommending strategies from Merrill Lynch Wealth Management or approved third-party investment managers. His services include aligning investment and retirement planning with wealth transfer, education funding, and liability management. He meets clients according to their schedules and often visits their homes, offices, or hospitals to provide tailored support. He earned a bachelor's degree from West Texas AM University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in Persian, Polish, and English, Mr. Velazquez is active in community organizations such as March of Dimes, Serra Club, Amarillo Downtown Lions Club, and St. Thomas The Apostle Church. Outside of work, he enjoys chess, football, music, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.