Patricia Zepeda is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of experience with the firm. Her career has been exclusively with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jeffrey Skogsbergh is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2025. His prior experience includes senior roles at Western International Securities, Skogsbergh Capital Management, and Financial West Group. He also serves as a FINRA arbitrator and provides legal services on a part-time basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Natasha Bonelli is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management's Global Wealth Management Division. She is part of the Cogan Bonelli Wealth Management Group and serves individual and corporate clients, focusing on wealth management, investing, retirement planning, and employee benefit services. Natasha and her team manage over 300 corporate retirement plans, including 401(k), 403(b), SEP, profit sharing, defined benefit, individual 401(k), 529 college savings plans, and IRAs. She holds several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). Natasha graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California State University of Northridge. She also holds an internal title of Legacy Retirement Benefit Consultant within Merrill. Beyond her professional work, Natasha participates in the Professional Shadowing Program at CSUN to support aspiring students. She enjoys spending time with her husband Bill and their three children, engaging in activities such as hiking, tennis, pickleball, yoga, and watching movies.

Taylor Moore is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2023 and previously spent seven years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory career, Moore has been involved in the restaurant industry through Citrone Restaurant and Bar since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, employing proprietary research and planning tools to develop recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Robert Bryar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, Bryar prepares tax returns through his separate practice, Robert J. Bryar E.A. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Diaz Mena is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2025. Prior to this role, he held positions at Fidelity Investments including Benefits & Planning Consultant in Executive Services from 2023 to 2025, Investment Solution Representative from 2021 to 2023, and Financial Representative from 2019 to 2021. John is licensed with a California Insurance License and focuses on establishing personalized partnerships with clients to understand their unique financial goals. He aims to provide support and guidance to create robust financial plans tailored to individual needs. Outside of his professional work, John has personal interests in cars, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, soccer, and traveling.

Michael Moghtader is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Granada Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2016, including JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary advisory framework. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative due diligence to develop model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Ryan Fullarton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Valencia, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Christopher Brodoski is a financial advisor with Merrill in Encino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill since 2008. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Scott Collins is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Scottrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, and Charles Schwab bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments, supported by a centralized operational structure.

Michael Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC, among other firms. Outside of his financial career, Kim was involved with Semo Sushi, Inc. for 13 years. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Myles Malone-Wright is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on assisting clients in achieving their financial goals through careful planning and collaboration. He works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their unique circumstances and objectives. Myles has held various positions in the financial services industry, including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2021, and roles at The Vanguard Group such as High Networth Advisor, Mass Affluent Advisor, and Brokerage Investment Professional from 2017 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Myles has personal interests in art, football, golf, and sailing.

Katie Choi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her career includes prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a care provider with In-Home Supportive Services, a California state program offering in-home care services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select team of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s approach emphasizes non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice supported by centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative manager research.

Ryan Robinson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for 10 years before joining his current firm in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of more than 14,000 advisors and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Amir Khoshroo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools alongside advisory services.

Rodger Rutter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodland Hills, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco Private Ledger since 2004. 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 range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily by investment adviser representatives using various strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Jack Crawford is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Glendale, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, including prior roles at Swiss Growth Forum and Paso Robles Joint Unified. Outside of finance, he assists with organizing and facilitating offsite wine pouring events for SCULPTERRA. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial plans without portfolio management or institutional advisory services.

Gregorio Marinez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation. He has approximately one year of industry experience, including prior roles at FactSet, Wells Fargo, and American Riviera Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Michael Feistel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Calabasas, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 9 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2020, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2020, and Oak & Heart from 2015 to 2026. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Anita Kazanjian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 7 years of industry experience. She has held positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Bank of America. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.