Kevin Navas is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue them across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons. He serves as a resource for a range of financial needs, including general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected events. Kevin also provides access to Bank of America specialists who can assist with banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Kevin's approach centers on getting to know clients and learning what is important to them and their families to create tailored financial strategies. He offers ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve. His professional designations include Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System.

Eric Ross Sr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Ross Wealth Management since 2009. In addition to his advisory work, he is a public notary and works as an engineer for Dignity Health. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and various wealth management technologies.

Claire Durand is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at First Republic Investment Management and Fidelity. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as co-treasurer for the Pacific Elementary Parent Teacher Association, managing expenses and reimbursements. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

James Bullard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Rolling Hills Little League in Rolling Hills Estates, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of 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 comprehensive planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Nicholas Falk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Panorama Coordinated Services and SF&B. Outside of finance, he has experience working in educational roles at multiple schools and has been involved in entrepreneurial ventures such as a tiki bar and a hay distribution business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Quin Solamo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with multiple firms within the Cetera network as well as Northwestern Mutual and Wedbush Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Michelle Medina is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seal Beach, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering recommendations through a centralized team in partnership with client advisors.

Sujeire Perez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special-needs analysis, and divorce planning.

Steven Carlsen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021, following tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporating model portfolios and research from various sources.

Michael Santoro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014 and also operates Michael A. Santoro Law, Inc. as an attorney, in addition to offering tax preparation services through Certified Tax and Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary research and third-party models.

Oliver Cervantes is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Seal Beach, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap‑fee programs. The firm combines research and analytics with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions, supporting more than 14,000 financial advisors and managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Miguel Sotelo Jaime is a financial advisor with Merrill in La Palma, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with Merrill since 2013 and with Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Laura Weil is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In her role, she partners with clients to understand the needs and goals of their families and identify investment strategies to support their financial plans. Laura has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and now Investment Consultant. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Laura's personal interests include cooking and baking, enjoying food as a foodie, listening to music, parenthood, caring for pets, and traveling.

John Le Berthon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at the University of California Irvine and College of the Canyons. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines common large-firm offerings with less typical activities such as private fund relationships and principal trading.

John Andraos is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 17 years of industry experience. He has held roles within Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. He holds a Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

Vanessa Schafer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

William Genovese is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Seal Beach, CA. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Quincy Cass Associates and New York Life Insurance Company. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining wealth management with institutional trading capabilities and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies.

Mark Tigchelaar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he was a partner at Solid Coffee Roasters for five years and worked with Keana Development for two years. He serves as a board member of the City of Bellflower Public Safety Commission. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Wesley Sullivan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Courtney Marshall is a financial advisor with Merrill in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2014, with a brief tenure at UPS in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, Marshall owns and operates a Christian childcare business and a YouTube channel focused on fitness, family, faith, and relationships, leveraging her background in human resource management. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary investment strategies, serving a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.