John Koh is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at BMO Bank N.A., LPL Financial, Bancwest Investment Services, and Bank of the West. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Ravy Ly is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. Prior to that, he was involved with Cherri's Donut Plus from 2011 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Ryan Pulver is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2024. His background includes experience in the hospitality sector, with roles at Oceans Cafe & Grill and Venchi, as well as ongoing involvement with Starlight Anesthesia since 2022. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and integrated financial services.

Edward Wirtz is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and offering 32 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc. and Mass Mutual since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of a corporation used for pass-through compensation and is involved in life and health insurance sales through an individual business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved analytical tools and offers ongoing collaborative planning without discretionary authority over client investments.

Branden Rubasky is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Wealth Services since 2013. Outside of advising, he works as a line training manager for United Airlines, assisting and checking pilots on the 737 aircraft. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform.

Antonio Perez is a financial advisor with Merrill in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he provides baseball coaching and developmental advice on a volunteer basis to his son and teammates. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries.

Alexander Pao is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Pao is also the owner of Pao and Associates, an investment-related business in Hermosa Beach, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s advisory offerings incorporate proprietary research and third-party data within a framework that includes affiliated product options and disclosure of economic relationships.

Dean Woehrman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco Private Ledger since 2007. Woehrman operates Legacy Retirement Planning, an investment-related business focused on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support various investment strategies.

Tejas Lolge is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he worked at Capital Group and has a background that includes five years at the University of California, Riverside. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Richard Rozman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Its advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, serving plan objectives with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brent Kanitra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in outside insurance activities and operates under the DBA Benchmark Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Nicholas Zahn is a financial advisor at Cetera with 7 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliates since 2018. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a registered representative and office manager at Zahn & Zahn Inc., where he coordinates and implements office procedures. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various program structures and third-party money managers.

Vedran Kaluderovic is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Ameriprise since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several non-investment-related business operations, including a tax preparation firm and entities supporting practice management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that incorporates detailed recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Paul Ayd is a financial advisor with Stifel in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel since 2005 and was previously affiliated with FSI Capital Holdings from 2015 to 2024. He serves as a trustee for non-family trusts. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Brandon Behrad is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial and Waddell & Reed. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Samantha Moore is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Stifel Financial Corp, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Georgetown University, and Dcivitas Consulting Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a manager-solutions team for due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Paul Karlitz is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with a technology-based mobile application developed by his son’s business, Study Senses LLC. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes ongoing, collaborative planning engagements supported by proprietary software and offers a range of specialized planning services.

Deanna Gaussa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. She previously worked with Avantax Insurance Agency LLC and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is an Enrolled Agent providing tax preparation services and holds licenses related to mortgage loan origination. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Roberto De Leon Gonzalez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Robert Half and various service positions before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Hecho En Casa LLC, a home-based business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by extensive research and technology solutions.

Sadaf Bassam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.