Ronald Grimm is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and was previously with Penniall & Associates from 2015 to 2017. Grimm is also associated with a separate business entity registered as Ronald Grimm in Long Beach, California. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Rishi Mangal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including two years with the Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Lisa Masters is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, which allows her to offer certain bank products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Frank Yanez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling in its advisory process.

Erik Swanson is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He also serves as CEO of East Pole Inc, a music recording and production company specializing in theatrical film and symphonic concert material. Additionally, he holds a financial assistant role at Pitchess & Pitchess LLP, where he is involved in tax preparation, IRS representation, and financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to third-party money managers and customizable investment strategies.

Ronald Rand is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the Children's Dental Foundation and owns a racehorse managed by a trainer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and model simulations to support client financial strategies.

David Kirksey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored portfolio strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities and affiliated asset management resources.

Michael Kawase is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Costa Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Andrew Quillope is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with trade requests and annual report reviews for a colleague’s practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Alberto Suarez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a personal security services business. 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, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Edward Kawahara is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2009 to 2025. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Laura Arrevillaga is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Whittier, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2004. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kevin Petersen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Torrance, CA, and has six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions in the hospitality industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Gabriel Jimenez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its network of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory services with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Claudine Rajah is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Hermosa Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice through a centralized consulting team.

Claudia Ramirez is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Rockefeller Financial LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Jeanelle Medina is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2022 and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked at Portfolio Insider and Instacart. Outside of her advisory role, she runs training camps for youth through the Los Angeles Dodgers Training Academy. Charles Schwab primarily serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services with a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Laura Martin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and its predecessor Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010, with a two-year tenure at RBC Capital Markets from 2017 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by offering a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct financial planning services and plans through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Erik Klinger is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2020 to 2024. Outside of his advisory work, Klinger is involved in several Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academies as a co-owner and president. He is also the founder of Mugen Mindset, a life coaching business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services supported by research and model portfolios.

Kimberly Jones is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Astravia Family Wealth Office LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, and a long tenure at HomeMaker. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 advisors, using research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide investment decisions.