Gayane Grigoryan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She uses her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations to provide comprehensive financial planning services. Gayane joined Merrill in 2015 and leverages the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and banking services of Bank of America to help clients manage their financial lives. Gayane graduated from California State University Northridge with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Management and Business Administration. Her focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She participates actively in the communities she serves, volunteering regularly with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, Heal the Bay, MEND, Nature Park Pasadena, Operation Gratitude, and Tree People. Gayane and her husband enjoy hiking and staying active with their two dogs.

Dana Bennett is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2006. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized planning for business transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce.

Cinnamon Apker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo since 2011, including five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Evan Miller is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior work includes over two decades at FMB Wealth Management (formerly Fields Financial) and more than a decade at FMB Retirement Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Bruno Financial, offering financial planning and investment-related tax planning services, and participates in AEM Capital Group, which provides financial analysis during divorce proceedings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment solutions.

Julie Lin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Somis, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, Lin serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Jen Chen Buddhism, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, delivering written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Jeffrey Carter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at B. Riley Wealth Advisors and B. Riley Wealth Management from 2023 to 2025, and spent seven years with Bank of America and Merrill from 2016 to 2023. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and diversified investment programs supported by in-house and third-party research.

Louis Skertich Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1999. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of products and proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

Scott Thomas is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. He operates a sole proprietorship under ST Wealth Management and works as an independent contractor in fixed insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services across multiple program structures, combining affiliated and third-party managers with discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Norman Dix is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and over 51 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Paula Hardy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2008 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of finance, Paula is a certified fitness trainer at Lagree Fitness in Newbury Park, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

James Gray is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice using proprietary research and third-party data.

Kamie Abraham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake Village, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. She has 12 years of industry experience, including a decade at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Abraham is also involved with Abraham Financial Planning LLC, a business entity established for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by research and model portfolios.

John Hoisch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a trust based in Westlake Village, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market outlook models to support its financial planning process.

Gary Berner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of finance, he has worked as an actor with Universal Television. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of investment advisory and plan benchmarking solutions. The firm’s approach is investment policy statement-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary management options tailored to plan needs.

David Glienke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 17 years at Western International Securities, Inc. He also maintains employment as a 787 Captain with American Airlines and serves as Treasurer on the boards of two nonprofit organizations, Angeles Crest Christian Camp and American Turning Point. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Dymon Gainey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo, Robinhood Markets, and Carvana. He is based in Thousand Oaks, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and an integrated structure combining advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Kyle Whitten is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a business that rents craft service equipment to studios for production use. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Arad Toushkan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Calabasas, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2014. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven approach based on modern portfolio theory. The firm’s investment menus include a broader range of financial products than typical large institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Stuart Laba is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Philip Thomas is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2021. Prior to that, he held positions at First Baptist Church at La Crescenta and San Diego State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware planning advice, focusing on dependable income sources for clients approaching or in retirement.