Jeffrey Sardo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Prudential Advisors, Farmers Insurance, and Los Robles Regional Medical Center. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Suren Tonoyan is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2015. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Advisor at JP Morgan Securities from 2013 to 2015 and as a Financial Consultant at Axa Advisors from 2011 to 2012. Throughout his career, Suren has focused on providing personalized and comprehensive financial planning to his clients. Suren holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial consulting and advising. He is committed to being a trusted partner for his clients, aiming to empower them to make informed decisions and work toward their financial goals.

Daniel Medina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and Investors Advantage Corp. Outside of advising, he hosts a fitness radio show and has involvement with West LA Poker. 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 representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ryan Liljegren is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westlake Village, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, including 21 years with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Calvary Community Church. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to create tailored Recommendation Reports. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Vanessa Pocock is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2019. She is a Certified Financial Planner with over a decade of experience in financial guidance and wealth planning. Prior to her current role, Vanessa worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2017 and at Valic from 2011 to 2016. Vanessa's background includes experience as an attorney, which informs her comprehensive approach to financial planning. She holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of her professional work, Vanessa enjoys travel and spending time with her daughter and son.

Joseph Hastie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Crown Capital Securities and has a background in media companies including Havas Edge Media and Smart Media. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Todd Barnes is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2016. He is also involved with the Harvard Business School Alumni association, serving as secretary for the General Management Program. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tadeh Grigorian is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Encino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner and partner of a laundromat business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Bryan Sabalvaro serves as a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In his role, he assists clients in working towards their financial goals through a collaborative planning approach that involves a holistic discussion of their financial situations and preferences. This strategy enables the development of tailored action plans supported by Fidelity's extensive resources. Prior to becoming Vice President, Bryan worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2020. Before that, he was a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2012 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Bryan's personal interests include fitness, parenthood, Pilates, reading, singing, and traveling.

Sherith Squires is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. She has worked with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she is a joint owner of a commercial office building leased to multiple tenants, including other Thrivent representatives. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, delivering holistic, goal-based financial analyses and planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s services include a model-based approach to comprehensive financial planning and an optional managed-account program under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Armine Alvandi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an online e-commerce store specializing in personalized event decorations and jewelry. 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 delivers its advisory program on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Ensieh Kharghanian is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2024 and previously held positions at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and Credit Mutuel. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ryan Maley is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and has previously worked at Merrill, Unionbanc Investment Services, and MUFG Union Bank. Maley serves as an active board member of Food Share of Ventura County, a local food bank. 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 includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Stephen Michener is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2011. 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 process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Jordan Shapiro is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PennyMac and Dignified Home Loans. Outside of finance, he has worked at eBay since 2012. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sean Mc Grath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 16 years. He volunteers with the Newport Harbor Baseball Association in Newport Beach, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to model portfolios, research, and various portfolio management technologies.

Greg Tedesco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with investment management supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Steven Anderson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes nine years at D.A. Davidson & Co. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gabriel Garcia is currently the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he collaborates with clients to develop and implement personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their goals for financial independence and fulfillment. He prioritizes understanding clients' unique needs and concerns to guide them through financial planning complexities. Before joining Fidelity Investments in 2025, Gabriel held a variety of roles in the financial services industry. His previous positions include Senior Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2023 to 2025, Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2019 to 2023, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2016 to 2019, and Relationship Banker Small Business Specialist at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2011 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Gabriel has interests in baseball, bowling, family activities, food, football, and music.

Brett Mountain is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Simi Valley, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including time at Wells Fargo Bank prior to joining Thrivent in 2017. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive planning on topics such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.