John Angelo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Newbury Park, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he subleases office space in Woodland Hills, CA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide comprehensive, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with their financial advisors.

Talin Kalfayan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Talin worked for six years at Western International Securities, Inc. Outside of financial advising, Talin is employed as a legal assistant at Hamrick & Evans, LLP and is a commissioned notary. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diverse investment strategies.

Kerrie Jensen Schwartz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Camarillo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Cetera Investment Services LLC and had roles involving self-employment and other firms before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Jaclyn Mercer is a Certified Financial Planner® with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Flourish Wealth Management Inc., Ellevest, and Summit Wealth Management Group. Mercer holds multiple securities licenses including Series 63, 65, and 66. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and in-house research.

Christopher Hofmann is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. He holds the Series 66 designation. 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Parham Rastbaf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing research and analytics to support portfolio diversification and investment selection.

Thomas Brusca is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on providing personalized advice and guidance centered on the goals and priorities of clients and their families. He works closely with clients to develop strategies addressing short-, mid-, and long-term financial objectives, offering expertise in areas such as retirement planning, education funding, portfolio management, tax minimization, and managing new wealth. Thomas holds an Associate's Degree from Moorpark College and a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is licensed under NMLS#1935975. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he leverages a collaborative approach that includes access to Bank of America specialists covering banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. His practice emphasizes simplicity and transparency to help clients navigate the complexities of investing and wealth planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Thomas is involved with Wolf Connection, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement. His personal interests include basketball, cooking, football, hiking, pickleball, and rock climbing.

Breanna Menager is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Westlake Village, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes six years at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and two years at Steel Peak Wealth Management. 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, and other fiduciaries. The firm is integrated with Bank of America’s broader platform, which includes access to a wide set of financial products and services.

Jamie Wood is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, Wood worked for Wells Fargo Advisors from 2011 to 2022. Wood also operates a DBA business, Artiea Capital Management, focusing on investment-related activities. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

John Miller is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously operated Miller Manoccio Inc. Miller also has experience with Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. He manages Miller & Associates Generational Wealth Management as a DBA under LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and model portfolios.

Andrew Miller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orange, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Financial Services and California Lutheran University. Outside of Ameriprise, he is involved with R&J Pacific Management LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Aram Amiryan is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Woodland Hills, CA. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., U.S. Bancorp Investments, Union Bank, and Wells Fargo. Outside the financial industry, he has experience with Banjanian Martial Arts. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Roni Arjangravesh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice based on an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Mark Weiss is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2000 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products through Primerica Mortgage, LLC and refers home security and automation services for Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and provides support through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Allyse Cipriotti is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at PennyMac Loan Services and Logix Federal Credit Union, among others. Charles Schwab 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 provides both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Jaclyn Hong is a financial advisor at Cetera with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2023, following prior roles at Avantax Advisory Services and other firms. Outside of her advisory work, she assists with physical labor and repairs at family-owned properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party money managers.

Brenda Guzman is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with a family cleaning business that provides office and home cleaning services. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm supports clients with a range of planning topics and allows integration with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system.

Robert Stenzel is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Redondo Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2010 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee of a family trust and acts as an administrator for an estate. 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. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Hasan Najmuddin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and Bank of America. Najmuddin holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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 cash-flow, retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Oswaldo Ramos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has held prior positions at Western International Securities, Inc. and Citigroup Global Markets. Ramos is involved in managing a personal business entity related to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management complemented by research and model portfolios.