Kevin Marumoto is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Irvine, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of advising, he sublets office space to other advisors under a master lease arrangement. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

John Chou is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their unique ambitions and develop personalized financial strategies to address their short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His services encompass a wide range of areas including family wealth management, institutional investment consulting, philanthropic planning, retirement income, and small business strategies. John also provides access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California. He is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and is registered under NMLS#2466564. In addition to his professional work, John serves as a City Council Member for the City of San Marino. Outside of his professional and community roles, John enjoys golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Mellessia Gent is a financial advisor with Cetera holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public and provides in-home care services through the Department of Public Social Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and institutional accounts.

Henry Nielsen is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in Torrance, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at PFS Investments Inc. and the United States Postal Service. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,698 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services through model-based strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers.

John Arensdorf is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has held prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Arensdorf and Associates, LLC, an investment-related business based in El Segundo, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning options supported by proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations that clients may implement through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Jennifer Wolfslau is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles at Morgan Stanley entities since 2016. Her background includes a year at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and four years at Chapman University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and investment modeling techniques in its planning process, providing advisory services without individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Kiley Schmit is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2007, including 15 years at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Khaled Younes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Long Beach, CA. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been in the industry since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at the City of La Habra and Kay Jewelers. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services ranging from retail and institutional offerings to private funds and principal trading activities.

Paul Pitchess is a financial advisor with Cetera in El Segundo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, INC. for 12 years and has been involved with his own tax preparation and accounting business, Pitchess & Pitchess, LLP, since 2005. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services via a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Josiah Wilson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Primerica. Outside of finance, he has experience working in the food service industry and education. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Dylan Bright is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously held roles at SCRE Financing Corp and Fidelity Bancorp Funding. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance producer and a loan originator, activities related to providing financial planning and loan services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs firm-provided asset-allocation tools and supports various account management options and legacy platform transitions.

Austin Kennedy is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of a fictional adventure book titled *The Wendals*. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Benjamin Angotti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Prior to his advisory role, he held positions at Chapman University and Coach, among other organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Eric Calderon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His career includes roles within various divisions of Wells Fargo since 2018 and prior academic positions at the University of California, Riverside. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers tailored recommendations using proprietary research and planning tools, with a focus on discrete planning engagements across various specialized areas.

Ryan Fisher is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at E*TRADE Capital Management and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Byron Holmes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in El Segundo, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-supported advice through a centralized consulting team.

Richard Gilliland Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2025, following a 26-year tenure at Western International Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker‑dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by extensive research and a variety of investment strategies.

Steven Lott is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Torrance, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2019, he held positions at Anda's Wellness, Providence St. Johns Hospital, and 24 Hour Fitness. 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. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical managed account offerings.

Michael Olmos is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as co-trustee of his father's trust. 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 IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Justin Perez is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at multiple Cetera entities since 2023 and earlier experience with Jeanne Gibson and other firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.