Victoria Vargas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Long Beach, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Yelp for six years and Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Brian Klimke is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is associated with Cetera and has held roles at various Cetera entities since 2013, as well as positions at Tower Square Investment Management LLC and Avantax Investment Services Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Alexander Reuben is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, Raymond James Financial, and a CPA accountancy corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a non-investment-related role at Jonathon P Reuben, CPA AAC. 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 broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technological tools and a wide network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ryan Gill is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Waldorf Estoria and attended Arizona State University. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Raul Hernandez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and BMO Bank NA, having previously worked at Wells Fargo in various roles. Hernandez balances his advisory work across these firms, contributing significant experience in investment services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, operating at scale with over 22,800 advisors and $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Carol Wilshire is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2020. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc for 11 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with tailored portfolio strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, complemented by RBC’s extensive capital markets capabilities.

Lyle Murakami is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2000 to 2009 before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental property as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory services and brokerage through tailored financial planning programs for individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and offers a broad range of investment and financial products, serving clients directly and through employer-based agreements.

Matthew Chan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera, having joined in 2026, and previously worked at Ameriprise from 2021 to 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, employing a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Alexander Dickson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a broad range of retail and institutional services.

Brian Britt is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Torrance, CA since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Brian manages financial reporting and accounting for apartment buildings. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Sergio Del Puerto is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, Bank of the West, and BancWest Investment Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations tailored to clients’ income and withdrawal strategies.

Fred Hidalgo is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. In this role, he focuses on helping clients develop financial plans tailored to their unique needs by understanding their personal, financial, and investment situations. His approach aims to ensure clients feel confident and comfortable with their financial plans. Fred's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, including Financial Consultant I, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative, beginning in 2020. This progression reflects his broad experience in financial consulting and client relationship management within the firm. Fred holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in fitness, football, and pets.

Neil Fujita is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at City National Bank, Bank of America N.A., and Merrill prior to his current roles. Fujita is a donor involved with the PVG Foundation, a nonprofit organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations with advisory programs that offer portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles. The firm’s investment approach includes the use of in-house and third-party managers and integrates capital markets and lending capabilities.

Jessie M Vargas Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Downey, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, TSG Wealth Management, and Tax Rise Inc, among others. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

James Townes II is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and has held prior roles at Lincoln Financial Securities, Pacific Advisors, Leisure Wenden & Tsary Agency, Mutual of Omaha, and Aflac. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Townes Financial Consulting, providing business consulting for small business owners and financial education to community colleges and clergy members. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with access to multiple platforms, third-party money managers, and employs a variety of tools for portfolio construction and management.

David Bate is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Manhattan Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 39 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advising, he is also a licensed real estate agent in Manhattan Beach. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and a wide network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ryan Gordon is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial services. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services, Wells Fargo Advisors, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a commercial HVAC business based in Manhattan Beach, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies implemented through discretionary or non-discretionary approaches.

Teresa Ortega is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, following three years at Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs combining discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to client risk profiles and implemented through a blend of in-house and third-party investment managers.

J Mattingly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior work experience with firms including New York Life and Chocolatte Enterprises. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Asanka De Alwis is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2018, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers customized performance reporting and focuses on funds and strategies approved through its internal review processes.