Christopher Reddick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burbank, CA, where he has worked since 2015 and has 11 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patrick Russo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Arifa Forbes is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Peter Rosenberg is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following five years at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Private Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management. 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, including financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and methodologies.

Lillian Appleby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She worked at UBS Financial Services from 1998 to 2006 before joining LPL Financial, where she has been since 2006. Appleby is also a co-founder and COO of Cryztal Prizm, a family business focused on e-commerce and innovative internet projects. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to third-party asset managers and model portfolios.

Brian Smithers is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2005 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies constructed by internal and third-party teams, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Elaine Habif is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sherman Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of The Seeds of Change, a nonprofit focused on disaster relief and humanitarian efforts for children and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

David Richardson is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He serves as president and part owner of Richardson & Co CPAs, a tax and accounting firm, and is involved in real estate sales and mortgage loan origination. Additionally, he acts as treasurer for the Los Robles Estates Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm providing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of investment program options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Vanessa Manquero is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joseph Kiesel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience including roles at Ripcurl and academic positions at Pepperdine University and its Caruso School of Law. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income stability and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Lavitt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Westlake Village, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2014. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and annual planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients near or in retirement.

Marianne Frega is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Santa Clarita, CA, where she has worked since 2015. She has three years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a sole proprietorship that sells household items online. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Christopher Soulios is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. He operates his practice under the name Signet Strategic Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and oversight of significant discretionary assets.

Sylvia Flores is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Westlake Village, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides proprietary research and comprehensive capital markets solutions.

Nicholas Scottrussell is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. He has worked at various divisions within Fidelity since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he performs as a guitarist and vocalist in a live band based in Los Angeles. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Lucy Lu is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she works closely with clients to understand their personal financial goals and develop strategies to pursue those objectives. Her areas of expertise include general investing, retirement planning, and saving for unexpected expenses. Lucy holds professional designations including Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Irvine. She communicates with clients in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese).

Patrick Lowe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Woodland Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2011 to 2022 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2022. Outside of finance, he is involved as an actor in the entertainment industry through the Quantum Leap TV series. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Anastasia Ciudinovschih is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Gianluca Vitagliano is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Napeague Capital, as well as work in educational institutions such as the University of Colorado, Boulder and Pasadena City College. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm utilizes model-driven investment implementation and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Brian Austria is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Westlake Village, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and also has experience with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dating back to 2014. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.