James Rangel is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2012, including tenure at Charles Schwab Bank since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory, managed-account, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and features a multi-asset investment approach supported by research and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Kathryn Hackney is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior work includes roles at SchoolsFirst FCU, CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., and Orange County Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research.

Hassan Hadjilou is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network 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 that are tailored through the use of Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Daniel Dunn is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Woodbury Financial from 2006 to 2024 before joining OSAIC. Dunn is also president of Dunn Financial, Inc., a corporation involved in the sale of fixed insurance and fixed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across a range of asset classes.

Nakisa Sharif Kashani is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Kashani worked at Scotiabank for ten years. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Peter Waldron is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Skyler Sweeney is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2025. In this role, Skyler assists individuals and families in making informed financial decisions through comprehensive planning that aligns with their long-term goals. Skyler's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, spanning from 2021 to the present. This progression highlights a sustained focus on client-oriented financial services and strategy development. Skyler holds a California Insurance License and engages in personal interests such as biking, golf, snowboarding, surfing, and social activities with friends.

Gresell Wedel is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2013. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management services, combining in-house and third-party investment managers and emphasizing tailored strategies based on client risk profiles.

Brady Schrock is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Sammy Chau is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Mission Viejo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in 2020, he worked at Capital Group Companies from 2014 to 2018. Outside of advisory work, Chau is a part owner of a separate real estate venture, Pilgramitas LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized supervisory and custody arrangements.

Steven Monji is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has prior experience with Avantax Financial Services, Avantax Insurance Agency, and operated his own firm, Monji and Associates, LLC, for 15 years. Outside of advising, he owns and operates Advantage Tax & Wealth, where he provides both investment guidance and tax-related services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to affiliated and third-party managers, and manages over $256 billion in assets.

Linda Dunbar is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Cooper McManus and Securities America, Inc., including Securities America Advisors, before joining OSAIC in 2024. Dunbar holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She is also licensed as an insurance agent, including variable annuity sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to a wide range of investment options and third-party managed account solutions. The firm utilizes firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jonathan Wright is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on understanding clients' priorities to help develop strategies aimed at pursuing their short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. He serves as a resource for matters including general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. Jonathan can also provide access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Jonathan's client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has completed a Bachelor's Degree at The Master's College, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California. Outside of his professional work, Jonathan enjoys biking, hiking, reading, running, and spending time with his family.

Mark Wagner is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Mission Viejo, California, with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked with Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, and owns RMC Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches freshman baseball at El Toro High School. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of investment options and uses advanced tools such as asset-allocation models and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Samuel Darden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held roles at Trilogy Capital, Inc., National Planning Corporation, and Trilogy Financial Services, Inc. His other business activities include involvement with Trilogy Financial in a non-variable insurance capacity. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Robert Paul is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Cetera and its related entities, having joined in 2025. His career includes prior roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a business providing income tax preparation and planning services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Mayu Daley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She also operates a tax and accounting business as an enrolled agent, providing tax preparation services. Daley's background includes roles at Avantax, H & R Block, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

Jie Liu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Liu’s work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities dating back to 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Daniel Vigar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, nA from 2018. 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 supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Gregery Lee Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab in 2023, he held a role in sports information at Fredonia State in 2023. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by the Schwab Center for Financial Research.