Victoria Forgerson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a vice president and co-owner of a family fire protection business and also distributes Avon beauty products on a limited basis. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets activities.

Joe Aguirre is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he spent 17 years with SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and SCF Securities, Inc., and he has operated Aguirre Financial & Insurance Services since 1990. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as an artist and musician. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs and provides access to diversified investment strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Jennifer Alewel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and research.

James Kaing is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. from 2015 to 2020 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Kaing owns and operates a business focused on sports and hobby trading collectible cards. 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 includes a broader set of financial product offerings than many peers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dane Johnson serves as a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings extensive experience in wealth management and investing, having begun his financial services career in 1987 with Shearson Lehman Brothers. Mr. Johnson joined Merrill in 1991 and has since developed personalized strategies to help clients pursue long-term financial goals. His approach incorporates the investment insights of Merrill alongside the banking and lending solutions provided by Bank of America to address his clients’ holistic wealth management needs. Mr. Johnson’s expertise includes security-based investments, life insurance, long-term care, annuities, mortgage and consumer lending, estate planning, and business banking. He holds the professional designations Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes studies in finance with an option in investments across multiple universities such as Tulane University, University of New Orleans, CSU Long Beach, UCSB, and Ventura College. He is also a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honors Society. A native of Ventura, California, Mr. Johnson graduated from Buena High School and served in the United States Marine Corps before beginning his financial career. He is committed to staying well informed through ongoing education and frequently participates in industry research and conference calls. Reflecting Merrill’s tradition of community involvement, he volunteers with local organizations to contribute to the community he serves.

Kelly Karren is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Premier America Credit Union and LPL Financial for 19 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a sponsored athlete as a US Masters swimmer. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and supports its clients through advanced analytical tools and a broad network of affiliated advisory firms.

Giancarlo Hamner is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently working at Edward Jones since 2016. He is based in Newbury Park, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Cathey Paine is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 24 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of finance, Paine writes and edits screenplays and books and has an interest in acting. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and utilizes firm-provided asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios for its clients.

Jeffrey Pollack is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at PRG & Associates, LLC and Paul Gross, among other roles. He has been involved with community organizations such as the Rotary Club of Calabasas. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Eric Epstein is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services under various financial planning and investment arrangements.

Maxine Morgan is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2023. She leads a team of associates dedicated to understanding clients' needs and guiding them through the financial planning process. Prior to her current role, Maxine served as Assistant Branch Leader from 2021 to 2022, Senior Relationship Manager from 2014 to 2020, and Financial Representative from 2011 to 2014, all within Fidelity Investments. Maxine holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, and traveling.

Natalya Fikhman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and proprietary tools, emphasizing advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Derek Mitsuuchi is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Advisory Services, and he also assists with wealth management tasks at Lazar and Company Certified Public Accountants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Sharif Ahmed is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LOGIX Federal Credit Union and Kinecta Federal Credit Union, among others. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a comprehensive range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and utilizes model portfolios and research to support its investment strategies.

Tim Shield is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2004 and operates under the DBA Shield Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Linda Mead is a Financial Solutions Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develop strategies to pursue their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. She provides guidance in areas such as investing, retirement planning, and emergency savings while connecting clients with Bank of America specialists for additional banking, credit, home financing, and small business services. Mead brings expertise in a comprehensive approach to financial planning, focusing on aligning strategies with what matters most to her clients and their families. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California.

Fadwa Dahhan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she has worked part-time as a travel agent with America Travel Companies. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by internal research and third-party subadvisors.

Richard Christensen III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and having 18 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Christensen is a partial owner of Westlake Private Wealth Management, where he is actively involved in financial services. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients meeting certain net-worth thresholds. The firm combines advisory services with other financial products and referral channels, providing a comprehensive financial solution.

James Losey Jr. is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Osaic Wealth in 2023, Mr. Losey spent 26 years with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and has maintained a relationship with New York Life Insurance Company since 1990. Outside of financial advisory work, he owns a company that markets and manages executive suite office leases. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing a broad range of asset-allocation tools, portfolio management options, and access to multiple third-party money managers and platforms.

Matt Tucker is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with clients and their families to develop financial plans aimed at achieving their objectives and improving their financial situations. He emphasizes a collaborative approach to build ongoing relationships focused on financial independence. Matt has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held several positions at Fidelity Investments since 2012, including Financial Consultant, Portfolio Specialist, Client Management Representative, Retirement Solutions Representative, Investment Solutions Representative, and Service Trader. He also served as Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2018 to 2019 and worked as a Title Specialist at FSU Credit Union from 2010 to 2012. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in providing financial and insurance solutions to clients.