Curtis Parry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with several investment-related activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services and utilizes research and analytics while providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Oganes Gambarian is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He has held his current roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. He holds a Series 66 designation. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Louis Ashamallah is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® certification and Series 66 license, and has 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for nine years and UBS Financial Services for seven 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Honora Domines is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019 and previously spent four years at Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Adam Jolivet is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a small business focused on buying and selling sports cards and memorabilia. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendation reports delivered in partnership with financial advisors.

Jennifer Despain is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2021. She previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services and its related entities for nearly a decade. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates Canyon Oak Financial, where she prepares tax returns, develops tax planning strategies, and manages bookkeeping and payroll services for clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Riley Welles is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, Riley held roles at California State University of Northridge and Canyon Oak Financial, where he was involved in bookkeeping and accounting-related activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, including access to affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Bryce Wallington is a CFP® professional associated with Edward Jones, with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a commercial rental property in Agoura Hills, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ronald Sera is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at firms including Cetera and Financial West Group. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary consulting through various advisory programs and institutional solutions.

Melissa Shapiro is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Westlake Village. She provides tailored advice and guidance to individuals, families, and businesses, helping them identify their financial goals and priorities. Melissa engages deeply with clients to resolve complex financial needs, streamline various aspects of their financial frameworks, and offers support through multiple wealth disciplines including portfolio design, liability and risk assessment, long-term strategy, trust and estate planning, as well as banking and lending services through Bank of America. Melissa joined Merrill in 2021 after serving as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, where she gained extensive insight into the wealth management needs of wealth creators and multi-generational families. Her professional background also includes experience as a Technical Recruiter for a Fortune 500 company and an Account Executive for a marketing and lifestyle brand. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University and incorporates principles of behavioral finance to support clients in making effective decisions. A native of Los Angeles, Melissa enjoys living in her home city. Her personal interests include golfing, salsa dancing, acrobatic yoga, adventure sports such as baseball, hiking, rock climbing, skiing, tennis, and spending time with her family.

Chelsea Henriod is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and has additional experience at College of the Canyons and Sherwood Country Club. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of directors for Fishbowl. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Ali Rad is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, Financial West Group, Oppenheimer, and Morgan Stanley. He is also licensed as an agent for accident, health, life, and variable insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Lucy Viado is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Copper Financial, Edward Jones, Viado Insurance & Financial Services, and AllState Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CEO and President of the LVFS Education Foundation, a nonprofit focused on promoting financial literacy, and volunteers with Junior Achievement to provide financial education to nonprofit organizations. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and employs a range of third-party advisory models and asset management solutions.

Kelly Markowitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2013, Kelly worked at Edward Jones from 2009 to 2013. Kelly is also the owner and CEO of KM Wealth Advisors, a business entity focused on tax and investment purposes. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and various institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Drabkin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His work history includes a recent tenure at Morgan Stanley starting in 2022 and prior academic roles at the University of California Los Angeles and Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Blake Ribnick is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2011 to 2024. Ribnick is also involved in insurance sales, including annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions through multiple advisory platforms and third-party providers.

Alan Plotkin is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2008 and holds a Series 63 designation. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses, while clients retain discretion over implementation.

Darren Schwartz is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director with the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Group in Westlake Village, CA. He serves individuals, families, and business owners, including business owners, C Suite executives, health care professionals, entertainment executives, attorneys, and real estate investors. Darren specializes in portfolio management, estate planning strategies, and establishing tax-efficient retirement plans. He employs a collaborative approach, working closely with clients and their outside professionals such as CPAs and attorneys to develop coordinated plans that integrate portfolio management, cash-flow planning, trust and estate considerations, and risk management. Through Merrill, his clients have access to institutional-caliber investment management, customized municipal bond portfolios, tax-managed equity strategies, and comprehensive banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Darren has been recognized by Forbes as a Best-in-State Wealth Advisor in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designations, FINRA Series 7 and Series 66 registrations, Life and Health Insurance licenses, and a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University. He is involved with professional organizations including Sail LA, Cancer Free Generation, and the Surfrider Foundation. Darren is fluent in English and Spanish. A native of Southern California, he lives in the Los Angeles area with his wife and two children. His personal interests include adventure sports, boxing, photography, skiing, surfing, swimming, and traveling.

Jenna Lee is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked across several Wells Fargo entities since 2012. Lee also owns Concord Wealth Management, a financial planning practice based in Pasadena, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients having the option to implement through brokerage or advisory programs.

Dylan Watkins is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Icon Agency and self-employment in related fields. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering tailored financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and capital market analysis.