Derek Kokubun is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS and Concurrent Advisors before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Wolfley Wealth Management, a support company based in Long Beach. 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, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Norbert Chen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he provides private tutoring and financial education services. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a large network of advisors.

Michelle Moldenhauer Smart is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has prior experience with Wachovia Securities and Wells Fargo Advisors dating back to 1998. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gregory Prough is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kristiane Sweeney is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo entities since 2011, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services from investment policy statement preparation to performance reporting and participant education. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Daniel Gracy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Mirada, CA, holding CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendations on income strategies, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawals. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools overseen by a dedicated committee to tailor retirement planning advice.

Desiree Tuck is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2024. Prior to this role, she held positions as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024, a Relationship Manager in 2022, and a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022, all within Fidelity Investments. In her role, Desiree focuses on collaborating with individuals and families to develop financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their goals. She aims to provide clients with confidence and peace of mind through personalized financial guidance. Desiree holds a California Insurance License.

Nathan Pilataxi is an advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has held positions at Fidelity Investments since 2024 and previously worked at US Bank and MUFG Union Bank. His background also includes experience in education at Long Beach City College and Millikan High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services as well as model portfolios.

Simran Singh is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, following prior roles at Principal Financial Group, Principal Securities, Inc., and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Alden Landis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Target and studied at California State University. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a variety of clients, including retail and institutional investors, through a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and offers model portfolios and advisory services to registered investment companies.

Brian Rossney is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He also serves as a co-trustee of his mother's trust in San Pedro, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Nathan Lee is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He leads the portfolio management and asset allocation development process for the Lee & Yodowitz Group. Nathan has over 21 years of industry experience, guiding clients through complex discussions on wealth planning, estate planning, legacy planning, money management, corporate retirement plans, and alternative investment strategies. Nathan works closely with business owners at all stages of their business life cycle, providing services from cash management for daily operations to financing for capital expansion and acquisition, as well as planning for exit events. His expertise extends to succession planning, private sales of businesses, and group benefit plans. He has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree in Finance from Texas Tech University System. Nathan is involved in community activities and serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Club of Long Beach. He is also active with the National Eagle Scout Association and the Estate Planning and Trust Council of Long Beach. Nathan is married with three children and maintains interests in antiquing, football, gardening, genealogy, skiing, spending time with his family, surfing, and traveling.

Zarina Sullivan is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes tenure at Fidelity and multiple Cetera entities since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she provides basic financial literacy education to military personnel through Zeiders Enterprises. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and a network of over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Anusha Sriram is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Citigroup, and JP Morgan. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research to tailor strategies based on clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Steve Hahn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. for 19 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that employs firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized investment strategies.

Martha Cannady is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 35 years of experience in financial services. She has served as a Portfolio Manager in the firm's Investment Advisory Program and has expertise in Family Wealth Management Strategies, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Tax Minimization, and Retirement Income. Martha joined Merrill Lynch in 2008 after previously working at Morgan Stanley from 1995 to 2008, where she held roles including Vice President and Assistant Branch Manager of the Long Beach Branch. Martha holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from California State University, Fullerton. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) designation, and is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors. Additionally, she has taught Successful Money Management classes at several community colleges. Fluent in Spanish, Martha is involved in community organizations including serving as a Board Member for the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the California 32nd District Agricultural Association, Orange County Fair Board. She has also held an Executive Board Member position at Alzheimer's Orange County. Martha enjoys cooking, hiking, traveling, and walking the Camino de Santiago. She and her husband, Bruce, reside in Cypress, California, and have two daughters.

Darrin Frankel is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and incorporates structured planning tools and models in its financial planning process.

Catalina Delgado Ascencio is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Cerritos, CA. She has six years of industry experience and has been affiliated with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together 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 with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Cuauhtemoc Garcia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley based in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in various roles including at Margarita Jones Mexican Restaurant and the University of California, Santa Cruz. Outside of finance, he has experience in education and the food service industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market modeling to support its financial planning process.

Vicky Do is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.