Adam Mizrahi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on financial planning and capacity-building to assist families and individuals in developing effective financial plans. He employs a structured approach that involves understanding clients' current situations, analyzing their financial status, and presenting tailored ideas to help bridge the gap between their present and future goals. Adam began his career at Fidelity Investments as an Investment Solutions Representative in 2021, progressed to Investment Consultant in 2022, and assumed his current role in 2024. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his professional qualifications in the financial advisory field. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Adam engages in activities such as biking, football, movies, running, scuba diving, and swimming.

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.

Jeffrey Taylor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-based recommendations that incorporate tax-efficiency and probability modeling, focusing on assets managed within Ameriprise.

Leon Smith is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked in various capacities within Avantax and related firms for over three decades. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Gattuso is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Santa Clarita, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. for 16 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Gattuso Financial Services, an insurance business. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

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.

Oliver Alvarado Algarate is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Deluxe Media and The Cheesecake Factory. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Juby Wang is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2017, Wang worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, Wang is involved in property management as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm employs structured planning tools and supports financial planning through its Global Investment Committee, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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.

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.

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.

Matthew Denny is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors, as well as longstanding involvement as a partner at Denny & Company, LLP, a certified public accounting firm. He previously served on the Measure SA Oversight Committee for the William S Hart Union High School District. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and access to third-party managers.

Eric Kozman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stifel Financial, LPL Financial, and Northwest Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

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.

Mark Hammond is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pasadena, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Hammond is also a self-employed musician. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options such as money market funds, collective investment trusts, mutual funds, and group annuity contracts.

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.