Jean Paul Afif is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Private Bank. Outside of finance, he has a longstanding involvement with the Screen Actors Guild as an executive producer and actor, and he is the developer of a technology app through Star of the Sea NIL. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and in collaboration with employer-based financial planning arrangements.

David Kakuda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.

Arman Harutyunyan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company and Eagle Strategies. Outside of advisory work, he is a caregiver for In-Home Supportive Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Yuko Matsuo serves as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Yuko works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at pursuing their long-term goals. Her approach reflects a commitment to understanding each client’s unique financial situation and priorities. Yuko’s expertise includes family wealth management, international wealth management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. She emphasizes working collaboratively with clients to tailor strategies that align with their objectives. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Yuko enjoys fishing, hiking, music, reading, singing, and spending time with her family. She also values community involvement, continuing the Merrill tradition of active participation in the communities served.

Sean Hegardt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley since 2022, along with prior experience at the University of Arizona and Teksystems. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, providing advisory services that do not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Jordan Horner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rolling Hills Estates, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at E*TRADE Securities and Wells Fargo. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and structured discovery processes.

Kevin Phillip is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Pedro, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Painewebber Inc and UBS Financial Services since 1995. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing services such as principal trading, market-making, and proprietary research to support client investment strategies.

Lucy Hardy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously was affiliated with Financial Partners Credit Union and LPL Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Eddie Rivera Jr. is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis with an in-house due-diligence framework.

Allison Fujimoto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Lucas Hyman is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he was involved with several production and entertainment companies, including A Lucas Hyman Production, Inc. and Exit 39, Inc. He also has outside employment with Unbothered, Inc. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable 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.

William Bensing is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he served in the United States Marine Corps for four years and worked at High Impact Partners for two years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based 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.

Wayne Sellar is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes roles at Merrill, Santander Securities, and several credit unions in Southern California. He is involved in mortgage and real estate services through Real Estate Ebroker Inc. 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 various advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a broad platform with discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

John Razon is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Barnes & Noble, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he provides luxury rideshare services as an independent contractor for both Lyft and Uber. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures.

Asuka Sonoda is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently with Ameriprise in Los Angeles. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, she worked at Kondo Wealth Advisor and Yamada & Partners. She volunteers with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at the Little Tokyo Service Center, providing free tax preparation services to underserved individuals. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering customized recommendation reports that incorporate tax-efficient strategies and Social Security options. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic automation to support its advisory process while providing a broad range of brokerage and insurance solutions.

Eddie Wada is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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 and delivers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Samuel Westermann is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at LendingClub Corporation for five years. He is also an independent insurance agent representing various independent insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of model-based and discretionary strategies.

John Botica is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1988 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in sales of home-related products and services, including mortgage loan products and home security referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Nicolas Bamont is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Since 2022, he has been involved in marketing activities at Red Bull North America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.