Patrick Dicorato is a financial advisor with Merrill in Torrance, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Northwestern Mutual. He also served seven years in the U.S. Coast Guard and has work experience in the fitness and restaurant industries. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates its services within Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to various financial products and strategies.

Mason Preston is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2025 and has work experience in various service and hospitality roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Panama Joes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ashley Model is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Hadley Nielson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with six years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and Legacy Financial Group, and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he has experience in catering through The Shady Kitchen and other entrepreneurial ventures. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms. The firm employs a range of portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, with access to third-party money managers and various investment options.

Joseph Latino is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with various Cetera entities since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with multiple program options and a multi-manager platform.

Shane Schwarz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA and JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at the Municipal Employees' Retirement System of Michigan and Palm Tree Capital. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Alan Wozniak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment offerings.

Jessica Sands is a financial advisor with Merrill in Redondo Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019, as well as prior positions in consulting and education. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Sheryl O'Donnell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market models.

Kevin Yamamoto is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Peak Capital Management LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. prior to joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Holly Hancock is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2016 and continues with Cetera as of 2023. Outside of her advisory role, she is also an agent specializing in fixed insurance, including life and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Christina Quezada is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA, as well as seven years at Lowe's Home Centers. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and model portfolio platforms.

Justin Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., along with prior experience at Global Financial Advisors and Brigham Young University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its services.

Brian Marshall is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in property management as a co-owner and sole proprietor of several real estate holdings in Goleta, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and investment models and provides a wide range of advisory programs and services.

Justin Fleming is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. Fleming operates a retail financial advisory business in Redondo Beach, CA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with the client’s advisor. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Sebastian Jones is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has one year of industry experience, having previously worked at First Command Brokerage Services and First Command Advisory Services. Before entering the financial sector, he spent nine years with the Los Angeles Police Department. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan.

Jean Ruimy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redondo Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Abundant Mama, Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, written recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Steven Geraghty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, he was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 1994. Outside of his advisory work, he is president of an S-Corp that owns a warehouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools.

James O'Grady is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. O'Grady also operates under a DBA, Braemar Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from internal and third-party sources.

Patrice Daniels is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. Patrice has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2006 and at Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of financial advising, Patrice is involved in healthcare as a nurse practitioner and nursing instructor at physician and community colleges. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale, offering model-delivery investment strategies supported by third-party managers and custodians.