Canaan Knigge is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked in engineering consulting roles at firms including Kimley-Horn and Advanced Engineering & Environmental Services. Outside of advising, he serves as an engineering consultant and civil analyst. Primerica Advisors is a large firm that provides a wrap-fee asset management program primarily for individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-based strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through Pershing.

Ronald Thomas is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial sector, he worked in the automotive and electronics industries with companies such as Toyota Motors North America, Faraday Future, and Samsung Electronics. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across various planning topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm combines planning services with managed-account options under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

Jennifer Atienza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in medical writing consulting through Fletcher Scientific LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Mark Avner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market simulations to model potential outcomes.

Adrian Sondhi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Areen Minasian is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. She specializes in assisting clients with financial planning and investment decisions, focusing on developing strategies to meet various financial goals. Prior to her current role, Areen held positions as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2023 to 2024, Wealth Advisor Associate at First Republic Bank from 2022 to 2023, and Senior Preferred Banker Associate at First Republic Bank from 2019 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional career, Areen enjoys activities such as hiking, soccer, tennis, traveling, attending social events with friends, and exploring culinary experiences.

Jorge Ragde Jr. 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. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of finance, he consults on manufacturing, product design, and quality control for several companies and serves as a board member and state advisor for youth shooting sports organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and models, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Derek Giacomazzi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously with AXA Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of CallOnJesus.com and is part of the Eternity Sports Advisory Team. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on client risk tolerance and objectives.

Nora Li is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2022 and previously held positions at AIA and SCOR. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lauro Braganza is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 37 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes long-term roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program, while also facilitating insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Tanya Sanchez is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2021. Prior to this, she was employed at Bank of America, N.A. and has experience in education with PUC Schools and the University of California, Santa Cruz. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Julie Marxen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Robert Beamer is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial and investment management, as well as academic appointments at CSU Channel Islands, UCLA, LMU, and Pepperdine University. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as an artist and musician and serves in educational roles including bilingual educator and nonprofit volunteer. 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’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by internal research and third-party strategists, while offering financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and a variety of affiliated financial services.

Raffi Kardzair is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he provides customized investment advice and financial services to high and ultra high-net-worth clients. Drawing from experience that began with UBS in 2007, Raffi joined Merrill Lynch in 2009 and has since focused on tailored wealth management solutions that consider clients’ risk tolerance, time horizons, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. His areas of expertise include sound investment management, retirement and estate planning, real estate lending, and life insurance strategies. Before transitioning to financial services, Raffi served as a Senior Economist with the United Nations Development Program in Beirut, advising the Lebanese Treasury on international Eurobond issuance, debt, and public finance management. Concurrently, he lectured in Financial and Cost Accounting at Haigazian University. Raffi holds a Master’s degree in Money and Banking (now Financial Economics) from the American University of Beirut and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Haigazian University. He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Raffi is involved in several professional and community organizations, including Haigazian University Alumni USA, the Western Diocese of the Armenian Church, World Vision Armenia, and YMCA Glendale. He speaks Arabic, Armenian, and English. Outside of work, Raffi enjoys basketball, photography, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jong Ho Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones. Before his advisory career, he was involved in educational roles at Valor Academy High School and Vaughn Next Century Learning Center. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios.

Serge Melkizian is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the president of the board for the nonprofit Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and other providers.

Matthew Roxbury is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he co-owned ASSH Construction Inc., a small construction company specializing in Solatube skylight products, and works part-time as a bartender at Rattlers BBQ. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority.

Charles Hahn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burbank, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Invest Financial Corp., Logix FCU, CUSO Financial Services, Bancwest Investment Services, and Banc Of America Investment Services. Hahn is also involved with Logix Financial Services, a business related to his LPL activities. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Peyton Lindman Marshall is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Lincoln Financial Group and a role with the Ministerio de Educacion in Spain. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory and brokerage services with portfolio construction supported by asset-allocation tools and access to third-party managed accounts.

Pamela Riet is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.