Austin Buhtz is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry experience in 2025. His prior work includes positions at LPL Financial and several other firms since 2024, as well as outside experience in accounting services and music. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions, offering a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform.

Drew Dieffenbach is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he was affiliated with One Capital Management, LLC. Drew completed his education at the University of California, Los Angeles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Michael Dare is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he officiates youth rugby union games in Southern California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Wan Yu is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. Wan has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in partnership with advisors to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Cara Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Laura Raulinaitis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Raulinaitis holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of her advisory work, she is a partner at Sis and Bro LLC, a real estate business based in Westlake Village, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and investment advisory services supported by structured planning tools and extensive resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment programs through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Matthew Johnson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Encino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Gartner Digital Markets and Macy's. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and order-routing.

Robert Rosenberg is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he has been involved with Live Nation - House of Blues and DLS EVENTS LLC since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged with TRLT Ventures LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on clients with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Curtin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at CitiGroup Global Markets Inc. His other business activities include serving as a Successor Trustee in Burbank, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining tailored financial planning with sophisticated analytical tools as part of its comprehensive service platform.

Hal Sussman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 40 years of industry experience. He leads the Sussman Wealth Strategies Group, his advisory practice affiliated with Raymond James, and has served in this capacity since 2018. Sussman is also a board member of the Young Musicians Foundation, where he participates on the finance and investment committee. 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 investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors and affiliated firms.

Robert Mummey is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth, Inc., holding a Series 63 license and bringing 52 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2013 and has a long tenure with National Life Insurance of Vermont dating back to 1985. Outside of his advisory work, he is a coauthor of an autobiography titled *Arturo's Dream*, which reflects on personal family experiences, and he serves as a board member of the World Children Transplant Fund, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through an extensive network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and various investment products while supporting multiple platforms and third-party managed-account solutions.

Adam Pryor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and various community and political campaigns. Outside of finance, he has been involved in local school board and city council campaigns as well as serving with the Brea Chamber of Commerce. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, and it manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Salim Kimiagar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jorge De Giorgio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he creates video content focused on outdoors, home, and automotive DIY projects, sharing his work on platforms such as YouTube and Instagram. 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 operates with a non-discretionary program and integrates institutional advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Gonzalez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns Bethasaph Productions, a content creation business involving music performance and audio/video editing for local venues and nonprofit organizations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Heather Gottlich is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been a Financial Advisor since 1989, working with high net worth individuals and institutional clients. Over her career, Heather has guided clients through various market conditions, emphasizing minimizing downside risk and providing personalized financial strategies. Heather spent 25 years at Bear Stearns, focusing on sophisticated hedging strategies, asset management, portfolio design, corporate finance, and liability management. She later worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Merrill Lynch in 2016. Her approach includes comprehensive client engagement to tailor customized financial recommendations. She leverages the resources of Merrill Lynch, including asset preservation, retirement and estate planning, and liability management services. Heather holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Arizona and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® and serves a diverse client base, including business owners, individuals in entertainment, and clients navigating divorce or widowhood. Heather is active in community organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, California Wildlife Center, City of Hope, and WIFE.org. She enjoys activities including biking, gardening, hiking, music, reading, scuba diving, and spending time with her family.

Gregg Diamond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Northridge, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Shaun Beyrer is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Western International Securities, J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and TD Ameritrade. He is also involved in a real estate rental business unrelated to his advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to diverse investment models and research resources.

Robert Nugent is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Clarita, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2022 and also has over a decade of experience at Logix Federal Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research and model portfolios.

Andrew Duchan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and over 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Westerm International Securities and Financial West Group. He also operates a CPA practice focused on tax preparation and accounting and is a business owner in the herbal supplement industry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm provides various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.