Paul Felten is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch for over 10 years and brings experience in helping clients develop personalized wealth management strategies that reflect their priorities and the dynamic market environment. Paul focuses on areas including education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and portfolio management, among others. Beginning his career in financial services in 2010, Paul is the third generation of Felten family financial advisors. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Santa Barbara and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Paul also actively participates in community volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Paul enjoys baseball, cooking, and spending time with his family. His approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to help prioritize and pursue their most important goals.

Laura Garcia is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its financial planning process.

Pedro Cisneros is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Pasadena, CA, and has 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Firefighters First Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, Lp. He is also involved with Firehouse Financial, a business affiliated with his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Jaspreet Puri is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor client strategies.

Nairi Agabaian is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Valencia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, Agabaian worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, among other firms. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a variety of investment advisory programs and strategies, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kyle Winther is a financial advisor at Cetera with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. and Avantax Advisory Services prior to joining Cetera. From 2008 to 2018, he was involved with Vapor Hub Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and customized strategies.

Joanna Sheffron is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Yvonne Redmond is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 48 years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial for 27 years and Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services for 34 years. Redmond also operates as an independent agent specializing in fixed insurance sales. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors and participants, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Connie Winokur is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and also operates Winokur & Winokur LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Arthur Kang is a financial advisor with Merrill in Santa Clarita, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019 and previously at SchoolsFirst and CUNA Brokerage Services from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is listed as the owner of a spouse-operated beauty business but is not involved in its operations. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Oscar Soriano Rivera is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He specializes in areas including education planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, retirement income, and portfolio management services. He works closely with clients to develop wealth plans tailored to their individual priorities and assists in adjusting these plans as circumstances change. Mr. Soriano Rivera holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the California State University system. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, reflecting his commitment to professional development in the financial advisory field. A native of Los Angeles, he is focused on helping clients pursue their financial goals with a strategy that considers their personal perspectives. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys sports, spending time with his family, and exploring the local food scene.

Michael Gallagher is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop investment plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. He utilizes Fidelity's extensive resources to create these plans and conducts regular meetings to monitor progress and make adjustments as necessary. Michael has progressively advanced in his career at Fidelity Investments, holding positions such as Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative from 2021 to the present. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Equitable from 2020 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License.

Savannah Casanova is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in media production at Bunim Murray Productions and held roles in the restaurant and retail sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Brian Basilio is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, combining advisory services with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities. Their approach includes asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting delivered through a centralized due-diligence framework.

Gregory Ashjian is a financial advisor with Merrill in Glendale, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Byblos and spent six years in full-time education before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2018. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Bednar is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Uber Technologies, Inc. Aside from his advisory role, he has worked as an Uber Eats driver. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority.

Suzanna Soriano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with DoTerra International and Young Living, participating in sales and marketing activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Patricia Preciado is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 15 years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services through a broad menu that includes specialized planning such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm combines advisory services with various financial product offerings and referral channels.

Derek Van Der Wal is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, utilizing quantitative modeling and centralized due diligence, along with incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Brian Lucido is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan since 2012, including roles at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. 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 large institutional advisory operations with multiple regulatory registrations and delivers recommendations on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.