Behnam Beheshti is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017, following a year at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an authorized signer for his spouse’s eyecare practice, assisting with account transactions. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the 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.

Steven Vant is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Long Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team and utilizes algorithmic automation alongside human review to tailor retirement income recommendations.

Daniel Chory is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with four years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Cycad Management. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies to support diversified investment strategies.

Q Fenn Anstruther is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include collaboration with investment companies, private funds, and commodity pool operations.

Rachael O'Leary is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2019. Prior to that, she worked at Pacific Life from 2015 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she had roles as a marketing intern at Frieda's Inc. and as a mentor for incoming college freshmen at Northern Arizona University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kendra Kearney is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She currently works at Fidelity Investments and has previously been employed by Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company, and UnionBanc Investment Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary research and algorithmic methods. The firm serves a variety of clients such as registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund.

Steven Yokomizo is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2017. His prior experience includes a one-year tenure at National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a registered tax preparer and has operated as an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party model strategies.

Connor Hartwell is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at MBSC Securities Corporation and BNY Mellon before joining OSAIC in 2019. Hartwell is an owner of Hartwell Financial Services, a family partnership, and serves as a board member for the Switzer Learning Center, a nonprofit focused on supporting children with learning and behavioral challenges. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, along with access to third-party money managers and alternative investments.

Anthony Labarba is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due diligence framework.

Todd Davidson is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1995. Outside of advisory work, he serves as a part-time instructor in the Personal Financial Planning program at UCLA Extension’s Department of Business and Management. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and investment platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jeffrey Sapigao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Prior to his current role, he worked at Bed Bath and Beyond and has been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Joshua Haupt Jimenez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, he worked at PlanMember Securities Corporation, Bevmo, Set Schedule, and Intelliloan. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies to support client financial goals.

Johnny Cheng Yu Liu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Southern California Monte Jade Science and Technology Association, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by advanced modeling tools.

Laura Vasquez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Torrance, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2015, with a brief tenure at H&R Block in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is an Airbnb property owner. 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 management. The firm combines extensive scale with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment platform.

Attila Vari is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he supports affluent families and business owners by addressing various financial needs, with a particular focus on investment management and wealth planning services. He has been employed at Merrill Lynch since 1997 and collaborates with a CFP® professional partner who prepares wealth plans, while he concentrates on investment aspects. Attila brings over 25 years of experience in financial services. His approach involves strategically aligning clients' balance sheets to position them for sustainable growth, employing a defined process to help clients build long-term liquidity and achieve their financial goals. He offers advice tailored to clients' specific situations, establishes objectives, develops appropriate financial strategies, and regularly reviews progress with clients. Attila holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a High School Diploma from Wayne Hills High School. He is a first-generation Hungarian whose parents immigrated to the United States after escaping communism, and he attributes his commitment to hard work and determination to their example.

Ryan LeVine is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. His approach emphasizes building meaningful relationships to support clients' financial planning needs. Ryan's professional experience includes several roles within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Financial Services Representative in 2023, to Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Associate at Transamerica Life Insurance Company from 2018 to 2021. He holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryan enjoys a range of personal interests including comedy, food, golf, music, reading, and traveling. He values spending time with his family and looks forward to engaging with new clients.

Michael Banco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America, as well as Merrill, spanning roles from 2016 to the present. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Jennifer Embler is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redondo Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Signature Estate & Investment Advisors and Signator Investors Inc. She is also the owner of Absolute Wealth Advisory, Inc., a business related to managing her Ameriprise practice. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team that integrates research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies.

Alexander Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at ZEFR and Exponential Interactive. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Taylored Enterprises, Inc., a home-based business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Alejandro Loza is a financial advisor at Merrill in Long Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America from 2008 to 2024. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates into Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to various products and services beyond typical managed accounts.