Christopher Elkin is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2012. He began his career with Fidelity in 2008, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Representative, and Financial Consultant. His professional focus is on building strong client relationships and collaboratively developing financial plans that are regularly reviewed and tailored to meet client goals. Christopher's approach centers on proactive service and being a primary resource for his clients' financial planning needs. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. His dedication to following financial markets enables him to serve clients effectively, regardless of their experience level.

Frederick Denitz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2009 to 2017. He is also involved in insurance brokerage through Lenox Advisors, Inc., focusing on individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing tools like Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset-allocation to support annual, collaborative client relationships.

Daniel Goodman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Los Angeles, CA, where he has worked since 2020. He has six years of industry experience, including roles at Beacon Hill Staffing Group, Pepsico, and the University of Arizona. He also operates a business under the name Executive Benefits Financial Group. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party platforms to tailor investment solutions.

Jerry Sheby is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation, Associated Securities Corp., and Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc. He also operates Sheby Financial Group, which offers tax preparation services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Carol Otters is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in La Palma, CA, where she has worked since 2011. She has 14 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Dan Vo is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Grant Thornton LLP. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Avatar Machine, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Chris Lopez is the Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been part of Fidelity Investments since 2018, initially serving as a Financial Consultant. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Chris gained extensive experience in the financial services industry, including roles as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2018, an Insurance Consultant at C & S Insurance Agency from 2010 to 2015, a Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2002 to 2010, and as a Financial Advisor at A.G. Edwards from 2001 to 2002. Chris holds a California Insurance License, supporting his qualifications in the financial and insurance sectors. His professional focus is on assisting clients and their families with their financial needs while maintaining a high level of integrity.

Swastik Deshpande is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and Lenox Advisors. He also serves as a Relationship Manager for Lenox Advisors, Inc., where he is involved in the sale of life, accident, and health insurance products. 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, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative, goal-based planning using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs, including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Usha Cervantes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. for 10 years. Cervantes is also the author of the book "Over 100 First Samoan Words" and owns a business called Lochytocker Inc. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management provided by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Evan Pantucci is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is a member of the Pantucci Bonvechio team, which was named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list in 2023 and 2024. This recognition is based on criteria including best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, compliance records, firm nominations, assets under management, and firm-generated revenue. Evan and his team focus on developing long-term relationships with clients by understanding their priorities and financial goals. They provide experienced investment advice and guidance for high-net-worth families and institutional investors. Their services include access to Bank of America banking and coordination with Merrill Lynch's network of specialists and strategists. Evan's client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Divorce Transition Planning, Executive and Equity Compensation Services, Institutional and Corporate Benefit Services, and Legacy Planning, among others. The team continues to enhance their expertise through advanced industry designations and continuing education. Evan holds a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola Marymount University and professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is proficient in both English and Spanish. Outside of his professional work, Evan enjoys adventure sports, fishing, football, music, racquetball, running, scuba diving, spending time with his family, surfing, and traveling.

James Kefalas III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2009 and has prior experience in non-variable insurance from 2010 to 2018. Additionally, he is the owner of Kefalasfoley Investment Services Inc., a support company unrelated to investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized advisory programs and municipal advisory services.

Byung Chong is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2025, and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services and Wescom Financial Services, where he spent 23 years. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Michael Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at SPC and Sigma Financial Corporation, both from 2016 to 2025, and operated his own tax preparation business, Michael Johnson & Co LLC, since 2012. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Chuck Ives is a Wealth Management Advisor based in Brea, California, leading a close-knit team dedicated to supporting individuals, families, and businesses in making informed decisions about their wealth. He works within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and offers a client experience that values each person as an individual with unique priorities and aspirations. With over 25 years of experience, Chuck specializes in helping clients navigate significant life transitions such as retirement planning, business sales, home acquisitions, and coping with the death of a loved one. His focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He is persistent and proactive in advancing client priorities, capitalizing on resources enterprise wide. Chuck holds a Master's Degree from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Florida. He carries several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, he enjoys playing tennis and golf and has an interest in traveling and engaging with diverse cultures, experiences shaped by spending much of his upbringing abroad.

Tony Kim is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Gabriel, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2008, including JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework.

Mengying Huang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, Huang worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various program platforms and third-party managers through its multi-manager platform.

Carly Peck is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to helping clients pursue their vision of financial success. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, Branch Leader, and now Vice President, Branch Leader. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Carly worked as an Assistant National Account Executive at Celtic Commercial Finance from 2018 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial and insurance services.

Leo Rein is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has held multiple roles at Merrill since 2019 and has prior experience working with nonprofit organizations such as Children's Institute, Inc. and Operation HOPE. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Mary Schroeder is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has worked with MML Investor Services, Lenox Advisors, and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2011. Outside of advisory roles, she is active as an insurance agent involved in life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers tailored financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software and structured, collaborative annual planning engagements.

Alexi Papadopoulos is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Alexi provides clients with clear and transparent guidance to support their long-term financial decisions. Alexi's approach focuses on understanding each client's unique financial journey and prioritizing their interests to deliver honest insight and thoughtful planning, particularly in retirement planning. Alexi's professional experience at Fidelity Investments includes serving as a Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025, then as a Relationship Manager in 2025, before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2025. This progression reflects a breadth of experience in client relationship management and financial planning within the firm.