Derrick Strub is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. In addition to his advisory work, he owns a website design company focused on serving real estate professionals. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios.

John Tran is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, model portfolio management, and access to a broad range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated advisory and brokerage platform.

Ronald Thompson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of an Amazon publishing business. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is notable for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Kyle Brancato is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with Thrivent and its affiliates since 2022 and previously held roles outside financial services. In addition to his advisory work, he is the CEO of Torque & Title Solutions, a business facilitating dealer-priced car purchases for dealerships and individuals. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a network of advisors. The firm focuses on holistic, goal-based planning without providing discretionary portfolio management or institutional advisory services.

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 financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at BMO Bank NA, BancWest Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank. Hernandez is also active as an advisor with BMO Bank NA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology to serve a diverse client base.

Howard Marchbanks III is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Innovative Employee Solutions, James Dumbeck, United Church Of God, and Waddell & Reed. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Tracy Peatling is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fountain Valley, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Ameriprise and Parkland Securities. Outside of advising, she manages a residential rental property in Las Vegas with her husband. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Eddie Kaspar is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 65 license. He has 42 years of industry experience, including a long tenure with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Kaspar is based in Orange, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and an integrated platform that includes insurance products and lending solutions.

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.

Winnie Leong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in artistic pursuits as an artist. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad clientele including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and model portfolios, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management solutions.

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.

Erica Pitrone is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

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.

J Mattingly is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 registrations. His prior work experience includes roles at Chocolatte Enterprises, American Art Construction, NYLife Securities LLC, New York Life, and Saint Marc USA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with a comprehensive advisory program. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

William Farraj is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Costa Mesa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with OSAIC since 2023 and previously spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Farraj is also involved with Independent Capital Management, offering active money management and insurance asset protection services, as well as originating loans to assist clients with debt consolidation and refinancing. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to create diversified portfolios with stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Jean Paul Afif is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo Private Bank, and Morning Star Wealth Management. Outside of finance, he has been involved with the Screen Actors Guild as an executive producer and actor in commercials, films, and television for more than two decades, and he is the creator of a technology app called Star of the Sea NIL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

Juan Martin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 through a non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Boyuan Zhou is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has also worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to fiduciary clients of Bank of America through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts, combining internal and third-party management with comprehensive trading and custody support.