David Racusin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials, and has 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill from 1999 to 2009 before joining Ameriprise in 2009. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides customized written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edward Kepple is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Simi Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2011, including its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a tax preparation business under Edward H Kepple, CPA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm delivers customized, written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and algorithm-assisted planning.

Stephen Minihan is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He currently works at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and previously spent 12 years with United Planners' Financial Services. Outside of his advisory roles, Minihan has volunteered as a tax preparer for the AARP Tax-Aide Program for over two decades. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and platform arrangements.

Dennis Fox is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Fox also owns Archer Strategies, Inc., an investment-related business, and holds a partial ownership in Westlake Private Wealth Management LP. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Hrant Kargayan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Matthew Miles is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Tidemark Financial Partners and Playfair Planning Services, as well as experience outside finance in retail and fitness sectors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Robert Chow is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. for 32 years before joining Osaic in 2023. He also owns a small insurance sales business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach that includes asset allocation tools, risk tolerance questionnaires, and access to various managed account solutions.

Donna Herme is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market outcome simulations.

Paul San is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. He previously worked for J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for nine years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns a rental property with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes an expanded investment menu featuring insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Austin Hwang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Lawrence Solomon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Prior to that, he spent ten years at RBC Capital Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Grant Seybold is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial. He has previously worked at OSAIC, FSC Securities Corp, and Marangola Financial Group, where he also provides tax preparation services and insurance sales. Seybold serves as president of the Financial Planning Association of Ventura County, organizing networking events for financial planners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced research tools.

January Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2010, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Her prior experience includes positions at LPL Financial and Fifth Third Securities. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies, using systematic methodologies and AI-driven research tools.

Griselda Hernandez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, where she has worked since 2014. She has 11 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Ernestine Martinez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial from 2007 to 2017 and returned to the firm in 2022 after several years in other roles. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides tailored, algorithm-supported recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies through a centralized consulting team.

Cory Colgan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2025. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers access to a range of investment products, including security-based swaps and futures commission merchant services.

Julie Opheim is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2008. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

William Lyman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He began his career in the industry in 2026 and has experience with multiple firms including DeGroote Financial Group and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to his advisory role, he attended Lehigh University and has been involved with organizations such as Oaks Christian School and North Ranch Country Club. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Marley Wong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at Morgan Stanley since 2014 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Geoff Wolcott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for eight years and Financial West Group for 17 years. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, utilizing a mix of proprietary research, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.