Cynthia Keverian is a Financial Consultant currently employed at Fidelity Investments since 2025. In this role, she collaborates with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their goals and motivations, supporting them in making informed decisions throughout their life journey. Prior to her current position, Cynthia served as a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2025. She holds a California Insurance License, which complements her expertise in providing comprehensive financial advice. Outside of her professional work, Cynthia enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and spending time at the beach and lake. She also values family activities and caring for her pets.

Edward Cogan is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to provide wealth management services, including investing, retirement and benefits plans, cash management, and business financing. Mr. Cogan and his team service over 300 corporate retirement plans in California, focusing on a variety of plan types such as 401(k), 403b, SEP, profit sharing, defined benefit, individual 401(k), 529 corporate college saving plans, and IRAs. He holds an internal title of Legacy Retirement Benefit Consultant within Merrill Lynch. Mr. Cogan joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2004. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He is also affiliated with professional organizations such as the National Association of Plan Advisors (NAPA), Professional in Human Resources Association (PIHRA), and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Outside of his professional activities, Edward and his wife Michelle have two children and are active in their local community. His community involvement includes participation with Chaminade High School and Middle School, International Trade Education Programs, Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue, Sunrise Little League, and the Union Rescue Mission. His personal interests include basketball, kite surfing, adventure sports, biking, golfing, music, reading, singing, surfing, traveling, and volleyball.

Arthur Chalekian is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and Elite Financial Partners. Chalekian serves as a board member of the Artsakh Arts and Cultural Foundation. 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, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Eric Scheinbaum is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Regal Advisory Services, Inc. since 1999 and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1996. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and CEO of MEDICOVERAGE INC., which oversees online health insurance sales. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering a range of services including integrated brokerage and investment advisory, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Molly Catalano is a financial advisor with Merrill in Encino, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated from 2017 to the present and United Brokerage Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Philip Walz is a Financial Services Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their individual goals and priorities. His approach involves connecting clients to the appropriate people, plans, and processes to support objectives such as funding children’s education, preparing for retirement, managing potential health care costs, and achieving long-term family goals. Philip holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from California State University Northridge. His work emphasizes transparency and simplicity in wealth planning to help clients feel confident and engaged throughout the financial decision-making process.

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.

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.