Amanda Ragde is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Woodland Hills, CA, and has six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2018, with a brief prior role at Kathy Manning in 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers plans directly to clients as well as through employer Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Wendy Fleischmann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Crown Capital Securities, United Planners' Financial Services, and Silvers Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she is the author of *Divorce Well: A Woman's Guide*. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, incorporating discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and various investment programs supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kimberly Uymettler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she operates her own insurance business, Kimberly Insurance Services, specializing in life and health insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Michael Weisberg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Weisberg serves on the finance and investment committees of de Toledo High School and acts as an observer on the investment committee for the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Benjamin Smits is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and Independent Capital Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund, and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing portfolios through systematic methodologies and oversight of affiliated sub-advisers.

Mark Hineman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its advisory process.

Jake Rosen is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Woodland Hills, CA, and has five years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously held roles at California Lutheran University and Capstone Partners MML Investors Services, LLC. Rosen has a stipend affiliation with the USC School of Gerontology. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Allan Farhit is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Thousand Oaks, CA, where he has worked since 2001. He has 24 years of industry experience, including time at Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates West Coast Benefit Advisors, focusing on medical and dental insurance, and serves as a co-trustee and successor trustee for immediate family trusts. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers, using a hybrid referral and implementation model.

Nathan Korn is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports clients in achieving their financial goals through comprehensive planning. He engages in holistic discussions to co-create plans that align with clients' specific objectives while utilizing Fidelity's resources. Nathan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2024. He holds a California Insurance License.

Richard Marcus is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Andrea Gonzalez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA. She has one year of industry experience and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Robert Chiranian is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Michael Kojin is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Raymond James Financial Services, and Quintus Investment Counsel. Outside of finance, he has experience with the Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows and has been involved with the University of California, Riverside Athletic Department. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Tyler Munro is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Morton Capital Management. Outside of financial advising, he works on event production, assisting with setup and breakdown for various companies. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of financial products supported by an integrated platform combining advisory programs with insurance and lending services.

Miguel Hernandez is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC and is involved as treasurer for the Theta Delta Chi House Association and the Psi Deuteron Educational Foundation, both nonprofit organizations. In addition to financial advisory, he also works as an agent for Aflac and participates in ridesharing services. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, investment management via model portfolios and third-party strategists, and access to a wide range of brokerage and insurance products.

Linda Reigel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Juan Quintero is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1987 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail client portfolios rather than institutional or pension plan management.

Christopher Faulk is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with six years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66, 63, and 65 licenses. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at AlphaStar Capital Management, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a financial literacy teacher and financial coach with The Seed House Project and is a member at large on the NAIFA-LA Chapter board. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients, through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via its integrated platform.

Bret Wims is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Santa Clarita, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience, including 24 years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, taxes, estate, and special needs planning. The firm combines goal-based planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing program while maintaining separate delivery of planning and portfolio management services.

Michael Nazarian is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He holds a 50% ownership interest in the Fourmile Fishing Club in Park County, Colorado. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research from its Chief Investment Office and UBS Global Research to tailor investment plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.