Michael Fox is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2018 and also has experience at Kestra Advisory Services LLC and Kestra Investment Services LLC. Fox has spent time in fixed insurance sales alongside his advisory role. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of nearly 2,900 advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services.

Howard Kreutzinger is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Ventura, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson since 2013. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers a range of services such as retirement plan advisory, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Dustin Dockter is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, Summit Wealth Management Group, Inc., and LPL Financial. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a range of advisory programs and access to third-party asset managers and turnkey asset management platforms. The firm supports a variety of investment approaches and client-imposed restrictions while providing services such as held-away account management and 401(k) participant services.

Randall Patrick is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience and has also been involved in insurance and securities sales through his own ventures, including Mindful Wealth Insurance Solutions and Mindful Wealth Planners, LLC. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services primarily to employers and their plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and offers risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive, alongside education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Erin Burke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, currently working at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Oxnard, 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 supported by structured discovery and advanced analytical tools.

Noah Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ventura, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at the University of California Santa Barbara and in behavioral wellness and industrial supply roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard with a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Miskel is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2012 to 2016. He holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Ventura, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

James Parker Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of group disability and critical care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers.

Jason Tran is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022. Prior to that, he was involved with Ventura Missionary Church from 2020 to 2022. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

David Morris is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Avondale Partners, LLC and Nashville Financial Services PLLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of DevonLane Partners LLC, a real estate investment business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending eligible strategies.

Ricardo Avila is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

John Mcauliffe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 48 years of industry experience, including over nine years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. 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 and financial planning services supported by proprietary tools and research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Nicholas De La O is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Ventura, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2003 and PFS Investments Inc. since 2008, and is also involved with Aqua Flo Supply, Inc. outside of his advisory role. Additionally, he receives compensation for referrals related to loan products, home security, and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional or pension plans.

Anna Kotula is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Ojai, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Kotula owns and operates a physical therapy practice and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Ojai Art Center Theater, where she is chair of the Theater Branch. She also teaches dance and core strength classes at the Ojai Valley Athletic Club. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to support income planning. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its large institutional platform.

Morgan Webber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 advisory process 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.

Olga Jones is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains a real estate license and is involved in multi-family and commercial real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, utilizing a centralized consulting team to deliver tailored, research-based recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Brian Burke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including work with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee and co-trustee for a trust in Franklin, Tennessee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ivan Chen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at JP Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Northwestern Mutual, City National Bank, MUFG Union Bank, and AIG. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Budget Committee of the Humane Society of Ventura County and assists as Treasurer-Analyst for Ojai Valley Democrats; he also manages accounting functions for a health and wellness center owned by his spouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Kennedy is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2025. He previously spent 11 years at D.A. Davidson & Co. Kennedy is associated with AVENNDI LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jeannie Balmes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oxnard, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.