Todd Goldsworthy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pasadena, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include working at Goldsworthy Financial Services LLC and Klatch Coffee Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors nationwide.

Christopher Reddick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burbank, CA, where he has worked since 2015 and has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patrick Russo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Peter Rosenberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following five years at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and methodologies.

Lillian Appleby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She worked at UBS Financial Services from 1998 to 2006 before joining LPL Financial, where she has been since 2006. Appleby is also a co-founder and COO of Cryztal Prizm, a family business focused on e-commerce and innovative internet projects. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Elaine Habif is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of The Seeds of Change, a nonprofit focused on disaster relief and humanitarian efforts for children and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

David Richardson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He serves as president and part owner of Richardson & Co CPAs, a tax and accounting firm, and is involved in real estate sales and mortgage loan origination. Additionally, he acts as treasurer for the Los Robles Estates Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of investment program options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Sierra Lindman Marshall is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and The Resource Group. Outside of her advisory role, she offers long-term care and traditional life insurance through Marshall Wealth Advisors. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, providing brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering diverse programs including financial planning, Unified Managed Accounts, and retirement plan consulting.

Vanessa Manquero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marianne Frega is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Santa Clarita, CA, where she has worked since 2015. She has three years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a sole proprietorship that sells household items online. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Edwin Ramirez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, Bank of America, and Washington Mutual. 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 across more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Arthur Hsieh is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior experience includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services and Orange Capital Management. Outside of advisory work, he is actively involved in high school tennis as a coach at Marantha High School and serves on the Tennis Advisory Committee for the California Interscholastic Federation – Southern Section. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform and various program structures.

Nicholas Scottrussell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has worked at various divisions within Fidelity since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a guitarist and vocalist in a live band based in Los Angeles. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lucy Lu is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she works closely with clients to understand their personal financial goals and develop strategies to pursue those objectives. Her areas of expertise include general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Lucy holds professional designations including Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Irvine. She communicates with clients in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese).

Patrick Lowe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2011 to 2022 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2022. Outside of finance, he is involved as an actor in the entertainment industry through the Quantum Leap TV series. 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 a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Sophia Tang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Cathay Bank, and Cetera Investment Services, as well as positions outside the financial sector. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program.

Gianluca Vitagliano is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Napeague Capital, as well as work in educational institutions such as the University of Colorado, Boulder and Pasadena City College. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Andrea Rudison is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and operating Bona Fide Moments Photography. Outside of finance, she is the chef and operator of Soul Island Eats, a food service business based in Tarzana, California. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis with algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and its advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Quentin R. Stella, CFP® CRPC™, serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is the founder and partner of The Stella Group, a dedicated wealth management team that has been active since he joined Merrill Lynch in 2017. Quentin began his career in the financial services industry in 2009, working alongside his father, Anthony R. Stella, a retired Financial Advisor. He holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™. Quentin focuses on comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to affluent families, professional athletes, corporate executives, and business owners. His expertise includes education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He and his team emphasize understanding client goals and provide access to Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's banking services to address clients' financial needs. He earned a bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno, and has completed accredited certificate programs from Kaplan Schweser and the College for Financial Planning. Quentin resides in Chatsworth with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children. His family is involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Diabetes Association, motivated in part by their daughter Juliet's experience with Type 1 Diabetes. In his personal time, Quentin enjoys camping, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Stephanie Seng is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously was employed at Jonathan M Davidorf M D Inc. from 2020 to 2021 and spent five years in Hokkaido Prefecture from 2015 to 2020. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.