Brian Emde is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Cetera entities since 2021 and previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors from 2015 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program structures and custodial relationships, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Shelley Chidley is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board and the development and financial committee of Saints Simon and Jude School in Huntington Beach, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Kevin Qin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill, as well as time spent at the University of California and Arcadia High School. Merrill, together 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 individual and institutional clients.

Arya Hajari is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Hajari held positions at several firms including Aramark, Capstone Financial Advisors, and GameStop. Outside of finance, Hajari works in the hotel industry at Studio 6, handling paperwork, check-ins, and basic maintenance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves retail and institutional investors through discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolios.

Rishi Mangal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including two years with the Morgan Stanley Services Group Inc. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Todd Buchner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Citigroup Global Markets. He has an ownership interest in CADOX LLC, a non-investment related business based in Long Beach. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm’s approach includes tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with planning engagements typically discrete and fees negotiated based on engagement complexity.

Lisa Masters is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Los Angeles, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, which allows her to offer certain bank products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, delivering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, offering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Frank Yanez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015 and holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling in its advisory process.

Erik Swanson is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He also serves as CEO of East Pole Inc, a music recording and production company specializing in theatrical film and symphonic concert material. Additionally, he holds a financial assistant role at Pitchess & Pitchess LLP, where he is involved in tax preparation, IRS representation, and financial planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to third-party money managers and customizable investment strategies.

Ronald Rand is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the Children's Dental Foundation and owns a racehorse managed by a trainer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and model simulations to support client financial strategies.

David Kirksey is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored portfolio strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s capital-markets capabilities and affiliated asset management resources.

Michael Kawase is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2026 and previously spent over two decades with Ameriprise Financial Services in varying capacities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas like business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Louella Basco is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and has been affiliated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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 affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Quillope is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Cerritos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he assists with trade requests and annual report reviews for a colleague’s practice. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Alberto Suarez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., Wamu Investments, Inc., and Citigroup Global Markets. He also owns a personal security services business based in Chino, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes research and analytics to guide diversified investment strategies and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kevin Vanhaaster is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, leveraging extensive research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Edward Kawahara is a CFP® with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley in various capacities from 2009 to 2025. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

George Mendoza is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 1995, with a decade at Regal Advisory Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2026. Outside of advisory duties, Mendoza owns and operates a tax preparation service and is involved in insurance sales and life insurance options for estate planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios that include various asset classes on discretionary or non-discretionary terms.

Laura Arrevillaga is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, having worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2004. 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 through more than 14,000 advisors and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kevin Petersen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Torrance, CA, and has six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and has held various roles outside the financial sector, including positions in the hospitality industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.