Dan Wilkens is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 designation. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013 and is also a partner involved in farming activities through TJD Wilkens Farms, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that combines affiliated and third-party model portfolios across a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Brian Austria is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Andrea Rudison is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and operating Bona Fide Moments Photography. Outside of finance, she is the chef and operator of Soul Island Eats, a food service business based in Tarzana, California. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis with algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its registration as a commodity pool operator and its advisory roles for multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Lee Tarbet is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation and Western International Securities, Inc. outside of finance, he is involved in tax consulting for two landscaping and nursery businesses. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Quentin R. Stella, CFP® CRPC™, serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is the founder and partner of The Stella Group, a dedicated wealth management team that has been active since he joined Merrill Lynch in 2017. Quentin began his career in the financial services industry in 2009, working alongside his father, Anthony R. Stella, a retired Financial Advisor. He holds professional designations including Certified Financial Planner® and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™. Quentin focuses on comprehensive wealth management strategies tailored to affluent families, professional athletes, corporate executives, and business owners. His expertise includes education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. He and his team emphasize understanding client goals and provide access to Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's banking services to address clients' financial needs. He earned a bachelor's degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Nevada, Reno, and has completed accredited certificate programs from Kaplan Schweser and the College for Financial Planning. Quentin resides in Chatsworth with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children. His family is involved with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Diabetes Association, motivated in part by their daughter Juliet's experience with Type 1 Diabetes. In his personal time, Quentin enjoys camping, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Dayana Merchan Vega is a financial advisor at Stifel with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and J.P. Morgan Securities. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies.

Peter Hockenmaier is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ventura, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor entities since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in commercial real estate ownership. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals near or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written, non-discretionary recommendations, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts and using algorithmic automation overseen by specialized committees.

Christopher Inglehart is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., and served the City of Oxnard for 14 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stephanie Seng is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2021 and previously was employed at Jonathan M Davidorf M D Inc. from 2020 to 2021 and spent five years in Hokkaido Prefecture from 2015 to 2020. Merrill, along 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

David Krigstein is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

William Pare is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors and KGE Wealth Management, where he also has operational responsibilities. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across a broad spectrum of investment types.

Kristen Hafner is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2009. Hafner is the founder of several ventures focused on financial education and divorce planning, including Divorce Moxie and Moxie Bootcamp, and has served as president of the Financial Planning Association Ventura County Chapter. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base with financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through its network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Dylan Venuti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Sprouts Farmers Market before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Evelyn Vallarta is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2019. Prior to that, she was with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Angelo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Newbury Park, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he subleases office space in Woodland Hills, CA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide comprehensive, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with their financial advisors.

Talin Kalfayan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Talin worked for six years at Western International Securities, Inc. Outside of financial advising, Talin is employed as a legal assistant at Hamrick & Evans, LLP and is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Kerrie Jensen Schwartz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Camarillo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Cetera Investment Services LLC and had roles involving self-employment and other firms before joining LPL Financial. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Jaclyn Mercer is a Certified Financial Planner® with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Flourish Wealth Management Inc., Ellevest, and Summit Wealth Management Group. Mercer holds multiple securities licenses including Series 63, 65, and 66. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and in-house research.

Christopher Hofmann is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lizbeth Landey is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on providing wealth management services tailored to high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, including families and institutions. Lizbeth’s approach emphasizes a goals-based wealth management process that integrates all aspects of a client’s financial life, aiming to help clients prioritize and achieve their most important financial objectives through ongoing collaboration and strategy adjustments. Her expertise covers a range of areas including divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lizbeth holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Lizbeth completed her high school education at Academia del Perpetuo Socorro and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Miami. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys boating, fishing, and spending time with her family.