Hrag Kortoshian is a financial advisor with Merrill in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at HSBC Securities and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Kortoshian is currently affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Brittney Louise Bell is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years at the firm and 7 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Woodland Hills, CA. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Timothy Brown is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer and board member of the Carmel Music Society, which presents classical music performances on the Monterey Peninsula. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Fariba Hekmat is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning.

David Mandel is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 44 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

David Ray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and does not offer individual security recommendations within its standalone planning services.

Garrett Tognozzi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019 and previously held positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Shawn Manoukian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and The Vanguard Group. 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 offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Michael Hernandez is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Equitable Advisors. Hernandez serves on both the nonprofit and for-profit boards of the LGBTQ Attorneys and Allies Bar Association. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and access to a range of brokerage and insurance products.

Garry Pace is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, Bank of America, and Merrill. He also holds a California law license but is currently non-practicing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to ERISA-qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Burt is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA. His prior experience includes roles at City National Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide array of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Haig Boghossian is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, as well as a brief period at Fidelity Investments. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a senior living business in Panorama City, CA. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of financial product offerings including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bob Kaye is a financial advisor at OSAIC with over 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, Kaye is an author, having written a book on retirement planning titled *Enough Money to Live On: Making Smarter and Simpler Decisions for Stress-free Retirement*. OSAIC serves a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services with financial planning and managed accounts, using various analytical tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Andrea Roschke is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Agoura Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2011 and was previously a partner at SingerLewak LLP, a large CPA firm, where she was involved in tax preparation. Roschke also serves as a trustee in fiduciary activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering personalized recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with a centralized consulting team to support its clients’ retirement planning needs.

Elaheh Rivandi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Her previous work includes positions at Bank of America and Hamgam Production Group, as well as academic experience at Azad University. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jordan Schoenburg is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Los Angeles, CA, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2022 to 2024 and held a position with the United States House of Representatives in 2021. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Scott Goldstein is a financial advisor at Osaic with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and spent 14 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as an insurance agent offering accident and health, disability, fixed and indexed annuities, long-term care, and traditional life insurance products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios with diverse investments and customizable options.

Chadwick Kingi is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Thousand Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked in various roles within the insurance industry, including with Taylor Formico Insurance and Farmers Insurance Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in coaching volleyball, providing lessons and clinics alongside his wife, and serves as the head coach for the LAVA West Volleyball Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and provides discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Lira is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2026 and has prior experience working in various roles including community organizations and educational institutions. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Beauty of Aztlan LLC, a business venture spanning several years. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage services. The firm combines adviser programs with active sales of financial products and offers access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and integrated lending services.

Dillon Case is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he provides clients with tailored portfolios designed to help meet their financial goals, offering clarity and confidence through various stages of life, including the accumulation, conservation, and distribution phases. Dillon is dedicated to delivering a client-focused approach supported by the expertise and resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. His focus areas include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. Dillon holds professional designations as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and he earned his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. Born and raised in Ventura County, Dillon currently resides there with his wife, son, and dog. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, engaging in activities from the mountains to the ocean.