Casi Dileva is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2024, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Nationwide Insurance, among other firms. She also has an ongoing role in independent insurance brokering, specializing in life and long-term care insurance products. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored, tax-aware retirement income planning supported by a centralized service team.

Carolyn Cahill Asher is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2008. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services among other investment solutions.

John Obrien is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Penates Group Inc. and Otto Capital Management, each for 15 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Sean Bryant is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Huntington Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined nine years before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Kenneth Hickman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and related entities since 2018, with prior roles at Wells Fargo Corp and US Bank. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Christian Masariego is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, BancWest Investment Services, Bank of the West, and Fidelity. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by proprietary research and alternative investment options.

Jennifer Toney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Toney holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing an investment property in Mammoth Lakes, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes.

Christian Frost is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been associated with Fidelity and its affiliates since 2010. Christian works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified portfolios and model strategies.

Cesar Chavez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he works as a music booking manager, coordinating live performances for various events. 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 registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Adrian Gaytan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as an owner and partner in a business utilizing residential property for Airbnb rentals. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Hoor Bhavnani is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Redondo Beach, CA, and has 17 years of industry experience. Bhavnani has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2007, including Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advisory work, Bhavnani serves as assistant treasurer for Science of the Soul, a nonprofit organization in Irvine, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. 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.

Pan Kwe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Torrance, CA, holding a CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 32 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Cetera, CUSO Financial Services, and Wescom Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with an insurance solutions business under Pathway Life Wealth Management. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Gerry Andrade is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Services, where he spent over two decades. Outside of advisory work, he operates an accounting and bookkeeping business focused on tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Toni Brock is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. She is based in El Segundo, California. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Kondo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2021 and previously had a 19-year career in education spanning several schools and universities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas like business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Becky Tapper is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured financial planning process.

Michael Hardin is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth management services. His investment advisory practice focuses on delivering personalized strategies that address the unique ambitions and priorities of his clients. Michael’s areas of expertise include Corporate Executive Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Managing New Wealth, and Portfolio Management Services. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System.

Shawn Gruver is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he has a 50% ownership interest in a royalty stream from his father’s book. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kevin Khu is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citibank and Citigroup before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he occasionally broadcasts live gameplay on Twitch. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, employing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Goguen is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is Vice Chair of the Torrance Chamber of Commerce, overseeing membership renewals and subgroup meetings. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.