Nicole Bain is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. She began her career at Fidelity in 2018, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Investor Center Intern. In her role, Nicole focuses on constructing customized financial plans that align with her clients' unique needs and goals, emphasizing transparency and collaboration. She aims to develop wealth planning strategies that benefit clients and their families both now and in the future. Nicole holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, she has interests in beach activities, family, fitness, parenthood, pets, and Pilates.

Natalie Pavia is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Action VC and Global Entertainment Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Jefita Design Co., an Etsy business that sells digital art prints. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive goal-based financial plans without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Kevin Deegan is a CFP® professional based in Westlake Village, CA, with 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. since 2023 and previously spent 34 years at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisors. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include a broad range of investment products.

Susanne Costantini is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill Lynch and Bank of America prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm operates within the broader J.P. Morgan organization and offers access to a diverse range of investment products and strategies.

Dewi Tan is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Calabasas, CA, and has three years of industry experience. Dewi previously worked at T-Mobile from 2005 to 2022 before joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. in 2022. Merrill, in partnership 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.

Thomas Miller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2021 and previously held roles at Miller Manocchio Inc, John Miller, various insurance carriers for W&R Insurance Agencies, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. His activities include acting in a fiduciary capacity through The Miller Trust and managing several investment-related business entities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Sterling Lane is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2020, Lane worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services, as well as TIAA. Lane serves as a board member of The 62nd & 65th Regiments Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit focused on awarding scholarships to Lincoln University students. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Larry Zuckerman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at TCFG Investment Advisors, LLC, TCFG Wealth Management, LLC, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved in insurance-related businesses, including the Zuckerman Insurance Agency and the Zuckerman Senior Benefit Group. 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 advisers. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and various brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and a broad range of investment strategies.

Katherine Toth is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Emotional Support Turtles, a business that creates and sells crocheted crafts online. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Frank Rehhaut is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, and Premier America Credit Union. He serves on the Board of Directors of the North Valley Family YMCA. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research.

Mahyar Mohammadzadeh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and Bankers Life entities. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved in health insurance trials with Blue Shield of California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Alexander Franklin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of advising, he is a 50% owner of a retail franchise business, The UPS Store #2906, in Calabasas, CA. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Nancy Chappell is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She works with high net worth individuals to develop customized and comprehensive financial plans that support informed decision-making. Nancy collaborates with clients to gain insight and clarity regarding their priorities and the financial tools and resources available through Fidelity. Nancy has been a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2018. Prior to that, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2018. She holds a California Insurance License.

Geoffrey Sebold is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has held roles at firms including Triad Advisors, OneDigital Investment Advisors LLC, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the Director of Lacrosse Operations and Boys’ Varsity Head Coach at Oaks Christian School. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing asset allocation tools and risk assessment to construct portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

Patrick Russo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Arifa Forbes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2004, including her current role at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Peter Rosenberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following five years at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and methodologies.

Lillian Appleby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-founder and COO of Cryztal Prizm, a family business focused on e-commerce, innovative internet projects, and real estate development. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and model portfolios from LPL Research, third-party subadvisors, and TAMP sponsors.

Brian Smithers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2005 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 strategies constructed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

David Richardson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He serves as president and part owner of Richardson & Co CPAs, a tax and accounting firm, and is involved in real estate sales and mortgage loan origination. Additionally, he acts as treasurer for the Los Robles Estates Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of investment program options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.